[elky] Re: Truck Discussion
- From: Chris Lindh <chrislindh@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: elky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 21:17:22 -0500
I've read the Dodge V10 has the terrible MPG, an old design. Not that
a 6.8L anything is going to get "good" mileage, but at least fair on
the highway, since it is a modern design (also versus the retired BBC
based 8.1). There is a guy with a spreadsheet here:
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/915444-what-kind-of-mpg-from-2010-f350-v10-with-4-10-a.html
getting 13.2 MPG. I barely get 16 MPG with the Volvo...
>>If you want something that is strictly truck they seem ok. Wasn't excited
with any one of them after looking at 150 F150s and superduties. Didn't
really like any of them, specially after I saw the interior in mine :)
Yes the interiors are very bland. Ford definitely waited the longest
to put a modern interior in the trucks. That may bother the Mrs. more
than me. I'd be fine with vinyl and rubber mat instead of carpet.
Hope things work out for you Robert, I'd sell my 8.5 if someone would
come and get it... I can't be bothered to crate it.
On Tue, Mar 2, 2010 at 9:04 PM, Robert Adams <elcam84@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> I'll take a Ford over a Chrysler truck any day. Lots of them
> around and I ride in and drive them often. However the current diesels have
> much worse mileage due to the emission components and they haven't figured
> out how to get the power and mileage back up yet.
> As for the gas ones usually the 5.4 and it's a very respectable
> engine. The V10 is a gas guzzler like no other. They are extremely rare down
> here as most everyone gets a diesel.
>
> A friend of mine has an 07 (IIRC) 4wd crew cab that is just about
> to hit 200K. Still looks great overall considering he is hard on
> everything(bull in china shop). Only things done to it were one hub bearing
> and one window motor. Still has the original belt and hoses. And just
> regular oil changes. I drive it every so often and it still drives like a
> new truck.
>
> Here in TX most everyone has a truck but me... And I have to say
> that overall the Fords do hold up better than the GM trucks and the interior
> holds up allot better in the heat here as well. As much as I was against
> Ford in the past. I would own a Ford truck. There would be some hesitancy at
> purchase but I'd have no problem with it functionality wise. Actually I'd
> like a nice 7.3L diesel truck as I can easily make my own biodiesel for
> around .50 to a dollar a gallon. Have thought about that if Geri and I get
> the house where she wants to live. Has a decent insulated shop that's 2
> years old. Course I'm looking for a job as things are coming to a
> standstill. And little available.. Hence selling the 8.5 rear and other
> stuff. Enough rambling...
>
>
> Robert Adams
>
>
>> What about a Ford Super Duty? (F250/F350) 5.4L V8 or 6.8L V10? The
>> Fords have the best crash test ratings.
>>
>> >>Well with as little as you drive you will kill that Dodge diesel. They
>> >> are a maintenance nightmare when driven as a daily driver and not worked
>> >> hard. You won't be disappointed with the Chevy 1500. They are very nice
>> >> trucks. You won't be disappointed. I also prefer the looks of the GMC but
>> >> you pay allot more for a different look to the same truck....
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