The TFL guys bought a 7.3L
They bought a new project truck, a 2020 F250 XLT with the 7.3L Gas engine, a 3.55 locking rear, and the new 10 speed auto. Should be a great series of videos! VIDEO Side note - that XLT trim ...
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ShinerBock wrote:Fordlover wrote:ShinerBock wrote:
Not sure why anyone cares about the 7.3L. According to the HD gas owners here, they don't need more power which is why they bought the gas engine instead of the diesel. So why would an engine with more power that you will have to pay more for matter now?
I believe it is about a 1,600 dollar premium over the 6.2 once you account for the 10 speed automatic, so a bit less than the diesel upgrade.
1,600 bucks for a bit more power and never having to buy a drop of DEF....
Personally, I've yet to run into a situation where the 6.2 wasn't up to the task, but then again I only pull ~8K and live at 140' above sea level.
What are the cost over the life of the truck? And don't forget to add in resale/trade-in.
It's easy for me. I've got less than 10K miles on my 2018 that I've had for about 20 months, I expect to own it for 15-20 years. By the time I sell the resell value I'd get out of the diesel would be insignificant compared to the cost I'd have paid up front. I just don't drive it enough to make a diesel pay for itself in fuel savings.
For some, dare I say most, the diesel is a no brainer choice. However, for me the justification using math just doesn't work.
