2007 Diesel Vs 2008 V10
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2007 Diesel Vs 2008 V10
Can anyone offer me any advise on getting a 2007 F350 6.0L Diesel vs a 2008 F250 6.8L V10 ?
Pros and cons on each if you have experience with these.
Local dealer has both on lot and I am not sure what to do. Both tow about the same weight so that is not an issue with me.
The 2007 F350 is 44980. MSRP minus $4000. rebate ( $ 40980. )
The 2008 F250 V10 is 39220. MSRP minus $1500. rebate ( $ 37,720. )
Pros and cons on each if you have experience with these.
Local dealer has both on lot and I am not sure what to do. Both tow about the same weight so that is not an issue with me.
The 2007 F350 is 44980. MSRP minus $4000. rebate ( $ 40980. )
The 2008 F250 V10 is 39220. MSRP minus $1500. rebate ( $ 37,720. )
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Originally Posted by BPofMD
A V10 owwner will advise a V10 - a diesel owner will advise a diesel!
What trailer weight am I hauling and is the truck rated to handle that load
What type of hauling am I doing
Bumper or goosneck(or 5th wheel)
How often am I hauling and for what distances
Even if you don't haul that often, but it's for huge distance that
would have an affect on your decision
What are my trips like when I'm not hauling
City and/or Highway(which is more etc..)
You might have different concerns, but if you have concerns that you want to properly address look at those first, and then try to get what you want from that, if you just want to get want you want(which is fine) then just think about which one appeals to you the most.
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WOW!!!......That is a dilema!!
I'm a pro-V10 advocate.
Don't like the initial cost of the PSD.
Don't like the NVH of the diesel.
Don't think the economy is there when ALL things are factored (probably the most debated subeject when it comes between the 2 powerplants)
The oil-burner is a no-brainer if towing max-loads a LOT or if you tow at altitude.
And yes, a PSD is much easier to sell when the time comes. (even though book value does not gets you your full $$$ back)
HOWEVER, I really cannot stand the '08's front end, and with a difference of only $3,000.......it could actually put me on the fence regarding the 2.
PLEASE drive them back to back and tell us what you think.....the subjective opinions on what one likes regarding smoothness/responsiveness may help you make up your mind.
I'm a pro-V10 advocate.
Don't like the initial cost of the PSD.
Don't like the NVH of the diesel.
Don't think the economy is there when ALL things are factored (probably the most debated subeject when it comes between the 2 powerplants)
The oil-burner is a no-brainer if towing max-loads a LOT or if you tow at altitude.
And yes, a PSD is much easier to sell when the time comes. (even though book value does not gets you your full $$$ back)
HOWEVER, I really cannot stand the '08's front end, and with a difference of only $3,000.......it could actually put me on the fence regarding the 2.
PLEASE drive them back to back and tell us what you think.....the subjective opinions on what one likes regarding smoothness/responsiveness may help you make up your mind.
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Originally Posted by DOHCmarauder
Don't like the initial cost of the PSD.
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Originally Posted by tex25025
In this case, if he does decide to go with a diesel, he has a good chance of haggling to get that price down. That is if the dealer is trying to do away with the 07s to make room for the new models. I know when I got a truck in 02, I had hit it right when they were trying to make room for the new models and I was able to get a real good deal without haggling too much because they were wanting to make room for the newer models. There are a few other haggling tricks that one could use, but the biggest advantage that he has at this point is playing on that chance that the dealer is trying to get rid of that 07 to make more room for that 08.
That's what I'm getting at.............at $3,000 it would make me think; any more $$$ off it's that much better.
IF he can stand the different driving dynamics......the fact that I drive 7.3's and 6.0's at work makes me glad to get back into my V10......but that's just me.
As far as the diesel fuel being cheaper.........during the 1 year of owning my VW TDI, it's flip-flopped 3 times with diesel slowly creeping within 4 cents of RUG the other day.