I really lean to the Eco-boost based on my research and a few chances to drive one. (As well, I qualify for Z-plan with Ford). I realize that I'm on the borderline of half ton vs. three quarter ton. Therefore, the HD payload option is very helpful to us.Anyway, we stopped at a dealership yesterday and did some real hunting. I know that we need the Max Tow package as well as the HD payload option. However, you basically don't get the payload option unless you order. I don't mind ordering but...this is where it gets complicated.The window for ordering the 2013's has closed, so if I order, I have to go 2014. What this would mean is that I get exactly what I want/need, but I would miss out the $7500 or so of rebates currently on the 13's.This dealer had the Max Tow package on the exact truck we want, EXCEPT for the payload option. The yellow sticker had payload at 1766. We are 800 pounds of people and currently have 4-500 pounds of tongue. So that leaves roughly 4-500 pounds of spare payload for stuff in the bed.I realize that's cutting it close, particularly if we get a larger trailer (although, we'd never get more than a 24' trailer due to storage restrictions). But I'm so darn tempted. Can I live without the extra payload for the many thousands it will save me on rebates? That is the question!I know I need it, but that's an awfull lot of money for us...give me strength to stick to my guns.

My son-in-laws dad just showed up with a 2013 F250 package just purchased new on the lot and got all of the incentives offered. It still is a big cost however...This unit will solve his trailer tow big time. The interior of the 250 Extended Cab package really resembles my 2010 F150 trailer tow package with center console and all the bells and whistles including Sirius radio, GPS, rear camera, HD tow package... Main console screen is the same as my F150 setup... The F250 has the manual locking front hubs like the older trucks used to have - I like that big time...You should be able to find your dream package on the sales lot...Roy Ken

According to the dealership, there is not a single HD payload F150 in the country. He may just be pushing what he has.Tis will be my daily driver, that's all that rules out the 250.And really, I'd only buy now because of incentives. Without them, I'd probably wait another year.

tragusa3 wrote:According to the dealership, there is not a single HD payload F150 in the country. He may just be pushing what he has.Tis will be my daily driver, that's all that rules out the 250.And really, I'd only buy now because of incentives. Without them, I'd probably wait another year.Dealer is probably stretching the truth, but I have never seen a HD F-150 on a lot and I spend way too much time looking at new trucks. Ford, and certain individuals, like the fact that they are available at all, if for no other reason than bragging rights. "My half ton will tow over 11,000 pounds".

Start scouring the internet and other dealerships outside your immediate area. When I purchased our 08 F250 new, I test drove one locally, but the dealer wouldn't reduce the price. I started searching the internet. Ebay is a good source, you can see which dealers seem to be offering good discounts or have large inventory and then search their dealership website inventory listings. Use the "completed Listing" function under ebay. See which trucks haven't sold as well. You don't have to buy through ebay, but it is a good source to find larger dealerships that offer what you want. I bought our 2008 F250 Diesel king ranch new at a dealer in Houston. Sticker was $58k, I bought for $36k. The truck was delivered to my house in Savannah GA on a car hauler about a week later. Buying a vehicle has never been better or easier. Every dealer in the country can be "local" because of the internet. You know what you want, you don't need to test drive the vehicle since you are buying new. Shipping a vehicle runs around $500-$1500, dealers have agreements with their shippers, so negotiate on this price too. You might find what you want looking through dealership inventories in markets that are more truck oriented like Texas. If you really want the year end discounts but have specific requirements, start looking outside you immediate area. I hope this helps.OJ

Thanks OJ. I don't need to shop for price, but do need to for the HD package. I'll start looking harder.

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goducks10
Explorer
Nov 17, 2013
Just remember the higher the trim package the lower the payload. Staying with the XLT you will be in the 1750-1850lb range with Max Tow.
tragusa3
Explorer
Nov 17, 2013
I'm budgeted more around the XLT trim. Did those have both max tow and HD payload?
a64armt
Explorer
Nov 17, 2013
A quick search I found some platimum and king ranch Ecoboost crew cab models, but the prices are around $45k. I am not sure what you have budgeted, let me know if you are interested in the info.

OJ
tragusa3
Explorer
Nov 17, 2013
Thanks OJ. I don't need to shop for price, but do need to for the HD package. I'll start looking harder.
a64armt
Explorer
Nov 17, 2013
Start scouring the internet and other dealerships outside your immediate area.

When I purchased our 08 F250 new, I test drove one locally, but the dealer wouldn't reduce the price. I started searching the internet. Ebay is a good source, you can see which dealers seem to be offering good discounts or have large inventory and then search their dealership website inventory listings. Use the "completed Listing" function under ebay. See which trucks haven't sold as well. You don't have to buy through ebay, but it is a good source to find larger dealerships that offer what you want.

I bought our 2008 F250 Diesel king ranch new at a dealer in Houston. Sticker was $58k, I bought for $36k. The truck was delivered to my house in Savannah GA on a car hauler about a week later.

Buying a vehicle has never been better or easier. Every dealer in the country can be "local" because of the internet. You know what you want, you don't need to test drive the vehicle since you are buying new. Shipping a vehicle runs around $500-$1500, dealers have agreements with their shippers, so negotiate on this price too.

You might find what you want looking through dealership inventories in markets that are more truck oriented like Texas. If you really want the year end discounts but have specific requirements, start looking outside you immediate area.

I hope this helps.

OJ
TomG2
Explorer
Nov 17, 2013
tragusa3 wrote:
According to the dealership, there is not a single HD payload F150 in the country. He may just be pushing what he has.

Tis will be my daily driver, that's all that rules out the 250.

And really, I'd only buy now because of incentives. Without them, I'd probably wait another year.

Dealer is probably stretching the truth, but I have never seen a HD F-150 on a lot and I spend way too much time looking at new trucks. Ford, and certain individuals, like the fact that they are available at all, if for no other reason than bragging rights. "My half ton will tow over 11,000 pounds".
tragusa3
Explorer
Nov 17, 2013
According to the dealership, there is not a single HD payload F150 in the country. He may just be pushing what he has.

Tis will be my daily driver, that's all that rules out the 250.

And really, I'd only buy now because of incentives. Without them, I'd probably wait another year.
RoyB
Explorer II
Nov 17, 2013
My son-in-laws dad just showed up with a 2013 F250 package just purchased new on the lot and got all of the incentives offered. It still is a big cost however...

This unit will solve his trailer tow big time. The interior of the 250 Extended Cab package really resembles my 2010 F150 trailer tow package with center console and all the bells and whistles including Sirius radio, GPS, rear camera, HD tow package... Main console screen is the same as my F150 setup... The F250 has the manual locking front hubs like the older trucks used to have - I like that big time...

You should be able to find your dream package on the sales lot...
Roy Ken

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