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<blockquote data-quote="CarnationSensation" data-source="post: 1464663" data-attributes="member: 19663"><p>So im finally in the market to buy a Tow Rig/Daily driver.</p><p>Ive been looking at the Ford 7.3L 99 through 02.</p><p>I wont buy anyhitng other than a Ford so please save your time trying to talk me out of it. Not gunna happen unless your willing to GIVE me a diesel and then ill just sell it for a Ford...</p><p></p><p>My question is:</p><p>Is the towing power from a diesel worth the cost of upkeep compared to gas?</p><p>Diesels are quite a bit more at he pump now, also oil changes are more, ill do it myself but still cost more.</p><p>I will be buying a 6 speed manual so i know the tranny will be better than the Auto...</p><p>What other factors do i need to look at?</p><p>Are the only cost differences between the 2 at the pump and oil changes?</p><p>Are motor parts more expensive? I have 2 buddies that are Ford certified diesel mechanics so that will be a pluss.</p><p>Drive train shouldnt be much different between gas and diesel if the years are the same????</p><p>Will diesel get better mielage than gas on highway and city? not towing?</p><p></p><p>If you think i should get a gas truck and get 4 to 8 MPG while towing please tell me why...I would be towing a couople times a month as long as my **** aint broke or i have other expenditures i need to settle first. </p><p>Towing a Yota. looking at 18ft hitch, and goonecks.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for your input and advise.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CarnationSensation, post: 1464663, member: 19663"] So im finally in the market to buy a Tow Rig/Daily driver. Ive been looking at the Ford 7.3L 99 through 02. I wont buy anyhitng other than a Ford so please save your time trying to talk me out of it. Not gunna happen unless your willing to GIVE me a diesel and then ill just sell it for a Ford... My question is: Is the towing power from a diesel worth the cost of upkeep compared to gas? Diesels are quite a bit more at he pump now, also oil changes are more, ill do it myself but still cost more. I will be buying a 6 speed manual so i know the tranny will be better than the Auto... What other factors do i need to look at? Are the only cost differences between the 2 at the pump and oil changes? Are motor parts more expensive? I have 2 buddies that are Ford certified diesel mechanics so that will be a pluss. Drive train shouldnt be much different between gas and diesel if the years are the same???? Will diesel get better mielage than gas on highway and city? not towing? If you think i should get a gas truck and get 4 to 8 MPG while towing please tell me why...I would be towing a couople times a month as long as my **** aint broke or i have other expenditures i need to settle first. Towing a Yota. looking at 18ft hitch, and goonecks. Thanks for your input and advise. [/QUOTE]
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