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New vehicle advice
Posted on 2/3/22 at 3:52 pm
Posted on 2/3/22 at 3:52 pm
Need help deciding on my next vehicle. I have pretty much gone full circle from swearing off Ford to back looking at an F250 to replace my 2013 F150. Have 0 need for a 3/4 ton truck, but the diesel value is there along with space. F250 King Ranch is a nice vehicle and should hold up fine.
I originally wanted to move towards an SUV since kid/s are in the picture. Was liking the looks of the GMC Yukon AT4 and even the Escalade with its absurd price tag. The problem is it seems like all GM vehicles are absolute pieces of shite after about 5 years. Paint fades, buttons wear off, sounds like 100 parts are lose when you hit a bump, etc. Therefore I basically wrote of all GM.
Toyota/Lexus is known for being dependable, but that also could be coming to end with the release of the new motors. Not really a fan of the design of any particular Toyota except maybe the LC, but have to go used and the cost for a used LC is absurd. Like the new Lexus LX600 but those prices are also absurd. Wife wants a GX next so getting that for the interim is an option, even though I don't particular care for the way her current Lexus drives (2014 RX).
Love the Bronco but I feel in a few years with at least 1 kid its going to feel small. If I got one I'd want to keep it forever and I'm not sure that's realistic at this time.
All this brought me back to F150 and F250. F150 KR with powerboost is nearly the cost of the F250, which leads me to the F250.
Thoughts? I'm at quite the crossroads, and not sure there is much on the horizon for me to hold out for.
I originally wanted to move towards an SUV since kid/s are in the picture. Was liking the looks of the GMC Yukon AT4 and even the Escalade with its absurd price tag. The problem is it seems like all GM vehicles are absolute pieces of shite after about 5 years. Paint fades, buttons wear off, sounds like 100 parts are lose when you hit a bump, etc. Therefore I basically wrote of all GM.
Toyota/Lexus is known for being dependable, but that also could be coming to end with the release of the new motors. Not really a fan of the design of any particular Toyota except maybe the LC, but have to go used and the cost for a used LC is absurd. Like the new Lexus LX600 but those prices are also absurd. Wife wants a GX next so getting that for the interim is an option, even though I don't particular care for the way her current Lexus drives (2014 RX).
Love the Bronco but I feel in a few years with at least 1 kid its going to feel small. If I got one I'd want to keep it forever and I'm not sure that's realistic at this time.
All this brought me back to F150 and F250. F150 KR with powerboost is nearly the cost of the F250, which leads me to the F250.
Thoughts? I'm at quite the crossroads, and not sure there is much on the horizon for me to hold out for.
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Posted on 2/3/22 at 4:15 pm to absolute692
And I thought I had a fricked up way of thinking through a vehicle purchase. Truck nuts [ON] OFF, get the 250 baw.
Posted on 2/3/22 at 4:40 pm to absolute692
I wouldn't want a diesel unless I was towing daily. I wouldn't want a 250 unless I was towing heavy. A full size SUV will tow almost anything a normal person needs to tow. I have a full size SUV to tow my 23ft bay boat. I do miss a truck bed every now and then, but I just rent a trailer for $15-20 when I need it. It is SO much cheaper to rent a trailer than buy one when you only use it a few times a year. I'd get the F150 with coyote if you must have a truck, I guess the expedition with ecoboost would be a decent SUV option but I might look at a GM product with the 6.2 in it. I am personally not spending $70k on a vehicle new so I will be looking at this crop of vehicles in 5-7 years.
Posted on 2/3/22 at 4:56 pm to absolute692
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Have 0 need for a 3/4 ton truck, but the diesel value is there along with space.
The F150 and the F250 both utilize the same cab. They're the same size interior.
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With their respective redesigns, both of these vehicles now share the same cab for the first time since 1999.
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The biggest difference is the gearshift in the console for the F-150 on certain trims, versus on the column for an F-250 on all trims. Other than that, yes, they are nearly identical.
