New Truck
I picked up my new 26 F350 Lariat a month ago. My 19 F250 got totaled (don’t ask!).
I wouldn’t say there are huge differences - the 350 really does drive like a dump truck though and for some reason it feels bigger than my 250. I aired down the tires to 65 up front and 70 in back and that helps. One thing that drives me nuts is all the driving/lane maintenance aids. I turned off what I could, and may just unplug it all together, but then I’ll lose all the GPS/NAV info.
HUD is cool, but definately distracting at night. I like that you can turn off the main screen and have a basic driving screen as well. I am getting slightly better mileage by about .6-.7mpg (13.5-14mpg hiway) and that will hopefully improve as motor breaks in (7.3L). I’m driving on studded snows and once I switch to summers it shud improve a bit as well.
Overall, interior really hasn’t changed - stereo is still marginal quality for $90k truck - fit/finish is fine, but still all chintzy plastic, leather isn’t as nice as other brands, but has worn well in past so we’ll see.
I wouldn’t say there are huge differences - the 350 really does drive like a dump truck though and for some reason it feels bigger than my 250. I aired down the tires to 65 up front and 70 in back and that helps. One thing that drives me nuts is all the driving/lane maintenance aids. I turned off what I could, and may just unplug it all together, but then I’ll lose all the GPS/NAV info.
HUD is cool, but definately distracting at night. I like that you can turn off the main screen and have a basic driving screen as well. I am getting slightly better mileage by about .6-.7mpg (13.5-14mpg hiway) and that will hopefully improve as motor breaks in (7.3L). I’m driving on studded snows and once I switch to summers it shud improve a bit as well.
Overall, interior really hasn’t changed - stereo is still marginal quality for $90k truck - fit/finish is fine, but still all chintzy plastic, leather isn’t as nice as other brands, but has worn well in past so we’ll see.
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