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09-24-2015, 08:02 AM
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Sadness
Well my old F-350 7.3 powerstroke is still running like a champ but I'm not going to get another winter out of the body. Also oil pan needs changing which requires the motor to be pulled and that's going to snowball into a fortune. With the body as rotten as it is it's just not worth it. Looks like my 2ss dreams have been dashed for now since I don't want 2 car payments and a bike payment. I hate winter. Only chance now is getting enough for the motor and tranny to buy a winter beater.
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09-24-2015, 08:44 AM
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Drives: 16 2SS Join Date: Dec 2014
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That sucks man. Only good news is that the 7.3 engine is still so desired, so you should be aboe to get something out of it. I lived up in Utah for 2yrs and idk how you guys up north do it. I didnt mind the temps or snow, it was the damn salt and chemicals! I literally saw 2yr old pickups starting to rust. Thats crazy...
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09-24-2015, 08:44 AM
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What are you thinking of replacing it with?
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09-24-2015, 10:02 AM
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Drives: 2014 2LS (traded in) 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2015
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09-24-2015, 12:05 PM
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On a budget I would look gas, we got 250,000 out of a 07 F250. Best of luck. |
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09-24-2015, 12:13 PM
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Probably doesn't like you
Drives: 2022 WCT ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Boston-ish
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Sorry to hear that bud... I'm praying nothing major breaks from now until next June, or else I'll be in the same boat!
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09-27-2015, 08:46 AM
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Drives: 1987 IROC-Z 5.7L 2016 1SS M6 NGM Join Date: Jan 2015
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I've done time in Ohio, there's a point where rust takes over. It's best to get something solid to drive when the weather gets bad. It's better to wait for the reviews, and let the new model hype die down. Good luck!
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09-27-2015, 09:17 AM
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Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
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Can't beat Powerstroke Diesels for work and durability.
How about buying a used one? There's a lot of Powerstroke F-250s on Ebay with under 150,000 miles for less than $20k. That would save you a boatload over buying new, and as you know 150k or less on those engines is nothing. |
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09-27-2015, 01:47 PM
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Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: North Carolina
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This is why I am glad I don't live in a state with significant amounts of snow where salt is used. Every single car, if it is driven year-round, will decay into rust within 10 years. You end up having to chose which car you want to sacrifice — usually it's a second-hand car that already has rust damage but is drivable.
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09-27-2015, 05:15 PM
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 Drives: F250 Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: AL
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There are two piece oil pan kits you can get. They cost about $500.
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09-27-2015, 05:17 PM
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09-28-2015, 07:51 AM
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Drives: 2014 2LS (traded in) 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2015
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Well I don't need a full size truck or a diesel anymore. The truck was a leftover from when I had a farm. Anyway I finally got a settlement from when I got hit on my bike last year so between that and what I should be able to get for the truck since the engine and tranny are still running great I might be able to pick up a 4wd truck and swing the Gen6 in the spring. Not much good weather left here this year anyway and I'm gonna try and keep it out of the salt.
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10-02-2015, 07:08 AM
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Drives: 2014 2LS (traded in) 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2015
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So I'm riding by a Chevy dealership and what catches my eye? A white 2015 SS 1LE. My lease is almost up on my 2LT and the Gen 6 just isn't in the cards so ...... I got it. Screaming deal too. I leased it for 2 years for only $100 more than I was paying for the 2LT. Took it for a test drive. Holy s**t what a monster. I was giggling like an idiot and my wife got motion sickness lol. So I'm not at all upset anymore about not being able to get the Gen 6. Maybe in a couple years I'll look at a gen 6 1LE.
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10-02-2015, 07:10 AM
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Drives: 2005 Cobalt Base - 5 speed Join Date: Apr 2015
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