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Lookin into one...
SOme guy down here is sellin his 99 f350 4x4 cc lwb with the v-10 for 4,950. Says is runs great, no mechanical problems and even said I could have a mechanic or those lemon detector guys go check it out. NOW the only thing I am worried about is, am I gonna go broke payin gas on that monster? haha. Seriously how good are these trucks ya'll?
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that price is good. Get it looked at REALLY good.
How many miles on it?
The V10 loves gas, but if you tow, the v10 will get better MPG's than a v8.
Also, the V10 gets like 1-2 less mpg than the V8, if that. so its not a big difference.
I have a 01 f250 with the V10, GREAT power maker. I have pulled trucks up to there axels out of sand with my v10 ideling.
GOOD LUCK!!
How many miles on it?
The V10 loves gas, but if you tow, the v10 will get better MPG's than a v8.
Also, the V10 gets like 1-2 less mpg than the V8, if that. so its not a big difference.
I have a 01 f250 with the V10, GREAT power maker. I have pulled trucks up to there axels out of sand with my v10 ideling.
GOOD LUCK!!
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Well I've had my '08 for about a couple of months and I have to say that I researched the heck out of this engine/truck and the options (V-8, Diesel) and made all the gas cost comparisons. In the end I like it a lot, but I'm SHOCKED how crappy the gas mileage is. I fill up and 20 minutes later it's off the full mark 
10 mpg combined and 11.2 mpg pure highway. I knew what I was getting into but it's frightening now that reality has hit. I guess that means 8 around town!!!
10 mpg combined and 11.2 mpg pure highway. I knew what I was getting into but it's frightening now that reality has hit. I guess that means 8 around town!!!
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Originally Posted by southernspectre
am I gonna go broke payin gas on that monster? haha. Seriously how good are these trucks ya'll?
The trucks are almost bullet-proof - the only thing I'd check into is whether or not the spark plugs were ever done. And that the tranny fluid is nice and clean, and it's been changed over the years.
Other than that, no special concerns that you wouldn't have buying ANY vehicle. Suspension, tires, brakes, etc.
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yea I hear ya. Well hell I went and checked it out, ehhhhhhh the guy sure can talk about a truck but hell, it had alot of damage on it. He had some major rust and even some holes where it looked like he had somethin punch through the bed. But I guess thats why has was askin only 4900 bucks for it. Thanks for all ya'lls input though.
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