I am looking into buying either a 2010 Ford F-350 Lariat DRW with the 6.4 engine or a 2012 Ford F-350 King Ranch DRW with the 6.7 engine. Both trucks have about 20,000 miles. I can get the 2010 for about $38-39,000 & the 2012 for about $46,000. My question is the 6.7 engine that much better? I have heard the gas mileage is much better on the 6.7? Any other concerns that I should consider between the two trucks? Also the 2012 still has some warranty left! I like that! Any input would be great!!
The prices quoted seem very expensive, however. I suggest you look at the NADA trade value after adjustments and pay no more than that.
The used car prices on 3/4 ton and 1 ton diesels have gone out of sight since the new truck prices have increased so much the last 2 years.
If buyers would stick with a decently equipped XLT 2x4 truck, they might can buy new close to the price of what dealers want for 2 year old premium trimmed models.
I have never owned a 6.4, but I really like my 6.7. Also, if this is a truck you will be keeping for awhile you can probably still get the Ford ESP extended warranty. I would be willing to bet you can purchase that warranty up to at least 7 years/100,000 miles for under $2,000, on-line.
I have owned both, a 2009 6.4 and a 2012 6.7. Never had a problem with either but will say this, it is not the engine BUT the transmission (5R110 in 6.4 and 6R140 in 6.7) that makes a big difference. The 6R140 is much more capable and helps with the MPG along with the new emaission system that uses DEF. I actually preferred the twin turbo setup better in the 6.4 and there were other things that I preferred about the 6.4. The 5% bio diesel is more of a limitation of the emission system rather than the engine.
Go with the 6.7 it's good for 20% bio the 6.4 is only rated for 5% bio. I worry every time I drive through the mid-West seems all they have is 20% bio.
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I can only state that I have HEARD the 6.4 does not give the best mpg.
The 6.7 is a Ford in-house developed engine. The 6.4, like the preceding Ford diesels was developed by International. That's not a bad thing at all, but I think Ford got so much bad press because of the 6.0 that they decided to develop their own diesel engine - thus the scorpion 6.7 came into being.
I have a 2013 F350 6.7 and it is simply terrific. I never want to get out of the truck. It gets very good mpg and is super strong.
The 6.7 IS that much better. I cannot advise you about the pricing, but there is no question in my mind that I would want the 6.7.
* Ford does have an after-market warranty available for various periods of time. Maybe try and work a deal that includes some extra warranty time.
I have no experience with the 6.4. I do have a 2012 6.7. I would go with the 6.7. Great power. Reasonable fuel mileage. Only real complaint I have read about the 6.4 is poor fuel mileage.
