The V10 is a strong performer. As stated before it got a hp/tq increase in 2005 with 3V and better exhaust. The 2005+ got coil springs (still a solid axle) in the front that reduces the turning radius. They got a bump in payload too I believe, integrated trailer brake controller (Tow Command option), larger brakes too.
I would rather have the v10 but if I had a 2007 Dmax I would not be selling anytime soon. I would only trade down if the equity pays for the trade in cash with no more payments. And I would be looking to drop comprehensive and collision insurance to have liability only.
Have had both the v10 and deisal Excursion. Curretly have diesal Ex. Everyday driving a like the diesal more.
Both will pull whatever is back there, diesal with just more get up and go, v10 is workhorse and cheaper to maintain. The only differnce, the v10 will pass everthing out there except gas station
Have had both the v10 and diesel Excursion. Currently have diesel Ex. Everyday driving a like the diesel more.
Both will pull whatever is back there, diesel with just more get up and go, v10 is workhorse and cheaper to maintain. The only difference, the v10 will pass everything out there except gas station
I have had both PSD and V-10 X and agree with your comments.
The OP is choosing to go from diesel to gas But his motivation is purely financial. He is looking to go from a new more expensive truck to an older less expensive truck. Diesel vs. gas is really not the issue.
I love my X and currently an SUV fits my style better than any pick up. I must say a 2007 Duramax is a sweet truck
A 2007 Duramax is superior to a 2002 V-10 F-250. I would have a hard time making the switch. A 2007 Duramax is also far more valuable than the 2002 V-10 F-250 so I understand your logic. I traded in a S-500 Benz for a Hyundai using the same logic. Gas prices at the time significantly influenced my decision.
You can get a nice used '92-'97 F250 with the 460 V8 for about $5000 these days. Registration is alot cheaper the older the truck is too. You have to pay the weight fee on all of them and it's the same regardless of year, only based on weight of the truck. Insurance is alot less on these trucks too.
I have an 04 F350 DRW with 4.30 rear end. I tow a Raptor 08 3612. With VTX 1800 and Polaris 4 wheeler in garage. Probably around 16000 lbs loaded. I live in Tx and it tows great. We go to Colorado and have done several passes. Monarch the worst one I have done and I have had no problems. Get around 7 mpg solo around 13.5. Would have to say it has done a great job overall. It isnt going to do as well as diesel in high mtns but does well overall.
I thought about the 8.1L Chevy but feel the V-10 might be a better deal. This thread isn't about Chevy/Ford bashing. I've owned both. Found a couple 02 F-250 4x4 V-10's with fairly low mileage for around $12K.
I have 36 months to pay on my loan. At the current monthly outlay of $700, I'll pay $25K roughly (this includes yearly registration, yearly insurance and monthly truck payments). Buying a $12K used truck would save me roughly $13K
Yes I know my D-max kicks butt. What good is a vehicle that sits for weeks at a time or even a month and not get driven? Basically the truck would be used for the summer camping vacation and a few times during the school year.
Originally purchased the D-max on the premise that we would upgrade to a fifth wheel because we use to camp at least once a month but the wife has cooled on that idea.
My situation is very different from the OP, my old truck is permanently registered, and the insurance isn't all that much, but get rid of it and get a gasser? while I no longer really NEED a one ton dually, and it doesn't get used all that much except for haying and launching the boat occasionally, there is NO WAY I will ever go down to a gas truck.
Even if I should suddenly go completely crazy and want a newer/smaller truck, it will be a 3/4 ton Dodge CTD.
Oh, we have been thinking about getting a mid '70's Dodge club cab short narrow box half ton to play with (or maybe a early '70's Ford or early '60's Chevy), but for a WORKING truck, it WILL be a diesel, and for me it WILL be a Dodge CTD.
If for no other reason, gasoline rots, diesel fuel doesn't.
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