Hi, I am new to the diesel truck world but have a pretty good idea of the basics. I recently got my first diesel truck which is a 2004 F250 xl diesel with the 6.0 powerstroke which the truck was an old government vehicle which got retired. It has 30k miles on it andthe huge negative is it is 2 wheel drive and I live in Michigan. Although i have gotten around fine with it all winter. Recently I started looking into getting something new and I got offered a 1999 F250 xl diesel with 4x4 that has 80k miles and he wants to trade but wants an extra 1k on my end. I am just wondering if anyone has an opinion on if this would be a good trade for me? I am currently getting about 19 mpg with my truck and haven't had any of the 6.0 issues. All thoughts would be appreciated!

 

04 for 99...30,000 miles for 80,000 miles...7.3 for 6.0...why does he want 1,000 on top

 

He thinks that a 99 4x4 is worth more since it's more sought after than a 2wd 6.0, but i.don't have alot.to compare them too to know. :/ They are both regular cabs in relatively the same condition

 

I personally would trade the 04 6.0 2wd for the 99 7.3 4X4.

I'd REALLY try and get a straight trade.. but I certainly would pay 500, or even a grand for the trade.

A 7.3 4X4 is a great truck.

 

They are both regular cabs in relatively the same condition

 

Better jump on this before he changes his mind. If the condition of the trucks are similar, I would jump at the chance to do this for $1000.

 

Thanks guys I think I'll try to follow through with the trade

 

I as well would jump on the offer and like mentioned I would first try strait up.

 

The only reason, IMO you have not had any 6.0 issues is lack of miles on the drivetrain.

80K on a 7.3 is like a 6.0 with 30k. That 7.3 will go 400k with just regular maintenance. How many 400k 6.0l are on this board?

I would try for even trade, but I would problably go for 500 if he wouldn't do it straight up. 5 years model yr wise isn't to much for these trucks. They are still nearly the same. trans and engine are the main differences.

 

I'll be the odd man out here. While I think it might be a good trade (depending how much you want 4x4), I certainly wouldn't pay extra, I think the $1,000 should go the other way actually. While the 7.3 may be a more respected engine, the transmission in the 99 certainly isn't. Granted a transmission is cheaper than an engine but neither truck should need engine work for a long time. The 6.0 can be a very good engine if it's not abused.

 

If he wants a trade, use NADA to get the trucks' value and show him. I doubt the 99 is worth a $1,000 more. But I know how having 4x4 is almost a necessity in Michigan. It's the same here in NW Indiana

 

I would try that but a low mile 7.3 seems hard to find especially in my price range so I feel like this would be a rare trade to be.offered for my truck. I do prefer the regular cab too because.of how well you can see from the driver's seat.. The one negative to his is a plow he has on it but claims to.only use.it for his driveway

 

Go into expecting a front end rebuild. At least I would.

 

Personally I would trade just for the 4wd .