I just got to talking with a buddy tonight about buying new cars. He's wonder struck with the idea of buying the next GT500, even though he has a wife and 3 kids, and a practically new IMO 2016 Mustang GT. I don't get caught up in new cars with the awestruck desire he seems to. I started thinking what I'd even be interested in were I to consider going to anything new. Started thinking about trucks... Lost 2-3 hours to it, lol!
So, I just spent about 2-3 hours looking at newer truck wondering in sheer amazement how people pay what they do for a product that has only gone downhill since the last 7.3 rolled off the line in MY'03. You know, I've thought that if I ever do wear this thing out, as hard pressed as that would be and just had to go for something new, what would I go for? I spent time reading about reliability comparisons with the 7.3 and the 6.7. Dealing with DEF, failing turbos up through '14, people unable to get to anything on the motor without lifting the cab off the frame, etc... What is it with people? When did a truck stop being a truck? In all these comparison threads with older trucks, people just go on and on about creature comforts and power. Just for the point of this post, I priced what it would take to get a modern replacement for my F250. A new F250 with the 6.7 and all of the things I have on my truck from the factory would MSRP at $54k. By the way, if I really went to a new truck, I'm sorry to say that I know I'd end up with the 6.2 Gasser, instead. Funny thing is, I'm not convinced I'd get more mileage out of a new 6.2 than I still will out of my 180k mile 7.3!
What would I want? Reliability, Economy (low operating costs), Value. Creature comforts? Sure if they're free. I feel pretty comfy with cash in my bank account. ha! Power? I've never felt like I was worried about going up the next hill pulling GCWR of 20k lbs, but sure I'll take it if it doesn't ruin my fuel economy/reliability.
The more I got into it, the more absolutely thrilled I am that I have a total of ~$10k into mine, and would drive across the country in it (again) at the drop of a hat.
Question for you: If you had to take a brand new truck at current market value with all bells and whistles OR instead you could get a "brand new" 7.3 just as though it rolled off the factory line at their price adjusted for inflation, which would you go for? Are new trucks really better as trucks?
So, I just spent about 2-3 hours looking at newer truck wondering in sheer amazement how people pay what they do for a product that has only gone downhill since the last 7.3 rolled off the line in MY'03. You know, I've thought that if I ever do wear this thing out, as hard pressed as that would be and just had to go for something new, what would I go for? I spent time reading about reliability comparisons with the 7.3 and the 6.7. Dealing with DEF, failing turbos up through '14, people unable to get to anything on the motor without lifting the cab off the frame, etc... What is it with people? When did a truck stop being a truck? In all these comparison threads with older trucks, people just go on and on about creature comforts and power. Just for the point of this post, I priced what it would take to get a modern replacement for my F250. A new F250 with the 6.7 and all of the things I have on my truck from the factory would MSRP at $54k. By the way, if I really went to a new truck, I'm sorry to say that I know I'd end up with the 6.2 Gasser, instead. Funny thing is, I'm not convinced I'd get more mileage out of a new 6.2 than I still will out of my 180k mile 7.3!
What would I want? Reliability, Economy (low operating costs), Value. Creature comforts? Sure if they're free. I feel pretty comfy with cash in my bank account. ha! Power? I've never felt like I was worried about going up the next hill pulling GCWR of 20k lbs, but sure I'll take it if it doesn't ruin my fuel economy/reliability.
The more I got into it, the more absolutely thrilled I am that I have a total of ~$10k into mine, and would drive across the country in it (again) at the drop of a hat.
Question for you: If you had to take a brand new truck at current market value with all bells and whistles OR instead you could get a "brand new" 7.3 just as though it rolled off the factory line at their price adjusted for inflation, which would you go for? Are new trucks really better as trucks?