1999 7.3l vs. 2005 6.0l F250

zell66 wrote:
I am currently looking at these two trucks to replace my 95 GMC 3/4 ton suburban with 7.4 l big block. The 1999 model is a two wheel drive and they're asking 4995 for it the 2005 model unknown if it is four wheel drive or two wheel drive they're asking 2999 for it. The earlier model has 244000 miles on it the newer model only has 120,000 miles on it. My biggest concern is I have never owned a diesel before I don't know which engine is better or if the price is match the truck. Obviously to me the 2005 model seems awful cheap for the new year in low mileage. Any help in this area would be greatly appreciated thank you.

the new trailer we purchased is a 1996 Jayco 38 foot with a dry weight of 10200 pounds

Is this correct a 2005 F250 Diesel for $2,999. What is the condition of the body? Do you wonder why a truck six years newer with half as many miles and is $2,000 less then the 99?

The 6.0 CAN be a good engine, but requires Bullet Proofing, and ROCK SOLID maintenance. At that price if the engine is still running you could fully Bullet proof for around less than $5,000, and have a nice $8,000 truck.
The 1999 7.3 can take some mods and be a good TV, that engine is right there with the Cummins for reliability.

If I were you I would keep looking, and I would be looking a both Cummins/Dodge and GM Duramax. JMHO