Greetings all! New to this board, as I am in the market to get a truck. I am kinda stuck though as there are three trucks that I can't decide on. Here is what I plan on doing with the truck: In the next few years I will be getting a hard side camper, at least 21'. Also I have a mustang that I drag race about once a month and would like to start trailering it to the races, as I have access to a car hauler. With that said here are the three deals I found:

2006 F150 XLT supercab 4x4
12,000 miles
Black exterior
slate interior
short bed

$17,495

2004 F150 Fx4 Supercab
22,516 miles
Black exterior/interior
black hard tonuea cover
painted wheels
rhino liner in the bed
short bed

$18,849

2003 F250 SD supercab Fx4
$34,471 miles
Black exterior/interior
running boards
lay in bed liner
shortbed
$17,349

All of them are in immaculate condition. None have had plows attached. Interiors are very good. I am just not sure of what to get. I can say that the rhino liner and toneua cover are things I would want get anyway. I was just wondering if the 250 would handle what I want to do better than the 150, so I figured I'd ask. Gas mileage isn't a concern. Well it is but I'm not one to worry about saving 2-3 mpg. Thanks!

 

What engines?

 

i think the 06 would be the best bet. its the newest. steer away from the 04. it came from factory with all the bugs of the new body style like mine did. well it still has some of them. i think you should look at the 250 or the 06. if your gonna have tools and parts and tires to go along with the drag car, 250 for the better towing. even though the 06 150 is rated for like 10000 pounds towing. i wouldnt try 10000 but you know what u need to pull so go with that. the best set up for the haul.

 

They are all the 5.4, even the 250

 

Id go with the 06 as long as your tow weight is in the 06s range

 

since the 03 250 is a different motor (2v vs 3v in the 2004+ F150s), you're safe as far as spark plugs and general bugs on it in the 250 as well, probably more safe than in the 06 F150. It'll be more stable w/ the camper being a heavier truck, although, a 21 footer shouldn't be too much of a hassle with the 06 F150. Definitely stay away from the 04. The 06 f150 might have an easier time power wise w/ the trailer, being a lighter truck and a more powerful motor.

Good choice in colors though. Long live Henry Ford

 

"Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it is black"

All my cars are black, lol. I even made my wife get her new car in black.