So I am looking into diesel trucks. I have done my research and I've decided I want a 6.4 or a 6.7 f250 and or 350. The 6Leaker just has to much **** that can hit the fan which is going to be expensive to repair. The 7.3 is an absolute beast but they are difficult to find under 100k miles for a decent price. Can y'all tell me about the 6.4 a little more. I know most of you are going to say to just wait and get the 6.7 but its is out of my budget for now. I just need a truck that is reliable and I don't have to worry about it ****ting the bed somewhere when I am going down the road. I will not be installing a tuner no matter what because I need the truck to last me a long time. I take extra care of the trucks that I own and am pretty **** about getting the maintenance done and getting it done correctly. I will be using it as a daily driver and a 1200 mile road trip a few times a year. Also I won't be towing anything or at least don't plan on it. I've looked into the 6.8 v10 and the 6.2 v8. They are very strong engines but I've decided that I want a diesel because they are just damn awesome and can't compare to a gasser. I want to drive something that I don't want to have any regrets about driving as I will have it for about 15-20 years down the road. Let me know what you guys think I should buy and explain your reasoning. Thanks!

 

The 6.4 is a worse engine than a 6.0, 7.3, or 6.7. The notion that the 6.0 is a bad engine is ridiculous.

The 6.4 is not rebuildable. It is only a 150,000 mile engine.

To answer your question, the 6.7.

 

That's what I've been hearing but the people I know that have the 6.4 have had good luck with it. The 6.0 is a good engine, however, it will cost thousands to overhaul it to "bulletproof" it to make it a good engine. It's just not worth it to pay that much on top of making payments.

 

I personally would not touch a 6.0 or 6.4 for the money coming from my bank account. A 7.3 or 2012+ 6.7 is the only way to go. A 7.3 does not need to be under 100K miles to be a good truck. Mine had 228K when I bought it before taking it cross country and now has 242K. Just take the time to find the right truck for your needs.

 

I know there are some good deals out there on a 7.3. However to get a loan on the truck, it needs to be under 100k. The other reason is that I am moving to wyoming and the 7.3 isn't the best cold starter. I could get a block heater but I won't have anywhere to plug it in because I don't think there are any places to plug them in at the university.

 

For the price of most 6.4 repairs you can bulletproof a 6.0. I own a rebuilt 6.4 and hope it treats me well. You say you don't want a tuner but with some "deletes" and a tuner to run them you really extend the life of these newer diesel motors. 7.3 are pretty old technology these days. Cool for the "retro" guys though.

 

Would you recommend a 6.7 or a 6.2 gasser. That is the only gasser I am starting to consider. I won't be doing any towing, just mainly running around town. But if there are any other diesels that you would recommend let me know!

 

Get whichever truck you want. But remember that a fuel system or engine failure will set you back over $10,000 in a 6.4L truck. The 2012-present 6.7L trucks seem to be pretty solid, but they are holding their value to the point where it almost makes more sense to buy new. If a used 2012-current 6.7L is out of your budget I'd start looking for a gas truck.

If you're not towing anything there's no need for the diesel engine, and a 6.2L is MUCH less likely to set you back $10K when it breaks.

 

I don't have any experience with the 6.7 but I have had a company 6.2 for 3 years. Great motor. Oil changes are way cheaper than diesels, no serviceable fuel filter. Change the plugs every 60k miles and drive. Mine gets 15 mpg

 

I see where you are coming from. I am starting to like the 6.2 gasser. I think my choice will be between the 6.2 and the 6.7. I haven't heard of too many problems with the 6.2 other than it is a little thirsty with the gas. I don't know if the diesel would pay for it self in the long run with the better mpg but fuel prices are somewhat cheap these days so I don't think it will matter too much. I really do like a diesel because they are better than a gasser in a lot of ways besides paying for what breaks. What would you choose if you were in my shoes?

 

Bullet proofing is far cheaper than any repair of a 6.4. That has been previously stated.

 

Right, but I think it is safe to say from what I have been hearing that it is probably the best decision to avoid the 6.4 overall. I'm thinking of going with the v10 if I want that body style. It is just to big of a risk going with diesels in between 03-10. I just want something that is reliable and I don't have to worry about something spending more time in the shop than on the road. I have also considered the 6.2 for a while.

 

go with the 6.2. If you're not towing or doing a ton of driving their is no reason to buy a diesel and the gas motor will save you a lot of headaches down the road. Also, you can buy a lot of gas with the money you save over the cost of the diesel option.

 

For what you want to use the truck for I'd be looking at a 6.2l or 6.8l truck. Especially for shorter trips. Yeah mpg will be worse but pretty much everything else is cheaper on the gasser.

 

Out of the three, would you choose the 5.4, 6.2, or the 6.8? I like them all and do everything I need them to. I would like to have some get up n' go so I am leaning toward the 6.2 however it will be more expensive since it is a newer truck. What would you guys choose?