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Can we talk F250's for a second? (vs F150)
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<blockquote data-quote="mc01svt" data-source="post: 15677453" data-attributes="member: 32337"><p>if you are buying a diesel f250 to "save money on gas" just stop right there. The mpg gain while towing is mere cents per mile while the total cost of ownership with the f250 will be tens of thousands $$$ more than the half ton.</p><p></p><p>in reality you will likely never recoup the purchase price, maintenance fuel and repairs for the diesel. The math doesnt work </p><p></p><p>cost delta between diesel f250 vs f150 is approximately $13k for equal trim levels</p><p></p><p>based on fuel cost alone (fuel at $2.00/gal)</p><p>8mpg = 25cents per mile </p><p>12mpg = 17cents per mile</p><p></p><p>so the diesel saves you 8 cents per mile while towing. In order to recoup your fuel cost you would need to drive 162,500 miles. When you factor increased insurance, maintenance, and repair cost for the diesel you can put that in the 250k realm.</p><p></p><p></p><p>The only reason to go with the diesel is power. If you're towing a ginormous 5th wheel camper or gooseneck heavy equipment trailer and want to do 75mph up a mountain then you want the diesel. If you want the diesel, then get it but dont convince yourself that there exist any economic justification for it.</p><p></p><p>the other option is if you own a small business which requires a truck then you can write off the entire cost of the f250 since it has a high enough GVWR to be considered commercial use.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mc01svt, post: 15677453, member: 32337"] if you are buying a diesel f250 to "save money on gas" just stop right there. The mpg gain while towing is mere cents per mile while the total cost of ownership with the f250 will be tens of thousands $$$ more than the half ton. in reality you will likely never recoup the purchase price, maintenance fuel and repairs for the diesel. The math doesnt work cost delta between diesel f250 vs f150 is approximately $13k for equal trim levels based on fuel cost alone (fuel at $2.00/gal) 8mpg = 25cents per mile 12mpg = 17cents per mile so the diesel saves you 8 cents per mile while towing. In order to recoup your fuel cost you would need to drive 162,500 miles. When you factor increased insurance, maintenance, and repair cost for the diesel you can put that in the 250k realm. The only reason to go with the diesel is power. If you're towing a ginormous 5th wheel camper or gooseneck heavy equipment trailer and want to do 75mph up a mountain then you want the diesel. If you want the diesel, then get it but dont convince yourself that there exist any economic justification for it. the other option is if you own a small business which requires a truck then you can write off the entire cost of the f250 since it has a high enough GVWR to be considered commercial use. [/QUOTE]
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