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Splitter prices going up...

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by System, Feb 22, 2021.

  1. Kimberly

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    I am still shopping for a good used truck. I am now checking fuel mileage; there are sites where people report fuel mileage from everyday use and not just what the manufacture states. I was looking at a really nice used F150 but the highway mileage was 19 (V8) and I was thinking of also using the truck as a daily driver. I am now thinking V6 over the V8 engines. If fuel goes to $4.00/gallon here that will be a game changer in what sort of truck I get. I hate not getting that truck, it was sharp looking, clean, interior was like new; but the fuel mileage? It sold so doesn't matter now.
     
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  2. Kimberly

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    Yes, I was thinking that people might start trying to sell things to help make ends meet. Toys are nice but they don't keep the lights on.
     
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  3. Loon

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    Either does ERCOT.:whistle:
     
  4. Warner

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    When you drive a truck you have to accept it’s not going to get great gas mileage. Especially if your not doing much highway driving.
     
  5. buzz-saw

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    Are saws toys?
    They don't keep the lights on but do contribute to keeping the heat on.

    Guess I will have to hang on to them.
     
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    I think a lot of item (prices) have increased due to an increase in demand by being at home more and an increased supply of $$ due to stimulus.
     
  7. System

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    My dad used to have a poster in the garage that said, "The man who dies with the most toys wins!" I think he might have won...
     
  8. Kimberly

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    Oh no, saws are essential equipment.
     
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    Exactly. When I buy a truck, I'm buying for function and purpose, not gas mileage. If I wanted great mpg, I would buy a moped.
     
  10. yooperdave

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    As others have mentioned, the truck isn't going to get good mpg. If you find one that does, the load capacity of it will be compromised. Stick with a v8 and 4wd. Check auction sites.

    Save your $$ and then get one.
     
  11. Haftacut

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    Kinda waiting myself to see what I charge this summer/fall when I start delivering. Lot can change between now and then!
     
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    Bought another Ford the other day and getting it monday, XXL says the 3.5 Eco in them are great on gas? Any idea Biddle?
     
  13. yooperdave

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    I bet Horkn knows!
     
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    Good advice here! I treat my truck like it’s a v8 but it definitely doesn’t pull like a v8 or handle a load like a v8! Next one will definitely be a v8. Another thing to consider is if your truck is also your daily driver. Mine is not, so gas mileage wouldn’t really factor into the equation as much. Always have wife/family in the nicest vehicle of the bunch. Truck for its intended purpose. Car for commuting. Jeep for pleasure/backup. Harley purely for pleasure!
     
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    He’ll yeah they’re essential! Mine never got a break:rofl: :lol:
     
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    Loon, the 3.5 ecoboost is the highest rated towing f150. They do it all, but not at the same time. Mpg or hauling/ towing. What year, what tranny? There's some that think that's no replacement for displacement. That's true until you add a turbo or 2 to the mix.;)
     
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    I have the 2011 Ecoboost. 4 door and 4wd. I added a tuner early because I was towing at max limit a 29 ft rv for work jobs. It has surprised a few V8 owners pulling loads up hills.
    Gas mileage for me doesn’t seem a lot different than my 2017 work truck which is near identical but V8. I average 10-12 when I was towing that rv and 16-18 empty.
    That being said, I’d love to have an old step side Ford with the 300 six cylinder inline. I loved that engine.


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