Gas Milage...
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Gas Milage...
Hey fella's... I don't venture to this side of the woods much (I mostly stick around with the Ranger guys) however, I have been looking to buy another vehicle. Here's the thing, I cannot decide between a 2wd F-250 PSD (7.3L), and a new Ranger (if I get a Ranger, it'll have to be 4wd, 4.0L). Anyways, the Ranger will be lucky to hit 19-20 on a regular basis, and it only put's out a few hundred pnd/ft. torque... but on the other hand, I could go w/ the TPSD with a few hundred horses and 500+ pnd/ft. torque, and get what kind of gas milage?? As I said before, IF I buy a PSD, it will be the newer body style, 2wd, 7.3L, crew cab (isn't this the one w/ 4 doors but the back two are half doors?), and a short bed. I drive very easily, and usually keep the speedo around the 60 mph mark (unless on the turnpike, which is seldom). So... what do you guys think?
Thanks,
Stan
P.S. While I am looking at these PSD's, is there anything that I should be aware of, i.e. certain years were problematic for some reason... or anything like that? I personally have never owned a diesel, but have driven a few (not that this really matters I guess though).
Thanks,
Stan
P.S. While I am looking at these PSD's, is there anything that I should be aware of, i.e. certain years were problematic for some reason... or anything like that? I personally have never owned a diesel, but have driven a few (not that this really matters I guess though).
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I traded a 99 Sonoma 4WD for my 97 PSD about a month ago. I get the same mph, just now I can pull, or haul, just about anything I want. No downside for me, but I guess it's your call. I wouldn't let the mpg get in your way these engines are awesome, but I must admit, I do kinda miss my 4WD.
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You can't put $$$ on it..
I have an '02 CC,SD, 7.3L PS short bed. I just ran from Kansas City to Tallegada, Al. I don't waste any time (75-80) and got 17.5 to 18 MPG. I get 15 -16 MPG running around town. If I would keep my foot out of it I thinik I could hit 20 MPG with no problem but I sure love that power.. Go PowerStroke... 
Some things you can't put $$$ on... it's kinda like a good women...
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Some things you can't put $$$ on... it's kinda like a good women...
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I have a 97 F250 4x4 and i usually get 18 mpg on the road and that's with 160,000 miles. If you plan on keeping either truck i would go with the powerstroke because the 4.0 is known for having head problems. I now several guys who have had to replace heads at 60,000 miles. That's my .02
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How do you guys get this mileage? I dont believe that becuase i have 4wd that i should get 10? I dont get it
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Originally Posted by stangman67
How do you guys get this mileage? I dont believe that becuase i have 4wd that i should get 10? I dont get it
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Originally Posted by johnsdiesel
Gas mileage would be 0 MPG. 
Fuel mileage with a 2wd could be as high as the low 20's. I think 20 MPG is realistic with a 2wd truck.
Fuel mileage with a 2wd could be as high as the low 20's. I think 20 MPG is realistic with a 2wd truck.
Thanks for your help everybody. Still can't decide though.
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Originally Posted by johnsdiesel
Gas mileage would be 0 MPG.
