I'm in the market to upgrade the ol' 7.3. Its got 242k and still runs good, however I would like to get some of the new ammenities and a better ride from a newer truck. Hopefully getting a little more power would be nice too. I'm thinking of either an 09,10 6.4 or a new 6.7. I really dont know much about either and was just wanting everyone's opion on which way was the better way to go. The 6.4 I hear is bad on mileage but can be curred via a DPF delete. How reliable is the 6.4? The 6.7 being out for only a couple years hasn't brought up much for problems other than the HPFP issues and having to replace the whole fuel system and hope that Ford will cover it. How do they compare on ride, power, and reliability? The 6.4 would be the cheaper way to go, but there are cosmetic things I like about the 6.7 as well as I know I can get everything I want in it.

 

the 7.3 is the best diesel that ford has ever made and thats a fact, the 6.4 isnt bad but the 6.7 is better if you can find a way to make it sound like a diesel, i hate how quiet they are. i am glad that you arent looking into a 6.0 because i have heard nothin but bad news about them. hope this helps your decision i would find a 7.3 with less miles or buy a new 6.7 if it was me. that 7.3 will go over 450 000 miles if want it to.

 

Something else to think about...how much can your wallet stand to shell out each month for a payment? It's the DPF & DEF and related sensors that scare me away from the newer trucks. The price...I can't even imagine signing a note for a truck that cost that much.

 

yah they do go for a lot of money now, i have a 99 7.3 with 91000 on it and i paid 8 thousand with no rust to be found. i would go with a 7.3 with low miles, its a hell of a lot cheaper and may leave money for accesories.

 

Whatever you do I'd keep that 7.3 as a backup.

 

I say stick your 7.3 and add some upgrades. The newer diesels are so expensive to fix now. I couldn't swallow a new truck payment either, prices are crazy on new trucks.

 

My 7.3 IDI eats multi-fuels with no conversions (wvo/wmo/atf/kero/etc) and including parts I have about $1500 or so total investment 3-4 months ago- since then I have made probably $$6-$8,000 just because of the truck, (self-employed) and have also saved at least $1,000 or more in fuel cost because it hardly ever runs on diesel now

No computer trash, not too many sensors, mechanical injection...it's a beast!
Only vulnerability is the E4OD in terms of computer/electro junk.

Parts are very cheap compared to the newer diesels also.

If I had the money I'd buy one of these baby's a week!

In my book simplicity of design is perfection and the 6.9/7.3 is as close as any truck can get.

 

If you can afford it go with the 6.7.... I had a 7.3 and yea blah blah blah they will go forever if maintained.I dont think that is everything that everybody wants. (meaning there is more to a vehicle then getting a million miles out of it,comfort,amenities,ect)The ride these trucks give compared to the older ones is no comparison. Quiet as hell. Some people want to make as much noise as possible but myself im sick of the headaches.The 6.7 is a pulling beast. I dont need to barely touch the accelerator to get up a steep grade with my 10 k trailer,and the exhaust wont be screaming loud.There are not alot of problems with the 6.7.You cant judge the forums on that.People come on here to post problems.Ive been surfing the 6.7 forum since getting mine and you are hard pressed to find 2-3 new topics a day compared to the 7.3 forum there are numerous daily.Yes they are expensive but again if you can afford it you only live once so get what makes you happy. Like I said I had a 7.3 and loved it but I also was always chasing some small or large problem it seemed.Now I just get in and go and have all the current creature comforts.If you are on the fence take a 6.7 for a drive.Your decision will be made at that point.I absolutely love my truck ,head and shoulders above the 7.3.The only argument people will give you is your payment per month and how expensive it is.They all were at the time they came out. My sticker on my 02 7.3 was 40 grand.Same difference with the 6.7 in 2012.Got my 2011 for 48 out the door.But only the OP knows what he can afford so thats his buisiness.Hope this helps alittle.

 

Wow,old post ,just realized that.What did you get?

 

I would stay away from the 6.4 powerstroke, I had one a 2010 bought it new and had way to many issues during the 24,000 miles I owned it. I would try to find a nice and clean 6.0 and spend about $5,000 to fix the common issues and make it bullet proof.

 

Well to probably everyones distaste, I ended up buying a 08 GMC Duramax. I compared it to a 6.4 with the same mileage, less than 45K, and liked it way better. I also compared it to a new 6.7 King Ranch and it was a little quieter than it, but the 6.7 had a little more getty up (empty). Still haven't had a chance to hook up to the fifth wheel and pull it up the mountain, but hope to do so soon. Hope she doesn't disapoint me, I guess if she does I'll just have to trade her in on a 6.7!

 

Your on the wrong forum now lol

 

We have Duramaxes in all our newer ambulances. So far I actually like them. A lot more reliable than the older 6.0L 's we have. Hate the Chevy van cab though. Good luck with your new truck, enjoy!