Debating 6.2 vs. 6.7

ToMang07 · Jun 26, 2019

So my LEEEEGUNDAIRY 7.3 is just rotting away. Cab is junk at this point, and I don't imagine the frame is too far behind.

So I'm looking at a 17+ Aluminum Super Duty. F*CK rust.

My budget isn't huge.... looking at 35k, which is putting me in the XL/STX/XLT range, with the occasional 6.7l in there.

I know diesels cost more on maintenance. My plan would be to deleeete what I can ASAP.

Im just worried about these newer finicky fuel systems taking out a 12k motor. Can't afford that, and most diesels in my price range are closer to 100k than not.

Im telling myself the gasser is the safe bet. I know it'll do whatever I need. I feel retarded being so damn indecisive.

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Connor M · Jun 26, 2019

The gasser fuel mileage is a full 2-3 mpg less.
The resale difference is higher than the initial purchase price, by a good bit. And it increases as the time goes on.
The power, especially loaded, is... lacking. I have a stock 14 250 6.7 and a stock 16 6.2, in my fleet and i’d take the 6.7 any day. The 6.2 really feels hills, trailers, and even real heavy loads in the bed. The 6.7 just feels like it likes to run. Out of a 26 gallon tank the 6.7 has a longer range than the 31 gallon tank in the 6.2. Tank

I wouldn’t buy a 6.2 again. I like diesels, but regardless even people who are apathetic about them say the 6.2 really isn’t all that. A ******d 6.7 will run circles around a 6.2 in mileage and power. I haven’t heard about the cp4 taking out a 6.7 but regardless the “disaster prevention kits” are cheap insurance.

I think the 6.2 is a fine motor, I’m keeping mine and there’s some cool stuff for them, tuning, supercharger kits, etc (it’s the same engine that was in the 6.2 raptors) but imo, there’s not a lot that makes it an attractive option to me over a 6.7.

DieselJpower · Jun 26, 2019

6.7 all day. If you can hold out till the 20's hit the lot, I'd bet prices are gonna come down some on 17-19's. I'll keep my eyes peeled down here in FL for ya. Tons of them around here

lincolnlocker · Jun 26, 2019

All depends if you tow a lot....

live life full throttle

sootie · Jun 26, 2019

Disaster prevention kits lol....keep drinking the Kool aid.

6.2s suck. No two ways about it.

lincolnlocker · Jun 26, 2019

sootie said:
Disaster prevention kits lol....keep drinking the Kool aid.

6.2s suck. No two ways about it.

I was waiting for you to chime in.. lmao

live life full throttle

ToMang07 · Jun 26, 2019

lincolnlocker said:
All depends if you tow a lot....

live life full throttle

Don't really tow a lot, not usually more than an atv or boat. More plowing than anything that's gonna beat it up.

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ToMang07 · Jun 26, 2019

sootie said:
Disaster prevention kits lol....keep drinking the Kool aid.

6.2s suck. No two ways about it.

To be fair....I have 2 brothers with 6.2s and they aren't bad. Obviously not torquey like the diesels are. But my brother who lives with me sees 16mpg regularly, and he drives like I do. (A-hole)

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ToMang07 · Jun 26, 2019

DieselJpower said:
6.7 all day. If you can hold out till the 20's hit the lot, I'd bet prices are gonna come down some on 17-19's. I'll keep my eyes peeled down here in FL for ya. Tons of them around here

Problem is I don't want to put the SHO back on the road this winter. Roads around here are TERRIBLE and getting worse..
Adding in frost heaves..... it'll destroy it. I love the thing but I just need a truck. If I wait it'll be winter.

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lincolnlocker · Jun 26, 2019

ToMang07 said:
Don't really tow a lot, not usually more than an atv or boat. More plowing than anything that's gonna beat it up.

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My brother has a 12 with a 6.2 and loves it. But he is a simpleton. Lol

live life full throttle

superpsd · Jun 26, 2019

If you only need a 250 you may wait to see what the price will be on a 2020 XL with the new 7.3 gasser. Would be more than your desired budget but a warranty goes a long ways to save in the distance versus buying a truck with no warranty that can destruct at any time.

Harley-6.4 · Jun 26, 2019

If you’re thinking a 6.2, would you consider a raptor?

ToMang07 · Jun 26, 2019

lincolnlocker said:
My brother has a 12 with a 6.2 and loves it. But he is a simpleton. Lol

live life full throttle

Bahaha, fair enough. My brothers have a 18 and 19, both this spring. So still new.

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ToMang07 · Jun 26, 2019

Harley-6.4 said:
If you’re thinking a 6.2, would you consider a raptor?

Uh... no. Not about that light duty truck life. And I don't imagine it would survive plowing.

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ToMang07 · Jun 26, 2019

superpsd said:
If you only need a 250 you may wait to see what the price will be on a 2020 XL with the new 7.3 gasser. Would be more than your desired budget but a warranty goes a long ways to save in the distance versus buying a truck with no warranty that can destruct at any time.

As much as I agree, I'm sure it's going to be an in- between the 6.2 and 6.7 package, so it won't be even close to my budget. As much as I'd love to wait and just buy new...I highly doubt I'd find one under 50, let alone near 35. Does sound like it's gonna be a sweet old school motor tho

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