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Originally Posted by nrimkus I am looking at buying a 1997 Ford F250 Diesel 7.3L it has 200k miles. Till now I have had only gas engines but have always been a truck guy.
Please provide any information you know about this truck including: gas mileage, life expectancy, upkeep costs, major problems to look for anything at all
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Gasoline engines are cleaner than diesel engines, but diesel engines are more efficient as they burn more fuel. Due to their efficiency at burning fuel, diesel engines can be driven longer with higher miles than a gasoline engine, but the cost of repairs are quite high.
Fuel prices also seem to fluctuate more with diesel than with gasoline. In some places, like California, diesel is more expensive than gasoline.
I would also consider getting a newer diesel model(2000 +) with less miles than an older 90's model. Vehicles made after 2000 have been refined by the auto makers and tend to have less problems than 90's models.
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