Wait for 2015?
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From: Greenville
Wait for 2015?
I'm getting the itch to get another diesel. I had a 2011 F250 that I kept for two years with no issues but became curious of the Ecoboost and traded in the diesel. Well IMO the Eco hasn't lived up to the fuel mileage hype. My local dealer has a '14 Platinum 250 that I really like but was wondering if I should wait and order a '15 when they are available?
If you were looking to buy would you wait?
If you were looking to buy would you wait?
Hotshot
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From: Hempstead, TX
I jumped on the '14. Got a great deal on sig truck. I considered waiting for a '15, but I don't like to take the first year of a major mechanical change and don't have enough patience to wait for '16. First years seem to be "buggy" for all makes. The proposed improvements are great on paper though.
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Everyone is different. For me though, there is NO WAY I would buy a 14 knowing the 15's specs and that it was just a year away. No way no how. I've never been afraid of the first year thing either and never been burned. It's such a small percentage that's to me, it's not worth my time worrying about. Kind of like the HPFP thing. YMMV....
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From: Kaysville Utah
It's not even a year off. It's just a few months. Aren't they showing up in April?
I've had both a 2003 6.0L and a 2011 6.7L Both first year products. Minor problems with the 6.0 and no problems with the 6.7L. So I wouldn't let a few minor changes in the 6.7L scare you away.
But you will get a better price on a 2014. Beside the normal annual price increase. You won't see any incentives/rebates on the 2015 for a long time after they show up.
I've had both a 2003 6.0L and a 2011 6.7L Both first year products. Minor problems with the 6.0 and no problems with the 6.7L. So I wouldn't let a few minor changes in the 6.7L scare you away.
But you will get a better price on a 2014. Beside the normal annual price increase. You won't see any incentives/rebates on the 2015 for a long time after they show up.
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Everyone is different. For me though, there is NO WAY I would buy a 14 knowing the 15's specs and that it was just a year away. No way no how. I've never been afraid of the first year thing either and never been burned. It's such a small percentage that's to me, it's not worth my time worrying about. Kind of like the HPFP thing. YMMV....
2014 model year will definitely be cheaper, but I can't stand buying a truck that is already outdated when I leave the dealer's lot with it. Personally I would pay the extra money to get extra HP of the 2015 as well as a more reliable turbo that provides greater exhaust braking. It is hard to say how the fuel system improvements will pan out, but I would hope that the changes are for the better.
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I agree. Actually the changes are not major and the new turbo design will be even less complicated with less parts. The 2015's will have a larger turbo and minus a waste gate. Engine braking is also improved via the larger turbo. Me personally, I would wait for sure. If I'm not mistaken they will be out in a few months anyways.
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From: Hempstead, TX
I've owned several first year models over the years, and have never had any major mechanical issues, but I've always had "bugs" to deal with and made several trips to the dealer during the first few months of ownership. None of them have been high performance Diesels. The only thing that concerns me with this is not the turbo, but rather the fuel system. I hope and believe it is an improvement, but for this one, I would sit the bench for while. Besides, once they finally redo the sheet metal, all of our trucks will be outdated - including the 2015's.
