Leaving the 7.3 Herd
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Laughing Gas
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Leaving the 7.3 Herd
Good evening to all! I am somewhat sad by this post, but it appears the time has come for me to leave the 7.3 herd. I have been given a 2005 F250 with a 6.0, so I won't be going far, just a forum over!
Being a part of this community has been a very great experience the last couple of years. The guys on here have definitely made owning the old rig much easier and more enjoyable. I know I am going to miss the 7.3 when it goes, but sometimes we have to consider more than emotion when making decisions. By selling it, I can pay it off and get the 6.0 fixed up and on the road, and have a newer, slightly nicer, pickup with no payments. It is kind of bittersweet, as the 7.3 is the only pickup that has ever pulled our fifth wheel (bought them as a pair from a family member), but I am sure it will do just fine behind the new pickup!
So just a thank you to all of the 7.3 faithful for the patience and dispatching of much wisdom!
Being a part of this community has been a very great experience the last couple of years. The guys on here have definitely made owning the old rig much easier and more enjoyable. I know I am going to miss the 7.3 when it goes, but sometimes we have to consider more than emotion when making decisions. By selling it, I can pay it off and get the 6.0 fixed up and on the road, and have a newer, slightly nicer, pickup with no payments. It is kind of bittersweet, as the 7.3 is the only pickup that has ever pulled our fifth wheel (bought them as a pair from a family member), but I am sure it will do just fine behind the new pickup!
So just a thank you to all of the 7.3 faithful for the patience and dispatching of much wisdom!
Lead Driver
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From: Ponca City, OK
Dang, I get the financial aspect and all, but I'm not sure I could make that decision. What about flipping the plan and that 6.no? Then use that $$ to pay off the note and, maybe give the 7.3 a little love. Buy her something pretty.
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Laughing Gas
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Part of the plan involves needing the money from the sale to get the 05 in shape. There are many things that go into the choice...one of which is the fact that my 7.3 originally hailed from the north, and there are going to be bills to pay for that in the not so distant future. Long term viability is a big part of the equation. Also a decision point is fuel economy potential, which the 6.0 wins handily. I live out in the boonies, and literally every time I leave my house it is a 45-60 mile round trip. 1-2 MPG adds up quick when driving that much! The 6.0 is already torn down, so I will be putting it back together and making necessary upgrades as I go to hopefully ensure a long life ahead of it!
Butt-Head
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From: Reed Point, MT
By selling it, I can pay it off and get the 6.0 fixed up and on the road,
Not being mean.....but a 6.0 is only an upgrade from a 7.3 when it runs reliably.
Good luck with your endeavor!
Fleet Owner
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From: Rio Rico, AZ.
I get the mileage factor here as well. I live an hour outside of Tucson and my vehicles now get 100% highway miles on them Worn out a set of tires on my VW TDI in less than three years already! 
It's a Van Gogh
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From: Elk Grove, CA
Sounds like you are well on your way, so best of luck!
I think the 05 has coil springs up front so enjoy.
I'm sure you know to know the term bulletproofing by now, so spare no expense.
I think the 05 has coil springs up front so enjoy.
I'm sure you know to know the term bulletproofing by now, so spare no expense.
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You will always be welcome here, just as many others are that have moved on from the 7.3L. As these trucks get older, there will be less of them.
No one is going to fault you for making a decision that suits your needs and application. We wish you the best of luck with the 6.0L.
Travel safe sir.
No one is going to fault you for making a decision that suits your needs and application. We wish you the best of luck with the 6.0L.
Travel safe sir.
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