You're missing it. He's not displeased with his truck. It's treated him great but he's afraid to drive it because he's afraid he might be displeased in the future.

 

Here is a comparison for Ford, Chevy, and the reining King Of Beasts Dodge.

 

Seriously? Do you know how those people drive, use (or abuse) their truck? They could be complaining about getting 12 mpg when they are doing 90 on the interstate (and that's done a lot here for whatever reason).

Of course, I'm one of the few people here that don't put stock into what other people say that they get for MPG. I'm always consistently lower. Did you know my 2010 F 150 got the exact same mileage as my 350 DRW with 4.30 gears hand calculated? Both were poor at 14.3 mpg.

However, I bought those trucks to accomplish a goal that's separate from MPG. If only going from point A to point B while getting good fuel economy was the task, then a different vehicle would be in order.

If you get something that you don't need but want (which is fine, it's your money), you get it despite the negatives. Which gives you little room to complain.

Boo hoo. I come from the 6.0 era. Not only that, it was supposedly equipped with one of the worst yrs for the EGR cooler. Some of the things listed on here from other members include, head bolt failures, injector stiction, EGR cooler failure (may have lead to oil cooler failure) etc. 9 yrs later, over 200k and I still have the original EGR/Oil coolers (and fully functioning) that came with the truck when I took possession of it in 05 with just 20 miles on the clock. No head bolt failure, but I did put in studs because I moderately modified my truck and bolts would have gone for sure.

Any vehicle can have a problem, no matter what price you paid for it and even if the truck year is considered a good one. Do you worry about you being the unlucky one that just so happens to get the lemon out of an otherwise great production run? You would drive yourself nuts doing that.


Ironically, an 02 5.9 Dodge is what put me in a 6.0. Which, if you read the horror stories on those on the forums here, I would imagine has a far more likely hood of having some thing go south then the 5.9, yet I managed to escape that trial and tribulation.



I do have to mention, you list exceptionally low mileage for both vehicles. A 11 yr old vehicle (approx.) with only 68k miles? And then a 3 yr old vehicle with 15k? You would really not be having a fun time with the 6.0 with those low mileages at all. It would be far more then just a fear out of a possible scenario.

 

No, I under stand fully. Displeasure in a projected failure that others have faced creating a fear to enjoy his so far perfect truck. Not keeping in mind that there are I am sure many more 2011 trucks that have experienced no problem related to the valve issue.

Fear is a nasty beast. One of the best ways to enjoy any new vehicle is to stay off of the internet boards and remain ignorant as to others displeasure...LOL!!!

I always try to keep in mind that you will always read more exploited negative reports from displeased owners than what you will read positive feedback from owners who are pleased to have received a vehicle that operates as it was designed.

That would be like me complaining about the possibility of a fuel contamination issue or leaking radiator rejected warranty claim that I haven't experienced.

Of course it is also the reason that before reaching 36K miles I will invest in a top of the line Ford Extended Warranty for that just in case coverage. I plan on this truck to out live me.

In the mean time, I'll keep taking care of the basics and keep on loving the way it delivers and handles more than what I ask of it.

 

Hey, you gotta do what you gotta do! Nothing wrong in your decision in my mind, it's your life / money. Although I hate to see anyone "disenchanted" with the Blue Oval, but it happens, I may be in the same situation in the future.

 

Got him for you too, Andre !

 

Thanks Tim!

 

Thanks guys... Just calling em' like I see em'...

 

It's one thing to be "disenchanted" with something that has happened to you. After all, I had issues with the 02 5.9 that I had. It's another thing to be "disenchanted" on what might happen. That's what blows my mind with this.

 

 

Love it Brett !!
I don't know his name I just call him "Crazy Eyes"
Now that IS funny
Reps intended, but not available !

 

If you're referring to the actor, it's Steve Buschemi. One of my favorites.

 

Little know fact about Steve Buschemi...read the Personal Facts section:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_BuscemiRESPECT

 

Very interesting.....

 

Yeah, I always thought that was cool. Imagine being pulled out of the rubble by him.

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