A photo of my wife and I standing next to the new truck!

I'm going to miss the 6.4 but It was time for a change. Be sure to read my other post about the 6.4 report.

 

why did you go back to gas?

 

I went back to gas for a few reason the main one was the cost of owning and maintaining a diesel. We are expecting another child in June and I was looking a few ways to save some money and going back to gas was one. I just wanted a simpler engine that was naturally aspirated. I also really didn't need a diesel. I didn't haul enough things or heavy enough things often enough to justify owning one. Maybe someday I might go back to diesel if we ever get a travel trailer.

 

Congratulations on the new truck!

I went back to gas after a few years owning diesel Super Duties and I'm happy with the decision. The 5.0L makes a lot of power for a half ton truck and returns great fuel economy as well. You're also going to enjoy the roomier crew cab of the F150.

 

What is the approx fuel mpg difference between a tuned 6.4 and your guys 5.0?

I would figure for the cost of a brand new gas truck, could sure buy alot of fuel and maintenance items for a diesel!

 

I agree . Hard to justify the cost of a diesel to just have a truck ! Gas powered trucks will do what many people need to do . Many just get sucked into bigger is better .

 

Yeah...been there, done that a couple of times. Hoping to avoid that trap again but REALLY missing my diesel pickup.

 

Guess I am use to working with small things ! Gets the job done though !

 

Thanks! We are really enjoying thus far.

 

My tuned 6.4 returned an average of 14.76 miles per gallon. That is a hand calculated # with 40,000 miles of data over a 23 month period. As for the 5.0 I can't speak for it yet. It is too early to tell.

 

Thats what I think too, trades just cost way too much, even if you have a problem vehicle, it's usually more expensive to trade. They just make it convenient because they speak in "payments", not dollars.

 

Thats not that bad of an average for a 1 ton truck.

 

I have the same concerns. The cost if something happens to my 08 6.4. A friend has a new 150 5.0 and gives me crap about the need for a diesel truck. We hooked to my 8000 lbs boat and drove the same route with both trucks about 15 miles. All he could say was D#M. He has no need for a diesel but if he did the 5.0 would be gone.
But there is still the concern of a major repair bill.

GOOD LUCK

 

I still think you should try out a 6.0.

 

Going back to gas has crossed my mind as well. I bought my 6.4 anticipating buying a newer, heavier boat and towing it a lot .

Well, I did get the new boat but I ended up keeping it in a slip, in the water 9 months a year and now I only tow it once in the spring and once in the fall.

The F-250 is paid for, so I'm going to hang on to it for the foreseeable future.