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Originally Posted by Chardog
This is why im STILL mulling over getting a diesel, an older one at that (possibly a 99-02 powerstroke with the rock solid 7.3L). Best I can estimate I will be towing around 60% of the time, but as I can see it, it wont be more than 5-6k. Sure the Tundra and Silverado can do it but that whole 9MPG thing while towing still haunts me...
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I hear ya there. I own a diesel already, but if I were looking to buy a vehicle that spent most if it's time towing it would be a diesel no doubt.
The old Powerstrokes are pretty good, much better than the 6.0. IMO, the best diesel truck ever made was the 97-98 (not the 98.5) Dodge with the 12 valve Cummins. They can pull a house, they last forever AND the get 20-21 mpg. These trucks are actually going up in value if in good condition. There are several around here for 4-6K over high retail. To me, that's pretty impressive for a 10 yr old pickup truck. I sure wouldn't turn down an 01 or 02 Powerstroke either if you could find a good one.