6.0L Power Stroke Engine and DrivetrainDiscussion of the 6.0L Power Stroke diesel engine and drivetrain in the 2003-Up Super Duties and Excursions. No gas engine discussion allowed except on transmissions and drivetrain that pertain to all models. Please confine discussion of topics in this forum to those items that are specific to the 6.0L Power Stroke engine.
I'm sure this isn't where this should be posted, BUT I do have concerns about maintance issues with the 6.0L.
I'm debating on trading my truck in on a newer Mustang GT. I really have no need for a crew cab 4x4 diesel. The maintance costs are, while not putting me in debt, are considerably higher than a gas engine, as are the CA lisenceing fees, and since the fuel pump went out I'm having trouble trusting it to get me where I'm going.
I don't tow anything, and usually only haul what people ask me to haul for them, because I do drive a big truck. Its really just a dog hauler and daily driver for me.
Anyone that drives daily a 03 or 04 with leaf springs know how abusive they can be, and it really isn't that fun to drive on California highways. I haven't used the 4x4 once since I bought it 2 years ago.
I do love the truck, I like the diesel power and sound, and the bigness of it, so those are my only hangups on getting rid of it, its like a brother to me.
My wife is totally against trading it in, I'm not completely sure why, but what do you guys think. Is it time to move on to something that isn't so useless to me?
The way you describe your needs, you definitely don't need it. However, I have a 1969 428 cobra jet mustang Mach 1 that I don't need and drive between 1,000 and 2,000 miles per year. I don't plan on selling it and my truck gets better mileage. You my friend are at a point in life where it is strictly a personal decision between you and your wife. Good luck.
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2005 Lariet, 6.0, 3:73 1969 Mach 1, 428 CJ
1971 Triumph Trident(SOLD)
2007 Road King flhp
2007 Jazz 5er, 11k
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Honestly, sounds like you don't need a light duty diesel. The new body style on the 09 Mustang is sweet, I almost bought one before picking up a german built coupe. I drove a 09 GT with leather and nav, the fit an finish is 10x better than the previous model year. If you've go the money to spend, the GT500 is the one to get. You could also probably get an 08' GT500 really cheap. The last time I was at Future Ford in Roseville they had an 07' and a few 08's with 07' build dates but they were still trying to sell $5k over MSRP. I'd imagine they would want to move a car that's been on the lot for nearly 2 years.
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I'm a mod friendly Ford Diesel Technician located in Sacramento California area.
I have a friend who has a theory that THIS is the right time to buy a big truck if you think you'll ever need one.
It goes like this......"In the future, every consecutive year model lineup is going to be more and more encumbered by ridiculous Smog equipment (like an EGR on a diesel engine ) and if you want to get a vehicle that isn't a peashooter death trap, NOW is the time to buy, not sell."
He thinks these big diesel light duty trucks are going to be.......(wait for it)......Collector's items!
And if you think about it, without worrying about the fuel costs (which btw are also bogus, just because congress won't allow drilling and refining, except to the Chinese and Russians) the future MIGHT be bright for big diesel trucks like ours, because the fuel prices will drop like a rock, if they ever start using our own considerable national resources again.
And you certainly won't find a lighter emissions package in any year from now on....
Honestly, sounds like you don't need a light duty diesel. The new body style on the 09 Mustang is sweet, I almost bought one before picking up a german built coupe. I drove a 09 GT with leather and nav, the fit an finish is 10x better than the previous model year. If you've go the money to spend, the GT500 is the one to get. You could also probably get an 08' GT500 really cheap. The last time I was at Future Ford in Roseville they had an 07' and a few 08's with 07' build dates but they were still trying to sell $5k over MSRP. I'd imagine they would want to move a car that's been on the lot for nearly 2 years.
If you wait long enough, the government will probably get around to some crazy bailout program like, "Cash for NASCAR copies" or something...
I think stuff like enthusiast vehicles is about to get a lot cheaper in the next year or so. (and I hate to say it) Especially in California....
Having a truck is just MANLY! But so is a car with lots of horses that are fun to drive. My issue is when I do not have a truck, I need one for some reason.
I thought that I should get rid of my truck and drive a car, then I got a car and never drove it because I did not feel safe in it. I just kept driving my truck and got rid of the car. There are too many crazies with not a shred of common sense driving, and it just makes me feel better when someone runs into the rear end and does nearly no damage to my vehicle, while nearly totalling thiers from my massive hitch. Gotta love the truck, it is in our blood.
Makes a difference that I am 6'4" tall and weigh 265(just a little chubby).
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2006 F-350 Lariat 33K No issues yet(knock,knock)
I traded mine for a year, and wouldn't you know, I had 10 times I needed to borrow a truck for some reason or another....so i just bought it back...
I'm going to always have a pickup from now on...
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8000K Bi-Xeon H.I.D Headlights, Recon Big Rig, White lighting tailgate light and 3rd LED Brake lights.
I test drove a couple, one of them was probably the fastest Mustang I've ever driven, but i just couldn't bring myself to trade the truck in. AND, the day after I decided against it, I needed the truck to haul some furniture. SO, I may have only bought it for the novelty, but I love it and it still gets 18mpg, and I can tow all the toys I may or may not get later, so why bother getting rid of it.
I'm gonna wait a while and pick up an 02-04 GT.
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) and if you want to get a vehicle that isn't a peashooter death trap, NOW is the time to buy, not sell." 
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