Thinking of Selling
Thread Starter
|
Logistics Pro
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 3,609
Likes: 324
From: Arizona
Thinking of Selling
I'm thinking of parting with the old girl. She seldom gets used any more, I've kept her so I'd have a truck for when I need one and I bought a TDI for a daily, but I am looking at buying an F150 to cover both use scenarios and eliminating one vehicle from our herd. I know there are some here with F150s, any advice?
PS Looked at a 2023 5.0 10 speed this morning with 20,000 miles, nice truck but somehow I thought it would be a lot more nimble and easier to maneuver. It's a bit easier than the F350 but not by a lot. Biggest difference is the turning radius, the ride felt kind of boaty to me.
PS Looked at a 2023 5.0 10 speed this morning with 20,000 miles, nice truck but somehow I thought it would be a lot more nimble and easier to maneuver. It's a bit easier than the F350 but not by a lot. Biggest difference is the turning radius, the ride felt kind of boaty to me.
Cargo Master
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,037
Likes: 310
Nice clean truck. Interesting you got a TDI for a daily...we just bought our youngest daughter a mint 2014 Audi Q5 Prestige TDI, and I love driving it. I'll be doing a tune and delete on it soon too. Now my wife wants one, but I'm not sure I can part with her 2000 Excursion Limited 7.3L just yet. Which TDI did you get?
Thread Starter
|
Logistics Pro
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 3,609
Likes: 324
From: Arizona
Nice clean truck. Interesting you got a TDI for a daily...we just bought our youngest daughter a mint 2014 Audi Q5 Prestige TDI, and I love driving it. I'll be doing a tune and delete on it soon too. Now my wife wants one, but I'm not sure I can part with her 2000 Excursion Limited 7.3L just yet. Which TDI did you get?
Cargo Master
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,332
Likes: 442
From: Eastern Washington
I have a tdi as a daily as well. Love the MPG.
I have thought about selling my 7.3 as well, but I put a flatbed on it and would sorely miss it.
I have another F350, and F150 Raptor (project) and a Tacoma as well. Hard to choose!
I have thought about selling my 7.3 as well, but I put a flatbed on it and would sorely miss it.
I have another F350, and F150 Raptor (project) and a Tacoma as well. Hard to choose!
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 1,736
Likes: 660
From: South AR
A lot of the places here that rent equipment (if you have to do that) will NOT rent if you don't have at minimum 3/4 ton. Doesn't matter what the sticker says it will haul (being the newer F150s increased payload and listed capacities)
Just a thought if it will impact you at all.
Just a thought if it will impact you at all.
Tuned
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 363
Likes: 121
From: Montana
We've got a 3.5 Ecoboost in an Expedition, it's a pretty good set up. Runs at low RPMs most of the time, almost like a diesel. Good low end torque. Pretty peppy too. I'd recommend checking it out if you're going f150 route.
Also have an older MK5 TDI. Great little cars.
Also have an older MK5 TDI. Great little cars.
Go Bills !
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 2,778
Likes: 65
From: Buffalo, NY
If you're thinking about selling it for 5 to 10 thousand, you might want to just hold onto it instead.
My stroker only tows the 5th wheel. 6,000 miles a year, I plan to upgrade it in a few years and sell it, but I probably won’t get much for what I believe is the most reliable truck ever. It turns 25 years old next month.
I have a 2017 F150 with a 5.0 engine that I use every day. Honestly, it's tough climb back into the 01 diesel. The F150 is super comfy to drive. It rides a lot smoother, but it lacks power. Its gutless.
My stroker only tows the 5th wheel. 6,000 miles a year, I plan to upgrade it in a few years and sell it, but I probably won’t get much for what I believe is the most reliable truck ever. It turns 25 years old next month.
I have a 2017 F150 with a 5.0 engine that I use every day. Honestly, it's tough climb back into the 01 diesel. The F150 is super comfy to drive. It rides a lot smoother, but it lacks power. Its gutless.
Trending Topics
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 1,221
Likes: 94
The length of the bed for a 150 makes it a no go for me some people it’s not a big deal just something to consider. Plus when you look at cost of ownership a gas 250 could easily be the same as a 150.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
Tuned
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 293
Likes: 119
I'm thinking of parting with the old girl. She seldom gets used any more, I've kept her so I'd have a truck for when I need one and I bought a TDI for a daily, but I am looking at buying an F150 to cover both use scenarios and eliminating one vehicle from our herd. I know there are some here with F150s, any advice?
