Used Diesel Mileage?

[VanoFord]

So I'm in the market for a new truck in a few months, but i'm already lookin now. Its my understanding that diesel engines don't truly get broken in until they hit 100k, is that right? If that is true, a 125-150k truck isn't a bad thing is it? It does make a HUGE difference in price. Any input would be great. Thanks!

 

[westtnfx4]

That's right....I had a 99 F350 7.3 (company truck) that had 472,000 miles on it when I left the company.....ran like a champ day in day out. Actually 200k is nothing either....

 

[VanoFord]

thanks brother. buyin a 100k truck will save me almost $10k. Now... dually or no dually lol.

 

[westtnfx4]

No dually ^^^ srw ftw!

 

[VanoFord]

lol, yea, gf says i cant get a dually either. she doesnt wanna jump EVERY curb. and drive thru's would suck... just gotta convince her i still need the SCrew 8'er

 

[ak_cowboy]

100k should be fine, I'd get the tranny checked if it was an auto though. They take a lot of abuse. I'd only get a dually if I had a 5th wheel permanently hooked up, not worth it otherwise.

 

[rrogers]

no dually unless you are an old man..im loooking for a diesel also and not even paying attention to mileage

 

[VanoFord]

word, no dually, and go for a higher mileage just to get a cheaper costs. Believe me, if I buy the truck from a NON-ford dealership, it will be at a ford dealership getting inspected THE NEXT DAY! Thanks for everyones input.

What years you lookin into Ricky? I'm leaning towards 08-10. Don't need the costs of an 11, and want the creature comforts that came w/ the 08-10 (power fold mirrors, tailgate step, 6.4, etc.)

 

[Auburnfan400]

Just wondering...why were you wanting a dually to begin with? unless your pulling some serious stuff, all the time, its just a pain in the rear

 

[TFIDDLE]

I know someone with a 95 dually 7.3 with 670,000 and still running good and hauling a race car almost all summer.