96xjeeper
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I am sure this has been adressed but what would be your choice fora tow vehicle and a DD to and from work? Also would you go 4x4 or 2x4?
my DD is a F250 4x4 diesel. Best thing I have ever bought, bar none.
Well, I have never been in or driven one of the bigger Ford trucks. So im more or less generalizing from my personal experiences and those of friends/family with ones. (stangs (hahahahaha, unless its a cobra), Explorers, Sport Trac ect.....) Now whether or not there is any truth to this, ive "heard" that Ford trucks are made a diff plants than their cars/suvs, which is why their trucks tend to be more dependable...... :gag:Ghost said:imma you have been officially disowned! My DD and tow vehical is a 02 F150 Super Crew! Danno? Sure you want to state it like that?
OneTonXJ said:I need 4 wheel drive in the winters for one of my businesses, and I need the room to haul more than 2 people for long distances comfortably.
96xjeeper said:I kinda decided on a diesal, untill I saw price differences, $5000 higher on the base price, so I may go with a V10 ford 250, I am gearing toward 4x2 right now.
Scott Mac. said:What other buisness? Are you pimpin'?
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I plow snow for several of the local machine shops. Garunteed $500 every time there's more than 2". Takes me about 4 hrs.
Sean
True. The fuel savings is quite significant over gas. However, if you buy a new diesel and don't tow with it enough to make up for the extra monthly payment, a gas engine will be very up to the task of occasional towing at the cost of a higher gas bill from time to time. I agree that a used diesel would be all-around cheaper, except your buying someone else's problems. Not to mention thier old farts trapped in the seats.seanR said:I have been looking for a truck for 5 or six months now. I have done a lot of reserch and number crunching. If you want power, dont go with the giant gas motors, the V-10s and sort. If you buy a used diesel, the savings on fuel will be significant. Yes they cost more new but used the price difference gets smaller and the $$$ savings on fuel will be noticable, especialy if you drive alot of miles like I do.
rockcrawlinxj said:True. The fuel savings is quite significant over gas. However, if you buy a new diesel and don't tow with it enough to make up for the extra monthly payment, a gas engine will be very up to the task of occasional towing at the cost of a higher gas bill from time to time. I agree that a used diesel would be all-around cheaper, except your buying someone else's problems. Not to mention thier old farts trapped in the seats.
ChiXJeff said:He wanted the diesel, but there was no way that the fuel economy would pay for it, even over 20 years. The truck gets used heavily for 2 to 3 weeks out of the year, with 4 or 4 runs of 45 miles (round trip) a day. The rest of the year it run very little.
OneTonXJ said:Diesels are inherently more expensive to operate. You need to look beyond fuel mileage and look at maintenance costs. Ever done an oil change on a diesel? Do you realize how often the filters need replaced? Just more to think about.
Sean