I'm baaaaack....
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I'm baaaaack....
in a Powerstroke-that is! After a two year (almost to the day) experiment with an F150, I'm back in a F250 diesel.
We had an 05 Lariat 6.0, and honestly, we had 0 issues with that truck. But the horror stories had me worried. So, I thought, "hey, we don't tow that much, let's get an F150." So I spec'd out a 5.0 SuperCrew Lariat. Great truck, as long as you don't use it as a truck. Towing my enclosed 7x12 tandem trailer, it just felt like the truck was screaming. And it only turned in 9.5 mpg to boot with the trailer.
So yesterday, we traded it off on a '14 CC Lariat with the 6.7. If I've done my research and math correctly, even with the increased price of fuel, the increased mileage should offset. Of course I will have more maintenance, but that's a small price to pay for the capabilities of this truck. The dealership I got it from also offers a lifetime powertrain warranty on all new vehicles, so that is an added plus.
This is our first black vehicle too. Man, it looks awesome in the sun, and the 20" wheels really set it off.
Glad to be back (in black)!
We had an 05 Lariat 6.0, and honestly, we had 0 issues with that truck. But the horror stories had me worried. So, I thought, "hey, we don't tow that much, let's get an F150." So I spec'd out a 5.0 SuperCrew Lariat. Great truck, as long as you don't use it as a truck. Towing my enclosed 7x12 tandem trailer, it just felt like the truck was screaming. And it only turned in 9.5 mpg to boot with the trailer.
So yesterday, we traded it off on a '14 CC Lariat with the 6.7. If I've done my research and math correctly, even with the increased price of fuel, the increased mileage should offset. Of course I will have more maintenance, but that's a small price to pay for the capabilities of this truck. The dealership I got it from also offers a lifetime powertrain warranty on all new vehicles, so that is an added plus.
This is our first black vehicle too. Man, it looks awesome in the sun, and the 20" wheels really set it off.
Glad to be back (in black)!
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From: Annandale, VA
Lookin' good!
I look at some of the new diesel half ton concepts (the Tundra will always have my attention with the 5.0L Cummins) and I keep coming back to the fact that the Superduty class of truck tows more comfortably than the 1/2 ton truck. Maybe there will be a day where I feel that will change, but for now, I can afford / don't mind the expense of the Superduty.
Congrats!
I look at some of the new diesel half ton concepts (the Tundra will always have my attention with the 5.0L Cummins) and I keep coming back to the fact that the Superduty class of truck tows more comfortably than the 1/2 ton truck. Maybe there will be a day where I feel that will change, but for now, I can afford / don't mind the expense of the Superduty.
Congrats!
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Great looking truck. With the dealer warranty, did you pass on the FORD ESP coverage?
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Good looking truck.
You have 'till 36k but consider the Ford ESP warranty, too.
You never know where you might be when you need a repair.
With additional emissions requirements to improve fuel economy, manufactures will keep trimming off weight to meet future requirements.
Half tons will gain capacity for more towing weight because the truck is lighter but you can't beat the shear weight of the SD when towing.
I don't tow above 8,000 lbs but I still would rather do it with an SD over an F-150.
The Tundra is just a 3/4 ton wannabe but you have to give them credit for finally starting the ball rolling on the half ton diesel domestically.
I don't think Ford will go down that road anytime soon due to their investment in Ecoboost.
You have 'till 36k but consider the Ford ESP warranty, too.
You never know where you might be when you need a repair.
With additional emissions requirements to improve fuel economy, manufactures will keep trimming off weight to meet future requirements.
Half tons will gain capacity for more towing weight because the truck is lighter but you can't beat the shear weight of the SD when towing.
I don't tow above 8,000 lbs but I still would rather do it with an SD over an F-150.
The Tundra is just a 3/4 ton wannabe
but you have to give them credit for finally starting the ball rolling on the half ton diesel domestically.I don't think Ford will go down that road anytime soon due to their investment in Ecoboost.
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Thanks. No, I didn't take the ESP, but like you said, I have some time to make up my mind on that. So far the only additions are a Line-X bedliner, and I have a Truxedo cover on the way. I don't know if I'm going to do much more than that for now.
We'll see....
We'll see....
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