Hello ORG!!!
Well i had a bad weekend when i woke up to find out my truck was no longer in my driveway!! So some POS is enjoying it some where. I'm looking at the 08's and just curious on everyone input. I had an 04 6.0 and loved it!!!! I was thinking about getting a used one but cant find one that i'm looking for. If yall can help out i would really appreciate it..
I don't have any info on the 6.4's for ya... but wanted to say welcome to the org, sorry to hear about your baby getting jacked... and I hope and pray you find the sorry SOB that took it. I F'ing HATE thieves!!!
Thanks guys!! I know how bad it is.. They stole 6 that night and the bad thing is i got to wait a month for the insurance to pay me.. I had a kill switch in it and everything, I know it wont stop them but i'm sure it slowed them down alot.. Thanks though!
Wow, that really sucks man! I love my 08' period. You should take one for a test drive...its a matter of personal taste, but its looking like the 08's have great potential if you get rid of the EPA crap. BTW:ORG welcome:
Sorry for you lost but :ORG welcome:. I love my 08. I have a 2000 7.3L and that was a great truck but do to me putting in on 49" tires it wasnt as great of an every day driver. But i will say it gets better fuel milage than my 08. But i agree with BigIslandBoy, put the KEM programmer, DPF Delete pipe, Air intake, and a guy is seeing 18-23mpg with a F350 CC Dually 4x4 w/4:10s. Dont think we can beat that. It will cost ruffly 1500 for that set up but it can double fuel milage and save you lots in the end.
I'm thinkin about getting/rigging some kind of fuel pump switch/kill switch, or both for that exact reason. It's not a NICE truck, but it can have some money gotten out of it for sure.
My 08 is really nice other than it sucks fuel down like no other, still have my 02 gmc duramax and it get at least 20 mpg compared to my 12 on the 08. Think about the fuel prices before you make a move.
When you look at pros and cons which we know what they are. You have to consider the choice. All new diesel vehicles are new designs. We can't compare the new Ford to the old Ford. It's not even an option.
If however you choose to pick new over used, used will win every time. New vehicles cost more than even very good used vehicles.
For people who do not have cash on hand it's easier to buy new at the moment.
I would rather pay the price for new as opposed to buying a used vehicle.
I have a 6.0 and my father has a 08 6.4. Both Lariats and similar options.
His being a F350 mine a 250.
Honestly I think his rides better than mine, his is for sure much quieter. I would say power is close but he has better mid range I feel. All around it's a better truck in every way. And with all the latest testing, the 6.4L is going to be a monster w/ tuning.
Make sure to watch the DVD on the 6.4L, many people who have problems is because of not following Ford's recommendations w/ fuel and additives.
Thanks guys for all the input!! With the LowJack system, they dont even offer it here. Really sucks, But there is another option of the ZOOBACK portable gps. Who knows though, they will figure it out some day. Thanks and i'll let you all know what i'm gonna find around here. Mike
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