thinking about buying this truck....

SouthFlstrokin' · Sep 4, 2011

found this truck on craigslist. looks like a decent truck in the pictures, possibly was a fleet truck. looks bone stock. my question is do you think 168k is too many miles? should i just keep looking? this is almost exactly what want(i want a 05-07) considering this configuration is very rare in my area.

here she is...
http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/cto/2580625958.html

HaysKSFirefighter · Sep 4, 2011

They are asking too much IMO, but you never know, I hear those cummins powerstroke diesels are bringing in big bucks these days LOL

SouthFlstrokin' · Sep 4, 2011

i know right! well i figure i could get him way down on the price. i just drove my buddies 6.0 today and i fell in love with it...

found this one also. the guy doesnt speak a lick of english....
http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/cto/2533604795.html

HaysKSFirefighter · Sep 4, 2011

I see a spectre air filter, white residue on the degas, stick on chrome and lots of random letters in the description...I would run LOL

SouthFlstrokin' · Sep 4, 2011

the guy looks like a typical cuban. LOL i really want that reg cab though. i just sent him an email about the service recipts

Atsah · Sep 4, 2011

I'd keep looking.. Both engine compartments look pretty nasty..

StrokerTurbo7.3 · Sep 4, 2011

^^^ exactly. Don't settle for the first truck you come across. There are a ton of them out there that might be set up just to your likings.

SouthFlstrokin' · Sep 4, 2011

Ok ill keep looking..... Thanks

07_powerstroke · Sep 4, 2011

I think i wuould pass on both of them...

SouthFlstrokin' · Sep 4, 2011

yea im going to keep looking..

SIX_OHH · Sep 4, 2011

Been thinking about this thread...throwing in my 2 cents now.

You know your going to have to stud and delete it...that's no surprise. There are 2 types of 6.0 #1 the one that can be fixed by "bulletproofing" #2 the one thats a POS. These #2 types are the ones that stay in the shop for repairs such as dropping fuel pumps injectors oil system failures. Basically just not good for you. You need to be looking for a type one truck. You know to check service records. What you don't want to be on there is something you cant "bullet proof". Facts of life. In the common world engine bays look like s hit, coolant residue will be on the degas bottle, bullydog and edge products are probably the tuner of choice. If you need anymore more guidance or tips on what to look for...by all means post up. It will make ALL the difference in you being happy with or ***king hating your 6.0.

07_powerstroke · Sep 4, 2011

Wow well said smut!

HaysKSFirefighter · Sep 4, 2011

Yep very well said smut...I just put the down payment on mine...going to pick it up wednesday.

http://oryxmotors.v12soft.com/inventory/view/3383871

It looks very clean, low miles, history report came back clean and it was a great price for exactly what I wanted...I am sure I will be happy with it.

SIX_OHH · Sep 4, 2011

HaysKSFirefighter said:
Yep very well said smut...I just put the down payment on mine...going to pick it up wednesday.

http://oryxmotors.v12soft.com/inventory/view/3383871

It looks very clean, low miles, history report came back clean and it was a great price for exactly what I wanted...I am sure I will be happy with it.

:drool:

SouthFlstrokin' · Sep 4, 2011

thanks smut and nice ride hays!

well i just got off the phone with doug, he told me to avoid 03/04s so im looking for a 05/07 4x4 reg cab now...

DieselheadJake · Sep 4, 2011

I have an 03 6.0...its a love/hate relationship lol definently go for an 07. IMO they had less problems

Atsah · Sep 4, 2011

Newer is better.. The only thing that is worse on a 05-07 6.0 is the square EGR cooler as opposed to the 03-04 round cooler.. If I were to buy a newer 6.0 I would delete that for sure..

SIX_OHH · Sep 4, 2011

I have had first hand experience with an 05 that had more problems than any 04 03 Ive ever seen in my life. My 04 motor was pretty good but got stupid. My 07 motor is the shi t.

Atsah · Sep 4, 2011

Smut, there are so many factors involved when dealing with a used truck, nevermind a 6.0.. OP, I have had two of them, both 03's, I left them stock and they were both good trucks.. It depends on how it was taken of, if it was modified, how it was used... Unlike most trucks, there is a lot that needs to be taken into consideration when looking at a used 6.0..