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I too would consider myself to be one of the potential buyers of a F-150 with a diesel in the 175 hp 225 lbft range. Currently, I have a 4.2 with a 5 speed. I pull a horse trailer only a half-dozen times a year and the hills around here aren't much.
Just about every manufacturer in Europe has such an engine in their fleet, but they need the market (and the low-sulfer diesel) in NA before they will make the plunge. I think MB is smart to bring their big van over here pretty much intact. Fleet buyers will certainly use it. Fuel prices have eased off again (from September's high) but we ain't seen nothin' yet.
Les
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Les
My train of thought has been replaced by a bumper car.
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