Oh, by the way.... the PSD super duty is a whole different animal from the 5.4 super duty. It's awesome. Bought my first one back in Sept and still have the grin.

 

Boy, you have an '06 and are wanting to trade for another '06? Hate to sound like a woman, but man you should've done your homework.

Anyway, I would support your decision mostly because what you don't make up in fuel economy, you will make up in Trade Value in 6 or 7 years. A gasser with 140,000 miles on it will be worth about $4 or $5k, however a diesel with even 140,000 miles is going to be worth near $10k

 

You are right I should have definitley spent more time researching. It was a last minute decision under a lot of pressure. I needed a truck pronto for the winter season in order to keep my businesses clear of snow. I thought the 5.4 would get better mileage that was my biggest mistake.

 

Well... I ended up making the trade! I am a little nervous I am not going to lie. It ended up costing me in total just over 10K. Sooooo looks like I will have to wait about 4 years until I make my money back haha.

 

GALLERY!!! Let's see it!

 

So, what did u get?

 

06' XLT 6.0 4x4 FX4, supercab, in true blue with black leather interior. I pick it up this monday! It is pretty much identical to my truck now just with the 6.0

 

Congratulations, I'm in the same situation.

 

You have a 5.4 looking to switch to the 6.0? I am trying to justify the decision by it being more economical and it saving me money, but I wont see that for many years haha. When it comes down to it I just think I will be happier with it. I loved everything about my other truck... except for the motor. And really, it has nothing to do with the motor. The motor is a great motor, solid, dependible, sounds awesome. I just don't like working it so hard, and getting such poor gas mileage. In the F150 I am sure it feels right at home.

 

I sold my '97 F250 because of the mileage issues. Don't get me wrong, the truck was good to me and still is good for its new owner with over 210k on the clock. The 12-14 MPG gets to be a downer. My 2004 PSD gets around 16-17 MPG in all around driving. I installed a Banks exhaust and have a Diablosport programmer that makes great power without killing fuel mileage.
Granted, it is real easy to enjoy all the power. The sobering fact is when you drive up to the pump.

 

I bought the 5.4 f150 in January to tow my 23' boat about 7000lbs no problem for the 5.4, but in March I got a got a 28' at 9000 lbs and it is hard on the f150 gas is at 8 mpg.

 

That is the type of mileage I am looking for. The weird thing is... on Long Island diesel is cheaper than regular gas in most places. I don't know how long it will last but I can get diesel at around $3.00 a gallon where there is no regular less than $3.09. I wish you had some sound clips of that exhaust!

That is a lot of boat! How far are you towing that boat? I have a 26' but its docked. I was however, thinking about towing it down to NC.

 

I usually tow it 10 miles, but I took it ti the Keys once 80 miles and that was 3/4 tank of fuel.