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How about this for towing?

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Joe Blizzard wrote:
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* V-10 *
Of course its a "rare find" they sucked so much gas, they're hard to
give away.
The diesel would be a better choice instead of that 6 mpg hog.

The diesel version of this same truck tends to cost a lot more from what
I've seen. Also, where I live gas is currently $2.54/gallon and diesel fuel
is $3.25, which I suspect would negate some of the difference in fuel
economy. Other than the gas suckage, were there mechanical problems with the
V10? Anyone have direct experience? I'm looking for something inexpensive to
tow infrequently for relatively short distances. I have my own dock where my
boat stays most of the summer, and my truck would undoubtedly spend most of
its life parked in my driveway. I have no doubt that the V10 would get gas
mileage similar to my boat's, but I'm not looking for a daily driver here.

Economics?

6'7 mpg (on a good day) with the v-10 gas, or 18-20 mpg with the
diesel.

That cummins is a fantastic engine.

many are reported with over 300,00 maintenance only miles.

Big whoop. I've got a Jeep closing in on that, and it's still
dependable. Starts every time I want to tow the boat, or utility
trailer. I wouldn't hesitate to start out for the left coast in it.

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