Whats your opinion? 6.0 or not

[southcounty]

Hey I'm new to this. I 'm trying to decide what truck to buy. I found a really nice 2003 6.0 PSD with about 90,000 miles on it. but I've heard a lot of bad stories about the 6.0 and then some good. I'm torn, 6.0, 7.3, or a duramax. I know I'm going to get chastised over that last one.


thanks for your opinions

 

[flareside_thunder]

All those engines earn respect in their own ways. IMO the only thing the Dmax has going for it is the Allison transmission and while it has the ability to make good power, they too have their faults. Also, since you're considering the Dmax, check the payload capacity on any truck you look at...I was extremely surprised to see that an 02 2500 with a 6.0 gas engine is only rated at 5k towing capacity. The 7.3 is a well rounded and very respectable engine with millions upon millions of miles to back up it's reliability all the way back till 1995, and that's just the powerstroked 7.3. The 6.0 is a very......spicey engine. I've never encountered driving a diesel like that where it would stick you into the seat. And yes, while it does have it's issues, for many many owners it is an extremely viable product. Those that have had problems or failure with this engine will tell you to nip the issues in the bud. The main issues being EGR cooler failure and headgasket failure can be remedied. The main cause of the headgasket failure is the use of a programmer anyhow but head studs take care of that. By no means disregard the 6.0, it is an extremely powerful, respectable and reliable engine. Good luck with whatever outcome you choose.

 

[blacksnapon]

Hey I'm new to this. I 'm trying to decide what truck to buy. I found a really nice 2003 6.0 PSD with about 90,000 miles on it. but I've heard a lot of bad stories about the 6.0 and then some good. I'm torn, 6.0, 7.3, or a duramax. I know I'm going to get chastised over that last one.


thanks for your opinions

Send me your VIN and I'll look up the history on OASIS to see if its been a problem child. Got one in my bay right now that the OASIS is UGLY!

 

[southcounty]

Send me your VIN and I'll look up the history on OASIS to see if its been a problem child. Got one in my bay right now that the OASIS is UGLY!

Hey guys I found a 7.3 I'm looking at heres the vin 1FTSW31F12EC12021

 

[blacksnapon]

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VIN VEH LINE MKT DERIV BODY CAB VER SERIES DRIVE TYPE PLT CD TRS CD ENG CD PROD DATE WARR DATE SELLING DEALER SELL CNT TIS WCC CPSC_6 PREF BASE SUFF CCC CD DIST(Miles)
1FTSW31F12EC12021 T/F7 F T/BC T/CD T/E A1 T/D8 T/DS 06-FEB-2002 21-JUN-2002 174422 USA 4 6Y05 000001 * MAINT * A96 82 5276
AWS Claim Key: 2757266 Trx Code: 0715S Labor Hrs: 1.1
Dlr Cd-Sub Cd: 01438 - * Name: PRICE FORD LINCOLN MERCURY Ph: 360-4573333 St:WA Ctry Cd: USA Reg Cd: NA Repr Date:23-SEP-2002 Doc #:1177151

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1FTSW31F12EC12021 T/F7 F T/BC T/CD T/E A1 T/D8 T/DS 06-FEB-2002 21-JUN-2002 174422 USA 7 6Y05 000001 * MAINT * A96 82 10308
AWS Claim Key: 3969061 Trx Code: 0715S Labor Hrs: 1.4
Dlr Cd-Sub Cd: 01438 - * Name: PRICE FORD LINCOLN MERCURY Ph: 360-4573333 St:WA Ctry Cd: USA Reg Cd: NA Repr Date:30-DEC-2002 Doc #:1197551

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1FTSW31F12EC12021 T/F7 F T/BC T/CD T/E A1 T/D8 T/DS 06-FEB-2002 21-JUN-2002 174422 USA 12 6Y05 000001 * MAINT * A96 82 15098
AWS Claim Key: 5922890 Trx Code: 0715S Labor Hrs: 2
Dlr Cd-Sub Cd: 07755 - * Name: HARPER MOTORS Ph: 707-4437311 St:CA Ctry Cd: USA Reg Cd: NA Repr Date:28-MAY-2003 Doc #:06611101
Cust Comments: CUSTOMER REQUESTS 15000 MILE SERVICE
Tech Comments: SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE DUE TO TIME OR MILEAGE 15000 MILE SERVICE PERFORMED

