In the market for a truck...

Well it's a matter of 5-7mpg with the 460 and 10-12 with the w300 (more than likely) :). But that crew cab is a nice feature. Even if it's just you, it's nice to have a place to lock tools when on the road. Not saying the 460 is a bad motor, quite the opposite but I'd leave it only for hard use. Same for a 440. I will say that hauling things can become addictive. Once you get a trailer the world opens up. ahaha.

The only problem I've ever had with the 351M is a lack of upgrade parts. But most leave it as is. For my money the 352 was the best truck motor Ford ever put out. Our family was mostly Ford people growing up. My dad was a Chevy guy an I have an uncle who was an Olds/Pontiac fan and then there was me the Mopar fan. However I have to say I've had a few Fords over the years. I still regret selling my 66 F100. It was a good truck and got 20mpg no matter what you did.. with the 352. But I digress.