Hello all, scanned a little bit and couldn't find a post similar to my question. If there is one, feel free to redirect me and remove my post. I'm looking to get a new truck because my 06 5.4 (155k miles) just isn't doing it for me and has been breaking down little by little. I have about $25,000 to spend and in that price range I've been looking at 2012 F-250 with the 6.2 with around 80k miles or 2012 F-250 with the 6.7 and 130k miles. I'm looking for something that can be daily driver at day and an off-roading truck at night. I don't plan to tow with this thing. What do you think would be the best choice? I know the 6.2 has had some valve spring issues, but don't know much about the 6.7. Thank you for all input. -Nick

I know diesels can typically hit 250k easily and hold resale value well which puts me towards the diesel over the 6.2.

 

If your not using it to tow get the 6.2

 

valve spring issue was 2011 ONLY... same with transmission control valves...

my 2012,,, had 152,000 miles and trucking just find. towing 9k... for days at a time.

search on this forum.. Flatbed Ed, his 6.2L failed at 418,000 miles with very few problems along the way.

 

Thanks for the info, seems like the 6.2 would be the best choice if I'm looking for reliability.
Nick

 

If your daily drive is less than 10 miles at a time, I would recommend going with the gas. And this is from a huge diesel fan, 6 different Dodge and Ford Diesels in the last 20 years.
It's your money and get what yo WANT. Sence youare not towing, the gas is more economical when you cansider the up front costs and the maintenance, capaired to the better fiel economy of the Diesel. The gas doesn't hold the value as well as the diesel though.
Again, it's up to you to decide what you like better. I found out it's better to get what you want than settle for something that will work, and never be happy

 

Thanks for the response bob, do you know what the price difference in maintenance would be? - Nick

 

No way I'd drop 25k for a diesel out of warranty that wasn't going to be towing, especially if I intended to play off road. From what you described as your intended use, a diesel engine would be an unwise decision, IMO. It has more "cool" factor and will feel fun according to your seat-o-pants dyno, but still an unwise choice.

The 6.2 is lighter, simpler, and you can get a truck with more feautures, newer year, or less miles for the same $$$.

 

I'm trying to retain myself, but can't. Who the heck off-roads a late model 3/4 ton????

But to answer your question, yes the valve issue is the biggest issue with the 6.2, but it's very rare. It's just a good solid motor. No towing and short daily driving equals the 6.2 as an obvious choice, and combine that with a lighter front end for your offroading , it's a no brainier.

Unless this is a recovery rig, I've got to ask, why not a lighter half ton?

 

Sounds like gas power is your ticket.

 

I'd definitely be leaning towards the 6.2
Some people like the 250/350 for off-roading because of the heavy duty running gear, a lot more durable than a 1/2 ton, can handle more power and bigger tires and generally withstand more abuse.

 

As someone with 267K on the Odometer of my 2011 F250 CC 6.2 and no major repairs other than the normal wear items, I have no complaints about the truck It's been nothing but a dead on workhorse with lots of room for the family.

If you were doing a lot of towing etc I would recommend a diesel, but for what you'd want to use a truck for I would think you would be better off with a 6.2 and some of the maintenance costs ( oil changes, filters etc ) will be cheaper than on a diesel

 

Thanks for the info guys, seems like I will go with the 6.2. From my recent experience I haven't heard anything too bad about the 6.2. Sir Kayakalot answered the question of why i'm not going with a half ton. Thanks for all the info guys. -Nick

 

I guess I need to get outside of my little box here in East Tennessee. We have tight mountain trails with deep sticky mud. Smaller vehicle usually wins here.

 

No, that's the same everywhere. A super duty is good for core trails and that's about it

 

I take my around farm land and across open fields all the time, especially during hunting season. It's not ideal, but until I get a side by side it'll have to do.