Need me a Daysul

[TdmayfieldIV]

Been scouring craigslist and autotrader looking for a truck, but if anyone knows of a truck for sale let me know. I'm willing to drive a couple of hours for the right truck.

Here's what I'm looking for

1999-2003 super duty
-7.3
-less than 250,000 miles
-Auto or manual, but prefer auto
-cab configuration isn't a big deal but I would like a ext cab short bed
-2wd is perfect, but 4x4 would be ok
-needs to be clean!
-Don't care about color, as long as it's not burnt orange

Or

2005-2007 super duty
-6.0
-must be 4x4
-less than 200,000 miles
-must have cloth or leather, no vinyl

Budget is $7,000 the cheaper the better

No douchey trucks, no trucks with lifts, I want a stock truck.
Don't want a truck that's been ****ed with, especially if it's a 6.0

[JB]

There is a white 7.3 ext cab long bed 2wd for sale at Asher Auto on 21, which is next door to the Texas Gun Company place. Has a grill guard. Looks decent from passing by.

Buy an F-150. Don't be a Sparling.

[Sparling]

man you reely need ta go wit a Cummings. those dam trucks get liek 30 MPG unloaded and it only drops 1 MPG for evry 10k you tow. plus you can stak tuners and make way more power than one of those powerjokes. dont 4get to flip yet tow mirrors out

[TdmayfieldIV]

If I got an f150 i would want an 04+, which are more expensive than 7.3 trucks.

[BroncoJo]

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/3830437347.html

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/3773226361.html

[TdmayfieldIV]

I like the second one, I've seen it before.

[JB]

http://collegestation.craigslist.org/cto/3837113060.html

[TdmayfieldIV]

if that's still for sale when I get back on the 12th i'll buy it.

Good excuse for an 05 grill

[Sparling]

I had a half ton. It wasn't enough. I had the perfect 3/4 ton truck and some Mexicans took it. What's wrong with buying something because I like it? I don't need to convince myself that something I own is worth having or is needed. I wanted a truck on the verge of being in big gay truck land so i got it.

[JB]

I was simply suggesting something more reliable than a 200k mile, 14 year old truck. If you want that, go for it. Hopefully he doesn't have to throw all his money and time at it like you have on yours.

[Sparling]

Besides the transmissions on 7.3 trucks, they are really reliable. I'd venture to say more so than a 05 5.4 truck. How many transmissions have you been through in dianne? and what about chasing down the ticking noises?

The issue is, Tommy doesn't know what he wants. He says he wants a cheap truck to last him through the rest of college and until he gets a job, then says he wants a 20k 6.4 truck. My thoughts are this:
1. you cannot afford a 6.4 truck
2. you cannot afford a 6.0 truck in good enough condition to be worth buying and not having to worry about head gaskets or something else sidelining you
3. you are looking at the cheapest trucks in each category, and a cheap 7.3 will outlast a cheap 6.0 and a cheap 6.4 especially when you think about the repair bills for the newer trucks if something were to happen.
4. buy a cheapish 7.3 truck with a 6 speed and it'll last you forever and ever or until you decide what you want or decide you want to narrow it 12 inches.

Also, my truck never fails to get me home, even when the transmission went, I still drove it home.

[JB]

Really? Really? We've been through this dummy. 1 under natural causes. And it ticks. It's a non issue. Been doing it for past 100k. Ask Chet. Pulled more than that 1 ton has ever thought of pulling. 235k. What are you trying to talk **** about?

Again, not sure why you guys don't get this. You are still wanting to buy a 200k + mile, 14 year old truck just to get what you guys consider an awesome motor. It's not that great. Relax.

Wouldn't hesitate to pull a bronco with Diane to Trees right now. Wouldn't have to get someone to pull it back home for me either!

Boom

Granted the (04-08s) are more expensive than a ragged out old 7.3, probably for good reason

[BroncoJo]

Last I checked this is 'Merica, get what you want. For 7,000 you won't buy reliability so get something you don't mind working on.

