5.4 Auto or Manual?
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5.4 Auto or Manual?
Some of you may know I'm going into the market for a newer F250. I prefer the reg. cab long bed 4x4 style with the 5.4 engine. I know a diesel would be more efficient in this truck but really a 5.4 would more than suit my needs.
Anyway, with that said, would you rather have manual or auto and why? This time I will make sure it's NOT a lemon either.
Anyway, with that said, would you rather have manual or auto and why? This time I will make sure it's NOT a lemon either.
Tuned
Joined: Apr 2005
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First of all, get whatever you want.
Keep in mind that manuals are almost next to impossible to find unless you find some fleet sales type vehicle that was meant for a construction or utility company. Most dealers do not even order manuals for regular lot sales because they just do not move. If you are set on a manual, you may have to custom order or take a long time for the dealer to source you one. Many times the dealers will just flat out refuse to find one or try to steer you to a automatic.
Another consideration is that a manual will depreciate faster than an automatic for the same reason that most people will want the later.
Keep in mind that manuals are almost next to impossible to find unless you find some fleet sales type vehicle that was meant for a construction or utility company. Most dealers do not even order manuals for regular lot sales because they just do not move. If you are set on a manual, you may have to custom order or take a long time for the dealer to source you one. Many times the dealers will just flat out refuse to find one or try to steer you to a automatic.
Another consideration is that a manual will depreciate faster than an automatic for the same reason that most people will want the later.
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Joined: May 2003
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From: Mobile, AL
Only you know the answer to that question. I say if you don't mind either see which truck you can find the best deal on and run with it. I played hell finding my Fusion with the nice options and a stick, in the end I setteled for an I-4 just to get a manual.
