Hey guys,
I know there has been a lot of discussion on this topic lately but I'm also in need of some advice. I just sold my 05 Toyota Tacoma and am looking at purchasing my first Diesel. My Dad has owned Diesel's my whole life so I am familiar with them and know what I am getting myself into. With that being said I can't decide which way I want to go.
My Dad has offered to sell me his 2007 F-350 CCSB Lariat with 150k for $19,000. I am aware of this issues with the 6.0's as we have had a few with the truck. However, my Dad is very meticulous with the maintenance of his vehicles and toys. I have also read that after market head studs, EGR delete and re location of coolant pump adds considerable life to the 6.0's It does have a Bullydog programer but has been un plugged for the last 20K after the tranny was re built. Pro's to the truck are that I know it has been taken excellent care of and I know the trucks history. It also comes with chrome, tires, wheels, fender flares, bed cover, snow tires, bullydog etc...it really is a clean looking truck. Cons are that it is a 6.0 that has had three hard winters on it as a plow truck and has done its fair share of heavy towing.
Other options that I have considered:
04-06 Dodge Cummins. The 5.9's appeal to me but I am skeptical of the tranny's and front ends and also have never driven/been around a dodge.
04-06 Duramax: Of coure the Alison tranny appeals here as well as the ride.
Things that are playing into my decision:
I work as a snowmobile guide in CO during the winters and use a deck to hall my sleds around. I need a dependable truck that will get me to work every morning and that is able to make long trips on my days off to hit other riding areas. I know a lot of guys spend a lot of money on after market goodies for their trucks but I'm not trying to build a 500 HP truck that has potential to be a money pit...just need something that gets me to the hill and back. I should be able to plug the truck in most nights but there will be a handful of times that I won't be able to so a truck that can start in Cold weather is a must. I'm not completely against doing mods that can help the life of the truck but building a big rig with lots of HP is not my number 1 priority. Ideally, I would like something that looks nice, drives nice and won't be a huge money pit...every one's dream right???
With all the above mentioned I am aware that no truck is perfect and any purchase has some kind of a risk to it...but like I said I am new to the game and would appreciate advice from people more knowledgeable than myself. I'm 23 years old and this is my first major purchase of my life so I want to make sure I do it right. I have saved enough money that I could put $23,000 into a truck and anything above that I would have to look into a loan...which I have also considered. I do have established credit and can get approved for a loan at fairly low rate but I would like to believe that I can find a truck with relativley low miles in my price range that is capable of doing what I need it to do. I don't see any reason in buying new at my age other than having a truck with warranty.
Not looking at bashing other brands or starting a thread of my Dad can beat up your Dad...just looking for others opinions/insights on my potential purchase that is a big deal to me.
Thanks,
JW
I know there has been a lot of discussion on this topic lately but I'm also in need of some advice. I just sold my 05 Toyota Tacoma and am looking at purchasing my first Diesel. My Dad has owned Diesel's my whole life so I am familiar with them and know what I am getting myself into. With that being said I can't decide which way I want to go.
My Dad has offered to sell me his 2007 F-350 CCSB Lariat with 150k for $19,000. I am aware of this issues with the 6.0's as we have had a few with the truck. However, my Dad is very meticulous with the maintenance of his vehicles and toys. I have also read that after market head studs, EGR delete and re location of coolant pump adds considerable life to the 6.0's It does have a Bullydog programer but has been un plugged for the last 20K after the tranny was re built. Pro's to the truck are that I know it has been taken excellent care of and I know the trucks history. It also comes with chrome, tires, wheels, fender flares, bed cover, snow tires, bullydog etc...it really is a clean looking truck. Cons are that it is a 6.0 that has had three hard winters on it as a plow truck and has done its fair share of heavy towing.
Other options that I have considered:
04-06 Dodge Cummins. The 5.9's appeal to me but I am skeptical of the tranny's and front ends and also have never driven/been around a dodge.
04-06 Duramax: Of coure the Alison tranny appeals here as well as the ride.
Things that are playing into my decision:
I work as a snowmobile guide in CO during the winters and use a deck to hall my sleds around. I need a dependable truck that will get me to work every morning and that is able to make long trips on my days off to hit other riding areas. I know a lot of guys spend a lot of money on after market goodies for their trucks but I'm not trying to build a 500 HP truck that has potential to be a money pit...just need something that gets me to the hill and back. I should be able to plug the truck in most nights but there will be a handful of times that I won't be able to so a truck that can start in Cold weather is a must. I'm not completely against doing mods that can help the life of the truck but building a big rig with lots of HP is not my number 1 priority. Ideally, I would like something that looks nice, drives nice and won't be a huge money pit...every one's dream right???
With all the above mentioned I am aware that no truck is perfect and any purchase has some kind of a risk to it...but like I said I am new to the game and would appreciate advice from people more knowledgeable than myself. I'm 23 years old and this is my first major purchase of my life so I want to make sure I do it right. I have saved enough money that I could put $23,000 into a truck and anything above that I would have to look into a loan...which I have also considered. I do have established credit and can get approved for a loan at fairly low rate but I would like to believe that I can find a truck with relativley low miles in my price range that is capable of doing what I need it to do. I don't see any reason in buying new at my age other than having a truck with warranty.
Not looking at bashing other brands or starting a thread of my Dad can beat up your Dad...just looking for others opinions/insights on my potential purchase that is a big deal to me.
Thanks,
JW