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1FTSW31F12EC12021 T/F7 F T/BC T/CD T/E A1 T/D8 T/DS 06-FEB-2002 21-JUN-2002 174422 USA 20 7F16 010905 F65Z 17B676 AB M05 42 20517
AWS Claim Key: 9036255 Trx Code: E84 Labor Hrs: 0.7
Dlr Cd-Sub Cd: 07755 - * Name: HARPER MOTORS Ph: 707-4437311 St:CA Ctry Cd: USA Reg Cd: NA Repr Date:05-FEB-2004 Doc #:07840402
Cust Comments: CUSTOMER STATES DRIVERS SIDE POWER MIRROR WILL NOT MOVE IN. INSPECT AND ADVISE
Tech Comments: VERIFY CUSTOMER CONCERN, PINPOINT FAULTY MIRROR SWITCH, REMOVE AND INSTALL MIRROR CONTROLLER AND RETEST OK

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1FTSW31F12EC12021 T/F7 F T/BC T/CD T/E A1 T/D8 T/DS 06-FEB-2002 21-JUN-2002 174422 USA 20 6Y05 000001 * MAINT * A96 82 20517
AWS Claim Key: 9036256 Trx Code: 0715S Labor Hrs: 1.2
Dlr Cd-Sub Cd: 07755 - * Name: HARPER MOTORS Ph: 707-4437311 St:CA Ctry Cd: USA Reg Cd: NA Repr Date:05-FEB-2004 Doc #:07840401
Cust Comments: CUSTOMER REQUEST 20,000 MILE SERVICE
Tech Comments: 1 PERFORMED 20000 SERVICE AS PER QUALITY CARE MAINTENANCE NORMAL

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1FTSW31F12EC12021 T/F7 F T/BC T/CD T/E A1 T/D8 T/DS 06-FEB-2002 21-JUN-2002 174422 USA 24 6Y05 000001 * MAINT * A99 82 24428
AWS Claim Key: 10491188 Trx Code: 0715S Labor Hrs: 1.2
Dlr Cd-Sub Cd: 07755 - * Name: HARPER MOTORS Ph: 707-4437311 St:CA Ctry Cd: USA Reg Cd: NA Repr Date:07-JUN-2004 Doc #:08485402
Cust Comments: CUSTOMER REQUEST LUBE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE QUALITY CARE MAINT PROGRAM
Tech Comments: PERFORM OIL AND FILTER CHANGE,LUBE CHASSIS,CHECK ALL FLUID LEVELS,CHECK TIRES PRESSURE(DIESEL ENGINES) COMPLETED 25000 MILE SERVICE

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1FTSW31F12EC12021 T/F7 F T/BC T/CD T/E A1 T/D8 T/DS 06-FEB-2002 21-JUN-2002 174422 USA 24 7M01 150101 1C3F 18C815 AB A07 42 24428
AWS Claim Key: 11894091 Trx Code: E83 Labor Hrs: 0
Dlr Cd-Sub Cd: 48915 - * Name: VISTEON AFTERMARKET - U.S. Ph: *-* St:MI Ctry Cd: USA Reg Cd: NA Repr Date:07-JUN-2004 Doc #:77344408
Tech Comments: REQUESTING DEALER'S P/A CODE 07755

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1FTSW31F12EC12021 T/F7 F T/BC T/CD T/E A1 T/D8 T/DS 06-FEB-2002 21-JUN-2002 174422 USA 24 7M01 150101 * 18806 * A07 42 24428
AWS Claim Key: 10491189 Trx Code: E83 Labor Hrs: 0.6
Dlr Cd-Sub Cd: 07755 - * Name: HARPER MOTORS Ph: 707-4437311 St:CA Ctry Cd: USA Reg Cd: NA Repr Date:07-JUN-2004 Doc #:08485401
Cust Comments: SPEAKERS ON RIGHT SIDE WILL NOT WORK CHECK AND ADVISE
Tech Comments: 8621 CHECKED VERIFIED SOUND SYSTEM,LEFT FRONT AND LEFT REAR INOP,REMOVED TRIM AND SPEAKERS,CHECKED OHMS TEST GOOD REPLACED RADIO AND INSTALLED CUST CDS 5 OF THEM AND RE TESTE OK