[JB]

Who the **** is saying don't get what you want?

[BroncoJo]

Probably the person suggesting to get something other than what tommy wants...

[BroncoJo]

:flipoff2:

[JB]

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/3835073637.html
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/3826514551.html

[JB]

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/3835073637.html
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/3826514551.html
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/3801966171.html

[Sparling]

What are you trying to talk **** about?

Again, not sure why you guys don't get this.

Wouldn't have to get someone to pull it back home for me either!

Granted the (04-08s) are more expensive than a ragged out old 7.3, probably for good reason

I'm not mindlessly talking ****, just pointing out issues you've had. My truck just had the transmission rebuilt from "natural causes" at 245k I don't know were you got the idea that my truck has been unreliable. I haven't really had to do that much to it. It's not like I have to work on it to keep it on the road.

I don't think you get it. It's not just the motor, it's the whole truck. They hold up well to almost anything (age, abuse, miles, etc). My f250 had 260k on it when it got stolen and it wasn't worn out at all. Everything from the suspension to the steering to the transmission was tight. That truck was amazing and it was a sub $5k "ragged out 7.3". Nobody buys a truck just for the motor unless they buy a dodge.

I can't really argue with you on that one except that one was Tommy's doing. He had no more spare tires. My truck did nothing weird on that trip.

Still playing the college kid budget game here, not the grown up I like this way more expensive truck so I'll buy it game

[JB]

I don't know were you got the idea that my truck has been unreliable.

Really, you don't know? Maybe from your own posts on this forum?

[Sparling]

That's because there was a bunch of small **** right after i bought it. I haven't had to do anything in a while.

JB you drive a diesel. Any argument that you try to make about gas truck being better is invalid. You upgraded so obviously they aren't the bomb diggity

[JB]

Last I checked this is 'Merica,

...

[TdmayfieldIV]

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/3841756288.html

[BroncoJo]

$7000. With the fancy wheels and it could be a good truck. Looks like the interior maybe rough.

[Sparling]

you should just delete that link and not look back. 280k and the transmission has a bad syncro. for 8k I wouldn't touch it. you're going to be replacing everything in the suspension, hubs, if injectors haven't been done yet they're going to be needed soon. That's just way too many miles on a truck to not be your own. especially for 10k.

[TdmayfieldIV]

that's what I was thinking. he'll get what he's asking for it though. Dumb ass rednecks will pay for lifted trucks.

[TdmayfieldIV]

I really just want a stock ext cab short bed 2wd auto 7.3

This one would be awesome. way overpriced.

http://www.texas4x4.org/non-4x4-related-sale-47/2000-7-3-6-speed-low-miles-50161/

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2000-Ford-F-250-Super-Duty-Lariat-Extended-Cab-7-3L-Diesel-Short-Bed-/330933341076?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4d0d2a0b94#ht_28303wt_1165

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2WD-SuperCab-7-3L-4-air-registers-w-positive-shut-off-11-5-day-night-mirror-/111075434694?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item19dc9ca0c6#ht_10642wt_1165

[Sparling]

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ctd/3822061700.html

this with 05 conversion

[Hellbent]

I towed yesterday. It made me feel cool! Am i like yall now? please? am I???

[Sparling]

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/3765626306.html

found one

[sam_hodnett]

I towed yesterday. It made me feel cool! Am i like yall now? please? am I???

The troll is back!

[TdmayfieldIV]

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/3834030490.html

maybe?

4 door short bed isn't too long

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/3829975507.html

[BroncoJo]

I really think a 2wd with 250,000 Should be like $5,000 tops. Also if you buy a 2wd, you will get stuck in the most ridiculous situations, I know because I've been there.

[JB]

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/3851800262.html

[Sparling]

Tommy won't get a 6.0 because every single one of them has egr problems.

