High mileage on a diesel ?

[DOITHARD]

In my opinion, and if you can afford it...Cummings 5.9  is the way to go.  I bought a new 2004 4x4 sb ext cab...and pull a 40 ft toyhauler with no problem...w/78k miles so far not one problem.

[Smoknbanshee]

   The truck looks very clean, almost garage kept. I'm worried about the miles though. I thought you were gonna call me Swamp. Whatcha got over there?

Sorry bro. Bob Evans is one of my sales reps and he had a Heart attack Sunday, they had to send him to Orlando today his Heart is failing him. Call me in the AM @ 863-382-AUTO.

was bob evans a raymond forklift salesman a few years ago swamp?  if so, pm me.  i bought several lifts from a guy named bob evans from raymond handling.

[Smoknbanshee]

you WILL get 10mpg or less with the V10 ford, dont know for sure about the dodge but hear its just as bad

So, thats what you get with a real truck. Diesels only get a few mpg better and cost a LOT more.

   the v10  is  a hell  of a truck !!!!  i sold  one  of my trucks a  99 f250  v10  150.000 miles  ran  awesome .  i  was so  happy  with the  first one   so  i bought  another one . 05 f350  i love this truck  tons  of power   torqshift tranny   i  pull my toyhauler  with  ease !!!!    the only  down fall  with  the older ones  is the gas milege  other than that  they're  solid  motors  !!!

I agree, my wifes Excursion is a v10 and it has 120k on it and runs great.

Ford V10 or Dodge V10, well it dosent really matter they are both junk.  I know the ford v10 is only good for 80k to 100k after that---well pretty much nothing.  Stick with the 7.3 powerstroke---bulletproof and worth the extra money.

You dont know what you are talking about.




Chino, what are you going to be doing with this truck? The 6.5 gm doesnt really have a bad rep. it just doesnt have much power. Powerwise it probably would be similiar to a small block gas.
   If you want a good strong reliable work truck, Dons truck would be a great choice or any Chevy or Ford gas truck with a manual tranny. In my opinion all autos that are asked to work are on borrowed time, and diesels are very expensive to repair.

     This is Chillin and I approve this message.

chillin, i know you have a bad taste in your mouth with auto trannies, but my dad and i myself have had good luck with them.  change fluid every 20k miles, run synthetic, and install a shift kit.

[AmericanRobster]

In my opinion, and if you can afford it...Cummings 5.9  is the way to go.  I bought a new 2004 4x4 sb ext cab...and pull a 40 ft toyhauler with no problem...w/78k miles so far not one problem.

Those are awesome motors! When my dad had his bussiness way back in the day, he soley used Cummins powered dump trucks.

[Chillinthemost]

get a cummins.

Problem with that is that in order to get a Cummins you also have to drive a dodge.

[DOITHARD]

Hey, we can't please everyone...like I said, been pulling a heavy TH and no problems...transmission, etc.  We are headed to Cherokee NF in Augusts...We'll see what happens in the mountains.

[cutngrs]

here we go my trucks better then yours          lol

[Chillinthemost]

here we go my trucks better then yours         lol

These subjects always go off topic.  Just be careful Chino the high mileage diesel repair bills can be mucho$$$$$$$$. The old days of mechanical injected naturally aspirated easy to repair diesels are long gone. Todays diesels are much more powerful and better in every way, until they break.
I'm not trashing diesels, thats what I've had for the last 8 years and I love them, but they arent for everyone.

[MuddFreak77]

get a cummins.

Problem with that is that in order to get a Cummins you also have to drive a dodge.

Thats if you buy one from a stealership     

[Chillinthemost]

Freak, are you coming to the sled pulls Sat. night?

[cutngrs]

here we go my trucks better then yours          lol

These subjects always go off topic.  Just be careful Chino the high mileage diesel repair bills can be mucho$$$$$$$$. The old days of mechanical injected naturally aspirated easy to repair diesels are long gone. Todays diesels are much more powerful and better in every way, until they break.
I'm not trashing diesels, thats what I've had for the last 8 years and I love them, but they arent for everyone.

thats what happend on the first page

[MuddFreak77]

Freak, are you coming to the sled pulls Sat. night?

I'm trying to decide to go to the sled pulls or go to my camp and ride.  I'm kinda leaning to the sled pulls

[1FasterBlaster]

  As of right now, I ruled out on the  "96"  6.5 Diesel Chevy, and the "94" 454 Chevy Dually. I found a "99" F350 7.3 turbo diesel supercab dually for $13,000. w/ 146,000 miles. Somebody hooked it up a little bit then traded it in. It's really clean and has some aftermarket upgrades.
   I'm using it for pulling boats and other things across the country. Do you think this will be the truck to use?

[1FasterBlaster]

 Oh, and if anyone is interested in my Tahoe, I'll be lowering the price drastically to get rid of it.   She will be missed!!

[MuddFreak77]

  As of right now, I ruled out on the  "96"  6.5 Diesel Chevy, and the "94" 454 Chevy Dually. I found a "99" F350 7.3 turbo diesel supercab dually for $13,000. w/ 146,000 miles. Somebody hooked it up a little bit then traded it in. It's really clean and has some aftermarket upgrades.
   I'm using it for pulling boats and other things across the country. Do you think this will be the truck to use?

Chino that is a GREAT truck!!!  Find out if it's an early 99 or late 99.  There were some differances between the 2 models.  Like brakes and wheel bearing hub assemblies.  Is the Ford a 4x4 or 2wd?

[1FasterBlaster]

It's 2 wheel drive.

[SWAMP_DONKEY]

2001 V10 F250 4x4 crew cab with 8 inches of lift and new (brand new) 38x15.50x 16.5 Parnelli Jones Dirt Grips Leather loaded with 78000 Miles White and Tan with Awesome Stereo and LOOKS SWEET!!

       17900.00

[1FasterBlaster]

  Thanks. I already went over what I was going too. But when I saw this one, I had to have it.