What do you guys think?
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What do you guys think?
I have an 03 f250 6.0. it has 38,000 miles on it and a laundry list of repairs. I have had 6 injectors go out and had 4 fan belt and pully systems installed. Most recently I had two turbos seize within 3 days. I am not sure about what to do. Should I do nothing and keep my truck, or should I realy start pushing for a good deal on a new truck. I'm thinking more than the current rebates. I do not know what to do so any advice would be nice.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: VA
Let's see..you have an '03 which means it's 3 years old. I also see that your at 38,000 miles. Both of these things mean your bumper to bumper warranty has expired...unless you got the exrended warranty. You do have a 5/100,000 mile on the engine, so that is a small plus.
What other repairs have you had to do??? Just from the sounds of it you got a problem truck....a real consideration if thinking about a new truck. You could also wait for the 6.4 to roll out, but then who knows waht that motor will be like??
I know of one member personally who was getting his injectors replaced at the dealer and wound up getting a new truck while his old one sat in service.
I myself just traded in my '04 XL 250 Supercab 6.0 w/ 14,000 on the clock and got myself a '06 XLT 350 Supercab 6.0 for just a few dollars more than I was currently paying. Also the deep discounts ford is offering along with the $2500 Loyalty Cupon makes for a good deal.....
I am pleased with my "swap". Yes I did loose 16 months worth of paymnets and had to start over, but I got what I feel is a better truck. The engine has much more pep to it, plus I got tons of options, that after my loaded '94 F150 flare side lost its battle with a bridge and I moved into the '04 XL I really missed the "bells and whistles"
So, really it's just a matter of choice. Be happy with what you have and hope for no more problems, wait another year or two and get the 6.4 or trade into a '06 while the deals are really hot!!
I don't regret my trade one bit.....
What other repairs have you had to do??? Just from the sounds of it you got a problem truck....a real consideration if thinking about a new truck. You could also wait for the 6.4 to roll out, but then who knows waht that motor will be like??
I know of one member personally who was getting his injectors replaced at the dealer and wound up getting a new truck while his old one sat in service.
I myself just traded in my '04 XL 250 Supercab 6.0 w/ 14,000 on the clock and got myself a '06 XLT 350 Supercab 6.0 for just a few dollars more than I was currently paying. Also the deep discounts ford is offering along with the $2500 Loyalty Cupon makes for a good deal.....
I am pleased with my "swap". Yes I did loose 16 months worth of paymnets and had to start over, but I got what I feel is a better truck. The engine has much more pep to it, plus I got tons of options, that after my loaded '94 F150 flare side lost its battle with a bridge and I moved into the '04 XL I really missed the "bells and whistles"
So, really it's just a matter of choice. Be happy with what you have and hope for no more problems, wait another year or two and get the 6.4 or trade into a '06 while the deals are really hot!!
I don't regret my trade one bit.....
