Whose considering trading up to the 05?
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Apr 2001
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Heck, my 04 V10 is not even here yet 
I can't trade up. Nice to see the power increase and the other upgrades though. If I had not already ordered the 04, I might have waited. Who knows. But I need a truck bad and the deal was too good to pass up 
Afterall, I have been waiting for three years to order a new SD. I won't know the difference anyway, I'm coming out of a 1995 F150 with a 302 that I tow with daily. The 310/425 engine in an F350 should be enough of a culture shock to keep me smiling for a while.
I can't trade up. Nice to see the power increase and the other upgrades though. If I had not already ordered the 04, I might have waited. Who knows. But I need a truck bad and the deal was too good to pass up Afterall, I have been waiting for three years to order a new SD. I won't know the difference anyway, I'm coming out of a 1995 F150 with a 302 that I tow with daily. The 310/425 engine in an F350 should be enough of a culture shock to keep me smiling for a while.
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Joined: Jan 2004
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ME ME ME ME ME
I really like the new look and new features.
I have had and continue to have GREAT service from my 2003. May keep her one more year.
I really like the new look and new features.
I have had and continue to have GREAT service from my 2003. May keep her one more year.
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Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Harker Heights, TX
Not I. I just got my 04 F250 and almost got it all fixed up (camper shell etc). I am not sure I like the new colors and chrome and coils. I am hoping my next truck will be in another 24 yrs (unless they develop fusion powered trucks before then 
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The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. I am sure there will be growing pains with the new design.
).The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. I am sure there will be growing pains with the new design.
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Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Mansfield, TX USA
Waiting to see how many of the SD improvements make it into the '05 X.
I tow, so I like the stiffer frame and increased load capacity. A softer ride out of the front springs would be nice too, but not essential.
But, I don't think enough will make it to make me trade.
But if all of them make it, might pick up an '05 before the X is gone for good.
I tow, so I like the stiffer frame and increased load capacity. A softer ride out of the front springs would be nice too, but not essential.
But, I don't think enough will make it to make me trade.
But if all of them make it, might pick up an '05 before the X is gone for good.
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Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Calif.
My retirement present to me,from me,for me.30 + years fireman,hangin my boots up,and me and my sweetie are hitting the road.....time to play.2005 F-350 DWD 4x4 super cab PSD Larriet will get me down the just fine.
Ron
Ron
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Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Vancouver
I've been waiting for over a year for the 05, originally it was going to be a total redesign, now they say 06 or 07. I can't wait that long. But I will wait to the fall to order, then we will have seen and drove the new ones.
I wish they were going to up the diesel power to beat the other guys pants off, but I suspect they will now wait for the toal redsign.
I wish they were going to up the diesel power to beat the other guys pants off, but I suspect they will now wait for the toal redsign.
