PSD as a daily driver?
Freshman User
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
From: Oceanside, Ca
Daily driver here. Currently in a 02' F250 7.3L Lariat 4x4 Crew. I love to drive my truck around every day, it has a 80hp Tipton computer in it and gets roughly 17 MPG. I have put about 20k miles on it a year and have no regrets about cost. I tow a 17k lb. 5er a couple times a year so I will be upgrading to a 06' or 07' F350 DRW really soon. I can't wait to drive that new beast every day 
Postmaster
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,799
Likes: 1
I originally bought my 2006 Crew Cab to replace a '96 Reg Cabdue to my family. I went diesel for the longevity and power to tow. Well, I had a buddy ask me to help him by towing his drag car to the strip because his truck was down. We got to the strip and there were two other diesels playing during the test n tune. My buddy talked me into trying it for 'fun'. Well, $17K later, I'm one of the fastest trucks there AND I still tow my buddies 15K trailer there and back after we both play!!
Sadly, I have two explorer windows open because I just HAVE to find a new turbo to replace the stock VGT. She's still not the fastest, but she's getting there. ROFLMAO!! Gotta love to smokem'!!
Sadly, I have two explorer windows open because I just HAVE to find a new turbo to replace the stock VGT. She's still not the fastest, but she's getting there. ROFLMAO!! Gotta love to smokem'!!
Elder User
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 932
Likes: 4
From: Edmond, OK
Daily driver, less than 4 miles to work. About 26,000 miles per year.
Have travel trailer and boat so is used for some occasional towing.
I do keep the cobwebs blown out.
Just remember if you are towing hard (or even really running hard) and pull into a rest area, restaurant, etc. to let it idle a few minutes to cool down the exhaust temperature before shutting it off so the turbo can't coke the oil. Better yet, if you install an EGT gauge you can let it get down to normal. I was always last in one of our favorite restaurants at the top of a grade when returning home from the lake as I was waiting on the temperature to come down.
Have travel trailer and boat so is used for some occasional towing.
I do keep the cobwebs blown out.
Just remember if you are towing hard (or even really running hard) and pull into a rest area, restaurant, etc. to let it idle a few minutes to cool down the exhaust temperature before shutting it off so the turbo can't coke the oil. Better yet, if you install an EGT gauge you can let it get down to normal. I was always last in one of our favorite restaurants at the top of a grade when returning home from the lake as I was waiting on the temperature to come down.
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 234
Likes: 0
From: NW Austin
I use my X as a sometimes daily driver. I say sometimes since on occasion it will sit in the garage for a couple of days. I work from home.
It tows my Bass boat about 12 miles to Lake Austin 3-5 times a week. But at under 1900lbs....What boat!
I plan on having it forever, if I can.
I love it when it is raining and she is all waxed up in the garage.... So I take the wifes car if I have to go somewhere
It tows my Bass boat about 12 miles to Lake Austin 3-5 times a week. But at under 1900lbs....What boat!
I plan on having it forever, if I can.
I love it when it is raining and she is all waxed up in the garage.... So I take the wifes car if I have to go somewhere
Posting Guru
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,798
Likes: 2
From: SoCal, SD CO. East
Originally Posted by 05SDDiesel
yes it is 
I have no problem driving mine until i hit those small parking lots. Plus, i get people asking why i need a 50,000 truck
I have no problem driving mine until i hit those small parking lots. Plus, i get people asking why i need a 50,000 truck
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now
Brett Foote
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Posting Guru
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,798
Likes: 2
From: SoCal, SD CO. East
Originally Posted by ECA
I love it when it is raining and she is all waxed up in the garage.... So I take the wifes car if I have to go somewhere
Take it out there and test that wax!
Posting Guru
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,798
Likes: 2
From: SoCal, SD CO. East
Originally Posted by ECA
I hear ya man, but sometimes she is way to clean to drive on wet roads just for a 6 of coldies.....
Posting Guru
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,798
Likes: 2
From: SoCal, SD CO. East
Originally Posted by ECA
Oz,
Yea, we are still a little simple here in Texas. Not near as advanced as you Cali boys. But, I did modify my house to fit the truck.. that was cool. Sorry little off topic.
Yea, we are still a little simple here in Texas. Not near as advanced as you Cali boys. But, I did modify my house to fit the truck.. that was cool. Sorry little off topic.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 939
Likes: 1
Hey Great Post as I always wondered about using a diesel as a daily driver.. However I think it would be cool if someone started a poll for Miles driven to work one way. Id do it, but the last time I tried making a poll I severely screwed it up....
I think theres alot of difference when someone says daily driver and one guy drives 40 miles to work and someone else only drives maybe 4 miles to work.
I think theres alot of difference when someone says daily driver and one guy drives 40 miles to work and someone else only drives maybe 4 miles to work.