A newer truck

[Eggmanmja01]

I currently own a 2014 FX2 V6 ecoboost with roughly 150k miles on it. My change oil light came on earlier than expected so I went to have it changed. It appears I have a BAD leak but it is minimally dripping.

I had a diagnostic ran, and it is the turbo chargers, seals, and other hardware that is needed. I have a quote of roughly 7K. YUP, 7K. Labor costs are a bitch. My truck's value is about 15K. Should I drop the cash and fix it or should I trade it in?

I have the money do to either. And if I do, which full-size pickups do you guys recommend?

My only real requirements are having an electric sliding back window and a backup camera.

Thanks

 

[Wile E. Coyote 5.0]

 

[basstracker89]

I'd get rid of that bomb. Just sayin. I'd get an older truck with a V8. You start pushing extra HP out of an engine and you're asking for problems. Just the way it is. I couldn't in my right mind recommend any new vehicle. That's why I said older. Nothin and I mean nothin makes any sense about these new ones. Nothin

 

[Eggmanmja01]

I have been sitting here researching online and a lot is being said that it could be a vacuum pump seal that appears to look like a booster problem. That price is roughly $300-$600

 

[4ssss]

There's nothing on that list that can't be done in your garage. Keep the truck and do a little work on it. Or....... I'll give you tree-fiddy

 

[Gunanddoglover]

I suggest geting a second diagnosis from another shop before making a decision.

 

[NewLeaf]

I'd get rid of that bomb. Just sayin. I'd get an older truck with a V8. You start pushing extra HP out of an engine and you're asking for problems. Just the way it is. I couldn't in my right mind recommend any new vehicle. That's why I said older. Nothin and I mean nothin makes any sense about these new ones. Nothin

Agreed. Most , or a LOT of these new vehicles have small C.I. (1or2.something liter) ; with turbos to make up for displacement. Porsche and Subaru (and maybe the Toyota Supra setup?) are the only manufacturers that have gotten the combo right in this decade or 2 imo. Now that Porsche is running some V8’s in larger cars , like the PanAmerican or whatever the cool 911 looking sedan is called? Maybe they’ll talk with Roush about making them fast and dependable? Imagine a 427 Roush Porsche “Grocery Getter” lol .

 

[Eggmanmja01]

I suggest geting a second diagnosis from another shop before making a decision.

I plan on it. I also know it depends on if I want to do it or just get something else

 

[boomer]

I suggest geting a second diagnosis from another shop before making a decision.

100% get a second opinion!

 

[basstracker89]

Agreed. Most , or a LOT of these new vehicles have small C.I. (1or2.something liter) ; with turbos to make up for displacement. Porsche and Subaru (and maybe the Toyota Supra setup?) are the only manufacturers that have gotten the combo right in this decade or 2 imo. Now that Porsche is running some V8’s in larger cars , like the PanAmerican or whatever the cool 911 looking sedan is called? Maybe they’ll talk with Roush about making them fast and dependable? Imagine a 427 Roush Porsche “Grocery Getter” lol .

The problem with the Euros is 2L V8. Too small. They did this back in the 80s. Didn't work then either