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I want to buy an F-250 or F-350 7.3 powerstroke turbo diesel pickup.?
Preferably from the 1999-2002 era. I've driven them, but I've never actually owned one before and I've been doing my research as always on them, however I was wondering if I could get some testimonials from other 7.3 powerstroke owners about their trucks and if there are any key points to keep in mind when owning them.
I don't plan on doing much towing, just mainly to haul my crap around and get rid of stuff I don't want anymore, and maybe cruise around sometimes. I also don't plan on lifting the truck because I think that's retarded. All I'm really looking for is just a long bed of some kind. Don't really care for the trim package, type of cab, or if its 2 or 4 wheel drive. It would be neat if I could find it in a stick shift, but I noticed those are hard to come by. And why the 7.3? Because I heard they are super tough and reliable and will last virtually forever if taken care of properly. The 6.0s with the defective EGR coolers and TTY head bolts... no thanks (though I like the VGT turbo). The 6.4s with that troublesome DPF system... screw that. I can't afford a 6.7 right now either, even though I hear thats a triumphant motor. Like I said, I just wanna hear testimonials and maybe get some pointers about what to watch out for with those 7.3s from current, or past owners. Thanks.
Note: I don't want to hear from fundamental Duramax or Cummins fanboys. I went with Ford, I'm sticking with it. Thanks.
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- Anonymous8 years agoFavorite Answer
Although I am a cummins fan also, the 7.3 from ford was an amazing engine! Since then every diesel ford has made has been terrible. My dad had a 2002 with 250,000 miles on it before he sold it for great money. The only issue he had was that he had the to replace the transmission at 200,000 miles. Which is not bad at all considering the miles and he did tow and haul quite a bit. It is a true million mile engine kind of like the cummins but hey if you like ford then go for it. Part of the hassel of buying a car is figuring out what you want and it sounds like you got it down. You will not regret it. They can be hard to find sometimes cuz they are highly sought after, sell quickly and people don't like to give them up. Just stear clear of the 6.0 because its not a matter of if it will happen, it is just a matter of time with those engines. 7.3 all the way!!!
Source(s): I sell trucks own them and work in the car business