Lantley wrote:
At this point in the life cycle of the 2 vehicles in question the differences in the 2 are really negligible.
The condition of the truck will be far more important than the design differences.
Both a very capable, with stellar reputations. Both are a bit old and becoming rare. If you find either one that is clean and in good condition buy it!.
Holding out for one vs. the other is futile.
Exactly! Look at the first link I posted to the 2005, that's a nice ride for $15k!
Older 7.3 Diesels X's are almost non-existent, folks that own them aren't selling, most diesel X's for sale are the 6.0L, which is a whole other topic.