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6.0L PSD Purchase
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6.0L PSD Purchase
Hello all,
I've been a Dodge truck owner for over 8 years now, and presently have a '96 2500 regular cab with the gas V10. The truck has served me well, but I am about to upgrade for 2 reasons. First, the mileage is 9-10 mpg unladen. Also, I need a crew cab for my wife & kids.
So I am in the market for a diesel, either the Dodge or the Ford. I am not a "brand loyalty" guy, so I could go either way. I am leaning toward the Ford for a couple of reasons. I like the looks of the truck a lot more than the new Dodge. I also want the larger cab of the Ford. To top it off, I don't like how quiet the new Cummins is; it doesn't even sound like a diesel. In truth, the only qualm I have about the Ford are the bad things I've heard about the 6L Powerstroke engine. It hasn't been around nearly as long as the 7.3L version.
I thought I would have time to do some more research on this, but now I have an opportunity to buy an '01 6L PSD with low mileage and all the options I could ever want. I know the seller, and he reports no problems with it in 12K miles. He seems to be very knowledgeable about the diesels and knows about the problems that have been reported. To top it off, he would probably take $34K for the truck - it's a crew cab, long bed, 4x4 Lariat with a shell and spray-in bedliner.
So, would I be foolish to buy an '01, given the teething troubles with the 6L? Should I wait another few months and buy an '04 or even an '05 - that'll cost a lot more than this used one? Would you expect that this truck would have shown problems by now if there was anything to worry about?
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Doug
I've been a Dodge truck owner for over 8 years now, and presently have a '96 2500 regular cab with the gas V10. The truck has served me well, but I am about to upgrade for 2 reasons. First, the mileage is 9-10 mpg unladen. Also, I need a crew cab for my wife & kids.
So I am in the market for a diesel, either the Dodge or the Ford. I am not a "brand loyalty" guy, so I could go either way. I am leaning toward the Ford for a couple of reasons. I like the looks of the truck a lot more than the new Dodge. I also want the larger cab of the Ford. To top it off, I don't like how quiet the new Cummins is; it doesn't even sound like a diesel. In truth, the only qualm I have about the Ford are the bad things I've heard about the 6L Powerstroke engine. It hasn't been around nearly as long as the 7.3L version.
I thought I would have time to do some more research on this, but now I have an opportunity to buy an '01 6L PSD with low mileage and all the options I could ever want. I know the seller, and he reports no problems with it in 12K miles. He seems to be very knowledgeable about the diesels and knows about the problems that have been reported. To top it off, he would probably take $34K for the truck - it's a crew cab, long bed, 4x4 Lariat with a shell and spray-in bedliner.
So, would I be foolish to buy an '01, given the teething troubles with the 6L? Should I wait another few months and buy an '04 or even an '05 - that'll cost a lot more than this used one? Would you expect that this truck would have shown problems by now if there was anything to worry about?
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Doug
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From: Mansfield, TX USA
Originally Posted by MoparDoug
I thought I would have time to do some more research on this, but now I have an opportunity to buy an '01 6L PSD with low mileage and all the options I could ever want. I know the seller, and he reports no problems with it in 12K miles. He seems to be very knowledgeable about the diesels and knows about the problems that have been reported. To top it off, he would probably take $34K for the truck - it's a crew cab, long bed, 4x4 Lariat with a shell and spray-in bedliner.
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Yep. Found this one:
MSRP $44,700. Not a Lariat though. Just an XLT, but does have leather.
This dealer is advertising $10,500 off MSRP, so you could buy this brand new '04 for $34,200 +/-.
2004 F-SERIES SD F250 4X4 CREW/C
VIN: 1FTNW21P14EB79606
Exterior Color: OXFORD WHITE CLEARCOAT
Interior Color: MEDIUM PARCHMENT / LEATHER 40/20/40 SEAT
Engine: 6.0L V-8 DIESEL
Transmission: TORQSHIFT(TM) 5-SPD AUTO TRANS
VIN: 1FTNW21P14EB79606
Exterior Color: OXFORD WHITE CLEARCOAT
Interior Color: MEDIUM PARCHMENT / LEATHER 40/20/40 SEAT
Engine: 6.0L V-8 DIESEL
Transmission: TORQSHIFT(TM) 5-SPD AUTO TRANS
This dealer is advertising $10,500 off MSRP, so you could buy this brand new '04 for $34,200 +/-.
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Originally Posted by jschira
Yep. Found this one:
MSRP $44,700. Not a Lariat though. Just an XLT, but does have leather.
This dealer is advertising $10,500 off MSRP, so you could buy this brand new '04 for $34,200 +/-.
MSRP $44,700. Not a Lariat though. Just an XLT, but does have leather.
This dealer is advertising $10,500 off MSRP, so you could buy this brand new '04 for $34,200 +/-.
Gee wish i live in Texas so i can get cheap fuel and trucks O"Well 
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Deals to be had.
On 4.23 I picked up a:
04 F250 SD CC SRW 6.0L PSD
Lariat 6-3/4 Bed
4x4/FX4
Exterior: Dark Green w/Arizona Beige
Interior: Medium Parchment Leather
Build Date: 11.18.03
Delivered: 4.26.04 w/26 miles
Sticker: $44,200
Dealer Adds: $3,000
Total: $47,200
Dealer Incentives: - $12,500
Refused to pay for Adds: - $3000
Total: $31,700
04 F250 SD CC SRW 6.0L PSD
Lariat 6-3/4 Bed
4x4/FX4
Exterior: Dark Green w/Arizona Beige
Interior: Medium Parchment Leather
Build Date: 11.18.03
Delivered: 4.26.04 w/26 miles
Sticker: $44,200
Dealer Adds: $3,000
Total: $47,200
Dealer Incentives: - $12,500
Refused to pay for Adds: - $3000
Total: $31,700
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