Haha I'm a freshman too lucily my parents pay my insurance cause its like 6 grand a year for 4 people mainly due to me with a little help from my brother I pay for anything else that goes into the vehicle tho. And yeah I wasint bashing the 5.2 it just bugs me when people say they think the 4.7 is underpowered compared to the 5.2 when they put out such similar numbers.

 

the 4.7 isn't by any means a bad motor at all. It makes nearly as much power as the 5.2. That's just called progress.

 

Yeah 5 more HP and 5 less ft/lb it just makes it at a higher rpm

 

i have an 03 model with the gutless 4.7, never had a problem with the engine or trans, but I love the truck itself. its smooth comfortable ride, wish I had the 5.9 but im happy with what I have.

 

I had a 98 with the 5.2L. I found that it was a little under powered. Even with the little things. My 99 now with the 5.9L has plenty of power and then some.
I run the 89 octane in it. After 2 weeks with the 87 octane and 3 weeks with the 89 octane. I get 40 to 50 miles more with the 89 octane.
Want the power go with 5.9L, and run the 89 octane in it. The fuel mileage is there. for you. I use my rig for everything, every day use, hwy, hauling, off road.
As with the issues idk, mine runs like a raped ape, no issues here.
Go with the 99, 5.9L , and use the 89 octane