thinking of buying 02 7.3l or 03 6.0l want input

[mxrider39]

I was wanting some of your thoughts. I am looking at a 02 f250 with 44k miles and it has the 7.3l motor or an 03 f250 with the 6.0l motor with 56k on it. They are about the same price. I had a dealer do an oasis report on both and nothing came back on either. 02 vin# 1ftnw21f42ec99971 03 vin# 1ftnw21p93ec30915 They are both salvage title so I will not have any warrinty, I have heard to stay away from the first 6.0l motors. If I was to get one of them I would like to build it some and I would be using the truck mainly for pulling a 5th wheel. Would like to know what you all would go with and your thoughts..

Thanks

 

[whatabudro]

I would stay away from an 03 6.0 but I would also stay away from salvage titles too.

 

[COMPOSER]

Absolutely go with the 7.3 2002. But make sure you know about the reason for salvage on either truck.

 

[Tail_Gunner]

Absolutely go with the 7.3 2002.

Ditto that. The first couple of years for the 6.0 were about the biggest disaster any major manufacturer ever had with a new engine. It was a warranty nightmare.

But make sure you know about the reason for salvage on either truck.

Ditto x2.
Definately buyer beware, it could be a Katrina truck that was under water for a prolonged time or something.

 

[s d mills]

My '02 7.3 has been a real joy. Now have ball joint issues soon to be corrected, but I don't consider that to be anything unusual. Has either original factory joints or factory replacements.

 

[mxrider39]

thanks so far for the input. I was thinking stay away from the eairly 6.0's. As for the salvage title, the trucks were stolen, seats missing in one and a few dints in the other. My dad has a bodyshop, that is the way I have gotten my vehicles in the past. Lot cheaper way to get into vehicles just have to deal with no warranty.

 

[WD40]

They are a lot of Katrina truck around so be very careful. I have a 06 6.0 and love it. It has the power to pull my fifth wheel just fine.
Good luck an I hope you come back often.