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Spruill242 View Member Profile	Jul 8 2011, 11:57 PM Post #2
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 222 Joined: 5-July 08 From: Virginia Beach Member No.: 2,237	2006 Ford F250 Diesel here. With crew cab and extended bed. I daily drive the truck with ZERO problems in Virginia Beach. I get 17 mixed, 22 highway unloaded and 16 towing. And it doesn't matter what I'm towing, I get the same. It's the King Ranch package so I have leather and heated seats and all the bells a whistles so things are comfortable on long hauls. Can go over 600 miles on the 35 gallon tank. Just and intake and straight piped exhaust are the mods. Yes it's the 6 litter that everyone is afraid of. I haven't had any problems because I fixed what Ford screwed up. I got rid of the Gold coolant that would turn into sludge and blow the EGR, and had the FICM re-sautered to keep it from craping out. Stay away from a newer diesel. In my opinion they're too saddled with EPA crap to be any good. The after market for the newer rucks can't do much for performance or economy because of all the computers. Anything before 2007 is going to be easy to get the power and economy out of to make it worth your time. Every make has it's ups and downs. So in my opinion the truck you go for is all personal preference. Good luck and make sure what you get is exactly what you want.

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jensend Opinions on tow vehicle choices Jul 7 2011, 01:54 PM

trackbird I have one of those for sale in the for sale forum... Jul 7 2011, 02:13 PM

mitchntx Gas over a diesel any day. I've had both ... H... Jul 7 2011, 02:21 PM

trackbird I (personally) don't "believe" in sh... Jul 7 2011, 02:25 PM

Steve91T QUOTE (jensend @ Jul 7 2011, 09:54 AM) Lo... Jul 7 2011, 02:34 PM

trackbird I can tell you what a PITA it is to replace the di... Jul 7 2011, 03:48 PM

Steve91T QUOTE (trackbird @ Jul 7 2011, 11:48 AM) ... Jul 7 2011, 11:39 PM

trackbird QUOTE (Steve91T @ Jul 7 2011, 07:39 PM) Y... Jul 8 2011, 03:21 AM

EchoMirage i wouldnt waste time with a gas rig. theres a rea... Jul 7 2011, 03:53 PM

cccbock Just so you have a different opinion available, I ... Jul 8 2011, 01:29 AM

1qwikbird I daily drive a 97 Dodge with the 5.9L 12V Cummins... Jul 8 2011, 02:29 AM

00 SS Just checked autotrader, found a 2000 F250 powerst... Jul 8 2011, 02:30 AM

cccbock QUOTE (00 SS @ Jul 7 2011, 10:30 PM) Just... Jul 8 2011, 02:51 PM

CrashTestDummy I'd really consider how much you'll be hau... Jul 8 2011, 01:39 PM

Steve91T QUOTE (CrashTestDummy @ Jul 8 2011, 09:39... Jul 8 2011, 02:57 PM

cozog QUOTE (jensend @ Jul 7 2011, 09:54 AM) Lo... Jul 8 2011, 03:22 PM

Spruill242 2006 Ford F250 Diesel here. With crew cab and exte... Jul 8 2011, 11:57 PM

BigEnos I have a 2003 2500HD 4wd 6.0L gasser Silverado. It... Jul 9 2011, 01:39 AM

wstukas It's funny. I was in the same boat as you wit... Jul 9 2011, 03:24 AM

mitchntx All the positives folks are saying about the diese... Jul 9 2011, 09:00 AM

CrashTestDummy QUOTE (mitchntx @ Jul 9 2011, 04:00 AM) ... Jul 11 2011, 03:26 PM

Spruill242 ^ Why are you changing your oil every 5K ??? Get a... Jul 9 2011, 10:08 AM

1qwikbird QUOTE (Spruill242 @ Jul 9 2011, 06:08 AM)... Jul 9 2011, 01:15 PM

jensend Really appreciate all the advice, tech and "r... Jul 9 2011, 03:49 PM

Steve91T QUOTE (jensend @ Jul 9 2011, 11:49 AM) Re... Jul 9 2011, 05:46 PM

1qwikbird QUOTE (jensend @ Jul 9 2011, 11:49 AM) Re... Jul 9 2011, 09:17 PM

BigEnos I drive a gas truck and a diesel car. I'm not ... Jul 9 2011, 09:27 PM

CMC #37 2004 Duramax Diesel with the Allison trans, about ... Jul 10 2011, 06:03 AM

BryanL This truck was emailed to me as one of my favorite... Jul 12 2011, 01:59 PM

Steve91T A demonstration of torque. I'm in 2wd low, in ... Jul 17 2011, 04:08 AM

pknowles I have a 97 C2500 with a 5.7L gas, 2wd regular cab... Aug 12 2011, 11:52 PM

Pablo I was in your shoes about a year ago and decided a... Aug 13 2011, 12:45 AM

CrashTestDummy And if you're looking at a gasser, look for th... Aug 16 2011, 01:05 PM

pknowles QUOTE (CrashTestDummy @ Aug 16 2011, 09:0... Aug 17 2011, 09:15 AM

AllZWay More data points... I have been towing with my ... Aug 16 2011, 04:29 PM

Al weyman Here's my old bus, '92 Chevy DayVan 5.7 pe... Aug 17 2011, 07:20 AM

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jensend View Member Profile	Jul 7 2011, 01:54 PM Post #1
Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 501 Joined: 15-February 04 Member No.: 210	Looks like we'll be trying to find a used late model (2006- on) truck in order to be able to take my '02 Z28 off the road and make it a dedicated track car. The truck would need to be able to tow the car and an open trailer safely at highway speeds. Would prefer a club or crew cab for the extra space an longer wheelbase. Right now I'm thinking gas as opposed to diesel since the truck will get limited use other than for track events and few camping trips annually. It will also be available to my two grown sons as needed. Want the space of an 8' bed so I can carry plywood, etc., when needed. Durarbility and reliability are major requirement. Capable of doing most maintenance and repairs on my own on a gas powered vehicle, but I'd like to have something that was practical to use and maintain. Looking for recommendations on what to buy/avoid, average real world mpg figures, etc.. Thanks in advance for your input.