The one you had at FG last year.
tow rig battle
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OH! that was a borrowed vehicle.
For new, I'd buy the Ford with the eco-boost. That would make a great Cruiser engine and I can't wait until that engine starts winding up in junk yards from wrecked trucks. It has been proven in Baja, an incredible endurance test that Ford did, etc. I'm not in a market for a new truck, but that is just my opinion. If you stay out of the turbo, you should get well over 20 mpg. I think it is either FourWheeler or 4WD&OffRoad Magazine that is taking one on their annual Ultimate Adventure.
Your other choices are OK. I've had older Chevy's and they were OK, the newer ones I've driven are more car than truck. Justifying the cost of a diesel truck over gas is tough unless you are towing very heavy stuff a lot. Gas engines are getting closer in MPG and are easier to live with under most circumstances.
The most money you can save is to trade for a 3-5 year old truck with lower mileage. The new ones depreciate in, as Chevy says, a Heartbeat.
Good luck with your choice.
Your other choices are OK. I've had older Chevy's and they were OK, the newer ones I've driven are more car than truck. Justifying the cost of a diesel truck over gas is tough unless you are towing very heavy stuff a lot. Gas engines are getting closer in MPG and are easier to live with under most circumstances.
The most money you can save is to trade for a 3-5 year old truck with lower mileage. The new ones depreciate in, as Chevy says, a Heartbeat.
Good luck with your choice.
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Ecoboost is nice, but the new Ford 5.0 V8 is nearly as good, a bit cheaper, and probably less trouble long-term. Just my opinion.
Does it have to be a new truck?
I picked up an 08 with 38,000 miles pretty cheap and I have to say it is the fastest truck I've ever driven
I just towed a rig down to Rausch creek, I would guess total wieght of the rig,trailer and gear was around 8,000lbs. The truck had plenty of power to keep it up at 75mph the whole way even going through the mountains. I averaged 10mpg, which hurt $$$ but a friend towed the same amount down with a chevy diesel and he only got 13.7mpg, so I guess the 10mpg wasn't that bad.
I like the new designs and improvement ford has done over the past few years, but I need to see a lot more out of them before I will ever consider buying one. I use to own Fords before I started buying Toyota, and there is a reason why I continue to still by Toyotas over other brands
I picked up an 08 with 38,000 miles pretty cheap and I have to say it is the fastest truck I've ever driven
I just towed a rig down to Rausch creek, I would guess total wieght of the rig,trailer and gear was around 8,000lbs. The truck had plenty of power to keep it up at 75mph the whole way even going through the mountains. I averaged 10mpg, which hurt $$$ but a friend towed the same amount down with a chevy diesel and he only got 13.7mpg, so I guess the 10mpg wasn't that bad.
I like the new designs and improvement ford has done over the past few years, but I need to see a lot more out of them before I will ever consider buying one. I use to own Fords before I started buying Toyota, and there is a reason why I continue to still by Toyotas over other brands
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Right now they are doing 0% finance no money down, used is about 6 to 8% and usually want money down, its a racket.
Actually you might want to check out the used rates, there down to 2.50 right now, the credit unions are the lowest.
So financing a used truck that is at least $10- $15,000 less then new at %2.5 is a way better monthly payment
Plus a lot of them like Toyota are doing there certified used cars, which gives you a 100,000 mile warranty, an addition 1 year bumper to bumper warranty, roadside assistance. Plus the vehicle has to be in perfect condition, meaning tires over half tread or you get new ones and all schedule maintenance (belts, fluids, any service bulletins) are done for free.
What ever you decide to go with, remember it's a buyers market so go around to different dealers and make them earn your business
So financing a used truck that is at least $10- $15,000 less then new at %2.5 is a way better monthly payment
Plus a lot of them like Toyota are doing there certified used cars, which gives you a 100,000 mile warranty, an addition 1 year bumper to bumper warranty, roadside assistance. Plus the vehicle has to be in perfect condition, meaning tires over half tread or you get new ones and all schedule maintenance (belts, fluids, any service bulletins) are done for free.
What ever you decide to go with, remember it's a buyers market so go around to different dealers and make them earn your business
the chevy my borther got is not bad for used vehicle, its 6l and tows nice, gets around 11 loaded with trailer-13-16 empty.
Will this be your DD as well as your tow vehicle?
Either way, paying $40K for a new truck to save even 10 mpg over an older truck that you can buy for half that price takes a long time. Plus in the end, you wind up with just another used truck. that is worth $20 while the one that you paid $20 for might be worth $10. Miles on the truck make a big difference on resale value.
I'm beginning to think you should have bought an 80 series. I'm sure Rick would approve.
Either way, paying $40K for a new truck to save even 10 mpg over an older truck that you can buy for half that price takes a long time. Plus in the end, you wind up with just another used truck. that is worth $20 while the one that you paid $20 for might be worth $10. Miles on the truck make a big difference on resale value.
I'm beginning to think you should have bought an 80 series. I'm sure Rick would approve.
I love my truck and stole it from Toyota (after turning in my rotted Tacoma) but if I was to do it again I would have bought an old beater.
Wrench
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year? cost?
2003 with 80k. he paid 11k at dealer, tow package, extra cab 4x4 loaded
After driving the eco boost trucks at work I kind of like the Ford. Then I see all the work they do on them and how little we fix tundras I would still stick with the Toyota. Buy new and you wont have a problem.
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I went to one of those used car dealers, had an 03 ford f250 4 door gas motor with 135,000 miles on it for $8,000
I went to one of those used car dealers, had an 03 ford f250 4 door gas motor with 135,000 miles on it for $8,000
So did you pull hte trigger?
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Well after all this I think I will keep the fjc, get her back to stock and tow with her, I have 4:56 gears instead of the stock 4:11 so I think it will tow better with the stock tires back on?
Rob tows with his but he is only towing a Sami. It will pull it but handling will suck do to how short and light the FJC is compared to a full size.
I'm pretty sure the towing weight will be quite a bit higher than the rated capacity. You do have to be able to stop it, but I assume you have brakes on the trailer. An equalizer hitch would be a good idea. Anytime the tail outweighs the dog, the dog gets wagged ;>)