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Old Jul 25, 2002 | 12:35 AM
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Which year to buy?

Howdy all, new member here. I've already learned alot about these trucks from reading these boards. Great stuff.
I'm wanting to buy a 99 to 02 F250/F350SD PSD, crew cab. This will be my first diesel.
My question is, which year is the best and why?
I have an F-150, 98, 5.4 and love it. I would just like to move up to make towing my 5er a bit easier. The truck is also my main ride for around town and to work.
Thanks, and looking forward to spending more time in here.

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Old Jul 25, 2002 | 09:44 AM
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 25-Jul-02 AT 10:44 AM (EST)]The 2002's have better looking headlights.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2002 | 10:57 AM
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The o2's do NOT require FW-16 coolant additive!!

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Old Jul 25, 2002 | 12:32 PM
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well, my suggestion is the 2002, it has the Dana 60 front axle if 4x4, instead of the Dana 50, better headlamps both performance wise and looks, no coolant additive necessary, has all kinds of bugs worked out from previous models.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2002 | 03:49 PM
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Sounds like I'll focus on an '02, thanks guys.
I'll also do a search on this additive so I can know more about that.
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Old Jul 25, 2002 | 04:28 PM
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