2003 6.0 / replace with 2006 6.0 / input please

[Scot]

I'm thinking about trading in the 03 for 06. When I bought the 03 (used with 12K on it) I hoped to get 300K + out of the truck. The truck has spent a total of 28 days in the shop over almost 2 years. Replaced turbo/multiple injectors/various sensors/batteries/oil leaks. All the issues with the truck are not corrected since they are seasonal and/or inconsistant. I don't see this truck giving me the longevity I had hoped for. I pull a trailer for work on a daily basis so a rental car will not compensate for the time spent in the shop.

So:??????????

Does everyone feel they have fixed the 6.0 issues with the 06 model?

Anyone know someone with a lot of miles on the 06? 30K+

Also has the frame been strengthened any for 06? mine seems to twist a lot when towing, and doors rattle when you hit pot holes when towing.

I love my truck when it's reliable, but I can't afford the downtime.

**** For anyone who says wait for the 6.4, I had the first year of the 6.0 and will not be buying a new motor from Ford until it has a track record.

 

[ranger boy]

i have almost 20 on mine, and it's great man, no troubles that werent from me (or my dad in that case if you remember right)

 

[powerboatr]

well
this weekend i drove my dads 04 6.o big difference from my 06 6.0
he has 355 gears and it was different getting on it,
but i think my 06 has better get up and go but could be the 430 gears. but mine feels more peppy
and believe this my crew cab dually long bed rides much nicer than his crew cab single with a cap
plus mine smells more like a CLEAN cow, you know what i mean

 

[Mobeydick]

My 05 & 06 6.0s haven't given me any problems!! 33,000/12,000 Respectively!