Moving on?
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Finalized the price on a 6.7 Platinum and worked out the details of the trade in of my F150. The order goes in tomorrow morning. Hoping to sell the V10 before I take delivery of 6.7 in 12 weeks or so.. Clifford has been amazing but I am excited to be getting my first diesel. I'll probably regret it some day.
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Although I don't have the benefits you do in terms of employer paying for a portion of a vehicle my truck will never be worth more in terms of selling value then right now. There is absolutely nothing wrong with it but knowing it could take a huge chunk off of a new vehicle is very tempting. I also like the fact of no payments so that keeps it in my driveway. I wouldn't be looking at any Platinum level trucks but more of a cab and chassis with a custom flatbed. Both work and play for it. It's weird having an emotional attachment to an object like a vehicle but I get it. I think for now she'll stay in the stable but it is VERY tempting. However I would stay with the V10 in the CC so that would reduce the price significantly.
Good luck with your purchase. I think the new truck would be a good move for you. Lots of "pros" going for you on it.
Good luck with your purchase. I think the new truck would be a good move for you. Lots of "pros" going for you on it.
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JD, I am personally pro gas because of low maintenance and headaches. I have steered away from diesel because of the cost of maintenance and problems. Coming from a Tundra 5.7 V8, and now towing with 2006 V10, I'm happy I made the choice. My only regret is the 5 speed auto. I really wish I opted for the 08-10 with the 6 speed tranny. But, the V10 kicks A towing heavy weight. I was towing my hauler up and down the sierra nevada mountains and I was passing diesels. Its an excellent truck, seriously. I will admit that I have driven my F250 around town for jobs and estimates. It did get a little tired of driving the full size beast, and that's where I did miss my half ton Tundra. It drove like a car. Perhaps the new super duty's are more comfortable to drive?
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My 05 V10 drives and rides great on well maintained asphalt. On broken asphalt or concrete freeways it can be a little rough. Of course my suspension isn't stock. My F150 drives and rides like a car. My limited test drives in the new Super Duties were impresive. My wife thought it rode like the F150. There is no getting around the fact that a long bed, crew cab, F250 is a big truck...much larger than an F150. Not too practical for heading to the mall or into downtown San Diego. If storage isn't an issue, I drive my Miata! That thing will fit anywhere!
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Just because I now want to purchase a 5th wheel, I would prefer an F350 gasser with 4.30's. My F250 will handle a 5th wheel, but will be awefully close to my max payload of 3000 lbs.. I was looking at 35 footers with a pin weigh of 2300-2500.
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Well, it happened. Someone bought Clifford the Big Red Truck. Actually, it is a co-worker and a self described Chevy guy. He has always admired the truck but until yesterday had no idea that I was selling it. I was joking around and told him that I wouldn't take a penny less than $18K (I was getting ready to lower the asking price from $20,500 to $19,900). He immediately said, "I'll buy it for that". I was like, "What?". After work, he went to the bank and got a $18,000 check with my name on it. I cleaned out my personal belongings and reloaded the stock tune in preparation of getting it smogged today after work. When I told my wife, her eyes actually teared up. Clifford was more than a truck, even to her. He was our chariot to adventure. I'm less than thrilled that I sold him to someone I know. There is always the chance that something will go wrong with the truck leading to a potentially awkward situation. Even worse is the fact that I will still see my truck occasionally (it won't be his DD). It would have been much better if Clifford had just rode off into the sunset. But hey, it is what it is. Clifford is moving on and so must I.
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Well, it happened. Someone bought Clifford the Big Red Truck. Actually, it is a co-worker and a self described Chevy guy. He has always admired the truck but until yesterday had no idea that I was selling it. I was joking around and told him that I wouldn't take a penny less than $18K (I was getting ready to lower the asking price from $20,500 to $19,900). He immediately said, "I'll buy it for that". I was like, "What?". After work, he went to the bank and got a $18,000 check with my name on it. I cleaned out my personal belongings and reloaded the stock tune in preparation of getting it smogged today after work. When I told my wife, her eyes actually teared up. Clifford was more than a truck, even to her. He was our chariot to adventure. I'm less than thrilled that I sold him to someone I know. There is always the chance that something will go wrong with the truck leading to a potentially awkward situation. Even worse is the fact that I will still see my truck occasionally (it won't be his DD). It would have been much better if Clifford had just rode off into the sunset. But hey, it is what it is. Clifford is moving on and so must I.
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It was definitely at the top end of the market. I paid $20,500 in May of 2012 with 38,000 on the odometer. In the 6+ years since then, I have put on another 35,500 miles (73,560 total) and invested about $16,500 in upgrades (lift, wheels, 4.88 gears, camper shell...way too much to list). That doesn't even include the $5000 for a new transmission, $1800 in tires or any number of maintenance/wear/repair items. Now that I think about it, that truck was a money pit! Fortunately, I loved every minute of it and wouldn't change a thing.
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From the pictures and your description, that truck was worth every penny that you sold it for. Anyone who has searched for Super Duty V10 knows they are an extremely rare breed. Yours was in exceptional shape for a 2005. I venture to say it likely would have fetched even more in my neck of the woods.
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Reading this thread has made me so excited about my purchase. I got my first F250 on this past Monday. So JD, your mourning is just propping up the joy I have with my purchase. I traded my 2010 extended cab Silverado Z71, 105k miles for a one owner 2005 V10 F250 King Ranch, 4:10 gears, 125k miles with a Century Ultra Camper Shell. Ended up working the dealer down to:
- Swapping on my practically new 275/70/18 E-rated BFG KO2s onto the new truck
- Keep my full depth weatherguard tool box
- Full tank of gas
- $1,000 cash TO ME
So here He is, in all his glory. I’m smitten. I’ve also found a new love for my wife...she’s the one that found the truck!
Installing JBA headers and a full cat back system next week.
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My first superduty was my 1999 V10 SC 4x4. Sold it in 2006 to a buddy who still has it. He has beat it up some but it has 350k miles and he still drives it.
Congrats on the sale. I'm not sure I would take 20k for my 2007 with 77k miles. It's always worth what you can sell it for.
Congrats on the sale. I'm not sure I would take 20k for my 2007 with 77k miles. It's always worth what you can sell it for.
