I'm considering purchasing a used truck and one of the trucks I've been looking at is a 2001-2002 F250/350 7.3 Powerstroke 4 door with about 70k-80k. I don't need a diesel as I don't tow anything that my Wrangler can't handle power wise right now (utility trailer/Smokercraft Alaskan). It would be a daily driver with only about 20 miles a day round trip. I've had my Wrangler for 12 years now and it's just not big enough for hunting and camping with a family anymore. I only put about 7500-9000 miles a year on my vehicles. I want a truck for hauling gear in the bed and not a suv.
As I've never had a diesel rig before, what do I need to take into consideration before purchasing one of these trucks? I'm looking for cost of maintenance, transmission reliability, and common repairs with this motor/truck.
Thanks for the input.
As I've never had a diesel rig before, what do I need to take into consideration before purchasing one of these trucks? I'm looking for cost of maintenance, transmission reliability, and common repairs with this motor/truck.
Thanks for the input.