Should i buy the 1st year 6.4?

[LS1POWERED]

I like the way the new interior looks, aside from the headlights i like the exterior. But i am worried about a new diesel. I miss my superduty but do not miss being broke down on the freeway pulling a 10k trailer with 4 people in the truck in 100+ degree weather. So my question, should i be one of the brave ones to get the first year and hope they worked the bugs out or should i keep my cummins for a couple of years and let them work the bugs out?

 

[4drdually]

Reread your post and you'll probably find the answer! If this motor was sitting on the shelf ready to roll, then I'd say go for it. But they still don't have the bugs worked out, so unless you want to do their work, don't buy one. As for the Dodge though...........

 

[Scarlet_Nape]

Welcome aboard, LS1!
It's personal choice, but I won't purchase any vehicle that's a brand new model. It usually takes the automakers a year to get everything ironed out. But, after that...it should be one sweet ride!

 

[mikew5j]

Opinion of a former 2003 owner:

I wouldn’t go for a first year 6.4L. Try and get a 2007 6.0L instead. In the long run you will probably be happier. I love my 2006 6.0L.

 

[Fordforever]

Ok I am going to go aginst the grain here an say go for it. Ford has run this engine through every kind off test imaginable an Im sure it will be tested through every condition imaginable That being sad I would not be afraid off the last off the 6,0s that are out now. They are the commonized engines similar to the 6.4. Ford will surly be having some great deals on the current truck as the new one makes it to showrooms. I can tell your unhappy with your Dodge(reading betwen the lines) so trade that Dodge off an get back in to a Ford immediatly. You wont regret it.