buying an '05 f-250...

1bj · 08-31-2007, 07:10 PM

hey yall im lookin at buying a 2005 f-250 supercab, 6.8 v10. its only got 13k on it and its in excellent shape.. its also got a professionally installed 8" suspension lift with 38's on it..

im wonderin apprx. how many mpg does it get?

and if yall have any comments on that truck and especially the engine.

thanks yall

75K30 · 08-31-2007, 07:18 PM

I get around 12 with 40 inch rubber and 5.13 gears.
My Excursion with 38's and 4.88's gets about the same. They both do thier share of trailer duty and can get as little as 6 mpg.

What gear ratio does the new truck have?

1bj · 08-31-2007, 07:53 PM

thats the only thing i haven't found out about the truck... but the guy who's selling it says he thinks he getts around 12mpg. so im assuming its going to be close to those ratios.

75K30 · 08-31-2007, 08:23 PM

I drove my Excursion around for a while with 3.73's and 38" rubber, and it still got about the same mileage when it was empty. I was changing the entire front axle, Ex's only come with a D50, and I was having none of that, so while I was building a 60, I did drive it around. It was a pig from a stop light compared to the 4.88's, and the mileage with just the boat (could not even pull the toy hauler) was terrible.
The whole thing about higher gears getting better mileage is kind of a falacy. Most don't realize the amount of effort a vehicle has to make to just get going. Anyway, I hope you enjoy the truck, but if the thing has stock gears, you will want to step up to a reasonable ratio. you will be much happier.
Was also thinking that you could use this to your advantage. If the truck still has stock gears, you may use it as a negotiating tool to get a better deal.

1bj · 09-01-2007, 12:54 PM

anyone else have any good or bad experiences with these trucks???

mrjohnwayne · 09-04-2007, 08:13 AM

not with the v10's

08-31-2007, 07:10 PM	#1
1bj Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hampton, Va Posts: 97	buying an '05 f-250... hey yall im lookin at buying a 2005 f-250 supercab, 6.8 v10. its only got 13k on it and its in excellent shape.. its also got a professionally installed 8" suspension lift with 38's on it.. im wonderin apprx. how many mpg does it get? and if yall have any comments on that truck and especially the engine. thanks yall

09-04-2007, 08:13 AM	#6
mrjohnwayne Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,114	not with the v10's __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

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08-31-2007, 07:18 PM	#2
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,545	I get around 12 with 40 inch rubber and 5.13 gears. My Excursion with 38's and 4.88's gets about the same. They both do thier share of trailer duty and can get as little as 6 mpg. What gear ratio does the new truck have?

08-31-2007, 07:53 PM	#3
1bj Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hampton, Va Posts: 97	thats the only thing i haven't found out about the truck... but the guy who's selling it says he thinks he getts around 12mpg. so im assuming its going to be close to those ratios.

08-31-2007, 08:23 PM	#4
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,545	I drove my Excursion around for a while with 3.73's and 38" rubber, and it still got about the same mileage when it was empty. I was changing the entire front axle, Ex's only come with a D50, and I was having none of that, so while I was building a 60, I did drive it around. It was a pig from a stop light compared to the 4.88's, and the mileage with just the boat (could not even pull the toy hauler) was terrible. The whole thing about higher gears getting better mileage is kind of a falacy. Most don't realize the amount of effort a vehicle has to make to just get going. Anyway, I hope you enjoy the truck, but if the thing has stock gears, you will want to step up to a reasonable ratio. you will be much happier. Was also thinking that you could use this to your advantage. If the truck still has stock gears, you may use it as a negotiating tool to get a better deal.

09-01-2007, 12:54 PM	#5
1bj Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hampton, Va Posts: 97	anyone else have any good or bad experiences with these trucks???