throttle king
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I have got about 10k miles on my companies 2005 f450 crewcab with a reading utility body. My previous truck was identical but a 2000 model with 170,000 miles. Both trucks are diesels 6.0 and 7.3. I like the coil spring suspension and tight turning radius of the new truck. The new truck also has a monster rear end maybe a dana 135 and heavy springs, tow/haul mode in the trans is awesome as is the integrated brake controller. The new truck is definately faster with the 6.0 and quiet. Ford has made some nice improvements. The longevity is questionable my old truck would not start when it got below 50 degrees, ate up ball joints, ran rough and had a huge turning radius. both trucks get horrible fuel mileage 8mpg in the 2000 and 12 mpg in the 2005. They are both good work trucks. I am glad I don't have to pay the fuel and repair bills. Glad I own a 92 dodge cummins 212,000 miles and 20 mpg