To Modify or not to Modify?????
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To Modify or not to Modify?????
I am having trouble deciding on a Super Duty. I have driven and used diesels and the 2 valve V10 and love both. What is making it a tough decision is I can buy a V10 and put a lift, wheels, and tires on it for the same price as a stock diesel($45,000). I have always wanted a lifted truck, but have never owned one. All my new trucks get bigger tires on them with in a couple days of purchase. I just have not taken the lift kit plung! I have no need for either engine currently. I have the opportunity to buy my dream truck and want to make the right decision. How do you guys make the decision between V10 and Diesel?
Thank you for letting me vent,
Nebraska
Thank you for letting me vent,
Nebraska
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When I switched from gasser to diesel, I decided noone could ever force me to switch back. I think a lifted diesel has more appeal and resale value in the long run if you ever wanted to sell it.
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I wish I had your decision to make..
I think it depends on what you want to do with your truck. If you tow large loads in hilly area's then get a diesel. If not then get the v10. If you gotta have the diesel then you have your answer.
Dick
I think it depends on what you want to do with your truck. If you tow large loads in hilly area's then get a diesel. If not then get the v10. If you gotta have the diesel then you have your answer.
Dick
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I agree the diesels are great, but if I get one the lift will have to wait!! I may be able to swing a leveling kit and 35's with the diesel. Part of me just wants to have all that power and I love hearing the turbo!!!!!!! The V10 has more than enough power and costs less (aka lift, wheels, and tires). I appreciate your help.
I guess I am trying to justify either spending the $5000 on the engine or V10 and lift, etc.
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Nebraska
I guess I am trying to justify either spending the $5000 on the engine or V10 and lift, etc.
Thanks,
Nebraska
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If its your dream truck, make darn sure you get the one you want, even if it costs a little more 
My dream truck was the diesel, I love it!!! shop around and do the work yourself. I've got $1530 in my lift, shocks, tires and wheels.
My dream truck was the diesel, I love it!!! shop around and do the work yourself. I've got $1530 in my lift, shocks, tires and wheels.Last edited by bandaman; Dec 12, 2005 at 09:18 PM.
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Yeah..go with what you want...either way you will spend $ modding it. My advice would be to hold out and get the lift you want or you will end up spending more money down the road.
I just spend a bunch of dough on tires and the old ones are up for sale if anyone is interested
I just spend a bunch of dough on tires and the old ones are up for sale if anyone is interested
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you could buy a gasser and have tons of money left over for a lift and such...
But on a more serious note, it comes down to which is more important to you, the lift and bigger tires or the diesel. And who's to say that you couldn't have the best of both worlds if you went with the diesel then waited a while to afford the lift and tires for it?
But on a more serious note, it comes down to which is more important to you, the lift and bigger tires or the diesel. And who's to say that you couldn't have the best of both worlds if you went with the diesel then waited a while to afford the lift and tires for it?
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Thank you guys for your help. Nice trucks!!!!!I know this topic has been reviewed alot, sorry. I am leaning toward the Diesel and waiting on the lift for a while. Bandaman how did you get your lift??
Thanks again,
Nebraska
Thanks again,
Nebraska
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Originally Posted by Nebraska
Thank you guys for your help. Nice trucks!!!!!I know this topic has been reviewed alot, sorry. I am leaning toward the Diesel and waiting on the lift for a while. Bandaman how did you get your lift??
Thanks again,
Nebraska
Thanks again,
Nebraska