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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 04:29 PM
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Hello all! I'm an Air Force veteran new to this site and was looking for some helpful advice on purchasing a new 2016/17 F250 Lariat. I am currently an owner of a 2012 F150 XLT Supercrew. I finally decided that I wanted to upgrade to an F250 this year. Im not rsally a big fan of the 2017 (not an agressive looking truck) from the initial pics. Anyone out here who purchased a 2016 F250 have any advice? Gas or Diesel? I'm located North of Dallas. Thanks in advance for any helpful advice!
 
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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 05:37 PM
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Purchasing advice

Originally Posted by SteelTownAF201
Hello all! I'm an Air Force veteran new to this site and was looking for some helpful advice on purchasing a new 2016/17 F250 Lariat. I am currently an owner of a 2012 F150 XLT Supercrew. I finally decided that I wanted to upgrade to an F250 this year. Im not rsally a big fan of the 2017 (not an agressive looking truck) from the initial pics. Anyone out here who purchased a 2016 F250 have any advice? Gas or Diesel? I'm located North of Dallas. Thanks in advance for any helpful advice!
Diesel no question there
 
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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 08:56 PM
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If you're towing 10,000+ lbs on a regular basis, get a diesel.

If not, you'll be better off with a gasser.
 
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Diesels generally like to work hard. They don't like grocery getting or just sitting around.
If you have the work for the diesel, it will pay you back in longevity and grunt. Otherwise I'd say a gas engine will treat you better.
 
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For Texas summers - don't buy a black truck or a black interior and get the cooled seats option
 
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