All short trips
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All short trips
My drive to work is less than 6 miles one way. Most of my other driving is all in town. My truck only takes me to work two weeks a month. The other two weeks it sits in the plant and I take home a company truck (I am on call). My 99 F150 is happy with this.
I am looking to purchase a 2000 to 2005 Excursion. V10 gas or maybe diesel. I dont tow anything heavy right now. Maybe a boat in the future.
Which engine is better suited for my driving style?
I am looking to purchase a 2000 to 2005 Excursion. V10 gas or maybe diesel. I dont tow anything heavy right now. Maybe a boat in the future.
Which engine is better suited for my driving style?
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You're probably going to be a lot better off with a gas engine. The V10 might be overkill for your short driving. A 5.4L, geared well, might be a better option in that year range. Stay away from the early 6.0 diesels. Past 2005 are a lot better. Still, it might be overkill. If you want one then thats you're call.
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If you aren't driving it quite often, or going long distances, it isn't worth it to buy the diesel. They do not like short distances at all.
For your application, you are better off with a gasser. If you aren't towing anything heavy, you would probably be better off with the smaller one for the mileage. If you aren't taking that boat through heavy hills or long distances, you probably won't ever need the V10.
For your application, you are better off with a gasser. If you aren't towing anything heavy, you would probably be better off with the smaller one for the mileage. If you aren't taking that boat through heavy hills or long distances, you probably won't ever need the V10.
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For the short distances do not buy the diesel, they do not like it. I have a V10 and put on it maybe 300 miles a month. I bought it new its a 09. I have had no problems with it. So If I were you and you wanted to upgrade to something bigger F250 or Excursion pick the V10.
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If you are wanting a diesel, the 7.3L would be a far better choice. Otherwise the 5.4 or 6.8 gasser would be fine for your application.
If you ever use the vehicle for longer trips, the 7.3L will average 15-20 mpg, whereas the 5.4 or 6.8 will be 11-14ish mpg. you might squeeze out 15 or 16 mpg with the 5.4 not towing anything at 60 mph on the highway.
I didn't look to see where you are located, if you are in a very cold climate the diesel will take longer to get you heat in very cold areas, just something to consider.
The 7.3L diesel Excursion will cost more up front, but will also hold its value much better than it's gas counterpart.
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the 7.3 will hold up to short trips, but if you are in a cold climate then 6 miles will just barely be enough to get good cabin heat. i would not buy a 6.0 diesel for this type of driving, they like to be worked hard.
as little as you will be driving it, i wouldnt be concerned about the milage penalty. it's almost a wash were i live, with diesel $.40 more per gallon than regular gas. it doesnt sound like you tow heavy a lot so if i were you i'd shop for a gasser.
as little as you will be driving it, i wouldnt be concerned about the milage penalty. it's almost a wash were i live, with diesel $.40 more per gallon than regular gas. it doesnt sound like you tow heavy a lot so if i were you i'd shop for a gasser.
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I just checked, He is in AZ. So likely he doesn't have to deal with a cold climate.
I wanted to throw out the 7.3L info, because I know some people would like a diesel, even if they do not "need" it. I know that I will never again have a gasser for a primary vehicle, even if I didn't need one for the pulling I do.
I wanted to throw out the 7.3L info, because I know some people would like a diesel, even if they do not "need" it. I know that I will never again have a gasser for a primary vehicle, even if I didn't need one for the pulling I do.
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Thanks guys for all the info.
I live in Arizona, Phoenix area. Heat is an issue most of the year. Trips up to Flagstaff or the Grand Canyon may require heat once in a while. But they are road trips anyway, not short commutes. I will try stick with a gas engine in my search for an Ex unless a great 7.3 comes along. 7.3's are hard to find. Most have been towed or worked to near death.
I live in Arizona, Phoenix area. Heat is an issue most of the year. Trips up to Flagstaff or the Grand Canyon may require heat once in a while. But they are road trips anyway, not short commutes. I will try stick with a gas engine in my search for an Ex unless a great 7.3 comes along. 7.3's are hard to find. Most have been towed or worked to near death.