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1FTSW31F12EC12021 T/F7 F T/BC T/CD T/E A1 T/D8 T/DS 06-FEB-2002 21-JUN-2002 174422 USA 34 5T01 * * * * * * 30098
AWS Claim Key: 13227152 Trx Code: 03B03 Labor Hrs: 0.4
Dlr Cd-Sub Cd: 07755 - * Name: HARPER MOTORS Ph: 707-4437311 St:CA Ctry Cd: USA Reg Cd: NA Repr Date:31-MAR-2005 Doc #:60667201
Cust Comments: RECALL 03B03 ADJUSTABLE PEDAL SENSOR
Tech Comments: RECALL 03B03 REPLACE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL ASSY PER RECALL

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1FTSW31F12EC12021 T/F7 F T/BC T/CD T/E A1 T/D8 T/DS 06-FEB-2002 21-JUN-2002 174422 USA 34 6Y05 000001 * MAINT * A99 82 30098
AWS Claim Key: 13227153 Trx Code: 0715S Labor Hrs: 2
Dlr Cd-Sub Cd: 07755 - * Name: HARPER MOTORS Ph: 707-4437311 St:CA Ctry Cd: USA Reg Cd: NA Repr Date:01-APR-2005 Doc #:60667801
Cust Comments: 30000 MILE SERVICE CUSTOMER REQUESTS 30000 MILE SERVICE. PERFORM 30000 MILE SERVICE DUE TO TIME ORMILEAGE PER ATTACHED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Tech Comments: CP: MAINT COMPLETE MAINTENANCE, CHANGE OIL & FILTER REPLACE AIR FILTER, SERVICE TRANSMISSION, ROTATE TIRES, LUBE SUSPENSION, CK ALL FLUID LEVELS. REPLACE FUEL FILTER

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1FTSW31F12EC12021 T/F7 F T/BC T/CD T/E A1 T/D8 T/DS 06-FEB-2002 21-JUN-2002 174422 USA 44 6Y05 000001 * MAINT * A99 82 36603
AWS Claim Key: 15125147 Trx Code: 0715S Labor Hrs: 1.2
Dlr Cd-Sub Cd: 20504 - * Name: JOHNSON FORD, INC. Ph: 845-3387800 St:NY Ctry Cd: USA Reg Cd: NA Repr Date:16-JAN-2006 Doc #:02393901
Cust Comments: CUSTOMER REQUESTS 40K Q.C. MAINT. SERVICE
Tech Comments: 1 40K Q.C. MAINT. PERFORMED 6.0L 7.3L TURBO DIESEL LUBE OIL FILTER SERVICE

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1FTSW31F12EC12021 T/F7 F T/BC T/CD T/E A1 T/D8 T/DS 06-FEB-2002 21-JUN-2002 174422 USA 82 * * * * * * * 64904
AWS Claim Key: 17172394 Trx Code: 07S57 Labor Hrs: 0.2
Dlr Cd-Sub Cd: 07375 - * Name: HARVEST FORD Ph: 541-8843121 St:OR Ctry Cd: USA Reg Cd: NA Repr Date:02-MAR-2009 Doc #:75151001
Cust Comments: PERFORM RECALL 07S57
Tech Comments: HAS UPDATED SENSOR COMPLETED AS PER UPDATE

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1FTSW31F12EC12021 T/F7 F T/BC T/CD T/E A1 T/D8 T/DS 06-FEB-2002 21-JUN-2002 174422 USA 94 * * * * * * * 74342
AWS Claim Key: 17701922 Trx Code: 09S09 Labor Hrs: 0.2
Dlr Cd-Sub Cd: 06913 - * Name: CRATER LAKE FORD LLC Ph: 541-7703600 St:OR Ctry Cd: USA Reg Cd: NA Repr Date:19-FEB-2010 Doc #:44610503
Cust Comments: RECALL 09S09
Tech Comments: INSTALLED JUMPER HARNESS PER RECALL

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[southcounty]

Thanks for the help! I ended up buying an 02 f350 lariet crewcab 4x4 with 79000 miles on it. I'm very happy with it so far. I'll try to post some pictures later.