So I've had my 2006 drw f350 6.0 for bout year and half. I absolutely love my truck. But I been gettin grief from friend at work bout getting rid of it. He makes great point cuz he brings up diesel fuel prices. Just think it be hard to trade/sell truck because I'm sure other people are thinking same thing. But I did stop and look at a 2011 f350 srw truck with 37k miles on it. Do the 6.7 get good fuel mileage? Just can't see getting out of a diesel truck. I love the power of em and all the uses I get out of it. Just looking for any thoughts cuz I know some of you guys might be hurting on fuel prices

 

A SRW will get more MPGs then a DRW...

Now, the monthly payments...that would probably cost much much more then diesel..even if it gets to 5$/gal?

Im paying 4.50$/GAL...26GAL tank...Just filled today

 

Diesel prices go up and down ALL the time. I had a buddy who got rid of his 2000 f350 that was in perfect shape because of the price of diesel. 2 months later he was looking for another ford diesel, and he admitted he regretted getting rid of it just because of the fuel cost. IMO do not let this be the reason you get rid of your diesel.

 

I know!!! My buddy mentioned how Im use to payin the different prices anyways. But yeah I also took into consideration of monthly payment. Be nice to find another 06-07 6.0 cc long bed srw truck.

 

Is the difference in mpg's from a drw much different than a srw? I mean i understand a couple points in mileage. But still its worth it? I get upset sometimes cause my father in laws 03 7.3L that is a DRW get 18.5 mpg's. And that when he keeps it at 70 mph. I only get that mpg if i do 63 mph. But i also drive my truck like a bat outta hell everyday!!!!

 

See I had a buddy that had a dodge that got 18mpgs. I just drive to work mainly and I'm gettin round 11 mpg. I even put tonnou cover on truck. Usually summer I get 14. Hell I'd be happy if got 15.

 

Why not just get a beater to drive to work?

 

If you don't need it to move weight or pull serious weight on a regular basis, dump it and save the money. -Mike

 

I had a F-150 with 5.4 3v...100% city driving and I saw 11-13 mpg every single tank.
Same F-150 with a Supercharger...100% city driving and I saw 12.5 mpg period

I had a Expedition with 5.4 3v...100% city driving and I was 11-13 mpg every single tank.

I have a F-250 with 6.0 PSD...100% city driving on 35's, and I get 12+ MPG every single tank


Difference is, I have +100 HP, and +xxx TQ over the F-150/Expy with my PSD, and the much much bigger tires...not to mention the extra 1 ton in wieght.

I pay $4.60/gallon for diesel.
I paid $4.26/gallon yesterday to fill up wife's car. The difference in gas prices is negligible IMO for the gains in power and pure fun factor.



FYI, The difference to fill up diesel vice gas is a tad more than the cost of a Starbucks coffee (4.26 * 20 gal = $85...4.60 * 20 gal = $92). I hate it when people quote the "huge" difference in cost between diesel and gas. Do the math. It's not that much of a difference. Besides, your PSD will get much better MPG's than any gasser. So the higher diesel cost ends up being a wash once you factor MPG's in

 

If you are towing on a regular basis keep the diesel ...I went from avg of around 9-10 mpg with my gmc 2500 gasser to around 14 mpg towing with my f250 6.0 ...The Diesel not only pulls better but it is way funner to drive when unloaded ...I do run custom tunes with my diesel and watch EOT,ECT,EGTS,FICM and BATT voltages ...I will never go gas again ..even if it does cost me 8 dollars more a fillup .....I make that up in the extra mpg and the fun i get from the diesel

 

Two words..... beater car! All the cool kids are doing it!

 

LOL--just did that a couple of months back. Picked up a 2000 Escort ZX-2 SR. 5 speed gets 34 mpg and I love the <$40 fillups. It's already more than half paid for itself in fuel cost differences.

 

Thanks guys. Yeah I've already realized these factors. Been searching for a beater

 

I get 20.5 MPG HWY with my duramax

 

Ok, I'll bite.

Let's say you get 18 (on a good day) with a diesel truck and 30 on a run of the mill car. And let's say that there is a $0.40 difference in cost per gallon of fuel.

15,000 miles annually, the car burns 500 gallons of gas.
15,000 miles annually, the truck burns 833 gallons of gas.

333 extra gallons of diesel ($4.33 today) is $1441.89
PLUS
500 x the $0.40 extra cost for diesel is $200.00
EQUALS

$1641.89 annual extra fuel cost to drive a diesel truck instead of a midsize car.

If you "need" a truck to pull / haul, sure- diesel might pencil out. But if you are using it as daily transportation then your fuel costs run an extra $1600. Take that over 4-6 years and it starts to add up to a significant sum.

A number of farmers and ranchers I know have switched- they have a diesel pickup or a medium duty truck dedicated to pulling. The rest of the time the trucks sit and they run something lighter and cheaper to operate. Over a number of units, the cost savings really add up.

Of course, the image as an urban cowboy kinda takes a hit...

-Mike