If fuel mileage is not a concern, then a V-10 is oblviously the way to go for a gasser. I dont think there is anyone who doesnt care what mileage their daily driver gets. I couldnt handle 10mpg, but thats just me.
Which truck would you choose?
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All the bugs were worked out of the 6.0 back in 2002 and 2003 so don't fret the 2006's. 2005's were identical as the 2006's JFYI
ford v10 possibly the worse engine they have. why would you pick getting a little more torque at the expensive of HALF the gas mileage. the V8 6 liter will pull anything the v10 will
^^ Im tending to agree with that. Especially with the 6 speed auto. Thats a really nice tranny. Unless your pulling a LOT of weight (10,000+) every day, then Id go with a diesel.
Right now its just for looks but im going to be pulling a 30ft rv in the next year or so. The f150 can pull it but its a dog up hills and getting on the freeway. If i get a 1 ton its going to be a diesel no doubt about it. My buddy has a 2007 classic silverado 2500 4x4 with the 6.6 duramax and some other goodies that he will be selling in may but the only thing is, it has the long 8 ft bed on it. It would look good lifted but i dont know if that would be too long. My dad has an 06 with the 6.0l psd and i really like it.
Just from experience towing with both new engines of GM's gas 6.0L and Fords gas 6.8 V10, the V10 is head and shoulders above the 6.0L. 7000 at 75 is not possible unless at 4500 rpms w/ the 6L, were as the V10 can yank it in over drive.
Empty the 6.0 has the V10 in gas mileage w/ the cyl deactivation, but it will only work at 50 to 60 mph. Over that it pulls w/ all 8 cyl. So in actuality they both got 10 town 13 to 14 highway.
I agree the V10 is a decent motor but theres nothing like a diesel. I just like the idea of being able to tune a diesel and get nice amounts of power out of it.
+1 (I have experience as a fleet manager)
I really like how they look with about 6 inches on 37's!
Ill check it out at home, i cant view it at work, but from what ive seen, the cummins does make some crazy power.
This is the '04 I picked up. Im thinkin a 2" leveling up front and 35s on it should look hot.
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I'd lift the King Ranch first or get the '08 Powerstroke second.
I work at Dodge.. and will never recommend these trucks to anybody. The quality of this truck is so cheap.. you are not getting what you paid for ... the Fords will push over 250000 easy with reg maint.. the dodges struggle after about 175000. And I promise you that you will be replacing an injector pump/transfer pump or injectors shortly after 100000 in a Dodge
I would definetley not buy a 6.4L Ford or 6.7L Cummings at this time.. The new 2010 federal emission requirements that Ford and Chrysler are trying to meet are causing some major problems. I am a service writer for the Deisel trucks at my Dodge Dealership and I promise you If you bought from us right now.. I would see you atleast once a week with a Check Eng Light, System Catalyst Full, Jake Brake Inoperable, Turbo damaged due to Soot buildup or Egr valve damaged to Soot build up, or ECM Update. These trucks have EGR Valves o2 sensors and modules and Diesel Particulate Filters (supposed to burn off the soot buildup on a regenerative cycle) and the Software is having major issues. Ford and Chrysler are replacing TUrbos left and right.. I would wait a few years to let them work the kinks out
the Dodges have no better MPG these trucks arent even EPA rated
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Until you said the Dodge (Cummins) cant get better MPG than 11-17, I was letting it be your opinion. Now your just giving WRONG information. In town, I mean Downtown Orlando's continual stop and go, my trucks get 14 and highway between 17-19. Thats @ 80mph, not poking along at 65 either.
So you can try to bash Dodge, but dont give incorrect info on them. :nono:
So you can try to bash Dodge, but dont give incorrect info on them. :nono:
Yeah im a little skeptical in buying a new diesel with the fact that things may change in 2010 and i dont think all the kinks are worked out. I think for the time being im going to keep my truck and lift it and wait and see how the new diesels do after the next year or so. Thanks for everyones input and information.
Nothing againt the titan but im not a big nissan fan, your truck looks nice though
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