V-10 or Powerstroke?
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V-10 or Powerstroke?
Im in the market for a new used truck, and Im looking in the 2000-2004 250 or 350 range. I was looking for some input as to the pros and cons of the V-10, the 7.3 PS, and the 6.0 PS. Im planning on using it mostly for highway driving, and will be pulling a 3-4 horse trailer on occasion. I was interested in power, fuel economy, comfort of ride, that sort of thing. All of the trucks I drive at work are powerstrokes, and they seem to hold up to a beating, but I wouldnt know what one is actually supposed to run like, as ours are all pretty well hammered. I would imagine that the V-10 is probably not as good on fuel, but does it pull as well as a powerstoke? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks
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or ask the guy who has 2 of each.
the older 2v v10 (99-04) have less power and better economy
the newer 3v v10 (05+) have lots of power and fricken suck gas likes its going out of style
I have 2 v10 trucks, one of each. The older one gets used 3 days a week to haul trailer on local runs. The newer 3v sits in my driveway, looking pretty.
The 2 older diesel trucks are on the road every day, at least 200 miles each.
I was in the same boat as you about 2 years ago and got talked into the v10. What a mistake. Nothing like seeing $30,000 and another $100 a month for insurance for a gas sucking pig to set still cause you cant afford to drive it anywhere. Do I sound bitter ? Yes, I am.
the older 2v v10 (99-04) have less power and better economy
the newer 3v v10 (05+) have lots of power and fricken suck gas likes its going out of style
I have 2 v10 trucks, one of each. The older one gets used 3 days a week to haul trailer on local runs. The newer 3v sits in my driveway, looking pretty.
The 2 older diesel trucks are on the road every day, at least 200 miles each.
I was in the same boat as you about 2 years ago and got talked into the v10. What a mistake. Nothing like seeing $30,000 and another $100 a month for insurance for a gas sucking pig to set still cause you cant afford to drive it anywhere. Do I sound bitter ? Yes, I am.
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or ask the guy who has 2 of each.
the older 2v v10 (99-04) have less power and better economy
the newer 3v v10 (05+) have lots of power and fricken suck gas likes its going out of style
I have 2 v10 trucks, one of each. The older one gets used 3 days a week to haul trailer on local runs. The newer 3v sits in my driveway, looking pretty.
The 2 older diesel trucks are on the road every day, at least 200 miles each.
I was in the same boat as you about 2 years ago and got talked into the v10. What a mistake. Nothing like seeing $30,000 and another $100 a month for insurance for a gas sucking pig to set still cause you cant afford to drive it anywhere. Do I sound bitter ? Yes, I am.
the older 2v v10 (99-04) have less power and better economy
the newer 3v v10 (05+) have lots of power and fricken suck gas likes its going out of style
I have 2 v10 trucks, one of each. The older one gets used 3 days a week to haul trailer on local runs. The newer 3v sits in my driveway, looking pretty.
The 2 older diesel trucks are on the road every day, at least 200 miles each.
I was in the same boat as you about 2 years ago and got talked into the v10. What a mistake. Nothing like seeing $30,000 and another $100 a month for insurance for a gas sucking pig to set still cause you cant afford to drive it anywhere. Do I sound bitter ? Yes, I am.
If you want good fuel economy get the 7.3, because that's the only engine that will get you decently respectable numbers. I give you no sympathy for your ignorance.
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or ask the guy who has 2 of each.
the older 2v v10 (99-04) have less power and better economy
the newer 3v v10 (05+) have lots of power and fricken suck gas likes its going out of style
I have 2 v10 trucks, one of each. The older one gets used 3 days a week to haul trailer on local runs. The newer 3v sits in my driveway, looking pretty.
The 2 older diesel trucks are on the road every day, at least 200 miles each.
I was in the same boat as you about 2 years ago and got talked into the v10. What a mistake. Nothing like seeing $30,000 and another $100 a month for insurance for a gas sucking pig to set still cause you cant afford to drive it anywhere. Do I sound bitter ? Yes, I am.
the older 2v v10 (99-04) have less power and better economy
the newer 3v v10 (05+) have lots of power and fricken suck gas likes its going out of style
I have 2 v10 trucks, one of each. The older one gets used 3 days a week to haul trailer on local runs. The newer 3v sits in my driveway, looking pretty.
The 2 older diesel trucks are on the road every day, at least 200 miles each.
I was in the same boat as you about 2 years ago and got talked into the v10. What a mistake. Nothing like seeing $30,000 and another $100 a month for insurance for a gas sucking pig to set still cause you cant afford to drive it anywhere. Do I sound bitter ? Yes, I am.
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or ask the guy who has 2 of each.
the older 2v v10 (99-04) have less power and better economy
the newer 3v v10 (05+) have lots of power and fricken suck gas likes its going out of style
I have 2 v10 trucks, one of each. The older one gets used 3 days a week to haul trailer on local runs. The newer 3v sits in my driveway, looking pretty.
The 2 older diesel trucks are on the road every day, at least 200 miles each.
I was in the same boat as you about 2 years ago and got talked into the v10. What a mistake. Nothing like seeing $30,000 and another $100 a month for insurance for a gas sucking pig to set still cause you cant afford to drive it anywhere. Do I sound bitter ? Yes, I am.
the older 2v v10 (99-04) have less power and better economy
the newer 3v v10 (05+) have lots of power and fricken suck gas likes its going out of style
I have 2 v10 trucks, one of each. The older one gets used 3 days a week to haul trailer on local runs. The newer 3v sits in my driveway, looking pretty.
The 2 older diesel trucks are on the road every day, at least 200 miles each.
I was in the same boat as you about 2 years ago and got talked into the v10. What a mistake. Nothing like seeing $30,000 and another $100 a month for insurance for a gas sucking pig to set still cause you cant afford to drive it anywhere. Do I sound bitter ? Yes, I am.
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I agree. Those type debates seem to always veer off subject to where they are useless. I clicked on it yesterday and read the last couple pages and they were talking about Chevys and a van. No thanks, I would have started a new subject too.