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which one to buy
I am in the the market for a powerstroke ford, after driving a silverado for a few years I am so ready to own another ford.
I found 2 trucks in my area in my price range that peeked my interest
1. 2008 F250 King Ranch Crew Cab SB 4WD with 144000 miles for 25k
2. 2011 F350 XL Crew Cab LB 2WB SRW with 124000 miles for 24K
I love the king ranch interior and its probably a more comfortable seat for longer trips, but the 2011 has the 6.7 instead of the 6.4
I plan to use the truck for daily commute to work (only 35 miles a day) and to tow my 21 foot boat or my 40 foot 5th wheel
Thoughts?
I found 2 trucks in my area in my price range that peeked my interest
1. 2008 F250 King Ranch Crew Cab SB 4WD with 144000 miles for 25k
2. 2011 F350 XL Crew Cab LB 2WB SRW with 124000 miles for 24K
I love the king ranch interior and its probably a more comfortable seat for longer trips, but the 2011 has the 6.7 instead of the 6.4
I plan to use the truck for daily commute to work (only 35 miles a day) and to tow my 21 foot boat or my 40 foot 5th wheel
Thoughts?
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Hard to help decide between a 2WD and 4X4, or one ton and 3/4 ton without knowing more. Where I'm at in WYO the 4X4 would win if it could haul enough weight. I need to trade out my 1/2 ton in a few years for a heavier truck.
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Hands down the 08 and delete the DPF. Good motors without the DPF. It's a 4x4 too. You still get the updated interior that is very similar to the new ones. Even though I have a 2015, The 08-10s have the best front end. The 08 has more total miles but way less miles per year so it was driven less.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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i am looking to buy a new toyhauler, but i do not see a huge difference between towing capacity between a F250 4WD and a F350 2WD with SRW. If it was a dually maybe then.
I am leaning towards the F250 KR
Its basically around engine choice and MPG
I could use the EGR delete and a tuner, exhaust and intake to get better MPG
I am leaning towards the F250 KR
Its basically around engine choice and MPG
I could use the EGR delete and a tuner, exhaust and intake to get better MPG
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I had an early 2011 6.7. Quite honestly the mileage wasn't that great. Not for the additional expense, cost, and complexity.
The 6.4 with DPF removed, ECU flashed to disable DPF and regen would probably get pretty decent MPG. The emissions control on these new diesels probably choke the MPG down by 25-30%.
How much # are you towing?
Would an 08-10 V10 be out of the question?
The 6.4 with DPF removed, ECU flashed to disable DPF and regen would probably get pretty decent MPG. The emissions control on these new diesels probably choke the MPG down by 25-30%.
How much # are you towing?
Would an 08-10 V10 be out of the question?
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I will be towing my boat, no issues there its not all that heavy.
The toy hauler I am looking to buy will probably be around 12k to 14k loaded
The toy hauler I am looking to buy will probably be around 12k to 14k loaded
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IMO NEITHER Truck
08 F250 S/B with a 40 ft Toy hauler is not a good idea.
11 F350 would work if you don't need 4x4, BUT I would not buy the first model year 6.7, and chance getting one with valve, heads or glow plug problems.
I say keep looking.
08 F250 S/B with a 40 ft Toy hauler is not a good idea.
11 F350 would work if you don't need 4x4, BUT I would not buy the first model year 6.7, and chance getting one with valve, heads or glow plug problems.
I say keep looking.
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I agree 100%!
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I agree keep looking I would never buy a 2wd truck along with having the possibility of having a bad valve or the glow plug tip breaking off on the 2011 and it's right around the milage where it seems to be happening. I would also pass on the 08 if your not going to delete it you will get crappy fuel milage and very expensive to fix although they will both be expensive to repair if something goes wrong the 6.7 will get better fuel mileage than the 6.4. The 6.7 has proven to be quite reliable aside form the the problems in the 2011's and the nox sensors. If I were you I'd look for a 12-15 6.7 w/ a long bed it will make maneuvering your trailer easier.
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GVWR - F250 9,900 lbs vs F350 11,500 lbs.
Payload F250 3,200 lbs vs F350 4,000 lbs. (rounded 2015 SRW spec's 4x2)
With a 12-14K 5 fifth wheel, you are looking at a pin weigh around 2,400-2,800 lbs. That pretty close on a F250 (payload) if not over by time you add people, fuel etc. to the truck.
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