re: Down to three trucks: help me choose

Have a 13 F250 diesel. Get about 16-17mpg. A few things about the newer Ford diesels.

Oil change is 13 quarts. Unless you DIY, oil change runs $85 to $90 for normal oil. Easily $120 if you use synthetic.

Fuel filter change is going to cost you about $90 IF you do it yourself. Easy to do... one under the cab and one under the hood and takes less than 15 minutes. At a place like Jiffy Lube it will run $175+

Also, the coolant is different and the pH and concentration has to be checked. Can't just look at the color anymore. Lots of people have to go to the dealer to have this done. Think there are some kits coming out for DIY.

Power is great for towing. Been pulling a 20' loaded trailer up through the mountains of Colorado for 10 years. Gas engines struggle big time up there... drops down to 3-4 mpg and speed drops. Diesel cruised on up the hill still getting 8-10 mpg.

This is my first Ford diesel. Has a lot more hesitation than the GMC Duramax when you push the pedal way down.

Hard to beat the F150 unless you towing in high country.