Ford PS 2015
I'm in the market for a new PU to tow my 13,000 gvw WW FSW 3200. The deals on the 2014 around here are $5000+ right off the top... a considerable savings. Trying to get more familiar with the new ...
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Thanks for all the replies guys.
After more test drives today in both 2015 and 2014 SD 350 Platinum, seems the old 2014 SD gen1 6.7 works great. Wish i could try the new 2015 exhaust brake setup with my 13,000gvw TH in tow down a steep grade. Anyone have any experience with this new ex brake ? The 2015 have a button now that turns ex brake off and on, unlike the automatic setup on the 2014, wonder why they did that now...?
I am a cheap mofo, but its not that I can't spring for the extra $$$$ for the 2015, just not sure I see a value in it..? So far have not heard many horror stories on the old gen1 6.7, and no one has convinced me on the merits of this new unproven gen2 6.7 PS, although it sure sounds nice and drives great.
Gen1 6.7PS diffidently does not have problems like the old 6.0 or 6.4. The gen1 6.7 seems to be reliable so far in its 4-5 years and 500,000 units used so far. Any of you guys have high miles on one yet...?
I guess an extra 60tq and 40hp is nice, but to be honest, the 400/800 seems like plenty stout enough for a tow truck. Maybe if I lived off 70 in Colorado and was in the high altitude mountains towing all the time, then maybe the extra power would be useable.
I seem to be conservative and take it very serious when towing a 60' long 22,000lbs rig, and keep my speed down to 60-65mph...70max in a pass. A Chevy would even work for me...lol.
Wow, $14,000 off..!!! You're the man BB_TX.
Wish I could find those prices here in S FL. And many left over 2014 SD at every Ford dealer here. Best deal I've got so far is about $7500 off. I might need to fly to TX and pick up one of those $13,500 off deals on my way to Saint Anthony... lol. What city in TX is advertising them with those deep discounts...?
After more test drives today in both 2015 and 2014 SD 350 Platinum, seems the old 2014 SD gen1 6.7 works great. Wish i could try the new 2015 exhaust brake setup with my 13,000gvw TH in tow down a steep grade. Anyone have any experience with this new ex brake ? The 2015 have a button now that turns ex brake off and on, unlike the automatic setup on the 2014, wonder why they did that now...?
I am a cheap mofo, but its not that I can't spring for the extra $$$$ for the 2015, just not sure I see a value in it..? So far have not heard many horror stories on the old gen1 6.7, and no one has convinced me on the merits of this new unproven gen2 6.7 PS, although it sure sounds nice and drives great.
Gen1 6.7PS diffidently does not have problems like the old 6.0 or 6.4. The gen1 6.7 seems to be reliable so far in its 4-5 years and 500,000 units used so far. Any of you guys have high miles on one yet...?
I guess an extra 60tq and 40hp is nice, but to be honest, the 400/800 seems like plenty stout enough for a tow truck. Maybe if I lived off 70 in Colorado and was in the high altitude mountains towing all the time, then maybe the extra power would be useable.
I seem to be conservative and take it very serious when towing a 60' long 22,000lbs rig, and keep my speed down to 60-65mph...70max in a pass. A Chevy would even work for me...lol.
BB_TX wrote:
Standard advertised discount locally for new '14 Ford Superdutys is $13,500 off MSRP (sticker) including $1,000 off for Ford financing. I bought my '12 F350 King Ranch for $14,000 off MSRP end of July '12, again getting the extra $1000 off for Ford financing. But one month later refinanced at a lower rate from my insurance carrier.
Makes that $60K+ sticker easier to take.
Wow, $14,000 off..!!! You're the man BB_TX.
Wish I could find those prices here in S FL. And many left over 2014 SD at every Ford dealer here. Best deal I've got so far is about $7500 off. I might need to fly to TX and pick up one of those $13,500 off deals on my way to Saint Anthony... lol. What city in TX is advertising them with those deep discounts...?
