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- From: jnielsen@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (John F Nielsen)
- Subject: Re: Japanese Full Size Trucks
- Message-ID: <1992Nov23.191144.15585@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu>
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- Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1992 19:11:44 GMT
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- >In 1990 I paid about $19K for an F350 Crew Cab with dual wheels, diesel engine,
- >E4OD auto transmission, and most of the options you list. I have a GVWR of
- >10,000 lb and am rated to tow a fifth wheel up to 12,500 lb. I can have up to
- >6 adults sit in comfort in the cab for long trips, and get over 12mpg while
- >pulling my 11,000 lb fifth wheel. Mileage around town with no load is over 18
- >mpg. Tell me which is the better truck...
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- You are talking 2 different numbers here. Did you pay MSRP for the
- F350? Probably not. Well, take probably 1.5-2 grand off those Toyota
- prices for comparison.
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- The Toyota is not designed to compete with the F350 Crew Cab. Not
- everyone wants to drive such a huge truck.
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- john
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