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I know im going to get biased results from here, but im looking for info to help me make a decision. ive test drove a super cab 250 with the 6.2 and 4:30 gearing and a 2010 2500 ext cab 6.0 with 4:10 gearing . im going to be towing around 10-12k about 5-8 times a year as well be my daily driver. heres the complicated part being a daily driver i need to have decent mpg with my gearing can someone here that has had the opportunity to play with these 2 trucks share their info with me, what you did or didnt like about the 6.0 or6.2 what kinda mpg youre getting commuting or towing, all help is greatly appreciated. I almost forgot thanks for the opportunity to join a great forum!

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I know im going to get biased results from here, but im looking for info to help me make a decision. ive test drove a super cab 250 with the 6.2 and 4:30 gearing and a 2010 2500 ext cab 6.0 with 4:10 gearing . im going to be towing around 10-12k about 5-8 times a year as well be my daily driver. heres the complicated part being a daily driver i need to have decent mpg with my gearing can someone here that has had the opportunity to play with these 2 trucks share their info with me, what you did or didnt like about the 6.0 or6.2 what kinda mpg youre getting commuting or towing, all help is greatly appreciated. I almost forgot thanks for the opportunity to join a great forum!

 

Fords, in general, don't get as good of gas mileage as chevys do. Ford makes a good truck just as long as you don't run into any electrical issues. Every (2) expedition I've had has had minor electrical problems like relays and coil packs going bad. But, my most recent ford has not had any major problems except that the passenger window fell down into the door and a new window regulator had to be put in. But, my chevrolet, not one problem what-so-ever, the 6.0l is a very very good engine and will get better gas mileage than the ford. But, how they tow head to head, I don't know.

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I read that pickuptrucks.com is working on a shoot-out between the new 2011 trucks. Not sure when it'll be published, though.

 

Looking at the specs, you'll probably be hard pressed in normal driving telling the diff between the GM and Ford gas motor trucks. Ford's set-up is an 'all new' motor and 'all new' trans, where GM's 2011 engine and trans is not all new, but much of the chassis is. Bigger brakes on the GM offerings is not something that scares me. The first year of a new trans or motor might make me think a bit before I buy as I don't like to get the first year of any major component that is all-new when performance is similar, but some people may be willing to.

gnet158 Senior Enthusiast

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Did you test drive the 6.7l 250? I was next to one this morning on my way to work and couldn't tell it was a diesel, very quite. Was it the same for the 6.2l? How was it against the GM?

 

It all will come down to which truck you liked best. Which did you like (honestly)?

ryan_hermanutz Senior Enthusiast

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I'm not really a fan of the Fords, but my brother just bought a 06 F150 and it does look sharp. I got to ride with him for a quick little trip and I think it's pretty wide inside, we fit 3 adults across the front and we had plenty of room, I think it might have a bit more shoulder room than my 08 Silverado. I really didn't care for the seats, they felt way to flat and were soft but not comfortable. But if I were in the market for another truck I would probably give them a good look.

gnet158 Senior Enthusiast

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The new 2011 F250 are very nice, but the main selling point is how quiet they are. I'm serious, you don't even think there running a diesel engine.

 

 

Don't shoot me folks! :troll:

jro909 Senior Enthusiast

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dirtymax would be my choice, the platform has proved itself now for what a decade? ford cannot seem to get their diesel just right...yes the dirtymax had minor flaws but it wasen't shooting flames out the tailpipe....

yukon25008.1 Senior Enthusiast

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your not looking into dodge 2500,s.. that new cummins is supposed to be up there in power,

never drove a hemi..some says its junk, some love it

vtragweed New Member

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i did test drive the 6.7 diesel and that thing doesnt compare to the 6.2 that diesel is a hoss, i just dont know if i wanna pay the premium price for the fuel and engine. the local dealer gave it to our company to keep for about 4 days and the mpg is unreal even when towing the bobcat and trailers we were still getting 16-17 .

 

Did you test drive the 6.7l 250? I was next to one this morning on my way to work and couldn't tell it was a diesel, very quite. Was it the same for the 6.2l? How was it against the GM?

 

It all will come down to which truck you liked best. Which did you like (honestly)?

vtragweed New Member

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i test drove a dodge about 3 months ago and the diesel is alright but everyone tells me to stay away from the 6.7, have they changed something in the past few months

 

your not looking into dodge 2500,s.. that new cummins is supposed to be up there in power,

never drove a hemi..some says its junk, some love it

newdude Senior Enthusiast

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I know im going to get biased results from here, but im looking for info to help me make a decision. ive test drove a super cab 250 with the 6.2 and 4:30 gearing and a 2010 2500 ext cab 6.0 with 4:10 gearing . im going to be towing around 10-12k about 5-8 times a year as well be my daily driver. heres the complicated part being a daily driver i need to have decent mpg with my gearing can someone here that has had the opportunity to play with these 2 trucks share their info with me, what you did or didnt like about the 6.0 or6.2 what kinda mpg youre getting commuting or towing, all help is greatly appreciated. I almost forgot thanks for the opportunity to join a great forum!

 

I drove a 6.0 2500hd crew cab at work, and I was quite impressed. That motor has some great power to it, and pulls good down low. Never driven a dmax though.

 

your not looking into dodge 2500,s.. that new cummins is supposed to be up there in power,

never drove a hemi..some says its junk, some love it

 

Up in power? Stats are the same since the 6.7 came out, 350hp, 650 ft lbs torque.

yukon25008.1 Senior Enthusiast

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I thought the ford diesel was that new twin turbo 6.4??

what 6.2 are you guys speaking of..is that a new gas motor?

Kenbow Enthusiast

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i test drove a dodge about 3 months ago and the diesel is alright but everyone tells me to stay away from the 6.7, have they changed something in the past few months

 

your not looking into dodge 2500,s.. that new cummins is supposed to be up there in power,

never drove a hemi..some says its junk, some love it

 

 

 

IMO, FME, I would get a GM 1500 with their 6.2 in the towing packages, if you really need a 2500 get a Duramax and do not even mess with a gasser, as for a brand new power plant in a Ford or any new vehicle, do yourself a favor and let someone else work out the kinks.

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