I know I know - it's a Diesel forum, but wanted to share my experience with Ford V10 versus Diesels.
I really like diesels. Had 7.3 and wore out the truck before the engine. But upon replacing and at that time looking at all the issues with 6.0, decided V10. 2005 V10 F350 Crew Dually.
130,000 later and almost all hard towing 10K +, I can attest to the durability of this engine. I have multiple friends with 6.0 and 6.4s with many issues, and much higher costs.
Yeah, their diesels will slightly out pull me. But most of the guys (pulling toyhaulers and such) will overheat on long hard pulls. V10 hardly moves the gauge.
So, gas/fuel mileage. Yep - it sucks. I get 12 unloaded on freeway. 10 unloaded about town. Loaded towing about 12K and over hills here in Seattle, 7mpg at speed limit (60 - 70 depending on area). But my diesel pals are getting about 10mpg in same scenario, and paying $0.50 more pre gallon.
The biggest decision for me in used market was a v10 sells for $4 - 7K less than diesel in same year/truck/pkg. So, it would take me 20 years to recover in fuel mpg alone. If you consider also that I have much lower maintenance than most of my diesel pals..... something to consider.
I really like diesels. Had 7.3 and wore out the truck before the engine. But upon replacing and at that time looking at all the issues with 6.0, decided V10. 2005 V10 F350 Crew Dually.
130,000 later and almost all hard towing 10K +, I can attest to the durability of this engine. I have multiple friends with 6.0 and 6.4s with many issues, and much higher costs.
Yeah, their diesels will slightly out pull me. But most of the guys (pulling toyhaulers and such) will overheat on long hard pulls. V10 hardly moves the gauge.
So, gas/fuel mileage. Yep - it sucks. I get 12 unloaded on freeway. 10 unloaded about town. Loaded towing about 12K and over hills here in Seattle, 7mpg at speed limit (60 - 70 depending on area). But my diesel pals are getting about 10mpg in same scenario, and paying $0.50 more pre gallon.
The biggest decision for me in used market was a v10 sells for $4 - 7K less than diesel in same year/truck/pkg. So, it would take me 20 years to recover in fuel mpg alone. If you consider also that I have much lower maintenance than most of my diesel pals..... something to consider.