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Mike_Up's avatar
Mike_Up
Explorer
Feb 26, 2016

Getting ready to buy F250

I found a 2016 Ruby Red truck. It's an XLT 6.2l with 3.73 locker, crew cab, 6.75' bed, snow plow package, extra hd alternator, value package and more.

I commute a lot and mileage is important.

I thought I'd get 12 mpg in town, 16 mpg on highway, and 14 mpg mixed. That's 3 mpg difference than my f150 that could lead to an additional $100/month in gas.

Fuelly.com is saying it is even worse from an AVERAGE MIXED driving from 11mpg to 12 mpg. The cost to drive that with those figures would cost even more. Is this that accurate as that would put me in the poor house?

I really want this truck but I want to be able to afford to drive it.

Thanks!
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  • ugh's avatar
    ugh
    Explorer
    Feb 26, 2016
    If you cant afford the extra 100 dollars a month on gas, then you cant afford it. Your own words. :(
  • Lantley's avatar
    Lantley
    Nomad
    Feb 26, 2016
    ugh wrote:
    If you cant afford the extra 100 dollars a month on gas, then you cant afford it. Your own words. :(

    While a bit direct I agree. It is unreasonable to expect mileage/cost to be the same or less.
    The bigger more capable truck is going to consume more gas
  • fla-gypsy's avatar
    fla-gypsy
    Explorer
    Feb 26, 2016
    I have a 6.8L V-10 with a 4.10 rear and get 12+ in mixed driving. You should get better depending on how you drive.
  • KD4UPL's avatar
    KD4UPL
    Explorer
    Feb 26, 2016
    An F250 is a tool for a specific job, towing. If you need to do the job you need the truck and fuel cost doesn't matter.
    If what you want is a fuel efficient vehicle then you need to buy a tool designed for that, like a small 4 cylinder car.
    My dually doesn't get very good mileage so I only drive it if I need too.
    I drive something that uses less gas whenever I can.
  • dshelley's avatar
    dshelley
    Explorer
    Feb 26, 2016
    You commute a lot, fuel mileage is important to you. You have a 4 year old F150 you say is a great tow vehicle for your 6000 pound camper. You would do well to determine how badly you really need a heavier duty truck. If it's a requirement, is Ford your only allowable choice? A GM 6.0 or Ram 5.7 may provide better fuel burn numbers. Consider all available options.
  • SouthpawHD's avatar
    SouthpawHD
    Explorer
    Feb 26, 2016
    I have a Chev 2500 6.0L gasser, and I get around 10MPG in the city and can get up to 14-15 on the highway. I would imagine and F250 would be close.

    If you are commuting that much, maybe a diesel is an option???
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Feb 26, 2016
    fla-gypsy wrote:
    I have a 6.8L V-10 with a 4.10 rear and get 12+ in mixed driving. You should get better depending on how you drive.


    This is the answer, it depends how you drive it. I can get the numbers you first mentioned, with my driving style. If you drive a heavy truck like a sports car, it will be thirsty. If you commute on the freeway at 75 mph against the wind, it will be thirsty.

    I am happy with the mileage I get with mine. I often leave the Honda sport coupe sit in the garage, and take the 250, just because I enjoy driving it.

    Jerry
  • Teamfour's avatar
    Teamfour
    Explorer
    Feb 26, 2016
    See my sig: I get 15 mpg at 75 mph, 12 mpg around town, 8.8 mpg towing.
  • kennyzzz's avatar
    kennyzzz
    Explorer
    Feb 26, 2016
    hum , sounds like you need 2 auto,s one for towing,another one for driving to work.get the 250 and buy a small car for the commute,, course you never said how many miles you drive, fuel saving might pay for the cost of a second auto...

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