from what i have read ive read quite a few people owning one or the other and then trading it for the other

so what i want to know is what motor did u have first and also why did u chose to go the other route??

does this make sense??

im a V10 owner

 

It makes sense to me.

I had a V10 first, then a diesel, then back to a V10. She Who Must Be Obeyed didn't like the diesel. End of story.

 

what diesel motor did u have?

 

Here we go again.
I think you need to precise your question. Ford had a decade of supplying troublesome diesels, so buyers who wanted to stick with Ford had a tough choice. If you pay the attention on the road, 99% commercial diesel pickups of last decade are Dodges.
I bought my Ford diesel when fuel was just above $1 so the fuel cost was not the major issue, but did not like my old flatbed with 454 engine asking for fuel every 120 miles.
And as always - diesel is not for everybody. I tough my wife to drive diesel sedans about 6 years ago and she is just fine with it. I am happy with her not asking me to fuel her car every few days as well.

 

I had a v10, then switched to an '05 6.0. I hated the v10, it was quiet, and on a good week I'd get 240 miles out of a tank at most. Usually around 12mpg on the highway. The 6.0, I haven't had any problems with. It's loud, has a lot more get up and go compared to the v10 and I get 400+ miles to a tank in it.

 

is your 6.0 stock?

 

sorry to let u know that there was now comparing going on here just seeing who owned both and why they got rid of the last and have the current

 

My previous truck was a 00 F350 CC V10 XL 2wd. It had 160,000 miles on it when I got it. I was looking for a 7.3 but at the time they were out of my price range. I came across my current 00 excursion 7.3 with 270,000 miles through a friend. My V10 developed a nasty clicking sound wich got worse over a few months. Turns out it was a burnt #9 and #10 piston. I wasnt going to waste my money or time on it so I sold it and picked up my excursion. I dont miss the fuel mileage of the v10 at all. I always like tinkering under the hood and theres countless 7.3 mods out there.

 

I had a 2000 F350 crew cab short bed with the V10, drove it for over 170k, traded it in on a '06 F350 dually crew cab long bed with the 6.0 Diesel had nothing but problems, so at 30k traded it in on a '08 F350 crew cab long bed with the V10 and will never buy a Ford Diesel again.

 

went from a 99 V10 to a 2003 V10..

i dont need nor want the diesel stink/noise/$$$ to keep on the road.

if i were to replace my current truck it would be another V10, but this time i'd want a 08+ for the better motor/trans and newer bodystyle/dash layout.

i have no interest in the diesel option.

 

Same here, had a V10 (great truck) started towing heavier/more frequent made sense to make the switch to an '05 6.0(great truck) never looked back!

 

I actually have a 6.0 and a V10. I personally would rather use my v10, it will keep up with the diesels just fine, even pass all the dodges out there, hauling my 38` fifth wheel camper. I`m not fond of the diesels noise and smoke. One of the new 6.7`s might be nice though........... But my 2001 V10 only has 29,565 miles on it, so it will be a while before I am looking for another truck.

 

This is my first Super Duty and I chose the V10 because I knew it was reliable. Plus what was wrapped around it was nice and crewcab and the deal i got on it. Will I go diesel? Maybe, maybe not. My truck is my daily driver, ya I spend $60 a week in gas, but that's fine with me. Good question though Von Reuben. Nice to hear why Super Duty owners ended up with what they have

 

Sometimes I get gas twice a week, $110 each time. I would rather pay for gas than being broke down on the side of the road.

 

thanks just wanted to see what and why!! its intresting