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5.4 V8 or 7.3 V8 DIESEL
I've been looking to buy a 2000 4X4 F250 SD. Eighter a Crew Cab or a Super Cab with an 8' bed.
I found one Crew Cab Lariat with a short bed 4x4 and a V8 5.4 motor. It's got remote starter, spray on bedliner, dual exhausts and 37000 miles.
The guy is asking 22,900 for it. From the pics he sent me the truck looks great. It seems to be in a great condition. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT IT?
My second question is about fuel economy.
There have been a few discusions similar to this but if you don't mind I'd love to see your comments.
Seems to me that the 5.4 really suck on gas and the Diesel is much more economical as far as fuel consumption. Can I count on your input on that?
I found one Crew Cab Lariat with a short bed 4x4 and a V8 5.4 motor. It's got remote starter, spray on bedliner, dual exhausts and 37000 miles.
The guy is asking 22,900 for it. From the pics he sent me the truck looks great. It seems to be in a great condition. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT IT?
My second question is about fuel economy.
There have been a few discusions similar to this but if you don't mind I'd love to see your comments.
Seems to me that the 5.4 really suck on gas and the Diesel is much more economical as far as fuel consumption. Can I count on your input on that?
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If you want to tow with it, ask owner what rear end gear ratio is (either 3.73, or 4.10). A truck in that configuration with 5.4L and 3.73 gearing will feel sorta sluggish off the line, especially if you're towing something. 4.10 gears keep you in engine's optimal power band better. Also note, even though F250 is a big truck, and can carry and tow more than an F150, its cargo capacity is about 1200 lbs less than an F350 (crew cab/4x4 eat into the ratings). Also tow rating with 5.4L is less than V10 or Diesel.
If you plan on running around most of the time empty and go to HomeDepot on occasional weekends, then it's a great truck. If you're planning on pulling an 8000 lb trailer or 5ver all year back and forth over mountains than it's probably not the right configuration, and mileage will be hideous to boot.
If the 5.4 is enough then get it.It's a great engine ,but if you have doubts(high mi or heavy loads)then the PSD is the obvious choice.
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I got the 5.4 & 3.73 for the best mpg, but I,m not sure if I am really saving a whole lot.
I sure do love this truck tho.
Just to add, I just drove the new 2003 dodge ram 2500 with the 5.7 hemi....WOW !!!!!! blows the ford & chevy gassers away BIGTIME !!!
Looks like ford & chevy have some catching up to do.....