I've got an opportunity to sell my 2016 Platinum for what I believe to be a very good price, especially reletive to what I paid for it. Then I look at what they want to go to a new one and I think I might just keep what I have. How much more would you be willing to pay for a new '17 Platinum vs a '16 Platinum with 30k miles?

I trade every year, and it seems to cost me around 15000.00.

I have nothing to add other than I really like my 17 and the platform as a whole feels like a major upgrade from my 13.

There are a LOT of people that are willing to trade every year or every other year. I used to do that, but it doesn't make a lot of sense to me now.With as many posts as I have seen you make lamenting the high cost of new vehicles, and that people are constantly over extending themselves, I am kind of surprised you would be considering an upgrade so soon.It's your money, do what you want with it. If that means a new truck, go for it. I am sure the '17's are nicer than the '16's.

4x4ord wrote:I've got an opportunity to sell my 2016 Platinum for what I believe to be a very good price, especially reletive to what I paid for it. Then I look at what they want to go to a new one and I think I might just keep what I have. How much more would you be willing to pay for a new '17 Platinum vs a '16 Platinum with 30k miles?Very Little. $5K tops.There will always be a latest greatest.Ford and/or the banks will be the real beneficiaries of the deal.The difference in the trucks is too minimal for me to justify the expense.

austingta wrote:I trade every year, and it seems to cost me around 15000.00.Please buy a 3500 mega cab black sport appearance Cummins next year and I’ll give you $15k less. I can’t find em near that cheap.

Contemplating the 2017 Platinum F350 | Good Sam Community

1jeep
Explorer II
Nov 17, 2017
4x4ord wrote:
I was looking at the tow ratings of the new Super Duty and how they compare to the out going model. I am encouraged to see that the new tailgate height is the same as the old

2015 towing guide

2017 towing guide

mot in DRW form, 2017 is much taller than the previous DRW.
transamz9
Explorer
Nov 17, 2017
4x4ord wrote:
blofgren wrote:
4x4ord wrote:
Well its about done. I found a dealer willing to do a little better. Still not quite a Ram kind of a deal, but my name is on a new 2017 that is supposed to arrive in about three weeks .... Never did take anything for a test drive, step foot in a Ram of Chevy dealer nor have I seen what the new Ford Platinums look like. I hope you guys steered me right.:B

Congrats on the new truck! What color is it?

Looking forward to seeing pics of it towing the Citation! :B

It is magnetic. Its at the dealership but I haven't seen it yet. I've actually not been to the dealership yet. Based on pics of other magnetic f350s that I've seen I'm thinking of ordering some after market rims for it.

magnetic is a beautiful color.
4x4ord
Explorer III
Nov 17, 2017
blofgren wrote:
4x4ord wrote:
Well its about done. I found a dealer willing to do a little better. Still not quite a Ram kind of a deal, but my name is on a new 2017 that is supposed to arrive in about three weeks .... Never did take anything for a test drive, step foot in a Ram of Chevy dealer nor have I seen what the new Ford Platinums look like. I hope you guys steered me right.:B

Congrats on the new truck! What color is it?

Looking forward to seeing pics of it towing the Citation! :B

It is magnetic. Its at the dealership but I haven't seen it yet. I've actually not been to the dealership yet. Based on pics of other magnetic f350s that I've seen I'm thinking of ordering some after market rims for it.
4x4ord
Explorer III
Nov 17, 2017
I was looking at the tow ratings of the new Super Duty and how they compare to the out going model. I am encouraged to see that the new tailgate height is the same as the old

2015 towing guide

2017 towing guide
walker111
Explorer
Nov 16, 2017
Companion BW will fit. Mine went from 2012 to my 17. Love it!
JTrac
Explorer
Nov 16, 2017
4x4ord wrote:
So.....I think my B&W 5th wheel hitch with the 2016 Ford factory puck system should drop into the 2017 bed. Or does it???

Yes, it absolutely should. I know of no changes between the 16's and 17's.
4x4ord
Explorer III
Nov 16, 2017
So.....I think my B&W 5th wheel hitch with the 2016 Ford factory puck system should drop into the 2017 bed. Or does it???
minnow
Explorer
Nov 10, 2017
Sunnyside42 wrote:
This attitude is what’s been driving me nuts, and keeping my cash in my pocket. I was ready to buy twice over the past month, and dealers around Charlotte aren’t dealing. They act either like a bunch of circus carnies or like they aren’t interested in actually selling a truck. With that type of treatment, I’m seriously considering buying 2-3 states away.

That was the same attitude I got when I was looking to order my 2016 Ram. Would think with the number of Ram dealers in and around the Charlotte area, they'd be trying to sell a truck. For giggles, I had gotten a price from Dennis Dillon in Idaho was seeing how close the locals here would come. Long story short, ended up in Idaho saving over $4 grand over what the "best" price here in Charlotte.
Lantley
Nomad
Nov 10, 2017
4x4ord wrote:
Well its about done. I hope you guys steered me right.:B

Don't blame it on us. I think you new where this was going back on page 1!:W
Congrats on new truck:)
blofgren
Explorer
Nov 10, 2017
FishOnOne wrote:
blofgren wrote:
4x4ord wrote:
I'm getting some prices in.....Unless I can find a Ford dealer with better numbers than what I got from my most local dealer.....It looks as though I'd have to be willing to cough up about $5k more for a blue oval on the grill as opposed to a Ram on the hood.

I know what my decision would be...... :B

I know what I would do to if I was you.... Get that water pump replaced! :B

LOL, I haven't even received a notice yet! :B