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1ViciousGSX · 09-29-2009, 04:02 AM

I really would like a diesel, but the cost difference is dramatic for a used one. Example, I can get a 2001 F350 Extended cab dually with the V10 for $10k with 80K miles on it. Same truck with the diesel is $10K with 233K miles on it. I'm looking at both trucks right now online.

Getting a low mileage diesel of same truck is anywhere from $4-6K more.

I am also looking at a 2006 F350 SD 4x4 LB extended cab with the V10 for $10K with 140K miles on it.

I know that bigger is better, but am I a point truck wise where the V10 will do just fine and the diesel is just the premium way to go?

Remember, I'm not going to be a weekend hauler, I live out of this trailer for my job and if that trailer gets moved it will be at the most 4 times a year.

09-29-2009, 04:02 AM	#19
1ViciousGSX Established Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Huntsville Posts: 29 M.O.C. #9725	I really would like a diesel, but the cost difference is dramatic for a used one. Example, I can get a 2001 F350 Extended cab dually with the V10 for $10k with 80K miles on it. Same truck with the diesel is $10K with 233K miles on it. I'm looking at both trucks right now online. Getting a low mileage diesel of same truck is anywhere from $4-6K more. I am also looking at a 2006 F350 SD 4x4 LB extended cab with the V10 for $10K with 140K miles on it. I know that bigger is better, but am I a point truck wise where the V10 will do just fine and the diesel is just the premium way to go? Remember, I'm not going to be a weekend hauler, I live out of this trailer for my job and if that trailer gets moved it will be at the most 4 times a year.