Need Help Gas vs Diese
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If I were in your shoes I would probably go with the gas motor, it seems more practical for your situation. I own a 99 v10, which had the "lowest" power ratings of the different model years, and it will still get up and move, even with the 3.73 gearing. Cruising on the highway at a reasonable speed I can average 14-15 MPG, and around town 11-12mpg. That is what I have been getting for the past 13,000 miles. Mine has 115,000 miles on her and it is still running strong, and I am confident it can go well over 200,000.
Now a diesel does have its place, and if I could have afforded one at the time I may have picked one up(I tow about 8,000lbs through the mtns of NC) but the V10 will definately do the job, and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another tomorrow.
If I were in your shoes I would go with the V10, but ultimately it is what you want, and your satisifaction with the truck should be at the top of the list.
Now a diesel does have its place, and if I could have afforded one at the time I may have picked one up(I tow about 8,000lbs through the mtns of NC) but the V10 will definately do the job, and I wouldn't hesitate to buy another tomorrow.
If I were in your shoes I would go with the V10, but ultimately it is what you want, and your satisifaction with the truck should be at the top of the list.
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What scares me about the V10 is the Gas Mileage, and then if you put a set of larger tires on then it really scares me. But fuel is cheap
What scares me about the Diesel is. Ive never owned one, the posts about problems with the 6.0, and diesel is darn near .30 cents a gallon more. But it does get better mileage. So thats probably a wash.
I thought of going with a used one but, with all the problem they have, it will be like trying to find a needle in a haystack..
What scares me about the Diesel is. Ive never owned one, the posts about problems with the 6.0, and diesel is darn near .30 cents a gallon more. But it does get better mileage. So thats probably a wash.
I thought of going with a used one but, with all the problem they have, it will be like trying to find a needle in a haystack..
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CJR I also live in VA and haul a boat. I chose the diesel when picking my 04 F350. The power is outstanding in the truck. I have had good luck with the truck so far and I average 16.5 to 17 MPG. I would get the diesel if you plan to keep it for a long time.
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A long time to me would be over 10 years or until the truck dies. In that case I guess I have a ways to go, I only have 12,200 miles on my truck and bought it brand new in August of 2004, considering some of these diesels have well over 200,000 miles on them. I know a guy here in VA who has over 500,000 on his diesel.
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I would like to thank everybody for the great input. With all the great information that I have recieved, I have made a decision, it will be a diesel. Next decision, I have to make is F250 or F350.
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Originally Posted by cjr
I would like to thank everybody for the great input. With all the great information that I have recieved, I have made a decision, it will be a diesel. Next decision, I have to make is F250 or F350.
no brainer.
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Originally Posted by admorris
No question there...go 350. It has never made sense to me when someone gets a 250 when you can pick up the 350 for just about the identical price. I guess the only real reason would be selection. You can find 250's out the ying yang at your local dealers, but it is a little harder to find 350's depending on the package you want.
no brainer.
no brainer.
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i had a f350 for 7 years with no probs at all. i have a f250 now but i bought it used and it was close as possible to what i wanted. bought when i buy a new truck, it will be the f350, but i am perfectly happy with the 250.
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