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!

 

Check the gear ratio on the F-150 trucks, I would think you should have 3.73 but they also came with 3.55, make sure it has the tow package.

 

I believe the 150s have the 3.73s, they all have the tow package. Is the 150 going to handle towing a car or large camper?

 

Go with least amount of miles.

 

5.4 4x4 with 3.73 is rated to tow approx 8900 lbs. (f-150) if this is within your weight I would take the 06 f-150. All things being equal and if the 250 your talking about is a 5.4, it will likely have a slightly higher tow capicity but is not as comfortable or agile as a 150 for a daily driver. IMO

 

cool, that's what i was looking for.

 

Hey poneypower,

I'm not sure where you're located. I'm in Southern NH & have a 2006 F150 loaded, for sale. It's on the FTE classifieds here, craigslist & autotrader. It's in immaculate condition. It has the tow package & this configuration is rated for 9,400lbs.
It has just under 43,000 miles, all highway.
I'm selling it for $14,800. Well below what it's worth, but that's the times we live in.
Here's a link ... Ford-Truck Enthusiasts Classifieds - 2006 F150 Supercab loaded XLT 5.4L V8 4x4 Lojack Satellite Radio Sunroof -- PRICE DROP AGAIN!!! - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds

Cheers.

 

actually I live in Western NY. Thanks though

 

This is worth saying again. "Go with least amount of miles."

 

Go with the SD thats a hell of a deal espicialy if its a diesel. When my dad traded his 01 in on his 08 he got 20k for it. It was a lariat 4x4 with almost 100k miles on it. My vote goes to the Superduty.

 

the SD is a 5.4L V8, not the power stroke. if it was the PS it'd be mine now.

 

I'm leaning toward the 150 I guess. I'd love the SD, don't get me wrong, I love borrowing my father-in-laws 03 F350 PS SD, but the wife is going to ride in it every now and then along with my son and I know how SDs ride, they'll be complaining i just know it. Although it is a nice piece, but I did just get a nitrous kit for the mustang so she has to deal with that, lol. Here are some pics of them..

F150 Fx4:









F250 SD:

 

Man I'd be all over that SD. Thats one good looking truck. I don't think they have a bad ride? But I started out in a bronco so basically anything feels like a good ride to me.

 

yeah actually i am going to look at the SD tomorrow. Can't pass it up.

 

You got any more pictures of that mustang in the background of the first picture?