OUCH!

There's really no way to factor in all the expenses to make an accurate comparison as you could look into how much more diesel LOF's are compared to gas. From what I've seen, it costs about $100 for a diesel compared to $35 for a gas, so $65 every 3,000 miles = $325 a year X 7 years = $2275 more for cost of lube jobs.

Also, you need to factor in that we have a butt load of military folks in our town with both an army and air force base locally. If I were to put a for sale sticker on a jacked up F250 I would have a lot of young military guys that would probably jump at the chance to pay a pretty penny for it... not sure how to calculate that probability and compare it to a diesel though.

Copen, the thread would be dead otherwise, so I don't mind the diesel flexing going on. Us gassers don't have much to prove, but those guys need to dig deep to justify the fact that they spent 7 grand more on virtually the same truck as I did.

 

Yeah...but diesels change their oil every 10K miles...not 3K. So thats basicaly a wash...not counting your time you saved not have to waite to have the oil changed.

But I a just F'n with you...I like the V10 to and you have an awsome looking truck (but I wouldnt expect anything less from you!)

 

hmmmm. good point. Damn, there's no getting around it, I got hosed by not spending an extra 7 grand.

I knew you were just funnin (that is the F'n word you were referring to, right?)

In all honesty there probably will be a point that I'll regret not getting the diesel. My brother jdpollen pulls a travel trailer with his and it's like nothing is there. I can see myself getting one several years down the road, so at that point I might look at upgrading to the diesel.

 

Yeah ok Donald Trump!.......

 

Yeah - isn't that always the case! It's all fun though. The gasser vs. diesel issue never dies. We are all Super Duty fans at least

 

Beleive me - if you do any kind of off-roadin' the V10 is the best choice because of it's powerband spread and light weight. Also, if you end up slappin' a charger on that thing you definately won't regret it. Last year while I was at Glamis there was a guy with a 2004 V10 with the charger and it was serious cool and had great power in the sand!

 

Yeah, then you have to use premium gas which costs the same as diesel. I paid 3.39 a gallon for diesel on Sunday. Premium gas is running about the same with regular gas right around 3.19 a gallon. If he's only getting 10 MPG, then I fail to see the huge benefit of the gas engine. With oil hitting $110 a barrel yesterday, I am sure that we will all be crying soon.

I knew that comment would strike a nerve!

 

If you guys know where I work, you would realize that I am elated that oil is at $110 a barrel.

 

Oh - who buys the Super Duty for gas mileage anyway? for me... I don't care about stinkin' mileage or how to improve it (I'd still buy what I have even if it was $4.50+ / gal).

Of course, then the eco-terrorists would probably strike me down.