6.7 vs 6.2
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08-07-2015, 04:23 PM
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#5
08-07-2015, 05:09 PM
I foresee a long debate here, you can use the search and find many gas vs. diesel discussions. For me the short answer is $$$, the longer one includes personal needs and wants.
I had a 2000 DRW with 7.3 diesel that was awesome, and the new 6.7 diesel is a fine engine. However, when I bought my current 2005 V10 the engine was a $510 option while the diesel was over $5,500 more. At the time diesel fuel was significantly more per gallon than gas so my total fuel cost was much less getting fewer mpg's with less expensive fuel.
If I consistently needed the low end grunt of a diesel, I would have one in a heartbeat but the larger gas engines suffice well for a lot of hard work.
The beauty of super duty trucks is that there are many configurations that each work well for our widely varied needs and wants.
For my current needs, I want nothing other than my big gas-guzzling engine with crew cab and real 8 foot pickup bed (with ARE topper)- that is why I still have the same truck after 11 years.
If someone else has something different, they are not stupid, they just have different needs, wants, and budget.
I had a 2000 DRW with 7.3 diesel that was awesome, and the new 6.7 diesel is a fine engine. However, when I bought my current 2005 V10 the engine was a $510 option while the diesel was over $5,500 more. At the time diesel fuel was significantly more per gallon than gas so my total fuel cost was much less getting fewer mpg's with less expensive fuel.
If I consistently needed the low end grunt of a diesel, I would have one in a heartbeat but the larger gas engines suffice well for a lot of hard work.
The beauty of super duty trucks is that there are many configurations that each work well for our widely varied needs and wants.
For my current needs, I want nothing other than my big gas-guzzling engine with crew cab and real 8 foot pickup bed (with ARE topper)- that is why I still have the same truck after 11 years.
If someone else has something different, they are not stupid, they just have different needs, wants, and budget.
#6
08-07-2015, 05:18 PM
Here are some:
Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - Search Results
There would not be so many of each working hard every day if they weren't both viable options in various situations.
Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums - Search Results
There would not be so many of each working hard every day if they weren't both viable options in various situations.
#7
08-07-2015, 05:21 PM
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#8
08-07-2015, 05:40 PM
That's funny right there!!!!
All the above answers are spot on
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08-07-2015, 06:29 PM
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I foresee a long debate here, you can use the search and find many gas vs. diesel discussions. For me the short answer is $$$, the longer one includes personal needs and wants.
I had a 2000 DRW with 7.3 diesel that was awesome, and the new 6.7 diesel is a fine engine. However, when I bought my current 2005 V10 the engine was a $510 option while the diesel was over $5,500 more. At the time diesel fuel was significantly more per gallon than gas so my total fuel cost was much less getting fewer mpg's with less expensive fuel.
If I consistently needed the low end grunt of a diesel, I would have one in a heartbeat but the larger gas engines suffice well for a lot of hard work.
The beauty of super duty trucks is that there are many configurations that each work well for our widely varied needs and wants.
For my current needs, I want nothing other than my big gas-guzzling engine with crew cab and real 8 foot pickup bed (with ARE topper)- that is why I still have the same truck after 11 years.
If someone else has something different, they are not stupid, they just have different needs, wants, and budget.
I had a 2000 DRW with 7.3 diesel that was awesome, and the new 6.7 diesel is a fine engine. However, when I bought my current 2005 V10 the engine was a $510 option while the diesel was over $5,500 more. At the time diesel fuel was significantly more per gallon than gas so my total fuel cost was much less getting fewer mpg's with less expensive fuel.
If I consistently needed the low end grunt of a diesel, I would have one in a heartbeat but the larger gas engines suffice well for a lot of hard work.
The beauty of super duty trucks is that there are many configurations that each work well for our widely varied needs and wants.
For my current needs, I want nothing other than my big gas-guzzling engine with crew cab and real 8 foot pickup bed (with ARE topper)- that is why I still have the same truck after 11 years.
If someone else has something different, they are not stupid, they just have different needs, wants, and budget.
#11
08-07-2015, 07:37 PM
I have to add this...
6.2 Radiators don't leak.
No fuel additive to make up for cetane levels.
No antigell needed.
No idling problems.
No heat problems.
No def. to buy.
No def system to worry about.
No regens.
No exhaust sensor/shut down while towing scenarios.
No fuel filters.
No fuel filters waxed up.
No $10,000 fuel pump nightmares.
No $100.00+ oil-changes.
No coolant testing.
No draining water from fuel.
No turbo issues.
No need to delete anything.
Lower fuel prices.
More options locating good fuel.
35 gallon fuel tank on short beds.
Less $$$$$ up front.
ETC. ETC
6.2 Radiators don't leak.
No fuel additive to make up for cetane levels.
No antigell needed.
No idling problems.
No heat problems.
No def. to buy.
No def system to worry about.
No regens.
No exhaust sensor/shut down while towing scenarios.
No fuel filters.
No fuel filters waxed up.
No $10,000 fuel pump nightmares.
No $100.00+ oil-changes.
No coolant testing.
No draining water from fuel.
No turbo issues.
No need to delete anything.
Lower fuel prices.
More options locating good fuel.
35 gallon fuel tank on short beds.
Less $$$$$ up front.
ETC. ETC
#13
08-07-2015, 07:42 PM
Well if we're playing stereotypes would anyone buy a diesel? They're loud toys for tools in flat billed hats and white Oakleys to put massive lifts under and belch black smoke around the mall parking lot, crawling their curbs and running $3k of mud tires on bling rims that will never see dirt. Old farts can buy little underpowered gassers to putt around in, shaking their liver spotted fists at the kids and their damned toys 
Besides, have you seen parts prices on Model A's lately?
Besides, have you seen parts prices on Model A's lately?
#14
08-07-2015, 07:55 PM
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