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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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• Registered on 1/5/2002 |
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• 2 Vehicles
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 Posted:10/27/2005 14:40 |
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JohnBoy, I see your point but c'mon...it's the Detriot Insider!  They're as conservative as you and me! 
[quote=Ford Motor Company][i]...Ford ...confirmed that the Powerstroke engine problems were a factor in its cost performance. [/i][/quote]
Anyway...the big lure to the 6.0L FOR ME is the torqshift tranny and the lighter weight (vs. the 7.3L) but with diesel 65-70 cents more a gallon here...I still ain't enough to get me over the edge.
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200Proof
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• Houston, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 10/9/2004 |
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• 28 posts |
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Posted:10/31/2005 20:35 |
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Get the VIN # from both & have a Ford dealer run an Oasis report, this will tell you what dealer repairs have been made. If the 03' hasn't had any substanial problems I would go with it, if it's a lemon you would know by 35,000 miles. When I bought my X last year I couldn't decide between a new 6.0 or used 7.3, once I drove the 6.0 the decision was made, plus I got 0% interest so that made it a real easy decision. I have 35,000 miles on my 04' with absolutely no problems & love the truck more everyday.
2004 Excursion Limited - Black, 6.0 PSD, 4x4
3" Donahoe Racing lift w/ B code rear springs, Pro Comp Xtreme Alloy 6005 wheels & 315/70/17 tires, Donahoe Racing Signature series shocks, Rancho steering stabilizer, Landyot Radius Rods, 30mm rear sway bar, billet grill w/ black Ford emblems, Prodigy brake control, K-40 front & rear radar detector, Eclipse AVN5495 Nav/DVD w/ back-up camera, PAC Steering wheel Interface, Dynaudio 240 MKII components, JL Audio XR-650 CSi components, JL Audio XR-650 CXi, JL Audio Stealth Box 300w sub, JL Audio 450/4 amp, (2) JL Audio 300/2 amps, Clifford G5 alarm, SCT Xcal2 w/ Innovative Diesel Tunes & Edge Attitude Monitor
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Tad Seckinger
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• Sunshine State, FL, USA |
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• Registered on 5/23/2003 |
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• 15 posts |
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Posted:1/3/2006 14:11 |
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Lighter weight? Your kidding right? All I know is when someone sees this thing coming down the road they don't DARE pull out in front or cut me off. I love it! 
Have a 2001 7.3 PSD 4x2 and love it. Working on enhancements to the very long life this rigs gonna have. Looked at the 6.0 and a friend who works for Ford persuaded me to stay with the 7.3.  |
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