Buying New 2012 Truck F250 6.2 Liter Gas vs. Sierra 2500HD 6 Liter Vortec
4x4 F250 XL 4.30 axle vs 4x4 Sierra 2500HD 4.10 Axle looking for advice on which way to go.
From my research it seems the F250 XL packs towing with other nice features in a kind of plain work truck like vehicle which I like well enough and the 2500HD SLE trim is a bit nicer. Not as worried about looks as durability though. Both with 6 speed transmission including heavy duty transmission cooler for both and for some reason the Ford doesn't mention HD Engine Cooler, but Sierra does list it specifically. Perhaps it's automatically included or understood in the Ford, but I could not find an upgrade option for HD engine cooler for the 6.2 liter Ford. The Ford is $4000 cheaper than the Sierra, and has factory goose/5th wheel and factory running boards. The both look very nice, the Sierra has nicer wheels, but no running boards or gooseneck/fifth wheel so that will make the Sierra cost even more. I would like to keep the truck for a very long time and will take extremely good care of it. This is a one chance to get it right investment for me and I could squeeze the extra money from somewhere for the Sierra but not sure it is the best choice. The Sierra does include the rear view camera and rear window defrost, but that only accounts for well under $1000 in the GM. The GM dealer says GMC is quality and Ford is quantity. I am sure Ford is quality too and if quantity or market leverage helps Ford offer lower cost quality items then as hard as I work for money I don't want to waste any. My brain is fried now from studying specs for weeks and I have narrowed it all down to this and it is time to pull the trigger. Neither dealer will reduce the price for me. It was like pulling teeth to get either to give me an extra $500 or so toward the deal. Ford's Truck Month isn't helping either and they sure aren't giving me 10 or 13k off of MSRP like their adds say this month. The Ford dealer told me it's like a loss leader ad where it only applies to 1 certain vehicle while quantities last and each dealership only gets 1 of the special vehicles so quantities won't last long. Yipes. Anyway... Sorry for the long story, but any advice as to which truck would serve me best as a long term investment. Needless to say, I do have towing needs. Perhaps the question settles on is the Sierra worth that much more money when Ford seems to be a great truck in wide use. Granted the Ford engine is newer, but I had trouble finding any negative reports on the Ford 6.2 liter gas engine. Likewise I had trouble finding significant negative comments on the GM 6.0 liter Vortec either. (As info, I am not going with diesel, hince the gas engines research) Can anybody help me? Thanks. |
well, I guess if you like them both and one is $4000 cheaper, with more usefull options, then it seems like a no brainer. Also, the Ford has all the radiator it needs, unlike the Chevy which makes you pay extra for it. As for the stupid comment from the GM salesman, that would've been the last conversation I had with him. Hope it works out for you whichever way you go.
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Originally Posted by fg250
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well, I guess if you like them both and one is $4000 cheaper, with more usefull options, then it seems like a no brainer. Also, the Ford has all the radiator it needs, unlike the Chevy which makes you pay extra for it. As for the stupid comment from the GM salesman, that would've been the last conversation I had with him. Hope it works out for you whichever way you go.
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Originally Posted by Todd0060
(Post 11454097)
Thank you for the feedback. Just to clarify, it was the Ford dealer that told me about the loss leader for the Ford truck month promotion. Both trucks seem nice although the Ford SD looks more like a work truck with vinyl floor and low end wheels and black grill. I could live with that though to save the money. I am just hoping to pick the one that will last the longest with least problems. Thanks again.
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Originally Posted by fg250
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actually I was referring to the quantity/quality comment....total BS
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I think the GM dealer is making excuses for GM being outsold by Ford. Regardless, both are very capable vehicles. One is not significantly better than the other so it's personal preference. I prefer the Ford chassis and interior myself. But if you're looking long term the GM standard warranty is longer.
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If I drove them both and still was undecided, I'd go for the lower priced truck. Plus as it happens the lower priced truck does not subsist on government aid.
I drove the Chevy, still prefer the Super Duty, even if the price was the same. |
Originally Posted by 8iron
(Post 11456652)
I think the GM dealer is making excuses for GM being outsold by Ford. Regardless, both are very capable vehicles. One is not significantly better than the other so it's personal preference. I prefer the Ford chassis and interior myself. But if you're looking long term the GM standard warranty is longer.
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Originally Posted by Smokeispower
(Post 11456666)
If I drove them both and still was undecided, I'd go for the lower priced truck. Plus as it happens the lower priced truck does not subsist on government aid.
I drove the Chevy, still prefer the Super Duty, even if the price was the same. |
Blue Oval /vs/ Bow Tie
1) One thing to consider is GM's 6.0 has been unchaged for many years and the 6.2 is at the beginning. Spending the kind of money these new trucks cost I like being on the start of a production run rather than the end. If financing you don't want to get it paid off and feel like it's old & outdated and have to trade immediately.
2) Second is of course the bailout, enough said. 3) Not sure if you've locked on to a model but with some checking around you might find a truck sitting on a lot rather than ordering and it may have some cool packages on it saving you even more money. This is what I did. Found a dealer with over 18 Superdutys on hand, and found what I wanted without ordering. They will always make better deals on what they have in stock over what they order. 4) Personal preference above all. If you are not happy now, you won't be then. |
Originally Posted by L&D's Broncos
(Post 11457000)
1) One thing to consider is GM's 6.0 has been unchaged for many years and the 6.2 is at the beginning. Spending the kind of money these new trucks cost I like being on the start of a production run rather than the end. If financing you don't want to get it paid off and feel like it's old & outdated and have to trade immediately.
2) Second is of course the bailout, enough said. 3) Not sure if you've locked on to a model but with some checking around you might find a truck sitting on a lot rather than ordering and it may have some cool packages on it saving you even more money. This is what I did. Found a dealer with over 18 Superdutys on hand, and found what I wanted without ordering. They will always make better deals on what they have in stock over what they order. 4) Personal preference above all. If you are not happy now, you won't be then. |
Are you really comparing apples to apples?
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Originally Posted by snelldawg
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Are you really comparing apples to apples?
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$4k is a lot. I'm a Ford guy, but if I was in your shoes I'd be leaning towards Ford because of the price difference, if those GM options don't matter too much to you.
The 6.2 is obviously new, but you can buy an extended Ford warranty heavily discounted online. |
Thank you. I appreciate you feedback.
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