6.6 duramax vs 6.0 powertroke
looking to buy a '06.5 Chevy 6.6 duramax or '06 Ford 6.0 powerstroke. Seems I get a little more pazzaz with the Ford. Which one has better reputation for reliability?
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I have a 2006 Duramax with 42k miles, just had the turbo replaced last week. Probably just a fluke, but still $2500.
I know literally over 100 owners of Ford 6.0's that have had major issues. That's between friends/ private owners and fire departments/ ambulance companies.
One thing that I have noticed...probably 75% of those with problems had the 2003.5 or 2004 model trucks. It seems that the 2005+ trucks were much better, but still had the EGR coolers issues and sometimes the headbolts.
Again, maintenance is key. Although the Ford to me is a better looking truck...the risk versus reward for me just isn't worth it to take a chance on a 6.0.
I know literally over 100 owners of Ford 6.0's that have had major issues. That's between friends/ private owners and fire departments/ ambulance companies.
One thing that I have noticed...probably 75% of those with problems had the 2003.5 or 2004 model trucks. It seems that the 2005+ trucks were much better, but still had the EGR coolers issues and sometimes the headbolts.
Again, maintenance is key. Although the Ford to me is a better looking truck...the risk versus reward for me just isn't worth it to take a chance on a 6.0.
