2016 Diesel F350 vs gas? costs?

99Electriccobra

99Electriccobra

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Okay, I might have the opportunity to get into a new 2016 F350 diesel. I'm okay with more expensive oil changes and DEF?

What else am I missing cost wise? probably keep it 4-5 years and move on.

It would be a family truckster with occasional camper hauling duties, probably more now that we have a nicer truck to do it with.

Suggestions?
 
Would be a great rig. But compared to a gas truck for what you're doing you're probably better off saving the 10k+ for the initial expense of the diesel. About the only thing the diesel would have the advantage of in this situation is if a ton of miles would be getting tacked on, the camper you have is massive, or the truck is an absolute steal of a price.
 
Agreed, would be overkill for now, there is potential to add a 5th wheel in the next year or two. I just can't see getting into a new F150 for the same price of an F350 diesel.
 
99Electriccobra said:
Agreed, would be overkill for now, there is potential to add a 5th wheel in the next year or two. I just can't see getting into a new F150 for the same price of an F350 diesel.
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loaded F150 vs stripped F350 the price gets close, I had a 2017 F250 Platinum over 80k,

unless you are gonna tow alot you dont need a diesel

remember 99% of americans buy a truck to do something with it thats is only done 1% of the time
 
Diesel to haul the family around? I cant say my dad didnt do it but I tried to steer him to a light truck this time... Newer diesels are meant for severe towing and they ride like it.

The fun factor of modern light trucks is way up also... bone stock, they are as quick as a corvette from just a few years ago. They can all tow 10,000 pounds also.
 
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very nice rebates right now on 2016 leftovers. The diesel sold this afternoon, got to see it leave as I went to get mine appraised........

Not ready for another ecopoop, 2012 with 70K and giving me hints of needing the timing chains done, dealer won't do it cause timing isn't off and it's not rattling enough to reproduce consistently yet.......


$55K on an F150 vs $50K (gas) on a 2016 F350 is a hard pill to swallow, $57K for a diesel that stickered at $70K (sold)
 
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That kind of deal on a 6.7 Powerstroke would be hard to pass up. You plan to keep it 3-4 years and not rack up big miles? Look at what 2012 and 2013 diesels are going for. The resale difference between gas and diesel needs to factor in. Sorry that one sold. If you find another one...
 
I went from an F250 to a 2013 F150 3.5TT. I did not enjoy the 14 qt oil changes and expensive filters. Oil filters were $25 each and fuel (every other oil change) was like another $40. You get bad diesel one time and kiss your fuel system goodbye.

Diesels are excellent if you're towing. I mean towing a fuckton. Max tow equipped F150s can tow 14k or so. The payload is the biggest trade-off. Do you want a more nimble softer riding truck or stiffer bigger truck? It all depends on use and how long you are planning on keeping it.
 
mustangmike6996 said:
I went from an F250 to a 2013 F150 3.5TT. I did not enjoy the 14 qt oil changes and expensive filters. Oil filters were $25 each and fuel (every other oil change) was like another $40. You get bad diesel one time and kiss your fuel system goodbye.

Diesels are excellent if you're towing. I mean towing a fuckton. Max tow equipped F150s can tow 14k or so. The payload is the biggest trade-off. Do you want a more nimble softer riding truck or stiffer bigger truck? It all depends on use and how long you are planning on keeping it.
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Thanks for the feedback. Thinking I may hold off til next spring. I wouldn't be towing a "fuckton" but want a truck bigger than an F150 on the road. A 6.2L gasser F250 would probably do me just fine. Current set up, but if I had a 3/4 ton, wifey would probably push for a 5th wheel. Current camper is 28 feet, around 7K.
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been there done that with campers .... I started out with a 20 foot moved up to a 28 and then to a 31 footer
big mistake.... became hard to find camp sites big enough if you are going to travel stay with a smaller trailer
I used a E350 clubwagon as my tow beast with a V10 never ran out of power got 16 mpg hiwy solo and 10 mpg towing

just my 2 cents worth
 
I daily drove a 2013 F350 CC LB diesel for 4 years and am now driving a 2017 F350 CC LB Diesel. I don't tow much, but when I do pull the 32' enclosed trailer, this truck made it easy. Everyone that rode in the truck when towing was impressed. Yes, the ride was firm when running unloaded, but settled down with a few people and/or cargo in the back. I also wanted a crew cab with an 8' bed so I can avoid using a trailer sometimes by having enough room for what we need to take. My fuel economy, even when towing is better than my previous half-ton Chevy. Certainly better than an F350 with gas engine when towing.

Oil filters (OEM Motorcraft) are ~$13 or less if you buy a few at a time. Oil is not too bad depending on what you use, but still ends up costing $80 for an oil change with filter if you do it yourself with T6 oil. As mentioned above, once you push the pedal, it makes it worthwhile.

I justified it due to the main cost difference between similarly equipped F150 and F350 w/6.7L was basically the cost of the engine. Much of that is made up on resale and I ended up with a much more capable truck. If I would have gone with a gas engine, I might have stuck with an F150, but everyone's situation is different.
 
mustangmike6996 said:
Max tow equipped F150s can tow 14k or so.
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I can't even imagine how bad it must suck pulling 14k with a half ton truck. You can put whatever rating you want on it but I'd have zero interest in ever pulling that much with a half ton. I have a 2004 2500HD with a duramax and even pulling my lightweight 33' 5th wheel(8k dry 10k gross) with a 35 mph headwind makes the truck work if I try to pull at 70.
 
nitrousrick said:
I can't even imagine how bad it must suck pulling 14k with a half ton truck. You can put whatever rating you want on it but I'd have zero interest in ever pulling that much with a half ton. I have a 2004 2500HD with a duramax and even pulling my lightweight 33' 5th wheel(8k dry 10k gross) with a 35 mph headwind makes the truck work if I try to pull at 70.
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It really isn't too bad with the turbos but if I were constantly towing a heavy trailer I would opt for a 3/4-1 ton truck

The 2017 F150 with the 3.5 TT is 12,200 lbs. IDK why I was thinking 14k.
 
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