6.7 verses 6.2

[jrod350]

i own a 6.7 f350 lariat but heres my story i was at my dealership this eve an decided to drive the 6.2 gasser an let me tell ya i was really impressed that thing was awsome .. im really cosidering getting rid of my deisel an buy one this thing will blow away my 6.7 and truly i have owned a diesel for the last 7 years but im sick of paying high matienance prices my point is if you dont have a business that requires daily towing or if your a weekend warrior or if you like superdutys just for looks wheels an tires the gasser is the way to go.. now i know some of you guys are gonna pound me for saying this but really i just play in my truck and for me the gasser is a no brainer...just for kicks next time your at your local dealer give one a spin i guarantee it will leave a lot of you scratchin your head like me sayin why did i pay 7500 more hundred for a deisel that equals more money for fuel oil changes air filters fueul filters an that piss urea .ok guy chime in.................thanks for reading opinions appreciated

[kanuck15]

Well im with you on this one, Im an OBS guy but i can do all the same stuff to a truck with a 351 in it and do the same if not a bit better on mileage yet pay almost 30 cents cheaper a gallon

[Jarrod B]

its your money, your budget, and what you want to do with it. the ford gas engines has come a long way and ya way cheaper to drive and own.

[srkr]

Everyones situation is different, which you haven't touched on. Is longevity on the short term. I average "working" between 26,000 and 35,000 miles a year working. In 4 years, on the low end, I top 100,000 miles. That to me on a gasser is unacceptable for trade or if I decided to keep the truck. I need someting that will last mileage wise, and possibly hold it's value more with the high mileage.

So a diesel is the ONLY way to go for me.

Don't get me wrong, it would be more beneficial to have a Jetta TDI Volkswagon, but how on earth could I hunt or Tow my Airstream?

Shane

[FordGuy100]

Originally Posted by srkr

Everyones situation is different, which you haven't touched on. Is longevity on the short term. I average "working" between 26,000 and 35,000 miles a year working. In 4 years, on the low end, I top 100,000 miles. That to me on a gasser is unacceptable for trade or if I decided to keep the truck. I need someting that will last mileage wise, and possibly hold it's value more with the high mileage.

So a diesel is the ONLY way to go for me.

Don't get me wrong, it would be more beneficial to have a Jetta TDI Volkswagon, but how on earth could I hunt or Tow my Airstream?

Shane

I actually drove my parents 03 Jetta TDI to Elk camp (Went from Silverton, Or, to Dale, Oregon, long drive and didnt want to pay for fuel for my pickup). You would be suprised what those cars can get through. I went through mud and snow in that thing, and arrived in Elk camp easily. But I wasnt towing anything, they had the Army surplus tent setup and ready to go

[Goose350]

Yep. Stock to stock, a gas truck can do just as much as a diesel and do it cheaper. Can a gasser make 400-500 hp with a tune? No way.

The reason I own a diesel is because I want to. Do I need one? No. Want one? Yes.

[dieselburner21]

totally agree

[powerstrokedub]

Reason I own a diesel = 1000+ ft lb of torque with a tune. Nuff' said. Haha

[GotDiesel85]

you cant really do the same with a gasser that you can with a diesel. To make the hp and torque is gna cost you alot more, and the longevity of the motor should convince anybody regardless or power. i have a 88 F250 with a 460 and i have my 7.3. no contest who wins there. my parents hace a 2500hd with 8.1 and a 3500 duramax. no contest there either. goes back to the old saying if you like pickups get a half ton if you have use get a three quarter ton if you have need get a one ton. same goes for gas and diesel. if your not working and just like the idea of having one get a gas but be prepaired when the money rolls out to make the power of a diesel

[GotDiesel85]

i spent 20 grand on my 73 charger to get the power my pickup puts out and i only get 4mpg in that thing