New truck time 6.0 left me stranded again today warraynty runs out Dec what to buy

Looking at new Dodge
and
New Ford

so far the Dodge is about 8,000 cheaper than the Ford just in the sticker price.


i do not want to get another POS so i am thinking the cummins is the way to go.


thoughts and oppionons?

I'm really liking the new Ford diesel. I have about 10k on it now, and doing the stuff I do around the farm, it's doing about 14mpg right now, and I 've had it do close to 20 running down the highway. I have yet to hit all of the throttle on it too. My brother has a couple of the 6.7L Dodge's and he isn't impressed at all. They have spent too much time in the shop and mileage sucks.

The Dodge's are still having front end problems

i am no diesel expert
but i think cummins like the powerstroke need to get back to what made them great
12v cummins is a great motor so is a 7.3 powerstroke
seems like the newer stuff is kinda a downgrade

2011 ford for the win.......

richter69 wrote:2011 ford for the win.......

i was in the same deal ...... just acted a little sooner ...the f150 ecoboost would have been fine for the amount of racing i do and it is getting right at 22mpg and its the wife's dailey driver , i ended getting the 6.7 about 2 months ago and it is a monster at the farm , in 4 x4 , towing , dailey driver, etc.... it averages about 18 mpg



x2 6.7 for the win

studly wrote:Looking at new Dodge
and
New Ford

so far the Dodge is about 8,000 cheaper than the Ford just in the sticker price.


i do not want to get another POS so i am thinking the cummins is the way to go.


thoughts and oppionons?

get a-hold of me. I'll get you an X-plan on a FORD!!!! Save some money, and have a way better truck too.!

richter69 wrote:2011 ford for the win.......

X1000. Although I love my 6.0 drw. But it as already been through the needed changes to make it a solid deal.

Ford is definetly a better Chassis, But I hear you on the cost, the prices on the stuff is just plain out of site.... Must ne made of "special" stuff....

I can say I'm definetly out of the Diesel market for a long time, just can't justify the cost.

I emailed Ford yesterday and asked them the following questions to there headquarters sales department


Dear Ford

I am a current Ford F350 owner 2006 model 6.0 powerstroke deisle. my warranty runs out in December and i am trading this truck in. I stopped at my local Ford Dealership where i purchased this truck approxiatmaly 5 years ago. My truck has been in the shop approximatly 15 times in the 5 years i have owned it starting about 60,000 miles. Turbo, fuel injection wiring harness, intercooler, high pressure oil pump, Mass air sensor, air cleaner asymble the list goes on. my question is when i looked at the new Ford f350 i was told the warranty is only 60,000 miles i also looked at a new duramax diesle on the lot it was 5,000 cheaper and comes with a 100,000 mile warranty. I have been a loyal ford customer since my very first car, My question is the following.

Why would i purchase another truck from you for More money and less warranty than a comparable compettirors vehicle? Especially after all the trouble my truck has had in the past i have reciepts for over 12,000.00 in warranty work documented by this dealership.I am not asking for a handout but what will you do to maintain my buisness with you.


I will be purchasing a vehicle by the end of December and awaiting your response.




this is basically just a little portion of what i wrote i included the prices off the window stickers i took off the Ford, Dodge and Chevy not including any of the rebates that they are all offering

I will wait and see what there response if any is

blown86hallet wrote:

studly wrote:Looking at new Dodge
and
New Ford

so far the Dodge is about 8,000 cheaper than the Ford just in the sticker price.


i do not want to get another POS so i am thinking the cummins is the way to go.


thoughts and oppionons?

get a-hold of me. I'll get you an X-plan on a FORD!!!! Save some money, and have a way better truck too.!

I will contact you once i make up my mind alot of it will be based on how Ford treats me, My dealership has been very good, but for this amount of money it is just crazy this truck has done this. My preivious truck 99 Model f250 V10 never saw the shop until i tradded it. I was expecting the same out of this deisle but no luck

As far as dependability goes the 6.0/6.4 is a huge letdown, on the other hand, with nearly all 6.0's out of warranty and more and more 6.4's joning the list everday, my paycheck has been on the increase....... Even in this tough economy. If I had to depend on the 6.7's for a paycbeck I would be flipping burgers at the McDonalds.

Thank you FOMOCO for using a worthless engine for the past 8 years........

I'm glad I have kept my 99 f350 super duty Crew cab dually. It only has 44k on it right now but has done well. Now I just need to install new o-rings in the fuel canister. Leaks when real cold.

Ace

my 99 f250 had 125,000 miles on the v10 i changed the plugs and transmission and coolant and breaks one time. I want somone to come on here that has a new one with 80,000 or more with towing to say its the best truck they ever had. Probbaly asking to much

Don't know about you guys but I'm finished buying new trucks... Just got rid of my '08 6.4 diesel. Couldn't justify the note for the amount of "real" diesel truck things I do. I have a gasser F250 for a DD and still have my 334,000 mile 2001 7.3 for the few and far between "real" diesel truck things I need to do..

Do you just need a truck to tow a car to the track? If so, buy a used diesel... If you want the bling of a new truck or truly need a workhorse call Adam, get the X-Plan pin from him and buy a new 6.7

We havr several customers with 11's and well over 70k miles, we just change oil on them. I did have to replace a stater on one last week, I will say the guy wjo designed its placement needs an ass whippin', its good we font eork on them much becsuse they are a bitch to work on.......

I don't have many miles on mine yet, but it weighs 12,600 lbs everyday and is worked every day. I can honestly say I thought it would be tough to give up the 7.3, but it wasn't as tough as I thought. The truck seems to be holding up well so far. Nicest work truck I have ever owned. I think Ford did a good job on it.

If I were you, I would listen to Jon (richter69) he DOES NOT hold back his words when it comes to these trucks! He is giving the new Truck great reviews and that would be good enough for me. I have listen to him blast the last Ford big trucks (6.0 / 6.4 ) since 2005. He is the only one on this site that has everyday direct contact with them good or bad.

Just my 2 cents!

Between the operating expense, intial cost to purchase and cost of fuel, I'd seriously look as just getting a 6.2 gas powered Superduty. Unless you are Constantly pulling or have a justifiable reason, the diesels are just to expensive for casual towing.

dfree383 wrote:Between the operating expense, intial cost to purchase and cost of fuel, I'd seriously look as just getting a 6.2 gas powered Superduty. Unless you are Constantly pulling or have a justifiable reason, the diesels are just to expensive for casual towing.

BINGO WE HAVE A WINNER!!!

..................but if you do need to pull a heavy load dont expect a gasser to shine, meanwhile I have a 6.4 cab to pull to replace a leaky turbo drain tube, replace its 3rd leaky radiator..........and 2 more sets of 6.0 coolers after that...................quality

Well spoke to ford they basically said talk to dealer for incintives, no help, bill to fix truck estimate $3,546.74 said 1,2,5 injectors have miss while cold, also snap to high pressure oil pump leaking and needs dummy plug seals replaced and stand up pipes.



OMG

sounds like another day at work...............


you could buy all the parts and and fix it yourself for like 1200 bucks.

richter69 wrote:..................but if you do need to pull a heavy load dont expect a gasser to shine, meanwhile I have a 6.4 cab to pull to replace a leaky turbo drain tube, replace its 3rd leaky radiator..........and 2 more sets of 6.0 coolers after that...................quality

but it will do fine, it just not 90 mph hammer time up a 15% grade....... Problem is peoples ego's get in the way of praticality and good sence.....

just make sure you get the f-ck outta my way then.........


Not having enough will get you into trouble faster than having more than you need.