Hey Guys,
First post, and a short time lurker. Looking at 17+ Superdutys both in 6.2 and 6.7. I don't want to go down the rabbit hole of one motor vs the other, as i feel both powertrains have a long track record of reliability but the bottom line is, i'd be happy with either and both platforms would perform well for me but..... i like the "idea" of owning the diesel. I plan on buying a truck and holding onto it for quite awhile. I live in Michigan, and have no vehicle emissions tests so the idea of a deleted 6.7 has its appeal.
My question is, outside of the the initial purchase price difference, the obvious difference in cost for Oil changes and other fluid swaps, and the fuel filter maintenance routine is there any other large service concerns? I keep hearing about the "additional expense of owning a diesel" and how its not worth it unless you tow 15k lbs etc etc, but i just don't understand whats so expensive. I'm looking at trucks with 60k-120k miles and would love to hold onto something well into the 200k+ range.
So, what is the "true" cost of owning a 6.7 verses the other trucks?
First post, and a short time lurker. Looking at 17+ Superdutys both in 6.2 and 6.7. I don't want to go down the rabbit hole of one motor vs the other, as i feel both powertrains have a long track record of reliability but the bottom line is, i'd be happy with either and both platforms would perform well for me but..... i like the "idea" of owning the diesel. I plan on buying a truck and holding onto it for quite awhile. I live in Michigan, and have no vehicle emissions tests so the idea of a deleted 6.7 has its appeal.
My question is, outside of the the initial purchase price difference, the obvious difference in cost for Oil changes and other fluid swaps, and the fuel filter maintenance routine is there any other large service concerns? I keep hearing about the "additional expense of owning a diesel" and how its not worth it unless you tow 15k lbs etc etc, but i just don't understand whats so expensive. I'm looking at trucks with 60k-120k miles and would love to hold onto something well into the 200k+ range.
So, what is the "true" cost of owning a 6.7 verses the other trucks?