talked to a mechanic and he told me to not buy an 08-09, but the late 09-10's are pretty good. talked to place down to $42k, but still questioning the mileage...anybody getting better than 18?? lol...anything i need to consider? i will def buy a bigger fuel tank, ford messed up not putting a bigger tank on a 3/4 truck!

 

Are you looking at a 5.4, a V-10, or a diesel?

 

If you have the coin, might look into an '11. I've read where they are getting pretty impressive MPG. They also have a 3.31 gear option. I'm refering to the diesel BTW.

 

well i was talking about the 6.4, cause i wouldnt spend 42k on a gas motor 3/4 truck lol...and man id love to get the new 6.7 but i couldnt think of spending $920 a month for a truck...maybe if i still lived at home with mom and dad.

 

Or you could always try marrying a rich old lady

Honestly I don't think the 6.4 is too amazing in the MPG department until you delete some things and have it tuned by either Innovative or Spartan. Good luck boss.

 

[QUOTE=Stroked05;4233300]Or you could always try marrying a rich old lady

ah hahaha well, i had one but she was nuts (im 22 and shes is 28) ...but i think ill just pay my truck down a lil more so i can sell it through craigslist and not take the hit on trading it in.

 

The 08 F550 service truck we run at work has about 50k on it now and has not had a single problem. So far its reliability has been as good or better than the 7.3L trucks we have are. These trucks do not have an easy life either.

Unless you're willing to give up your warranty (DPF delete) then you're probably no going to like the mpg. Best I've ever heard of was 18 under near perfect conditions.

 

People love to talk crap about the 6.4L, but the only people I see having issues are the people running ridiculous 300 HP tunes and DPF deletes. I haven't had a single issue with mine. Buy what you want, or just keep talking about buying something.

 

damn freeky lol, thats the truth...with some cheese on it! a guy im friends with bought a KR and says it has its moments. but i think im gonna just pick up a KR 150, kinda wanna stay within a reasonable payment and the truck i want is 60k and FUUUUNNNNKKKKK that!

 

Why do you want out of your current truck? I'd paint the bumper and fender badges black and supercharge it. Good lookin truck.

 

well i added the fx4 center shift console, and i liked it, but im wanting something with less miles and a warranty. i know i can buy extended ones and just give it TLC, but personally i love luxury and bells and whistles. the line of work im in, i spend a lot of time in my truck so i wanna be comfortable and wake up and say, "damn, hell ya! i get to drive THIS!"

 

Why not a V-10 gasser? Those things pull like a locomotive and run forever with just basic maintenance. What you THINK you are saving with a diesel's fuel mileage evens right out when you factor in the per gallon cost of diesel vs. gas and the higher diesel maintenance costs - think 15 quart oil changes and higher oil/air/fuel filter costs.

 

whats the mileage with the V-10? i had an 08 lariat 6.4, and it ran like a hoss till the cylinders started to miss-fire...blew white smoke, friggin mess.

 

V-10's seem to get between 10 and 14.

 

sweet jesus! id rather stick to my 150. which i think i will do in the end anyway. found a complete KR interior set for 2,200! seats came out of a 2008 and looked to been in purdy good condition...anyway, needless to say, no more 250 as of right now.