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Colo_Native
Explorer
Feb 19, 2015

Diesel or Gas

I am going to go to a FW from my current Class A gasser. I know that diesel are better for towing etc. My issue is that I am retired and don't drive a lot of miles yearly and I know that diesels need to drive but, if it is driven say 4k to 5k a year towing, is that ok or should I look at say with a gas truck it is more appealing not to have to spend 8-9k for diesel but the higher mileage is to. I am looking to buy a 2015 F 250. I am looking at about 10k FW
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  • korbe's avatar
    korbe
    Explorer
    Feb 19, 2015
    Our Diesel puts on an average of 7k per year and it doesn't seem to mind. It has also put up with my driving it to work at less than a mile away from home.
  • N-Trouble's avatar
    N-Trouble
    Explorer
    Feb 19, 2015
    Seeing as how your in Colorado you will be much happier towing with a diesel vs gas. And no a diesel is not going to suffer from only going 4-5k mi a year. Only concern could be DEF going bad but you can address that by only adding a single 2.5gal jug each time it gets low rather than filling completely.
  • Colo_Native's avatar
    Colo_Native
    Explorer
    Feb 19, 2015
    Remember..it's not how much you can pull...it's how much you can carry that is the main concern...in a 3/4 ton truck.

    Thanks and good luck!

    Jeremiah
    The F250 payload is 3100# for what I am looking at
  • jerem0621's avatar
    jerem0621
    Explorer II
    Feb 19, 2015
    It really depends on the fiver you buy. I think below 12-13k loaded fiver it's all personal preference... But above that you are squarely in diesel territory.

    Remember..it's not how much you can pull...it's how much you can carry that is the main concern...in a 3/4 ton truck.

    Thanks and good luck!

    Jeremiah
  • mbutts's avatar
    mbutts
    Explorer
    Feb 19, 2015
    A lot of this decision is how big & heavy the FW is. If you could post which model(s) you are considering, it will probably improve the advice you'll get.

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