Used diesel buying question
I have never owned a diesel anything. But, I'd like to move to a diesel, 4x4, crew cab, 2500/250. What can I expect to pay for a good used diesel truck that hasn't been beat down? Does the price di...
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Something like the Ford 7.3L has a "legendary" reputation due to the International T444e engine.
But they are aging. The maintenance schedules and troubleshooting is quite well documented and known.
If you keep up with the maintenance, they can easily go 400k-600k of well serviceable miles.
If you are looking at these 1999.5-2003 models, it is best if you are comfortable with doing your own maintenance or know someone who can help you out. It would be easy to go broke looking at dealers to do all the work for you, LOL.
This site is friendly and helpful for Ford 7.3L : FTE 7.3L Diesels 1999-2003
But they are aging. The maintenance schedules and troubleshooting is quite well documented and known.
If you keep up with the maintenance, they can easily go 400k-600k of well serviceable miles.
If you are looking at these 1999.5-2003 models, it is best if you are comfortable with doing your own maintenance or know someone who can help you out. It would be easy to go broke looking at dealers to do all the work for you, LOL.
This site is friendly and helpful for Ford 7.3L : FTE 7.3L Diesels 1999-2003