PS Looked at a 2023 5.0 10 speed this morning with 20,000 miles, nice truck but somehow I thought it would be a lot more nimble and easier to maneuver. It's a bit easier than the F350 but not by a lot. Biggest difference is the turning radius, the ride felt kind of boaty to me.
PS Looked at a 2023 5.0 10 speed this morning with 20,000 miles, nice truck but somehow I thought it would be a lot more nimble and easier to maneuver. It's a bit easier than the F350 but not by a lot. Biggest difference is the turning radius, the ride felt kind of boaty to me.
Thread Starter
|
Logistics Pro
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 3,609
Likes: 324
From: Arizona
I've decided on a Ranger with a 2.7. I can deal with the 5 foot bed as I rarely need a full size bed any more and if I ever do I have a trailer. Having a lot of trouble finding a Ranger with everything I want and nothing I don't want so will probably order one.
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,250
Likes: 42
I'm thinking of parting with the old girl. She seldom gets used any more, I've kept her so I'd have a truck for when I need one and I bought a TDI for a daily, but I am looking at buying an F150 to cover both use scenarios and eliminating one vehicle from our herd. I know there are some here with F150s, any advice?
PS Looked at a 2023 5.0 10 speed this morning with 20,000 miles, nice truck but somehow I thought it would be a lot more nimble and easier to maneuver. It's a bit easier than the F350 but not by a lot. Biggest difference is the turning radius, the ride felt kind of boaty to me.
PS Looked at a 2023 5.0 10 speed this morning with 20,000 miles, nice truck but somehow I thought it would be a lot more nimble and easier to maneuver. It's a bit easier than the F350 but not by a lot. Biggest difference is the turning radius, the ride felt kind of boaty to me.
Right there with you. Old Green maybe gets 2k miles a year these days. Got a Toyota Camry that gives 34 mpg so am in that almost all the time now. Keep Old Green around for those times you need a truck and always love driving it. But, it seems like such a waste now.
Have been offered 12k more than once, but cannot bring myself to part with it. An F-150 would be ok, but have said Old Green will be around until the doors fall off.
Hotshot
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 11,286
Likes: 263
From: North of Greenville
I'm thinking of parting with the old girl. She seldom gets used any more, I've kept her so I'd have a truck for when I need one and I bought a TDI for a daily, but I am looking at buying an F150 to cover both use scenarios and eliminating one vehicle from our herd. I know there are some here with F150s, any advice?
PS Looked at a 2023 5.0 10 speed this morning with 20,000 miles, nice truck but somehow I thought it would be a lot more nimble and easier to maneuver. It's a bit easier than the F350 but not by a lot. Biggest difference is the turning radius, the ride felt kind of boaty to me.
PS Looked at a 2023 5.0 10 speed this morning with 20,000 miles, nice truck but somehow I thought it would be a lot more nimble and easier to maneuver. It's a bit easier than the F350 but not by a lot. Biggest difference is the turning radius, the ride felt kind of boaty to me.
BTW, just as a reference point for you, if you do decide to sell... I got north of $11k for my truck (352K miles, 2wd, but in virtually pristine condition).
Thread Starter
|
Logistics Pro
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 3,609
Likes: 324
From: Arizona
Just went through something very similar a month ago, except we downsized by selling the truck to share a single vehicle between myself and my wife. Since I'm working from home now, it seems to be working very well. I did the experiment for over a year and was averaging only 60-70 miles per month, and sometimes going nearly two months between uses. For us, if I need a truck several times a year, either Lowe's, Home Depot, or Uhaul has what I need.
BTW, just as a reference point for you, if you do decide to sell... I got north of $11k for my truck (352K miles, 2wd, but in virtually pristine condition).
BTW, just as a reference point for you, if you do decide to sell... I got north of $11k for my truck (352K miles, 2wd, but in virtually pristine condition).
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Its_Green
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
133
Jul 13, 2022 07:59 PM
Lukas42104
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
12
Nov 2, 2012 03:23 PM
Danger_Dave
1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
20
Apr 20, 2010 06:00 PM