First of all, thanks to everyone here for your advice for my new truck, very nice of you all.

I just finished the transaction on my 02 F-250 LB 2x4 7.3L PSD. This is my first truck of any kind, as well as my first diesel. Mainly I wanted diesel because of the kind of miles I am going to put on it, and the longevity of the PSD trucks. I am going to tow a bit, but frankly not enough to warrant the PSD, but once I heard it, I wanted it! I was looking for probably 6 months or more, and finally found the truck from the local dealer where they had it on the lot. I was suprised to see a 7.3, and after consulting these forums I was convinced to get the truck w/ 7.3 and with 57k miles on it. I comprimised by not getting a 4x4 in order to stay in my price range and get a clean truck w/ the 7.3 and reasonable miles with the extended cab and long bed. But I really dont need 4x4.

I had it checked out from a mech, carfax, had a friend drive, and put a couple days worth of miles on it: all clean, sans some minor issues that I had the dealer fix. I am unable to verify the service history though. I took it in for the 60k service (on my dime) right away so if there was some high $$ issue, I could give em hell because the truck was bought the day before. Looks like no issues other than the OD light (fixed from dealer $200: n/c to me).

The owners manuals were missing but I found them, and the diesel supplement on the web here:
9497faq/download/2002/

Thanks again everyone for the help! Here is a picture (I posted before).

 

Looks like a nice ride.......I'd say you done good!

 

like i said b4... i love my 02 blue mule... and i think you will come to really love that truck... there's just something about a diesel...!

 

Nice truck! Welcome aboard. Once you've gone diesel, there's no looking back. Now it's time for the mod bug to bite...

 

what max1775 failed to mention was how quick that bug bites... and it bites HARD...!

 

Hey, Just trying to get some info so as to make a well informed decision. I am considering buying a 1996 Ford F250. It is 4X4 reg.cab, and is a stroker with auto with OD tranny, and 4.11 gears. I have do not do a great deal of heavy towing and hauling, but when I want to my 1/2 ton Chevy can't hold the load. However, I have never owned a diesel before, have always thought I would want one, but am concerned about expensive upkeep. Does maintenance on a diesel cost a lot more than a gasser. How much oil does this truck hold, and how often do you have to change it? And are there any hidden maintenance costs associated that I am not aware of. Any reply on this would be very beneficial in making this big decision! Thanks
Steve