Lifted F150 or F250... to diesel or not?

Jack Bauer · 12-29-2006, 09:57 AM

Just found this place and was hoping to get some info to help me make a better decision. I've owned mostly Chevy trucks, my last one being a 2003 Z71 with a 6" Fabtech and 35's. I no longer have it and am looking at buying a used (couple years old) truck.

I have been looking at the '04 and up F150 super crews and the '03 and up F250 super crew diesels. I like the look of the F250 better and will likely get either with a lift. My wife and I do some camping and minor off road stuff and we plan to buy a boat sometime over the next 3 years. Other than that the truck will not be pulling loads much.

The reason I am considering a diesel is mostly long engine life and for when the boat is begin pulled. We'd like to start a family soon and are aiming at getting something that will last a while given the obvious expected expenses to come. I also noticed that diesel fuel is about 10-15¢ more than supreme so I am going back and forth from diesel to gas.

Any info would be appreciated!

PickUpGirl787 · 12-29-2006, 11:22 AM

Chevy gas and Ford Diesel is the only way to go!! what year F250?? Go with 7.3 powerstroke. 6.0 are not as good and or powerfull! Or else wait for the 6.4 good luck!!!

Jack Bauer · 12-29-2006, 11:40 AM

I was looking at '03 and up as I heard the '01 & '02 had tranny problems around the 100k mark.

mrjohnwayne · 01-01-2007, 02:51 PM

It depends on how well they were maintained. It just as any other vehicle. I have a 2000 7.3 with auto 190000 miles still running strong after towing 10K pounds behind it countless times. As for the 6.0 not being as good or powerful that isnt true. They are plenty powerful. With any new engine it might have bugs in it which was shown in the 03's. All and all they are a good motor. Myself I prefer the 7.3.

PickUpGirl787 · 01-01-2007, 06:34 PM

If you know how to drive manual go with that, Of course if you do any mods to it you need your high performance clutch in it. My boyfriend has a 2000 7.3 manual and the thing haulls and never has any problems knock on wood, but my friend bought the 2005 6.0 manual and that thing has been in and out of the shop so many times im hoping you go with Diesel!! I love seeing those out on the road they make those shi**y ricer cars look bad

YeeHaw

12-29-2006, 09:57 AM	#1
Jack Bauer Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3	Lifted F150 or F250... to diesel or not? Just found this place and was hoping to get some info to help me make a better decision. I've owned mostly Chevy trucks, my last one being a 2003 Z71 with a 6" Fabtech and 35's. I no longer have it and am looking at buying a used (couple years old) truck. I have been looking at the '04 and up F150 super crews and the '03 and up F250 super crew diesels. I like the look of the F250 better and will likely get either with a lift. My wife and I do some camping and minor off road stuff and we plan to buy a boat sometime over the next 3 years. Other than that the truck will not be pulling loads much. The reason I am considering a diesel is mostly long engine life and for when the boat is begin pulled. We'd like to start a family soon and are aiming at getting something that will last a while given the obvious expected expenses to come. I also noticed that diesel fuel is about 10-15¢ more than supreme so I am going back and forth from diesel to gas. Any info would be appreciated!

12-29-2006, 11:22 AM	#2
PickUpGirl787 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 705	Diesel Chevy gas and Ford Diesel is the only way to go!! what year F250?? Go with 7.3 powerstroke. 6.0 are not as good and or powerfull! Or else wait for the 6.4 good luck!!! __________________ Ashley My first truck was a 1988 Chevy 1500 with the 305 My new truck is a 1997 GMC 1500 with the 350

01-01-2007, 02:51 PM	#4
mrjohnwayne Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,104	It depends on how well they were maintained. It just as any other vehicle. I have a 2000 7.3 with auto 190000 miles still running strong after towing 10K pounds behind it countless times. As for the 6.0 not being as good or powerful that isnt true. They are plenty powerful. With any new engine it might have bugs in it which was shown in the 03's. All and all they are a good motor. Myself I prefer the 7.3. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

01-01-2007, 06:34 PM	#5
PickUpGirl787 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 705	If you know how to drive manual go with that, Of course if you do any mods to it you need your high performance clutch in it. My boyfriend has a 2000 7.3 manual and the thing haulls and never has any problems knock on wood, but my friend bought the 2005 6.0 manual and that thing has been in and out of the shop so many times im hoping you go with Diesel!! I love seeing those out on the road they make those shi**y ricer cars look bad YeeHaw __________________ Ashley My first truck was a 1988 Chevy 1500 with the 305 My new truck is a 1997 GMC 1500 with the 350

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12-29-2006, 11:40 AM	#3
Jack Bauer Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3	I was looking at '03 and up as I heard the '01 & '02 had tranny problems around the 100k mark.

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