Diesel Newbie
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Diesel Newbie
I am pretty ignorant of diesel engines but I am looking to enter the fray. I am looking for a 92-96 body style truck, but I am strongly considering a diesel for longevity and fuel economy reasons. So I have some questions.
1. What kind of fuel economy would I be looking at for an f250? Automatic and manual.
2. any reason to avoid the automatic?
3. At what # of miles would you say "that's too many to consider for a daily driver"?
4. If a diesel needs overhauled, what kind of cash are you looking at?
Thanks for all the help!
1. What kind of fuel economy would I be looking at for an f250? Automatic and manual.
2. any reason to avoid the automatic?
3. At what # of miles would you say "that's too many to consider for a daily driver"?
4. If a diesel needs overhauled, what kind of cash are you looking at?
Thanks for all the help!
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1. What kind of fuel economy would I be looking at for an f250? Automatic and manual.
2. any reason to avoid the automatic?
3. At what # of miles would you say "that's too many to consider for a daily driver"?
4. If a diesel needs overhauled, what kind of cash are you looking at?
With that being said I probably didn't answer any questions. Sometimes just go with your gut feeling. It is usually right.
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I just bought a '94 turbo diesel (not Powerstroke) with 368K on it and it runs great but as catfish said you could buy one with 150K that's falling apart.
I would say don't get a Powerstroke, more expensive, more expensive for parts, more complicated and I would say for NOTHING to be gained.
Plus if you work on your own rig these guys 'll help you out more than any group I have ever seen.
I would say don't get a Powerstroke, more expensive, more expensive for parts, more complicated and I would say for NOTHING to be gained.
Plus if you work on your own rig these guys 'll help you out more than any group I have ever seen.
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I just bought a 94 F350 turbo diesel (non-powerstroke) myself. Just got it yesterday morning (shipped in from TX). Only 150k miles. It's a crew cab SRW longbed manual trans. So far it seems to be a great truck. Don't have any hard numbers on MPG yet but I expect about the same as my 150. I did shop around until I found a manual due to the E4OD cost to repair/replace vs. me being able to work on a manual if need be. Check out Arlington Imports (here is a link to the truck I bought eBay Motors: Ford : F-250 (item 110247974122 end time Apr-30-08 14:01:52 PDT)
). They treated me great and I got a solid truck in good shape.
). They treated me great and I got a solid truck in good shape.
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I just bought a 94 F350 turbo diesel (non-powerstroke) myself. Just got it yesterday morning (shipped in from TX). Only 150k miles. It's a crew cab SRW longbed manual trans. So far it seems to be a great truck. Don't have any hard numbers on MPG yet but I expect about the same as my 150. I did shop around until I found a manual due to the E4OD cost to repair/replace vs. me being able to work on a manual if need be. Check out Arlington Imports (here is a link to the truck I bought eBay Motors: Ford : F-250 (item 110247974122 end time Apr-30-08 14:01:52 PDT)
). They treated me great and I got a solid truck in good shape.
). They treated me great and I got a solid truck in good shape.
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Well I'm speaking from a Canadian point of view, our prices are a little different
Can't help with the tranny, I don't mind the automatic
These days Diesel is more expensive than regular gas, so I break it down like this if you plan on hauling or you want something bigger than a f150 go diesel(I have an 06 F250 with a 5.4L, take my word for it), otherwise I would get a nice gas truck Ranger or F150 with low millage and in good shape.
Diesel's cost more for parts and labor hours IMO, but you can't beat a good work horse, my last diesel was a 99 F350 7.3 with over 500,000KM on it. It's still running as a work truck all over, I heard buddy even took the ditch about a week after he bought it and it's still going hard, I see it once in a while.
I would try to stay away from the 6.0's though some are good, some not so much, but that's for newer models.
Can't help with the tranny, I don't mind the automatic
These days Diesel is more expensive than regular gas, so I break it down like this if you plan on hauling or you want something bigger than a f150 go diesel(I have an 06 F250 with a 5.4L, take my word for it), otherwise I would get a nice gas truck Ranger or F150 with low millage and in good shape.
Diesel's cost more for parts and labor hours IMO, but you can't beat a good work horse, my last diesel was a 99 F350 7.3 with over 500,000KM on it. It's still running as a work truck all over, I heard buddy even took the ditch about a week after he bought it and it's still going hard, I see it once in a while.
I would try to stay away from the 6.0's though some are good, some not so much, but that's for newer models.
