I’ve been considering a 2019 6.7 Power Stroke, but I wanted to get opinions before pulling the trigger. Any pros and cons I should know? Are there any common issues with this year’s model?
I’d buy one just because they’re so much quieter. I’ve got a 7.3 in my school bus and a 6.0 in my work truck. When a 6.7 pulls up, I get jealous of how quiet and efficient they are. They also get better MPG.
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Almost 1,000 lb-ft of torque doesn’t hurt either!
Cameron said:
@Dallas
Almost 1,000 lb-ft of torque doesn’t hurt either!
And it sounds the best doing it.
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My dad’s deleted and tuned LMM Duramax with a 5-inch exhaust sounds like a Prius compared to my 12V. It’s loud in the cabin. Some days I love it, but other days I’m ready to invest in some soundproofing like DynaMat.
Old trucks are either crazy expensive or total junk—sometimes both. I’ve been truck shopping too (not for a diesel), and I’ve realized I’ll probably have to buy new or nearly new to avoid getting stuck with a project vehicle. If it’s going to be your daily driver, it shouldn’t be a project truck.
Good 7.3s are still out there, but they’re rare. I got my 2002 three years ago with 150k miles for $16k. Other than replacing the starter, it’s been flawless.
The engine on older trucks like the 7.3 or 5.9 Cummins will last forever, but the bodies and electrical systems won’t. Rust and wear will catch up to them long before the engine gives out.
If you’re thinking about buying, wait for the 2020 models. They’re just around the corner.
I’ve got three 2019 6.7s at work, and two of them had horrible death wobble issues that needed bushing replacements (at 13k and 18k miles). The radio and heater displays also randomly shut off and require a restart to fix.
When they work, they’re powerful and nice to drive. I wouldn’t buy one for myself, but I’d still take it over a clapped-out 20-year-old truck if I needed something dependable.
If you want a new 6.7, hold out for the 2020 model.
If you’ve got the money, just go for it. Newer trucks are better in almost every way compared to the older ones.
Riley said:
If you’ve got the money, just go for it. Newer trucks are better in almost every way compared to the older ones.
I work in the oilfields, and all the company pickups I see are 6.7s. These trucks are driven hard on lease roads, towing heavy equipment, and idling constantly. If they can survive that abuse, it says a lot about their reliability.
Riley said:
If you’ve got the money, just go for it. Newer trucks are better in almost every way compared to the older ones.
The trick is to work the truck. Just driving around town and idling can cause aftertreatment problems. Older trucks handle light use better than the newer ones.