thinking bout trading in my unlimited for a 250
07-02-2009, 07:23 AM
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Definitely stay clear of the 6.0L PSD. My old man has an 05 and already blew up 2 head gaskets & turbo and several turbo hoses....His quote " POS Ford should have stuck with another Cummin's"
Also, I would stay clear of the Banks 6 gun....not a great programmer for the cost....mostly hype. I would look at Edge, Bully Dog, Smarty, Predator before I would slam $$$ down on a Banks 6 Gun.
Also another warning...when a diesel breaks...it will empty your wallet fast!!!! If you are thinking of playing in higher HP and Torque better add a few upgrades such as larger exhaust, Pyrometer gauge for EGT's and look at upgrading your clutch or Torque Converter or it disintegrate really fast in the higher HP settings!
07-02-2009, 07:34 AM
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a truck is a truck, and a jeep is a jeep I would not compare the two of them
I would not like my jeep to be my dd for that I love my vw I guess I'm lucky I have options
I would not like my jeep to be my dd for that I love my vw I guess I'm lucky I have options
07-02-2009, 09:20 AM
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. I mean if you need a 250 you need a 250 and a Jeep no matter what you do to it ain't gonna work. But to tell you the truth, this statement make the least sense to me.I'm going to agree with this....
Which if it's what you want, you should get it. No other justification needed!
I do not
I'd have bought a Defender. Because it's almost what I wanted.
I drive a Miata and could care less what anyone thinks about it. It's a fun car, probably one of the very best driving cars ever. You should be happy with what you drive. My opinions means as much as anyone else's, nothing. If you get in a vehicle and don't smile, it's just a vehicle.
07-02-2009, 11:44 AM
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This is my thoughts exactly! And then not even just a truck, but a 250!!!. I mean if you need a 250 you need a 250 and a Jeep no matter what you do to it ain't gonna work. But to tell you the truth, this statement make the least sense to me.
Are you kidding me? I have a JKU with a 5.7 Hemi that I stomp on the gas all the time and I still get better mileage than an F250. What does a 250 get with a powerstroke like 14 maybe 15 MPG's ? Get a gas engine and what's it like 8????
I'm going to agree with this....
Which if it's what you want, you should get it. No other justification needed!
I do not
I'd have bought a Defender. Because it's almost what I wanted.
I drive a Miata and could care less what anyone thinks about it. It's a fun car, probably one of the very best driving cars ever. You should be happy with what you drive. My opinions means as much as anyone else's, nothing. If you get in a vehicle and don't smile, it's just a vehicle.
. I mean if you need a 250 you need a 250 and a Jeep no matter what you do to it ain't gonna work. But to tell you the truth, this statement make the least sense to me.Are you kidding me? I have a JKU with a 5.7 Hemi that I stomp on the gas all the time and I still get better mileage than an F250. What does a 250 get with a powerstroke like 14 maybe 15 MPG's ? Get a gas engine and what's it like 8????
I'm going to agree with this....
Which if it's what you want, you should get it. No other justification needed!
I do not
I'd have bought a Defender. Because it's almost what I wanted.
I drive a Miata and could care less what anyone thinks about it. It's a fun car, probably one of the very best driving cars ever. You should be happy with what you drive. My opinions means as much as anyone else's, nothing. If you get in a vehicle and don't smile, it's just a vehicle.
Man let me tell you that I get 11.5 mpg on my jk unlimited. It has a 3 inch lift and 33x15.5x16 baja claw tires on it. I can probably get it up to 12.8 on the highway if i keep it under 70 and not try to climb the overpasses to fast. Well not like i can really go over 75 on it anyway.
07-02-2009, 05:53 PM
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you know its funny you mention the trailer thing. I actually had the money saved up to purchase a trailer to haul my stuff and lumber. Bought the hitch for the jeep and was ready to go. But i guess i made the tuff decision of letting go of my jeep instead. It wasnt easy guys....trust me. I was back and forth for a month. I guess the guys at the fire station convinced me because most of them drive 250's and i drive them at work too. I actually borrow a trailer from a buddy now because i still have my jeep. jeep really struggles with the larger tires and a trailer filled pretty good with lumber. i also think about possibly blowing something on the jeep. im sure im not the only one that has made compromises with the jeep.
shouldnt have mentioned what vehicle i was going for because that just hit some sweet spots with members that hate ford
shouldnt have mentioned what vehicle i was going for because that just hit some sweet spots with members that hate ford
We all have our needs and wants...just gotta find what's right for you
07-03-2009, 05:39 AM
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