Going to look at a used 6.7, what should I look for?

Pwnm30rdi3 · Nov 17, 2016

Hey guys.

I'm used to the 7.3 world and have no experience with these newer trucks. I am a little overwhelmed to be honest.

I'm going to look at two trucks with 90k & 107k miles on them tomorrow. When spending $30K+ on a truck I'd hate to find myself with another lemon.
What should I look for to ensure I get the best deal?

Both trucks were purchased at auctions and have limited documented history. Basically nothing on the Oasis reports and little to nothing on the CarFax.

Thanks guys!

Deputydog · Nov 19, 2016

What years you considering? I was also coming from a 7.3 and just purchased a 6.7 a few days ago.

What I learned was to avoid 2011's, 2012 thru 2014 were decent but have turbo problems. 2015 and up were updated with a generation 2 6.7 to include a different, more reliable turbo.

I found a 2013 I really like, but ended up getting a great deal on a 17k mile 2015 with tons of aftermarket goodies.

bigrpowr · Nov 19, 2016

when you say another lemon which truck was that ?

i assume if you're budget is in the 30k range it's gonna be 11-12 .

Pwnm30rdi3 · Nov 19, 2016

bigrpowr said:
when you say another lemon which truck was that ?

i assume if you're budget is in the 30k range it's gonna be 11-12 .

The "other lemon" was my 1997 7.3. At the surface it was a great truck. The seller sold me a truck with bad rings and low compression. He threw in some thick 50W oil to conceal the problem. When I got home and cold started the truck, I found the issue. I proceeded to tear down the motor a few months later and do a rebuild. Which turned into a performance build. Which had more problems than I care to admit.. :fustrate: Now I am parting the 'ole girl out.

As far as years go, you are very correct. I couldn't find any 2013+ trucks in my price range with lower miles.

I looked at 3 or 4 other trucks prior to this purchase. Most trucks I looked at in the $29-33k price range were rode hard and put away wet. I drove 160 miles to illinois yesterday to look at a different 6.7. It only had 91k on the clock but had the worst death wobble I have ever experienced. Every brake & suspension component in the front end was trashed.

I just picked up this 2011 F250 Lariat 6.7, with 99,000 miles for $33k. This truck was maintained by the same dealer for 80% of its life and had most of the service records to back it up. I thought it was my best bet.

Tom@BigTimeKustomz · Nov 22, 2016

Very nice!

AirFishAutomotive · Nov 22, 2016

Def an upgrade for some reason I like that color combo

superduty4x4 · Nov 22, 2016

Deputydog said:
What years you considering? I was also coming from a 7.3 and just purchased a 6.7 a few days ago.

What I learned was to avoid 2011's, 2012 thru 2014 were decent but have turbo problems. 2015 and up were updated with a generation 2 6.7 to include a different, more reliable turbo.

I found a 2013 I really like, but ended up getting a great deal on a 17k mile 2015 with tons of aftermarket goodies.

I no longer like you sir.

Pwnm30rdi3 · Nov 22, 2016

Tom@BigTimeKustomz said:
Very nice!

Thanks! First order of business, remove the D P F & EGR!

AirFishAutomotive said:
Def an upgrade for some reason I like that color combo

That is exactly what I said. My fiance thinks it is an old man truck. I guess that is a good sign that my soul is aging faster than my body...

Tom@BigTimeKustomz · Nov 23, 2016

Let me know if I can help you out!!

TyCorr · Nov 23, 2016

Tom@BigTimeKustomz said:
Let me know if I can help you out!!

I need to clean out the snoker. Is that what you mean by help?

Tom@BigTimeKustomz · Nov 24, 2016

06-sixoh · Nov 24, 2016

Nice truck. I too like that combo, but would never admit it. Wait...

lincolnlocker · Nov 27, 2016

Deputydog said:
What years you considering? I was also coming from a 7.3 and just purchased a 6.7 a few days ago.

What I learned was to avoid 2011's, 2012 thru 2014 were decent but have turbo problems. 2015 and up were updated with a generation 2 6.7 to include a different, more reliable turbo.

I found a 2013 I really like, but ended up getting a great deal on a 17k mile 2015 with tons of aftermarket goodies.

12 to 14s didn't have turbo problems. the problems where from the owners tuning them and over spinning the *** out of them.. as long as they are gated like stock and not boosting the chit out of them past the stock limits then they hold up fine..

live life full throttle

god bless america and the farmer who feeds your fat ass

TyCorr · Nov 28, 2016

lincolnlocker said:
12 to 14s didn't have turbo problems. the problems where from the owners tuning them and over spinning the *** out of them.. as long as they are gated like stock and not boosting the chit out of them past the stock limits then they hold up fine..

live life full throttle

god bless america and the farmer who feeds your fat ass

LOL LOL

I was waiting for that.