Keep it or sell it?
More Turbo
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Carvel, AB, Canada
Mohle,
In my situation, the truck KBB trade-in value is $25,000. I've found an F250 SD (2011 with 6.2 gasser and 4x4) at my local dealer for $30,850 (non-negotiated, flat internet price). I'm sure I could get out the door for right at 5K because I only pay sales tax on the difference (trade vs new). So, in my situation, it may make sense, and only result in payments for an additional year (about twice the amount of the warranty extension). I couldn'd afford an $84,000 truck! That's where I am anyway.
In my situation, the truck KBB trade-in value is $25,000. I've found an F250 SD (2011 with 6.2 gasser and 4x4) at my local dealer for $30,850 (non-negotiated, flat internet price). I'm sure I could get out the door for right at 5K because I only pay sales tax on the difference (trade vs new). So, in my situation, it may make sense, and only result in payments for an additional year (about twice the amount of the warranty extension). I couldn'd afford an $84,000 truck! That's where I am anyway.
Junior User
Joined: Feb 2010
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Just got back from the dealer--they sold the truck I wanted. In fact, they were out of gassers. Sign from the SD gods to keep the truck? I will have to travel some to test drive a gasser. One thing I did notice (and don't like) is the "Ford" logo on the front of the new trucks. Crap, that thing has to be as big as NFL football. Kinda ugly to me. Or, at the very least, gaudy.
Post Fiend
Joined: Jul 2005
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Replace it with a proper football.
Or, tie a deer across the hood so no one can see it.
Post Fiend
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Ohio
Or get one of them big *** doomsday bumpers from texas 
I did that and it blocked my emblem haha.. But atleast if you go that route, youll be ready for when the zombies invade lmao hahahaha
Or if you decide to play bumper cars with a prius 
I did that and it blocked my emblem haha.. But atleast if you go that route, youll be ready for when the zombies invade lmao hahahaha Or if you decide to play bumper cars with a prius
Junior User
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Minnesota
Get an ODBII gauge. If you monitored your ECT vs EOT you might
have saved yourself the $$$ by taking it in BEFORE it blew
(and the warranty expired) if you observed a large delta
between the 2 temps.
Even now, it's a wise investment. Plus it can MOVE to your next ride!
should you change vehicles.
have saved yourself the $$$ by taking it in BEFORE it blew
(and the warranty expired) if you observed a large delta
between the 2 temps.
Even now, it's a wise investment. Plus it can MOVE to your next ride!
should you change vehicles.
, when I bought her I got the ESP too. This morning I picked her up from the dealer all fixed (EGR cooler, Oil cooler, Degas cap) at no cost to me.
Keep it, get the warranty, and fix it when it breaks. I plan on replacing her at 200k if funds permit, but until then....
At least give the new engines some time to see what failures occur, they should be good but only time will tell.
Hotshot
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From: Middle Tn.
I was with the 173rd, 3rd/319th in Viet Nam, 69,70. 82nd @ Bragg,3/504th 68,69.
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Junior User
Joined: Feb 2010
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Hybrid eater,
You are RIGHT! Made the decision to keep her. No more waffling. I'm a PSD guy. Good or bad. Doesn't mean I won't cry like a baby if it dies next week though.
My Coolant and Oil temps (edge insight) were as follows under these conditions (no towing and truck empty--except wife's big butt).
72 mph highway (72 degrees air temp): It was primarily at 194/205, but would occassionally go to 196/206-207.
stop and go: 190-192/198-202.
Questions:
1. Are these number great, good, normal, an indication of clogging?
2. I understand the delta of 15 degrees signals a problem. But what is at the OTHER end of the spectrum? In other words, what's a really good (normal) delta?
Post Fiend
Joined: Jul 2005
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You would have freaked if you saw the shape my 6.0 was when I got it...
Coded like a christmas tree... half of dash malfunction... would stall out at full throttle (like 5mph)... seat look like.. Only the ignition key worked...
Based on advice in here, I would have had ARP, new HG, Oil cooler, EGR delete... just to start...