Thoughts on the Triton V10 Engine
Looking to purchase an F350. I see lots of these engines with fairly low miles. I have heard they are great engines, but get poor gas mileage. Would use to haul my camper and pull a small boat for ...
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The V10 will pass anything but a gas station. That said, as much as I love my old 7.3 PSD based on the number of miles I drive vs. the cost of maintenance and the weight penalty I'd go with the V10 if I had to do it all over. I get 12-16 mpg loaded with the 7.3 and you might get 8-10 with the V10. $100 oil changes and all the S!#^ that can go wrong with an oil burner I think I'd actually come out ahead. I'd also go for the stick shift as they are almost bullet proof and cheaper to maintain.
ps; I had a 6.0 PSD and that was the biggest mistake of my life. Pulled like a freight train and was wonderful for 4.975 years and then she started eating REALLY expensive parts. I was glad to break even getting a two year older truck. IMO, Ford has the best ride/chassis, Dodge+Cuimmins excellent, GM/Allison great. Too bad I can't afford a Cummins with an Allison in a Ford.
ps; I had a 6.0 PSD and that was the biggest mistake of my life. Pulled like a freight train and was wonderful for 4.975 years and then she started eating REALLY expensive parts. I was glad to break even getting a two year older truck. IMO, Ford has the best ride/chassis, Dodge+Cuimmins excellent, GM/Allison great. Too bad I can't afford a Cummins with an Allison in a Ford.
