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crcr
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Jan 10, 2014

Seeking Advice -- Purchase of Older 3/4 Ton Tow Vehicle

I posted a while back seeking info and advice about buying a used tow vehicle. Thanks to all who responded, I have narrowed my target truck parameters down and have a few questions. I want to buy ...
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fla-gypsy
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Jan 10, 2014
crcr wrote:
fla-gypsy wrote:
The Ford F-250 (6.8L) MY's 2005-2010 are great power plants and trucks


Re the Ford 6.8, were there improvements to the engine in 2005 that make it more desirable?

Re the Chev / GMC 8.1, is that a worse gas hog than the Chev 6.0 and the Ford 6.8?

Thanks for all the great responses, everyone!


Yes, the final upgrade was made to that years Pick up truck version and the transmission was upgraded as well.

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