New purchase help/mileage

[FlyingRed]

I'm seriously considering purchasing an '02 F250 CC LWB 4x4 Auto Lariat. I was pretty excited about this truck until someone I met today with a very similiar truck told me his mileage. He told me he gets only 13-14mpg. I currently have a '99 F250 x-cab LWB 2wd 6spd that gets 19mpg. My wife needs the auto tranny because of back problems. I expected a slight mileage drop with the auto, but that much is ridiculous. Do these numbers sound correct? Any experiences with a similarly equipped truck?

[dale3311]

i have the same truck and it has a 8 innch lift with 37 tires. i get 14 so that does not sound right to me also weclome to the forum

[mschn99]

the truck you are looking at should get between 15 and 19 on the hiway depending on rear end gear ratio and more importantly driving style.......

[FlyingRed]

I've got the 3.73 rear end right now and I'm hoping the '02 has the same. We'll find out tomorrow.

Thanks for the help! This is a great forum!!