250 vs 350 differences
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From: Rome as it burns
I had a 2016 F350 6.7 and currently have a 2017 F250 6.2
Both were crew cab long bed 4x4 bought new.
I took an illegal alien driving a 2001 Excursion in the drivers side about a year ago and the 2016 F350 was a total loss.
I then replaced it with the 2017 F250, which was damaged recently.
So I am looking at 2019 and 2020 trucks now as well just like you.
So I say all that to say that I have recent experience in 350 vs 250 ride quality
The answer to your question is: I did not sense a significant difference in ride stiffness going from the 350 to the 250. The 350 had a weird tire rub sound from time to time when i was hitting washboard pavement in a sweeping left turn which was never fixed or even diagnosed property by the dealership, but as far as riding thru town empty, there isn't much discernible difference. Certainly I would NOT use that as a decision making factor for your situation at all. Go buy that 19 350 with confidence.
Both were crew cab long bed 4x4 bought new.
I took an illegal alien driving a 2001 Excursion in the drivers side about a year ago and the 2016 F350 was a total loss.
I then replaced it with the 2017 F250, which was damaged recently.
So I am looking at 2019 and 2020 trucks now as well just like you.
So I say all that to say that I have recent experience in 350 vs 250 ride quality
The answer to your question is: I did not sense a significant difference in ride stiffness going from the 350 to the 250. The 350 had a weird tire rub sound from time to time when i was hitting washboard pavement in a sweeping left turn which was never fixed or even diagnosed property by the dealership, but as far as riding thru town empty, there isn't much discernible difference. Certainly I would NOT use that as a decision making factor for your situation at all. Go buy that 19 350 with confidence.
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very possible if they dont have all avenues of protection, fire, flood, etc. bare bones insurance i hear of a lot. they dont let us do that here as far as i know.
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One of the reasons to avoid a 350 here is insurance is higher if it is in a company name. Its nuts they were quoting me 350-400 for commercial coverage on my 250.
On a 250 I can list as additional my company and me the driver on the policy. Still more than yall are paying but i have a few claims. Like $170 and its the only vehicle on that policy.
My F150s were not much more than personal coverage when we had them on a commercial policy. Dont know why. Maybe they think imma overload my 250?
On a 250 I can list as additional my company and me the driver on the policy. Still more than yall are paying but i have a few claims. Like $170 and its the only vehicle on that policy.
My F150s were not much more than personal coverage when we had them on a commercial policy. Dont know why. Maybe they think imma overload my 250?
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My two cents.
If the regs in your area dont screw you... go for he one ton. Always more truck is better than not enough.
But lots of reasons to buy a 3/4 ton. Infrequent towing of less than really heavy trailers. Mine is 90% commuter but I feel a 1/2 ton is too carlike.
Honestly if I towed heavy and often I would be shopping a 450.
My 250 Lariat, 6.2/4.30. CCSB has payload over 3100.
In the end it sounds like a smoking deal on the 350...if it works for you. Ride quality is the last thing I would be concerned about. Either one will ride like a heavy truck. Which in this timeframe is really not so bad. These things are like big HD limos.
If the regs in your area dont screw you... go for he one ton. Always more truck is better than not enough.
But lots of reasons to buy a 3/4 ton. Infrequent towing of less than really heavy trailers. Mine is 90% commuter but I feel a 1/2 ton is too carlike.
Honestly if I towed heavy and often I would be shopping a 450.
My 250 Lariat, 6.2/4.30. CCSB has payload over 3100.
In the end it sounds like a smoking deal on the 350...if it works for you. Ride quality is the last thing I would be concerned about. Either one will ride like a heavy truck. Which in this timeframe is really not so bad. These things are like big HD limos.
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i went down to our insurer in person
if you drive a vehicle over 4500kg gvwr then you require a yearly re certification of the vehicle, check brakes, components etc. that is anywhere from 2-300$ us per year not including if they find anything wrong. and its mandatory regardless if you tow or not, also i only have a class 5 license (normal) and if i want to tow or haul anything othen then a snowmobile or quad in the back of the truck i will require a class 3 license, which is under 100$ us to take the test but i have to do the course, take a practical exam etc.
i really dont know what to do here.. yeah its nice to save a few bucks and get a 350, but the purpose of getting this vehicle was less for extreme duty towing and more for easier towing my boats and toys around and just having a diesel if i ever need it. Now im not so sure, i mean a few hundred a year to safety it isnt the end of the world, but it really offsets that discount to begin with.
ill talk to the salesman in a few days, if he can knock another 3-5k off the price ill do it, otherwise i probably wont.
if you drive a vehicle over 4500kg gvwr then you require a yearly re certification of the vehicle, check brakes, components etc. that is anywhere from 2-300$ us per year not including if they find anything wrong. and its mandatory regardless if you tow or not, also i only have a class 5 license (normal) and if i want to tow or haul anything othen then a snowmobile or quad in the back of the truck i will require a class 3 license, which is under 100$ us to take the test but i have to do the course, take a practical exam etc.
i really dont know what to do here.. yeah its nice to save a few bucks and get a 350, but the purpose of getting this vehicle was less for extreme duty towing and more for easier towing my boats and toys around and just having a diesel if i ever need it. Now im not so sure, i mean a few hundred a year to safety it isnt the end of the world, but it really offsets that discount to begin with.
ill talk to the salesman in a few days, if he can knock another 3-5k off the price ill do it, otherwise i probably wont.
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i went down to our insurer in person
if you drive a vehicle over 4500kg gvwr then you require a yearly re certification of the vehicle, check brakes, components etc. that is anywhere from 2-300$ us per year not including if they find anything wrong. and its mandatory regardless if you tow or not, also i only have a class 5 license (normal) and if i want to tow or haul anything othen then a snowmobile or quad in the back of the truck i will require a class 3 license, which is under 100$ us to take the test but i have to do the course, take a practical exam etc.
i really dont know what to do here.. yeah its nice to save a few bucks and get a 350, but the purpose of getting this vehicle was less for extreme duty towing and more for easier towing my boats and toys around and just having a diesel if i ever need it. Now im not so sure, i mean a few hundred a year to safety it isnt the end of the world, but it really offsets that discount to begin with.
ill talk to the salesman in a few days, if he can knock another 3-5k off the price ill do it, otherwise i probably wont.
if you drive a vehicle over 4500kg gvwr then you require a yearly re certification of the vehicle, check brakes, components etc. that is anywhere from 2-300$ us per year not including if they find anything wrong. and its mandatory regardless if you tow or not, also i only have a class 5 license (normal) and if i want to tow or haul anything othen then a snowmobile or quad in the back of the truck i will require a class 3 license, which is under 100$ us to take the test but i have to do the course, take a practical exam etc.
i really dont know what to do here.. yeah its nice to save a few bucks and get a 350, but the purpose of getting this vehicle was less for extreme duty towing and more for easier towing my boats and toys around and just having a diesel if i ever need it. Now im not so sure, i mean a few hundred a year to safety it isnt the end of the world, but it really offsets that discount to begin with.
ill talk to the salesman in a few days, if he can knock another 3-5k off the price ill do it, otherwise i probably wont.