[mudtoy67]

I typed this for someone on another forum who was less familiar with these trucks, so I'm sure some of this yall already know. It's just easier to copy paste.



The aftermarket has come around with Ford 6.0 support. There are a few main issues that, if left unaddressed, can lead to the big expensive issues. I used to be on the Ford 6.0 is junk bandwagon, but have recently seen the big issues can be prevented. The problem is, if you're buying a used truck, you really don't know the service history and if the big problems are already starting to creep up.

If you find a 6.0 you like, keep in mind you'll probably want to put about $2k into it off the bat to ensure reliability. The "good" thing about this is, because of the bad rap, it may actually be cost effective to buy a cheaper 6.0 truck and do the repairs.

These are the couple smaller problems I know about so far:

Oil Cooler - The oil cooler uses engine coolant in the heat exchanger. The coolant side of the heat exchanger is known to get clogged with sand. This sand is leftover in the coolant passages after casting the engine block. Plan on a new oil cooler, flushing the cooling system, and adding an aftermarket coolant filter to catch whatever doesn't get flushed. A blocked oil cooler usually leads to high oil temps causing bad injectors.

EGR/EGR Cooler - the cooler is known for developing small cracks. The EGR cooler also gets plugged with sand from the coolant. These can lead to losing coolant over time and/or overheating. Plan on replacing the EGR cooler with an aftermarket unit or a delete kit and tuner.

FICM - Fuel Injection Control Module. I don't know a lot about this issue but have seen some people complain about problems with rough idle and cold starts, and it's blamed on low voltage from the FICM to the injectors.

The big issue:

Head gaskets - The big issue which gives these engines bad raps is losing the head gaskets. It sounds like running the engine hot due to combinations of the above problems can ruin the head gaskets in a hurry. A lot of people say the factory head studs can be stressed by these heat issues. If you really want to nip this thing in the bud, and you feel it's worth investing more than $2-3k into making a truck fully reliable, plan on pulling the heads and installing new head gaskets and an ARP stud kit.

Lots of good info in this thread, and tons more if you do some searching on the net.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/tow-rigs-trailers/1004510-can-6-0l-powerstroke-made-reliable.html



This is just from a little research I did when I was bored. I'm no expert but, at this point, I'd rather see someone buy a 6.0 that they can put a couple grand in preventative/performance upgrades and drive it another 100k+ than buy an older "reliable" truck that you have to dump a couple grand into trans and other repairs and only have maybe 30-50k worth of mileage left on the chassis.

[Sparling]

Yeah, I wish I had bought a 6.0 but the funds weren't there at the time. I don't think there's any reason to be scared of a 6.0 as long as you get one that's either already done or one that hasn't had any problems.

[JB]

Good info.

Did you come across any similiar findings on the 6.4? Buddy is having hell with his

[Sparling]

What problems is he having? The ones I've heard about are the radiators and the fuel systems. Advance has a 6.4 radiator in stock with a lifetime warranty.

[AggieTJ2007]

I second the 6.0 if you can afford it. My parents have a 6.0 Excursion with 166k miles and the only issues that it has is cold starts which is solved by plugging in the block heater when it is cold. Did I mention it gets 21 mpg too.

[JB]

Something with radiator and hoses and something else that required the cab to be removed. Oil cooler maybe?

Bad info, but he stills drives it, but if he drives it more than an hour, or tries to pull something, it freaks out, EGTs go up, limp mode. Power steering going out too. Great looking truck, but damn.

[TdmayfieldIV]

I'm not totally opposed to a 6.0 but it would have to be an 05+ 4x4. I really don't want to buy a truck knowing I have to put 2k worth of upgrades in it right off the bat unless it's got the suspension I want. The main thing i'm scared of is the history of the truck. It's easy to hurt a 6.0 with ****ty maintenance. A 7.3 not so much. The 4r100 scares the **** out of me in the 7.3 trucks to the point that I would almost rather have a 6.0. I can do engine work, but I won't touch a auto tranny anymore.

