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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 06:57 PM
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What to do??

I am looking at buying a new(er) truck, the problem is that I can't decide what I should do. I would really like to get a early 03 F-250 4X4 SC, LB, 7.3L/auto or 6spd with low mileage (50,000 or under) but I can't find one.

So I am either looking at getting one of the following:

05 F-250 4X4, SC, LB, V-10/auto
late 03 F-250 4X4 SC, LB, 6.0L/auto.

The reason that I am considering getting a V-10 is that I don't put on enough miles (4000-5000) in a year to make it worth buying a brand new diesel.

I am just a little worried about all the motor problems that the early 6.0's had. But I am also kinda afraid of with mileage I would be looking at get out of a V-10..

What do you guys think??? Let me hear some input!!
 
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 07:09 PM
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With only 4-5K miles per year I wouldn't think mileage on a V10 would be a concern. From what i understand they are good well past 150K miles. If you purchase a new one, it should last you 15+ years.........
 
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