Are You Buying All These Half-ton Claims?
"All-New F-150 Can Tow a Ram, a Silverado & Haul Two Hondas" Tows 12,200, claimed. (Ford Truck Enthusiasts) I guess we can soon do away with our 3/4 & 1-tonners. In a couple years the capacity rac...
Forum Discussion
IdaD wrote:spoon059 wrote:Gr8life wrote:
A pickup with 10,000 pound gvwr only costs a little more than one with a 7,500 pound rating and will tow the same trailer better. I did not say the 7,500 pound model was worthless, dangerous, or inadequate. There are lots of reasons to choose the various models.
In my research, I was able to buy my Tundra for about $7000 less than a relatively base 3/4 ton truck at the time. That is over 20% higher cost and would have been more money than I was comfortable spending.
As it sits now, my Tundra has sufficient payload, rear axle, tow capacity and tire capacity to handle my current trailer and my next trailer needs.
To save $7000 and still have a vehicle that meets my needs is a no-brainer to me. I never once suggested that a 3/4 ton or heavier truck WOULDN'T meet my needs, but it sure seems that you suggested that a half ton doesn't meet the needs of anyone towing.
Did you buy new and what did you pay? If you don't mind sharing, anyway.
Right now in my area I could get a Ram 6.4 for around $32k and a Ram CTD for around $37k. These are basic Tradesman models, but the essentials are there - 4wd, cloth seats, AC, keyless, power windows/doors, etc. Add maybe $1000 to make it a 3500.
I doubt I could get a Tundra for much less, and I doubt a Tundra is any easier on gas than the 6.4.
Same experience as spoon around here. About Can$7-8K premium for similarly equipped F250, versus an EcoB F150 with HD payload. The difference in payload my be 300#. The $$ difference is higher if you eliminate the HD Payload option, but then so is the payload diff.
This is where I compare. They're a high volume dealer with reasonable prices for Ontario:
Hanna Ford's Inventory
It just seems reasonable to me that you pay more for a heavier duty, more capable truck. And I would be willing to pay the premium if I needed it. But right now I'm just at the "thinkin and watchin" stage.
As for RAM HDs, the ones I've seen tend to be 2-4K higher than
F250's at Hanna, similarly equipped. I might be able to use Hanna Ford's numbers to argue them down some. But Rams just don't sell in the volumes that Fords do in Ontario.
