Most of the problems where caused by the earlier flash version. A truck running the newest flash shouldn't have any more problems than any other truck new vehicle.

 

So, was the dealer telling me the truth? If I buy an '07 6.7, with the new flash it'l perform like a 5.9? Everyone I know with a 6.7 says it has less power,gets MUCH less MPG, and it stays in the shop. They all wish they had held onto their 5.9, so that's what Im looking for. But the dealers are practically giving away the 07's, so if just a few updates from the dealership will fix those problems, then Im game.

 

:BS:my 6.7s beat my old 5.9s hands down.

 

once you delete all the epa crap it will spank a 5.9!!

 

What all does that entail and can I get into trouble for doing that?
I have very little free time and money is ALWAYS an object.

 

spank it oh yeah

 

Now, it's majority city driving. I dont get much chance to really drive it hard.

 

There was a run of problems at first, but they've been cleared up. It won't get as good mpg stock, but it will rival any 5.9 CR once you delete the emissions. As far as power, it defenitley has more power than any 5.9, stock vs stock. Mine when it was bone stock, would smoke my dad's 04.5 5.9 with the 48RE trans. The new auto trans is light years ahead of the old 48RE, six speeds and the new tow/haul mode is awesome.

 

mines all stock 10,000 miles, road trip milage (2 lane with towns) now up to 16.4 . test drive both then decide.

 

well, you would need to delete the egr, the dpf, and run a tuner to keep the computer happy. if you do the work yourself the parts are around 1000.00. you will justify it with better mileage and keeping your truck out of the dealer for the multitude of problems the aformentioned parts cause. plus way more power. and yes it is for offroad use only, but unless your state checks emmisions your fine.

 

Im in Texas, they check for emissions, and unless I can get a 6.7 for 20K or less(with less than 50K miles), then 1,000 plus service(I have no free time) is too much to spend ontop of the truck price. Thanks. I'll be going with the 5.9.

 

Ive test driven both and Im definately liking the 5.9 better, and they dont seem to stay in the shop. Most 5.9 owners I know get around 22 mpg on the highway, and around 15 in town. Hell, I can get 20 mpg on the highway in my sluggish-assed powerstroke.
Unless it's not a big deal to get the emissions crap deleted, I think Im sticking with my original plan.

 

even if both the 5.9 and the 6.7 were stock the 6.7 will outpreform the 5.9. i was in your shoes almost two years ago and i bought the 6.7. ive had a couple issues but no way would i go back to a 5.9...................ever!

 

Im looking for an '05 or '06. Those seem to be the models people are most happy with. I dont have 2,000 extra dollars to spend on updates and deletions and in Texas they check for emissions. But, that poor MPG, poor HP, and always in the shop crap is why Im finally giving up the Powerstroke. I sure's hell dont wanna go back to it.
This will be a daily driver, mostly in town, and some hwy driving on the weekends, with some heavy towing 5-10 times a year.

 

i do hope you find a good truck. look hard and take your time. now is a good time to be buying............. anything, if you can afford it.

 

Problem is, everyone wants the 5.9's, so they're not budging on the price and they're hard to find. Practically giving away the 6.7's, so when I heard about the updates and such I decided to look into it. Doesn't sound like such a great deal. If I can't get better MPG than my stoke, and keep it outta the shop for more than 30K miles, then piss on it. I'll go with the sure thing.

 

They sure's hell checked mine last July.

 

Well you need to take this to who ever did your inspection Texas Department of Public Safety - Inspection Criteria for the Annual SAFETY Inspection

 

im not being a smarty pants, but maybe a gasser is the way to go?

 

Gotta have it for pulling a loaded cattle trailer and a hay buggy. Gasser wont do it.

 

I found that a good 5.9 was kind of hard to find. They are there but certainly cost a bunch. I was looking at used 2500's. I found one new one but it was a stripper ST and my current Dakota is a lot nicer. People around here seem to hank on to their 5.9's. It was easy to find a Ford or Chevy

I ended up buying a 3500 Big Horn insteadarty018: More than we need but will serve the farm well.