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

4x4ord
Explorer III
Nov 28, 2017
Cummins12V98 wrote:
I assume you will be getting the PUCK style B&W to compliment that fancy new truck!

Congrats!!!

I haven't tried dropping it in yet but I've been assured that my hitch from the 2016 is the same.
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Nov 28, 2017
I assume you will be getting the PUCK style B&W to compliment that fancy new truck!

Congrats!!!
goducks10
Explorer
Nov 28, 2017
A 21,000 lb 5er with a pin @15% is 3150 lbs. That leaves 150 lbs for the driver. 15% is the typical MFG minimum. Looks like Ford took the numbers down to the gnats arse.
4x4ord
Explorer III
Nov 28, 2017
I see the grawr is a little higher on the new truck (7230 lbs) but the truck must have gained a few pounds....I think the cargo carrying capacity is about 150 lbs less. They rate it for pulling a 21000 lb 5ver and give it a 3300 lb cargo carrying capacity???? A couple occupants and a good hitch might weigh in around 500 lbs so I guess a 2800 lb pin is all its really rated for...so 14000 lbs is a little more honest. Personally I will have no problem loading it to its gross rear axle weight rating. I'll find out tonight what the curb weight of the rear axle is.
4x4ord
Explorer III
Nov 28, 2017
blofgren wrote:
Congratulations, it looks great!

How does it compare to the 2016?

I really like my 2016. I like the gauge cluster better on the 2016. I like the light steering on the '16 but expect I'll get use to the feel of the new one. I might even like the overall look of the '16 better. I'm going to be somewhat saddened to see the '16 leave my yard......on the other hand I will be thrilled to get it sold. Today was the first time I've seen the '17 Platinum. It is the first time I had the opportunity to drive the new style truck. The '17 is amazing. The ride is much better than the outgoing model. Little things like where the buttons are placed seems better. The '17 is noticeably more powerful. Massage seats are going to be appreciated. Larger fuel tank is much appreciated. Automatic tailgate opening will come in handy.....I like the adaptive cruise control...the auto dimming headlights, much better/brighter headlights and rain sensing wipers. The seats in the 2016 are amazing but I think the '17 has even nicer leather. I can't hardly wait to see how it pulls.
FishOnOne
Nomad
Nov 28, 2017
Looks like a jewel...
blofgren
Explorer
Nov 28, 2017
Congratulations, it looks great!

How does it compare to the 2016?
4x4ord
Explorer III
Nov 27, 2017
4x4ord
Explorer III
Nov 17, 2017
transamz9 wrote:
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.

Well thanks....I just got off the phone with the salesman. I told him I'm in no hurry for the truck so if they want to sell it and put my a name on another that hasn't come in yet they can do that..... So now I don't know what color I'm getting or exactly when I'm getting it. It gives me a little more time to try to sell my '16 for a little more than wholesale.
4x4ord
Explorer III
Nov 17, 2017
1jeep wrote:
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.

Yes the '17 DRW is apparently about 2 inches taller than the 2016. looks like it is about the same.