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03-14-2011, 10:22 PM
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,2004 ford f 250 thoughts
I was Wondering the good and bads of this truck with 128k miles. What to look at and what to ask?
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2009 Dodge Ram Mega Cab 2500 6.7 cummins
2011 Forest River Cherokee 28BHKS
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03-14-2011, 11:01 PM
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Gas, diesel, what engine size, trailer package, 2x4, 4x4, service records, damage history, how many owners? Just a few more details would help
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2012 Ford F250 ext. Cab 4x4
2002 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
2008 Yamaha V-Star 650 Classic
2008 Work and Play 18LT
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03-15-2011, 06:08 AM
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Just say no to the 6.0
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03-15-2011, 06:52 AM
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I would stay away from a 2004 with the 6.0 diesel. There are a lot of documented problems with that engine. It wasn't until the 2006 model year that changes were made to the engine that made it more reliable.
The main problem with that engine was the EGR carbon deposit issue. Other problems were the the unreliable variable-vane turbocharger solenoid, defective Exhaust Back Pressure (EBP) sensor/connector, numerous PCM (Powetrain Control Module) recalibrations, fuel injector harness chafing/crushing and other driveability and QC issues.
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2013 CC Silverback 29RL
2010 Ford F250 XL Crew Cab 6.4 liter diesel
ATU Local 788
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03-15-2011, 06:58 AM
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I heard most of that was fixed.
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2009 Dodge Ram Mega Cab 2500 6.7 cummins
2011 Forest River Cherokee 28BHKS
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03-15-2011, 11:44 AM
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Checkout this magazine: November, 2010 issue of Diesel Power
The article is on line at: Diesel Truck Buyer's Guide - Diesel Power Magazine
This is a good summary of the good and bad for GM, Ford and Dodge. I used this to narrow my search to a 2005 or 2006 GM. If a diesel has been properly taken care of 125k is not that much in terms of miles.
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2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 Duramax Crewcab
Jeep Commander - sold
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03-15-2011, 12:24 PM
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The information I need , the answer I didn't want.
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03-18-2011, 06:56 AM
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Went with a cummins.
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03-18-2011, 07:00 AM
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Nice!
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03-18-2011, 08:57 PM
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If your looking for a tow vehicle, we still have our 2005 GMC 2500 4 x 4 crew cab for sale. i don't know if its still in the for sale area. It's loaded with the durmax engine. And it only has 31000 miles on it. We towed a Montana 5th wheel for two years before we bought the motor home. We added electric brakes, air bags in the rear, a 45 gal tank, and is still under an extended warranty. It has been garage kept and everything is orriginal on it
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Dahlgren, VA.
2008 Georgetown XL 378
2010 Ford Escape Limited
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03-18-2011, 09:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by scubieman
Went with a cummins.
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Good Choice - I also own a Dodge - not a diesel but I can tell you as long as it is well taken care of it will give you many years of service.
Besides you will see alot of stickers that say "Would Rather be cummin then strokin"
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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Qaud Cab 4x4 with 35" tires and 3.92 gears, Dynatech Longtube Headers & Fabtech 6" lift + Superchips with shift Tuning
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