This truck just has to last me until I can afford a 2011+ ford.

If i find a sub 200k 7.3 with a ford inline trans filter (which is mandatory with any ford trans reman's) i'm gonna buy it. If it's a ext cab short bed that's just a plus.

the only place I'll put myself in a situation to get stuck I'll have the bronco on the trailer to pull it out, and most likely some of yall with 4x4's will be around.

Oh, Jb I don't want a work truck with vinyl seats, cant stand em.

[Sparling]

If i find a sub 200k 7.3 with a ford inline trans filter (which is mandatory with any ford trans reman's) i'm gonna buy it.

Looks like someone needs to do more research.

[JB]

When are you back in town? Go look at that one at Asher. Its still there

[TdmayfieldIV]

I get back in town next thursday.

[mudtoy67]

Good info.

Did you come across any similiar findings on the 6.4? Buddy is having hell with his

Hadn't seen anything...though I haven't really looked. I was looking for info for my boss when I found that stuff. He's got an '06 6.0 F350 with a weird whistling noise.

[StevenAg03]

Hadn't seen anything...though I haven't really looked. I was looking for info for my boss when I found that stuff. He's got an '06 6.0 F350 with a weird whistling noise.

:laughing::laughing::laughing:

[JB]

19477

14 year old truck with 250k. Didn't say how much. It's at Asher

[TdmayfieldIV]

I'll go look at it when I get back on thursday. Biggest mistake I've seen is buying the first truck you see. So i'm gonna look around. I'm not in a rush, I have until late july to find one. So i'm gonna wait for a good deal on a solid truck.

[Sparling]

Tug 1 was the first truck I saw. Tug 2 was the 6th truck I went to look at. Buying the first truck I saw has worked out for me.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

It almost worked out well for some undocumented immigrants....

[TdmayfieldIV]

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/3856612565.html

I want this one. Someone want to go look at it for me? It's gonna go fast at that price.

[AggieTJ2007]

I bet it is sold be the end of the day and mowing yards Sunday

[TdmayfieldIV]

Probably. This is why it blows being in germany right now

[Sparling]

So stop looking until you are back.

[TdmayfieldIV]

http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/3854389565.html

[Sparling]

already deleted

[BroncoJo]

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg115/BroncoJo/805C0354-D990-4BE6-B2E5-8AE0A5DA4B7C-180-00000010811B4BFE_zps6897971e.jpg

7138223017

Looks clean from the outside, located in deer park

[Hot Pocket]

Here you go Tum, you really should consider a standard transmission for purposes of longevity.
http://collegestation.craigslist.org/cto/3855497391.html

[TdmayfieldIV]

6.0 and vinyl seats

[BroncoJo]

After working in the oilfield, I will never buy a base model white truck.

[Sparling]

Can you just built your own? It'll be super awesome!

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/ford/1109243-lkp-powerstroke-2.html

[zebvance]

Can you just built your own? It'll be super awesome!

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/ford/1109243-lkp-powerstroke-2.html

Wow, that think looks like it weights at least 10k

[TdmayfieldIV]

I looked at that truck at asher. It's pretty solid. No blowby whatsoever, and it's got a zf6 in it. He put it up on the lift for me and let me look at the under side. Has a small leak from the rear of the engine, I suspect some fitting at the top of the motor. It's got 250k on it, but it feels really solid.

He's asking 7 and doesn't want to negotiate. I'd probably only pay 5k for it.

Also looked at this one. It's got 132,000 miles, Auto. Clean interior but the body is ****ed. I know the guy pretty well from work, but he painted over the peeling clear coat with the dupli color paint match stuff and it looks like complete ass. He told me to tell him a fair price. I'm thinking 7. It's got newer bfg a/t's on it

http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx6/TdmayfieldIV/IMAG0557_zps9a163c8b.jpg

[Sparling]

If it has that few miles, 7 is fair, it just sucks knowing what he paid for that truck.