Ordering a new Ford...Help
08-31-2007 | 09:55 AM
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Buy the V-10 you won't be sorry,I love mine pulls 11k fine.Everyone has their own opinion,go on the Ford truck enthusiast web site in the V-10 forum and see what some of the people say there,I'm not alone.
08-31-2007 | 10:01 AM
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You and Jazz are right, the response from the new 3 valve V10 is overwhelmingly positive. It'll be fine for my needs.
08-31-2007 | 04:27 PM
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The latest V-10 is an improvemant over the earlier models. It does the job and does it well, almost as good as the diesel and much quieter than the 6.0. The mileage driving around will be the same, but when towing the diesel will be better, as well as torquier in the hills, that's where the diesel shines. The V-10 is extremely soft on resale so the 6-6500k savings will be offset. I like the V-10 but prefer the 6.4 diesel for it's overall capabilities. Good Luck, and talk with Matt, he'll take care of you. Jeff
I have heard the newer v-10's are better, spark plug problem-fixed, better towing-fuel consumption. But you can't beat the diesel. The $6400 upgrade is a 10k plus when you sell; it's almost an investment.
That one long upgrade will get you very time!!!lol
08-31-2007 | 06:52 PM
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08-31-2007 | 09:09 PM
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09-02-2007 | 10:40 AM
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I am looking at V-10 F-250, everyone that has a diesel has constant engine problems I don't need that head ache I don't tow very far but with the new truck I won't be afraid to go places and I will feel more safer doing it
09-02-2007 | 11:12 PM
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Constant engine problems??? I have logged almost a 1/2 milllion miles on 4 Ford diesels since 98', with several different drivers, and have not had any engine problems. Diesels are made to tow/haul with very little maintenance and have substantially more torque, and will outlast gas engines every time. I don't know who you are talking to, but the new diesels from GM & Ford are exceptional motors with very few problems. I prefer the Powerstroke; drive a new one & you will be sold!
