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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 10:53 AM
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which one???

thinking of getting a new 2016 F-250. 6.2 or 6.7 ?
 
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 11:07 AM
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If you tow substantial weight consistently, 6.7. If not, 6.2.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 11:07 AM
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what are you going to use it For??? might help with an answer..
 
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 11:10 AM
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normal driving some off road .not expected to tow...but you know how that goes...
 
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 11:46 AM
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if NOT towing HEAVY... the 6.2, its 385 hp.. for the 2012 anyway.

and it can tow 12+...
 
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 11:51 AM
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If you are not 'working' a diesel, it can be a nightmare. Sounds like your use will be better suited for the gasser.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 12:57 PM
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X2 what Chuck n Diamond1 said. Light load a diesel and it will not like you.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 02:00 PM
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ok what do y'all think of the GAS engine?
 
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 02:10 PM
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ok what do y'all think of the GAS engine?
The 6.2 is a very good engine and makes for a very livable daily driver in a 3/4 ton truck. Coming from an older F250 with a 5.4 and manual trans it took a little while to get used to the throttle response, but I have been very happy with the 6.2 in my 2015. I got the 4.30 gears because I intend to purchase a fifth wheel next spring that weighs ~8k empty with a GVWR of ~11,500. The heaviest I have towed with it so far is ~6k and the truck pulled it beautifully. I get around 13 mpg in mixed city/highway driving and have seen 16+ on highway trips where I kept it under 70 most of the way.

Head on over to the 6.2 forum and look around at the threads there for more information on the engine and how folks like it.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 02:14 PM
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ok what do y'all think of the GAS engine?
I like it.
A lot.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 03:24 PM
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can i get a link to the 6.2 forum?
please
 
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Old Oct 21, 2015 | 03:25 PM
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can i get a link to the 6.2 forum please?
 
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Old Oct 23, 2015 | 08:39 AM
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can i get a link to the 6.2 forum please?
Here you go:

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