Posted 2011-01-24 10:23 AM (#129202 - in reply to #129061) Subject: RE: Ford F250 vs F150
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Posts: 342 Location: Ohio
Long bed is the way to go. Some have no issues with shortbeds, but with a long bed, it can broaden your trailer options. They are much more GN friendly.
On a side note, you may want to look into getting another ranger for work unless you need a bigger truck.
With these fuel prices, I'm keeping my eyes open for a commuter truck/car as well. Since my last fuel price post, fuel went up another $.10/ gal. Cost was $107 to fill my truck up (32 gal [just under a 1/4 tank]) that lasts a week and a half.
Posted 2011-01-24 11:09 AM (#129209 - in reply to #129061) Subject: RE: Ford F250 vs F150
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Posts: 330 Location: northeast Texas
No one has mentioned that diesels seem to retain a higher trade in or resale value. We were looking at used trucks a few years ago and saw some that looked like great deals at a nearby dealership. Got over there to look and the trucks were all V 10's. They were much cheaper priced than diesel counterparts, and even comparable big block gas engines. We were told there was not much demand for them due to poorer milage. So I guess you could buy one as a good deal, but how about when you got ready to get rid of it?just asking
Posted 2011-01-24 11:53 AM (#129213 - in reply to #129061) Subject: RE: Ford F250 vs F150
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Posts: 88
N2ridin,
That would be my ideal choice in a perfect world. When looking at comps the diesel is 5,000 to 7,000 more than the V10. It might come down to money at the original purchase.
Ford F250 vs F150
