is this feesable?
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is this feesable?
I have a 2000 f250 SD supercab off road 4x4 v10 with 68,000 miles on it. Thinking about selling it and buying 94-97 f250 with 5.8l, would it be worth it to drop back in years and go up in miles to save 3-4mpgs? I have only one truck, daily driver/playing and farming. I love this truck but seems like fuel light is always on 
I guess in all reality I'm SOL as far as mpgs go in a full size truck, in the country, tons of short trips and very lil highway driving
I guess in all reality I'm SOL as far as mpgs go in a full size truck, in the country, tons of short trips and very lil highway driving
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i wouldnt expect that older gen F250 to get any better MPG.
not to mention the cost offset of getting out of 1 truck into another. unless you managed to find a buyer to pay you more for your current truck then you planned to spend on the older truck.
not to mention the cost offset of getting out of 1 truck into another. unless you managed to find a buyer to pay you more for your current truck then you planned to spend on the older truck.
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I can't imagine selling a 2000 V10 with 68k miles on it. That just seems like a crime. Having said that, I'm hating the fuel bills lately too. But my '96 F150 only got about 11mpg, so I doubt you'll see any fuel savings.
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You'll regret it the first time you ever have to pull a trailer or haul anything. I went from an F250 to a K1500 and hated it. Even pulling a dinky pop up trailer was a night and day difference between the two. In case you are wondering, the K1500 is gone and I'm hoping to have an 02 F350 w/ a V10 this Friday.
Also, you'll be going from an extended cab to a regular cab. Not fun when you are used to have the extra room. The only way I'd do that is if I were buying a classic like a 71 chevy K series pickup or 70 Ford ranger.
Also, you'll be going from an extended cab to a regular cab. Not fun when you are used to have the extra room. The only way I'd do that is if I were buying a classic like a 71 chevy K series pickup or 70 Ford ranger.
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If you tow much weight keep that v10. My 94 f250 5.8 averaged about 13-14 (5-speed & Ohio=flat). Towing mpg's were much, much less. I got 16.5 once after a fresh tune up and all flat running highway miles.(ONCE!) Mpg's increase wouldn't be dramatic. Plus your trucks just getting broken in @ 68000. My 94 was a great truck, but I think you will be very disappointed (no disrespect to ygoldsberry) with the downgrade. Buy yourself a little gas miser, and keep the v10. Drive the v10 once or twice a week or when you need an awesome truck that can do whatever you need it too. (Including look good in the driveway!)
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