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#49 of 768 2001 F-250 Super Duty C/C MSRP by mlister Aug 01, 2000 (7:50 pm)
Folks: Just picked up my Dealer Order Receipt Confimation (DORA) from my dealer on a F-250 Super Duty XLT with Crew Cab, 4x2. Wanted to pass along MSRP data from that sheet so that all could see. Base MRSP = $27,035 (up $440.00 from 2000) 7.3L Turbo Diesel = $4,720. (up $120. from 2000) Elec 4-spd auto trans = $1,095. (no Change) 3.73 Ltd Slip Axle = $285. (no change) Cab Steps = $370. (no Change) Sliding Rr Window = $125. (no Change) Driver Pwr Seat = $290. (no Change) Privacy Glass = $100. (no Change) Keyless Entry = $170. (no Change) Premium Stereo w/cass/cd = NC (Down $190. from 2000) Power Mirrors = NC (Down $100. from 2000) Overall, Ford has now included CD and power mirrors on the XLT packages. This is good news. MSRP increase appears to be nominal, with only changes in Base MSRP and Diesel engine. Anyone else having additional informaiton, please let me know.
#50 of 768 gas mileage vs power by bohunter Aug 02, 2000 (2:44 am)
tanrat wrote he was getting between 12.6 & 15.2 mpg but how is the power? I'm looking into purchasing one myself. Thanks
#51 of 768 Right side mirrors by hubrex2 Aug 03, 2000 (6:08 am)
Basecircle--I am the one who posted info on replacing flat right side mirrors on the Superduty thread--just happen to be scanning this thread for the first time and saw your post. I share (or more accurately once shared) your concern about the safety of driving a vehicle as large as a SD with limited angle of view mirrors. You can indeed replace the whole assembly through Ford by ordering and Excursion replacement mirror, but it is sold as a unit with the pivoting assembly. This means you have to do some rewiring, as the Excursion mirror is heated, and it is pretty expensive--$60+, not including labor. My dealer told me about replacement glass through a glass shop. It was listed as Excursion replacement glass, and was just that--glass, no other assembly. They popped out the old flat glass, installed the new, convex glass for 28 bucks total. Small addition to the truck, BIG improvement in driving. I no longer feel blind on the interstate or when backing a trailer. Hope this helps--I can give you the glass dealer name here in Colorado, although I'm sure you'll be able to find similar products wherever you are.
#52 of 768 cummins by jimveta Aug 03, 2000 (11:51 am)
i've seen f-550's and above offered with cummins, but the thing i don't get is that they are much weaker (195 hp if i recall) and i've read about someone who has an f-550 complaining that it accelerates sooo slow and won't go past 70 or 75 (well, i'll assume they has super low gearing.. 4.88 and over i believe?)
#53 of 768 True Blue Color by bucky44 Aug 03, 2000 (6:07 pm)
Since the Deep Wedgewood Blue is being replaced by True Blue (L2 order code), does anyone know how it compares? Lighter? Darker? Are there any sites which have pics of this new color? I want to order an '01, but won't until I find out what this color looks like. PS. The info here is super, keep it coming!
#54 of 768 by cdean Aug 03, 2000 (9:00 pm)
jimveta The Cummins in the F550, though I haven't seen the spec, is probably a low rpm engine. So even though it probably has higher torque output than the Dodge Ram version, its not going to generate a lot of horsepower. They usually compensate for the narrow RPM range by having a split axle or many geared tranny. Those trucks are enormous and heavy, you won't get a whole lot of acceleration out of them. The GM's have the Caterpillar option in those, i never anyone say anything bad about it. Not sure if Ford offers the Cat or not.
#55 of 768 gas mileage v power by runamok Aug 03, 2000 (10:43 pm)
I read response about tanrat getting 12-15 mpg, just wondering if that's towing mileage or non-towing? I have a 5th wheel that unloaded weighs 7900 lbs. Also, I heard from a friend that he knows someone who owns a 1 ton Ford superduty and normally gets 20 mpg when not towing, interstate driving 75mph. I find this hard to believe. Anyone agree? I am interested in a Ford Crewcab F250 Superduty either a 2000 or 2001, 7.3 liter diesel. Would also like to compare this with the new Chevy diesel that is coming either this fall or early next spring. Anyone heard of how they are supposed to compare?
#56 of 768 by cdean Aug 03, 2000 (11:22 pm)
Really has been NO indication of fuel consumption on the new GM diesels. I would expect similar mileage to the Powerstroke, 17 or 18.
#57 of 768 true blue by jabba2 Aug 05, 2000 (5:28 am)
for bucky44. The true blue is a shade or two lighter than the deep wedgewood. i just ordered it, over silver. it will be pretty but a lot of work to keep it looking good. jabba from moving waters ranch
#58 of 768 for jabba by bucky44 Aug 09, 2000 (2:05 am)
thanks for the info. i'm leaning towards the true blue over gold. i liked the wedgewood/gold combo, but i'm not sure about this true blue. anyone know of any websites with pics of the '01 colors?