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That is where I got my info form and made my decision when I bought the 6.2. I guess it would be the same as someone with the 6.2 telling me they are getting 15 in the city, it will never happen with stop lights during the day.
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Very true. Plus the inconvienance of fuel additives , letting the truck run 3 minutes before shutting down to cool the turbos, regens at the worst possible times.... the 6.4 had power to spare but the operating economy wasnt there. I very happy I made the 6.2 switch. Exceeds expectations so far.
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From: Gilbert
There's too many variables to closely compare mpg's on trucks.
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definately plenty of variables to be had...but some people just make rediculous claims....and as far as the +1...the wait for the new truck is KILLING me!
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how long did it take?
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Do you have a VIN yet? If so, you should have a build date fairly soon if you don't already . Call your dealer every Friday for an update (I think they get updates late Thursday).
Your window sticker should show up online about a week or so before it's built, you can keep checking here (replace X's with your VIN):
Code:
http://services.forddirect.fordvehicles.com/inventory/WindowSticker.pdf?vin=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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But, let's take a more generic example. I asked a local contractor with 6.2 L what he was getting, and he said about 14 mpg, if he keeps his foot out of it. He does a mix of city and highway driving, half and half each. Of course, he does a fair amount of miles per year, but we can scale up the example later.
So, 14 mpg at 12,000 miles a year = 857 gals of gas, at 3.15/gal = $2700
Lets use an optimistic scenario for a diesel, at 20 mpg, 12,000 miles a year, consistently, regardless of whether you're towing or not.
For the diesel, that's 12,000 miles/20 mpg = 600 gals of diesel, at 4 bucks a gallon = 2400 bucks.
Direct savings = 300 bones a year savings by getting the diesel
Diesel option cost of $7500 (give or take a bit) divide by 300 = 25 years to pay off.
Say you drive double that, at 24,000 miles a year = 12.5 years to pay off.
Not taking into account that every oil change is 15 quarts, so an extra 8 quarts (2 gals) of motor oil is needed....
Hmm..I may just have to order a 2012 6.2 L gasser soon...LOL...I'm talking myself into it. Of course, it has to be approved by the wife, we'll see how this winter goes...
Hah !