I'm looking to get a truck to use for commuting, light utility work (stops at Lowe's, moving furniture to & from storage unit, etc), and part time towing. My wife and I would like to get a TT or FW, but we don't really plan on getting a big one. We h...
jerem0621 wrote:Yes, the spark plug blow out issue on the early 2v V10, and 5.4 were blown out of proportion. Did it happen? Yes. More than a few? Yes... but was mitigated by properly torquing the spark plugs into head and not over tightening them....
A CL search of local 3/4 & one tons under $20K produced 6 good hits. 3 gas and 3 diesel. All of the diesels were 7.3's. I discarded any hits on 6.0 and 6.4 diesels. Then I went on Edmunds to see how they appraised. Edmunds's appraisals are supposedly...
Grit dog wrote:I'll also add, for your use, nothing wrong with a well equipped half ton (big engine, lower gears, tow package). You're spending most of the time using it as a DD anyway. It'll handle a few trips pulling a decent size camper just fine...
jerem0621 wrote:Just keep in mind that the V10 and the 5.4 are very similar in design. The V10 is a 5.4 with 2 more cylinders added.Well, THAT's disappointing. From what I've read, it's the design of the spark plug mount that gives the most trouble. ...
hellfirehydra wrote:I'd say a gasser is probably more realistic for <$20k.That's what I'm finding, too. I haven't found a single diesel under $20K with less than 100K miles.hellfirehydra wrote:All of the big 3 put out good gas engines. I'd stay away...
