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Leaning toward a F-250 6.2 Gasser 4x4. Anyone have one..pros and cons?
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How ya been, man?
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
This one caught my eye
BTW I am selfishly so glad N myrtle and most of SC was spared...looks like my vacation might still be intact!
I was shopping for new trucks as well just a few months ago. I looked at the F250. I ended up getting a 2018 Silverado 2500HD 4X4. No regrets. 6.0 liter with 6 speed transmission and 14,000 plus towing capacity. this truck is a beast. I really liked the Ford, but after talking to several Ford F250 owners about problems they had with theirs, I went with the Chevy. Plus, I got this truck for thousands cheaper than the comparable Ford. I was also concerned about the all aluminum bed and body on the Ford. Best of luck with whatever you choose. On a positive note, the 6.2 liter Ford engine is a great motor. All of the problems I heard from friends that owned them were electrical and transmission related. Don
Just as a side note, in the commercial where they dropped a toolbox into the Aluminum bed of the Ford and it ripped a hole in it, It did the same with the Chevy!
There's a Video on youtube showing it.
But then I average 21.4 mpg with mine. [:)]
Leaning toward a F-250 6.2 Gasser 4x4. Anyone have one..pros and cons?
A friend of mine has one of those, says it's a good truck. I wish I could afford one.
I have a friend that just bought one. He really likes everything about it, except the 12 mpg. It does have a mean exhaust note, unlike my F150 with the twin turbo V6.
But then I average 21.4 mpg with mine. [:)]
Do you have 2.7 or 3.5? Cuz I don't see that kind of mileage with my 3.5....then again the only time I pay attention is on the highway, cruise set at 78. [;)]
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
I cannot justify a diesel. Added cost at purchase and higher priced fuel just don't pencil out to a savings no matter how I figure it.
I read about some test drives of the F150 diesel that seem interesting. Supposed to have incredible fuel mileage.
Remember when the F-250 was available with the 300 cid 6 cylinder?
A lot of the folks around here are foregoing the diesel in favor of the V-10?s for towing.
Remember when the F-250 was available with the 300 cid 6 cylinder?
The 300 straight 6 was a good motor. Was a good tower.
6 in a row if you want to tow, 8 in a V is you squat to pee.
I was shopping for new trucks as well just a few months ago. I looked at the F250. I ended up getting a 2018 Silverado 2500HD 4X4. No regrets. 6.0 liter with 6 speed transmission and 14,000 plus towing capacity. this truck is a beast. I really liked the Ford, but after talking to several Ford F250 owners about problems they had with theirs, I went with the Chevy. Plus, I got this truck for thousands cheaper than the comparable Ford. I was also concerned about the all aluminum bed and body on the Ford. Best of luck with whatever you choose. On a positive note, the 6.2 liter Ford engine is a great motor. All of the problems I heard from friends that owned them were electrical and transmission related. Don
nice
The new 2019 silverado has a 4 cylinder engine
Not a misprint - full size truck with a gas powered 4 cylinder
Mike
I posted about that here a while back expecting much derision and instead the reaction was praise as if it were Jesus walking on water.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
I was shopping for new trucks as well just a few months ago. I looked at the F250. I ended up getting a 2018 Silverado 2500HD 4X4. No regrets. 6.0 liter with 6 speed transmission and 14,000 plus towing capacity. this truck is a beast. I really liked the Ford, but after talking to several Ford F250 owners about problems they had with theirs, I went with the Chevy. Plus, I got this truck for thousands cheaper than the comparable Ford. I was also concerned about the all aluminum bed and body on the Ford. Best of luck with whatever you choose. On a positive note, the 6.2 liter Ford engine is a great motor. All of the problems I heard from friends that owned them were electrical and transmission related. Don
Nice looking truck and they're built good.
I bought my Silverado in 2003, almost 16 years ago, and it looks and drives as good today as it did when it was new.
I guess you have no use for the gas money that Ford is costing for the same performance of a GM 6.0 @ 16-17 MPG , either?
I've got a 2014 F250 6.2 , zero problems. Lots of power 11 to 13 MPG no use for any government motors vehicles.
A lot of power but not much speed in that hunk of junk of yours. If I ever see you on the highway I'll blow your * away with my little small block Chevy Silverado. If for no other reason your rev limiter is going to shut you down at 105 to 110 mph. Mine don't have one. See ya later. [:D][:D][:D]
quote:Originally posted by Bubba Jr.
I have a friend that just bought one. He really likes everything about it, except the 12 mpg. It does have a mean exhaust note, unlike my F150 with the twin turbo V6.
But then I average 21.4 mpg with mine. [:)]
Do you have 2.7 or 3.5? Cuz I don't see that kind of mileage with my 3.5....then again the only time I pay attention is on the highway, cruise set at 78. [;)]
Mine is the 2.7, 325 HP. When you kick it in the pants, you better hang on. I think it gets to 60 quicker than any other vehicle I've ever had. Even my 67 Caprice with the 385 HP 427. And I still haven't put the pedal to the floor yet. [:D][:0]
Here's a pic from the day I got it.
You can't go wrong with a Ford, Chevrolet's are okay, but but according to their reviews they're not as good as a Ford. the Dodges are rated the worst
Chevrolet... have owned before. They are overpriced and over rated. 4x4 system is a joke. Right rear and left front is what turns when 4x4 is engaged. The other 2 wheels might engage but don't count on it. Been stuck with their setup more than once where a Dodge or Ford wouldn't be. I pulled many of Chevys out of mud while hunting.
Toyota... Have a little 4x4 tacoma but it doesn't have enough guts to pull my car trailer.It barely pulls my bass boat. The Tundra is a half ton truck and really in my opinion would not be safe to pull the enclosed car trailer either. On the highway big trucks give sway when you go around them.
with the new transmission setups of 6 or 8 speeds the gas trucks have come around. More horsepower , lower rpms and better fuel mileage. the difference in fuel prices to the diesels make it almost a wash to go gas. Less maintenance cost, cheaper buying price.
Dodge has been repainted and only has 147k on it. Runs great.
I wouldn't buy one.
only a fool would drive any truck over 100 mph
You don't have to worry 'cause that SPOS of your's will never do over a hundred! [:D][:D][:D][:D]