08 F550 V10?

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   / 08 F550 V10? #11  
To get back on track
I had a F250 with a V10, 6 speed stick shift.
It was a fine truck, low is a granny, real nice when towing, etc.

empty it got 13mpg, towing it got about 7mpg

An F550 (that probably weighs 2000/3000lbs more than a F250) is going to be underpowered. And towing it's going to be a dog. (and terrible gas mileage)
Can you imagine this truck full of a load of dirt?

Plus, plowing with a stick shift, is just painful,the truck doesn't make sense.

The best way to get good mileage out of a V10 is to put a stick behind it, but to plow you really want an auto.

I'd pass, there are better deals out there.
There should be tons of "contractor dumps" out there for good deals by people cutting way back that make a lot more sense than this one.
 
   / 08 F550 V10? #12  
It's cheap because it's a gasser...
Not a lot of demand for 350's, 450's, and 550's unless it's a diesel...
I would pass...
 
   / 08 F550 V10? #13  
The OP didn't tell us what he wants to do with the truck. I own an '08 F-250 V-10 with 6 speed and average better than 13 mpg empty secondary roads. No significant highway or city use, no trailer towing- just my pickup for hauling everything I need, including loam, manure and whatnot. It sees about 3000 miles a year. (Otherwise i economize by driving Mustang GT or riding my Harley bagger, depending on needs.) For what i use mine for, the only drawback to that F-550 would be the higher cost of registration and maybe insurance.

On the spark plug issue, i believe that by '08 with the 3V vs. older 2V motors, there are more plug threads to fix the early problems.
 
   / 08 F550 V10? #14  
Why so much concern on MPG. The truck I assume will only be used as a work vehicle or "tool" and if the "tool" is working it's making money. It's not like it's going to be a daily grocery getter.

I bought a gas guzzler V10 ( btw not that painful as one would suggest ) anyway, I only use it to make money. OH YA I could make an additional $5.00 if it was a diesel, BUT the diesel option was another 8k, so I bet I'm ahead of the MPG / Fuel price ratio since that 8K I saved will buy be about 25K worth of mileage.
 
   / 08 F550 V10? #15  
Again this is all internet hype. I could get the same type of negative info on any engine though google, even your beloved Dmax, in 10 seconds.

Chris

Chris, BTW: I don't "love" my DMAX, I like it. Haven't found a diesel engine that I would say I loved, but a DT466 or a 5.9L Cummins would be close.

I actually like the Allison and the 11.5" G-80 rear more than any other parts of the truck.
 
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Well it will be a main truck which i dont know if that will be the best,but it should make up its money in plowing and also plowing with a stick shift isnt that bad if your use to it. I will trade my 5.9 cummins 6speed with plow on this I love the diesel and all but I dont really need the diesel the most that I will tow with my truck is a Cat tracked skid steer so the V10 should do just fine. The F550 is geared up with 4.30 rears i belive so it shouldnt be that bad if i have a load on the back.I was talking to the dealer about why the truck was returned and just so happen the guy that use to own it was there he told me he just wanted a auto for plowing its easier on his knees so ya. I think i got everything.might be getting some pics for ya'll too I asked if he had any pics of it and he said on my computer so i gave him my email and he said he would send one or so.
 
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just got a pic from the guy check out this beast. looks like the pic is from the summer.
 

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LOL im sure it will be used for that if i buy it.
 
   / 08 F550 V10? #20  
I am not in denial on anything. I know they have had a few spit plugs but I know my uncle works both of his very hard and has had zero issues. He pulls 25,000# with his current truck, gets 5 mpg doing it, but works it hard. Never pulls that load more than 30 miles.

Chris

25,000 lbs behind a gas powered pickup for 30 miles????

Sorry man, but I gotta call you on that one. That's just too hard to believe.

My IH4800 struggles pulling 25,000lbs and that's a 60,000 GCWR dumptruck. :rolleyes:
 
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