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Originally Posted by ckelly78z

I am currently in the market for a replacement truck to my 99 powerstroke 7.3 only because the truck is rusting to the bone, while the 240,000 mile motor still runs strong, the leather Lariat interior is still very good, but it seems like all the body panels have several gaping holes in them.
I generally get about 18 mpg empty, and 14 mpg pulling the 30' camper with 4 people, 2 dogs, and a load of firewood and bicycles.

I have looked at V8 gas motors and just don't lik the available torque for towing. The V10 seems to answer the power/torque problem, but every guy I talk to said 12 MPG is the best it will do, and more like 8-9 mpg pulling something. I have been impressed with the Ford 6.0L diesel as long as it has been bulletproofed from some of the factory shortcomings, and will probably try to find a nice 04-07 F250 under $15,000 with the diesel. I won't consider a Chevy, and can't afford a Cummins.

Why no chevy?