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F-150 SC vs. F-250 SD w/short bed
OK, In about 4 months, I'm buying a truck. I'm either buying the F-150 SC with the 5.4V8 or a F-250 SD Crew cab with the same engine or V-10, depending on gas mileage. I plan on pulling a 16ft trailer loaded with either a Ford 8n tractor, a 53 3/4 chevy, or a 57 1/2 ton chevy. I will only tow maybe once a month or so, if that much. Main driving will be around the surrounding Houston, TX area, maybe 80 miles per day about 4 days a week. What's best to purchase in your opinion. The only reason I would want the F-150 is if the gas mileage difference is considerable. Thanks.
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I'm partial to to Superduty as opposed to current F150's (though I still do own '95 F150SC). F250 Crew Cab is immense inside - noticeably larger than F150 SC. Crew Cab has B-pillar construction making for rigid, very strong passenger compartment. F150 SC with rear doors has more body flex (seen many posts complaining of annoying door squeaks while towing), also F150SC basically failed Insurance Institute's offset frontal crash test - floor buckled where doors meet and there was intrusion in to passenger compartment. Superduty is much more capable vehicle than F150, higher payload and towing capacity.
My philosophy has been to buy more truck than I think I'll need; cause invariably some day you will need it. I bought 350 vs. 250 because I got about 1200 lbs. more payload capacity - don't worry about overloading vehicle and prefer to make one trip instead of two... My truck is not my daily driver, mileage didn't really figure into my purchase.
little over 12,000 miles on my 2002 F-250 Super Duty 4x4 crew cab with V-10. Love it!!! However, it is somewhat cumbersome to maneuver around town. Especially in parking lots. Best to park way-out at WalMart and walk!!
Considering the power and tow capability the V-10 has to offer the gas mileage is not that bad in comparing with the V-8. A gasser sure beats the $$, smell and maintenance of a diesel.
In the city I average 11-12 mpg. On the highway I average 13-14 mpg. I do not have a lead foot.
I got last laugh on way out, I had a pallet of 32 - 80 lb bags of concrete loaded by a forklift , while he was trying to cram 8-10 bags of pine mulch into the back of his Winstar. I offered to carry his removeable back seat and two of his kids home so he could have more cargo space. Touche!
I like the Crew Cab with the long bed, but I was hoping for some help. Does the Ford, in fact, sit higher than the Chevy? I am looking at the V10 with the 6 speed. Can someone recommend options to get - or avoid? I would appreciate any and all comments that you might have.
Thanks.
The V-10 has power for towing capacity and it is quick on the go not sluggishness like a diesel.
Within the city I maintain 11-12 mpg and on the highway I maintain 12-14+ mpg. This mpg is without any towing. I currently have 12,500+ miles.
I've had -0- problems with my truck. Be all as this may be, my wife has been giving me grief over this BIG truck not to mention our plans for a fifth-wheel trailer have fallen through like the stock market. As such, I will be placing my beloved truck for sale.
Pipesomker - South Alabama
The V-10 has power for towing capacity and it is quick on the go not sluggishness like a diesel.
Within the city I maintain 11-12 mpg and on the highway I maintain 12-14+ mpg. This mpg is without any towing. I currently have 12,500+ miles.
I've had -0- problems with my truck. Be all as this may be, my wife has been giving me grief over this BIG truck not to mention our plans for a fifth-wheel trailer have fallen through like the stock market. As such, I will be placing my beloved truck for sale.
Pipesomker - South Alabama
THANX
http://www.pickuptruck.com/html/2002/ford/harley/roadtest/page1.html
I know for sure that I made the right choice for me. The interior is larger (alot wider) than the F150, better exterior look in my opinion. (has a look of a 4x4 even though its only a 4x2).
It does not ride as smoothly as an F150 and the 5sp is a little clunky in shifting compared to a car or smaller truck. (However you can't even get an F150 with the 5sp 5.4L).
I check my mileage every tank, and thus far I'm averaging 16.2 mpg in mixed city/highway driving.
While not as fast as the V10, I don't tow much or often.
When I buy my next pickup, I would prefer a Ford, but whatever I buy, it WILL be a crew cab with a full-size bed - and one that fits into my garage. Now if the next F-250 gets power folding mirrors like some of the new GMCs...
So I'm waiting for folding mirrors, plus probably 4 wheel steering, before I replace my current truck. And I'm really thinking of considering a diesel, now that they have decent performance.
The X-plan is Ford's purchase discount program for companies/organizations that have business relationships with FoMoCo. Part's suppliers, and other vendors to Ford are included. Check with your employer. X-Plan allows you to purchase vehicle at below msrp - usually dealer invoice +4%. THere's no haggling, they can't tack on any other costs, and you're usually still eligible for rebate and financing deals. Makes buying easy. It allows you and immediate family members to buy up to four vehicles per year.
Basically, if you're part of X-plan participating organization you apply for a Personal ID # (PIN). Then you go to Ford dealer, identify yourself as X-plan purchaser, then see if dealer is willing to sell you/order you a vehicle on X-plan. X-plan doesn't apply to certain high demand vehicles like T-Bird. When you finalize purchase/order you give PIN # to dealer and you're all set.
I bought my F350 on X-plan. I'm a member of the Experimental Aircraft Assoc. - don't ask me why, but for some reason Ford made them X-plan participant. I joined for $40, got my PIN and ordered truck. Unfortunately too many people took advantage of EAA, so now you have to be a member for year before you can get an X-plan PIN. Ford also recently had a Friends & Neighbors program going, I think if you owned a few shares of Ford stock you could get an X-plan membership. Not sure if that's still going on though.
Invoice: $32,623
MSRP: $37,295
TMV: $69,178
Are we talking $5k less than double of MSRP? It is a truck right?
Last year when you said you were going to the SCrew, I remember thinking that I could never be happy with one. They're a nice ride for the occaisional run to Home Depot with the whole family, but I need a truck that can work during the week and still carry 6 people at times. I'd keep my '350, CC, LWB until the wheels fell off before I'd go down to something smaller and less useful. Oh well I guess you had to see for yourself and get it outta your system.
Good luck waiting until January. ;-)
I'm looking at purchasing a '94 F-150 with the 5.0L V8 and tow package, but manual tranny. Does anyone know what the tow capacityis? Edmunds lists 7500 lbs, but that's the V6 and (I assume) the auto transmission.
If anyone knows, please let me know. Thanks.