F250 gas or diesel?
I've had a 2001 and 2011 diesel mated to a Northern Lite 9.6 (2600#). Now looking at 2017 (owing to lack of reliability with the 2011). I am worried that the gas Lariat with 400 ft/lbs of torque wil...
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ppine wrote:
I am in love with the Ford 7.3. People seem to have trouble with the extra cost. Now that my 2002 Ford is older and has 160,000 miles on it, the value is actually going up. Diesels pull better, get better mileage, but they also hold their value much better than gas trucks. Join the winning team.
Pretty hard to cuddle up to an engine IMO. I have a 7.3 as well and while I don't 'love' it, it's reliable and trouble free and yes, the older trucks, especially my OBS that is in pristine condition is increasing in value every day. Been offered 25K cash for it, which is about 6 less than I paid new, but it's not for sale.
Watch your insurance policy carefully. Most insurers will only pay out ACV if your truck is wrecked and totaled and that isn't much. I carry additional insurance through Haggerty Insurance for the 'value' of the truck, not insurance company ACV.