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The 2020 Ford F-150 and F-250 Super Duty both share a common cab structure. Meaning, from the A-pillar to the rear of the cab they are the same. Interior treatments vary a touch to help differentiate between models, however they are dimensionally the same. A-pillar forward, and box lengths are different between the two models.
Posted on 2/3/22 at 5:12 pm to absolute692
Toyota
Posted on 2/3/22 at 5:14 pm to absolute692
There is exactly ONE f250 King Ranch 4x4 diesel within 100 miles of Memphis.
It’s $85k.
ETA: it’s a new 2022
It’s $85k.
ETA: it’s a new 2022
This post was edited on 2/3/22 at 5:22 pm
Posted on 2/3/22 at 7:03 pm to absolute692
I have no idea why anyone would purchase a new vehicle right now unless it was an absolute necessity, like you can’t get to work tomorrow necessity.
Posted on 2/4/22 at 8:22 am to absolute692
If you’re leaning towards a 3/4 .. look into buying a well equipped Gasser either the 6.2l or the new Godzilla engine. Save the 10K up charge on the Diesel. Long term maintenance savings will also save you money.
Posted on 2/4/22 at 8:24 am to absolute692
just get a ram 2500.
do yourself a favor.
do yourself a favor.
Posted on 2/4/22 at 9:15 am to absolute692
If you want to haul kids around and don’t need to tow, get a minivan. For real.
If you don’t need a 3/4 ton, then certainly do not get a 3/4 ton.
Wait a couple years for Toyota to work out any kinks.
Don’t waste money on a king ranch. XLT or Lariat are plenty loaded enough for a pickup. Those trucks are in the $40k-60k range.
Avoid a sunroof.
If you don’t need a 3/4 ton, then certainly do not get a 3/4 ton.
Wait a couple years for Toyota to work out any kinks.
Don’t waste money on a king ranch. XLT or Lariat are plenty loaded enough for a pickup. Those trucks are in the $40k-60k range.
Avoid a sunroof.
Posted on 2/4/22 at 9:25 am to absolute692
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Have 0 need for a 3/4 ton truck
As a fellow baw who drives a F250 with no need(anymore) for a F250, I advise other baws against purchasing a F250 unless they really NEED a F250. I've seriously considered downsizing to a 1/2 ton or even something like a Tacoma but can't convince myself to pull the trigger with these high prices. I eventually want to get a 3rd vehicle to daily drive and park the truck for truck things.
You'll have a rougher ride
You'll have higher operating cost(assuming diesel vs gas)
You'll have higher maintenance cost(oil changes/fuel filters every 10k miles)
You'll have higher cost on your wear and tear items(brakes/shocks/suspension components, tires etc.)
Unless you're yanking around a 30' offshore boat or something like a 35' fifth wheel camper a 1/2 ton will handle everything you'll throw at it.
Posted on 2/4/22 at 10:11 am to absolute692
It’s not that complicated. Just bought a 2021 F150 XLT 4wd. TONS of room. Travel a ton with a big Lab and she has the entire back seat. Tonneau cover that keeps all our gear stored and dry. It’ll tow a house. Room for kid seats x3. Gas mileage pretty good. Ecoboost and power to spare.
Posted on 2/4/22 at 10:59 am to absolute692
We just got a new Expedition and it’s really nice if you go the SUV route. The V6 turbo is a nice engine. My wife’s Pathfinder was crapping out and the local Ford dealership was the only place that had a bunch of new vehicles on the lot.
The prices of used vehicles are crazy so when you look at finance rates and warranties it pays to just buy new.
The prices of used vehicles are crazy so when you look at finance rates and warranties it pays to just buy new.
Posted on 2/5/22 at 7:45 pm to absolute692
Toyota/Lexus…..check out the 2023 sequoia
Posted on 2/5/22 at 10:22 pm to absolute692
LINK
Edison future ef1
Edison future ef1
Posted on 2/6/22 at 9:00 am to absolute692
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…all GM vehicles are absolute pieces of shite after 5 years
My 2003 Escalade would like a word
Posted on 2/12/22 at 7:45 am to absolute692
No way in hell I am buying a new truck/SUV right now.
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