Possibably getting a new 6.2 sooner than I thought
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02-07-2012, 08:09 PM
Diesel fuel costs more, the engine is a $7800 upgrade and the maintenance costs more. But the MPG are higher. And there is more torque.
You probably want to break out the calculator and see if the diesel makes sense based on how many miles you drive a year, the maintenance costs, fuel costs, etc.
Before I ordered my 2012, I thought about a 2011 leftover diesel since the rebates were huge. My truck is mostly a daily driver like yours will be, and a gas version is already overkill. Getting the diesel without needing it to pull significant weight frequently was one of the reasons why I skipped it. Also, the emissions stuff, the additives, and some of the stories I've heard also made me go with the 6.2.
Also, keep in mind, diesels need to come up to operating temp....short trips and idling are not ideal.
You probably want to break out the calculator and see if the diesel makes sense based on how many miles you drive a year, the maintenance costs, fuel costs, etc.
Before I ordered my 2012, I thought about a 2011 leftover diesel since the rebates were huge. My truck is mostly a daily driver like yours will be, and a gas version is already overkill. Getting the diesel without needing it to pull significant weight frequently was one of the reasons why I skipped it. Also, the emissions stuff, the additives, and some of the stories I've heard also made me go with the 6.2.
Also, keep in mind, diesels need to come up to operating temp....short trips and idling are not ideal.
I defiantly want another superduty.Some people have said to get an F-150,But it's not for me.I'm not going to buy anything but another Ford and not gonna do the diesel thing this time around.
Like it was said eariler....I'll probably be having so much fun driving it,I won't care about MPG's!
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02-07-2012, 11:02 PM
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Mileage
My numbers are almost exactly the same as those ^^^
Have seen 14.2 on the interstate, and as low as 9.9 pulling trailer in the mountains.
I went with 3.73 after much thought. My truck is a 350 Dually and even with 3.73's the 245 X 17 tires are 2" inches shorter than the SRW 350's.
My old 06' 350 Dually Tow Boss with 4.30's and Banks helped 6.0 could pull the world but would NOT see 14 if it fell out of a tree with a tail wind.
So 14-10 mpg at .50$ cheaper per gallon and wrapped in the 2012 interior and sheetmetal.......no contest
And yes it is fun to drive, without all the noise and cloud of smoke!
Have seen 14.2 on the interstate, and as low as 9.9 pulling trailer in the mountains.
I went with 3.73 after much thought. My truck is a 350 Dually and even with 3.73's the 245 X 17 tires are 2" inches shorter than the SRW 350's.
My old 06' 350 Dually Tow Boss with 4.30's and Banks helped 6.0 could pull the world but would NOT see 14 if it fell out of a tree with a tail wind.
So 14-10 mpg at .50$ cheaper per gallon and wrapped in the 2012 interior and sheetmetal.......no contest
And yes it is fun to drive, without all the noise and cloud of smoke!
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02-08-2012, 06:51 AM
My numbers are almost exactly the same as those ^^^
Have seen 14.2 on the interstate, and as low as 9.9 pulling trailer in the mountains.
I went with 3.73 after much thought. My truck is a 350 Dually and even with 3.73's the 245 X 17 tires are 2" inches shorter than the SRW 350's.
My old 06' 350 Dually Tow Boss with 4.30's and Banks helped 6.0 could pull the world but would NOT see 14 if it fell out of a tree with a tail wind.
So 14-10 mpg at .50$ cheaper per gallon and wrapped in the 2012 interior and sheetmetal.......no contest
And yes it is fun to drive, without all the noise and cloud of smoke!
Have seen 14.2 on the interstate, and as low as 9.9 pulling trailer in the mountains.
I went with 3.73 after much thought. My truck is a 350 Dually and even with 3.73's the 245 X 17 tires are 2" inches shorter than the SRW 350's.
My old 06' 350 Dually Tow Boss with 4.30's and Banks helped 6.0 could pull the world but would NOT see 14 if it fell out of a tree with a tail wind.
So 14-10 mpg at .50$ cheaper per gallon and wrapped in the 2012 interior and sheetmetal.......no contest
And yes it is fun to drive, without all the noise and cloud of smoke!
Thank you for posting!Thats great to hear!
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02-08-2012, 07:41 AM
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While not as fancy as kmonty2 My first year 7/10/10 - 7/11/11 is below:
Miles -21819
Fuel - 1966.2 gallons
my $$ don't seem right because I tried to use Quicken & it works outs to $2.96/gallon which doesn't sound correct..
Overall average - MPG - 11.1
But - remember my truck weighs in at 8250# - Larger / heavier tires (mud grips) ranch Hand bumpers, full toolbox - back when new without mods I was getting 12-13mpg
Data For now (about 1 1/2 years) 3260 gallons/ 34379miles but probably 36097 by the gps figures - My odometer has been low 1 mile per 20 miles by the GPS since new... Yes - I check regularly on highway trips... Overall still 11.1 mpg
I drive highway , city , ranch roads - Idle a lot - & press the speed limit at all times - 70 =74mph, 80 = 84mph -
Miles -21819
Fuel - 1966.2 gallons
my $$ don't seem right because I tried to use Quicken & it works outs to $2.96/gallon which doesn't sound correct..
Overall average - MPG - 11.1
But - remember my truck weighs in at 8250# - Larger / heavier tires (mud grips) ranch Hand bumpers, full toolbox - back when new without mods I was getting 12-13mpg
Data For now (about 1 1/2 years) 3260 gallons/ 34379miles but probably 36097 by the gps figures - My odometer has been low 1 mile per 20 miles by the GPS since new... Yes - I check regularly on highway trips... Overall still 11.1 mpg
I drive highway , city , ranch roads - Idle a lot - & press the speed limit at all times - 70 =74mph, 80 = 84mph -
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Yea i miss the summer gas mine lost 1mpg when they switched to winter blend i was getting 15 driving to work,a miox of rual roads a us highway as well as a little city driving now down to 14