I am getting close to pulling the trigger on a 250 Lariet, I will be pulling a 5th wheel, I live in the south and don't plan on driving in the snow. I can' see the extra $3500.00 for a 4x4. This will be my first super duty and I am getting the electronic 3.73. Just wanted some opinions from you experienced folks.

 

Off topic but isn't the 3.73 gearing on a 250 or 350 like an $8000 option? Unless you get the 350 SRW or 450 of course?

 

3.73 is standard on a gasser.


OP, I like to use low range in the transfer case when backing a heavy trailer up a hill. But if you don't need it then don't get it. Cheaper buy in cost, cheaper fuel costs, cheaper maintenance, less weight.

 

Try $390 for electronic locking 3.73 rear ??!!! Where in the heck did you get $8000 option from

 

Get the 4x4.

If you get it you may never need it but if you don't you may wish you had. If for no other reason than to have the option of using 4-low to climb a steep grade inside an RV park to take the added stress off your transmission. I have used 4-low many times just to ease the stress on the transmission moving the heavy trailer around at low speeds. I live on the west coast in central California with zero snow, very little rain, and even less mud & I wouldn't own a vehicle without it. Even my wife's cars are all-wheel drive for additional safety when it does rain or the occasional trip where the weather may be bad. Winter months can be treacherous even in the south with huge amounts of rain in some areas, put a 15k lb + trailer behind you, back it into soft ground and you're done.

Personally would go down a trim level and get the 4x4 if price point is where you gotta be.

Just my opinion but the versatility and ability of the 4x4 is worth the add'l price. Wish you the best!

 

I too thought same, then after talking with a few dealers here in S Texas where the SNOWS almost force one to buy a 4x4...the dealers all told me same thing the 4x2 would make your SD a RARE one and in this case rare does not make it worth more, but makes it worth a LOT less at trade in time...its the snow!

 

4x4 costs more but it's reflected some in the trade in value too.

 

Get 4x4... I use it all the time when pulling my camper off the path.

Plus, rwd trucks look funny with how low they are! And don't forget resale, 80% of the trucks are 4x4 for a reason.

 

Well when I tried to build a disesel with 3.73 it said it was about 8k extra but 3.55 was 390. I suppose the gasser is different

 

Depends where you are taking your 5th wheel. If you will only be on highways and paved camping (like rv parks) then the 2wd is perfect. You will not increase your value for trading/selling (significantly) if you get a 4x4, especially if you hold on to the truck for 6+ years (only difference will be it may be easier to sell).
That being said, I live in Socal and what is snow and mud 😎? But, I am getting 4x4 because we do camp on dirt sites and I will be launching boats & occasionally will hit local mountains for snowboarding.

 

4x4 is also very helpful if you plan to get the Diesel. The engine is very heavy, so the front end wants to sink in anything softer than compacted gravel. You would be surprised at how easily it could get stuck without 4x4 - regardless of snow.

 

You can not order a 2017 diesel with 3.73's for any price. The pop up conflict message you likely saw when trying to add 3.73's to a diesel build was telling you that to add 3.73's, the cost of your build would decrease around 8k because to add them the build and price was about to remove the 6.7 from your build.

 

You will get that extra $3500 back on resale. I debated once in the past about going 2 wheel drive and I regretted it the first time I did not have 4 wheel drive.

 

Did you say stuck on wet grass?? Did you say a joke at the boat launch?? Did you say rescued by a Chivy of a Fiat?? Living in a snowy area 4wd is a must for a diesel pick-up. I can't speak to your area but it gives a powerful machine one more tool at its' disposal.

 

If you are getting this truck to tow a 5th wheel you should really go on the 6.2 forum and do a search on 3.73 vs 4.30. almost no difference at all in mpg (actually better towing and in town with the 4.30) and a LOT more powerful feeling.



Oh an around here, you cannot give away a 2wd. I've seen a few for sale and they are dirt cheap