New Tow Rig Ordered!

The FX4 package did in the older years(mine) add steering dampening and an upgraded power steering unit. Not sure on the newer trucks but steering dampening is REALLY worth it on these big trucks!

This is a serious question. Why order a 2016 when they are doing a completely new truck from the ground up next year? The fact is the truck is the same platform since 1999 and the changes should be great with the new truck.

You buy what fits in your garage. I understand that and did the same. I don't haul people around but I needed an 8ft bed, thus my SC.

The only thing on your advice list that I have is the tailgate step. Had it on the 08 and knew I had to have it when I got the 13.

Good luck.

no PTO
I like the B&W hitch and 5th wheel hitch I installed in my truck better than the factory plug and 5th wheel prep package.
I like the Nav with the back up camera but wouldn't be surprised to find out the aftermarket systems are better.
2 way after market car starters are much superior to the factory one.
The moon roof is kind of cool but I would have a hard time borrowing money to order it. I often have mine closed off and never drive with the glass open.
The only thing I see value in with the FX4 package is the pretty decals
I have never missed my long box
tail gate step is very handy
I bought my 2011 in the fall of 2010 for $11k off MSRP but had to travel a long way to get it.
I like the look of the 20" wheels.

I'm picking up a brand new LOADED 2015 F350 Platinum tomorrow for $54K. The 2015 is identical to the 2016 except bigger discounts. It was worth it to trade in my 2012 F350 King Ranch for a trade in value of $41Kish (to be determined) with 70K miles and get the improved truck and start over.

I couldn't come up with a reason for me to get the pto and it can be added later if needed.
Make sure you are getting limited slip.
I didn't get the ultimate because I didn't want the sunroof.Very happy with that choice.
We are very happy with the Nav system and the way everything syncs together.
Wish it add a rear view camera for traveling down the road. but there is an aftermarket product for that.
We are extremely happy with our truck.
We got the 5th wheel package because we need the goose neck hitch .

IdaD wrote:
One other consideration is the 2017 MY Super Duty is going to be all new, so you could wait and see if you like it better and if not, you could probably score a killer deal on a holdover 2016. Just something to consider.

Ordering before all the info on the 2017 MY Super Duty is released was a tough decision, but all the new tech on that truck is going to drive prices up at least another $5,000 to $7,500. The spy shots of the new design also aren't impressing me much. I also like that Ford has had 6 years to improve on the current 6.7 diesel and transmission to the point that they are virtually bulletproof. I don't really want to be the guinea pig on the new 8- or 10-speed trans that is likely going to be introduced on the new model.

Another reason I had to order now is that there is a large shortage of rear axles for the Super Duties and Ford is backlogged on carryover 2015 orders that didn't get fulfilled as well as a large increase of 2016 orders from fleets and dealers that want to have a supply of trucks on hand during the changeover. It's also rumored order banks are closing for the 2016 at the end of this month and there is almost no inventory on lots right now, so I doubt there will be many desirable holdover 2016s to choose from down the road. There are no current builds available in inventory that even come close to the configuration I want.

I may end up kicking myself for not waiting to see the unveiling of the new Super Duty, but at least I have an order locked in for a 2016 optioned exactly how I want. The official release of the 2017 is supposed to happen at the Texas State Fair next month, so if it ends up being something I can't live without, I have the option of cancelling my 2016 and ordering a 2017 instead.

I wouldn't pay more than at least $10,000 off MSRP for any of the big three HD trucks. You may not get that from the dealer down the street but the volume dealers get a lot of kickbacks from the manufacturers so invoice or xplan or whatever is pretty meaningless, imo. I'm not trying to rain on your parade at all and if you're happy with the deal go for it. You do have a nice big advantage on sales tax that most of us can't avoid so that helps make up for the less than stellar price.

One other consideration is the 2017 MY Super Duty is going to be all new, so you could wait and see if you like it better and if not, you could probably score a killer deal on a holdover 2016. Just something to consider.

The PTO would normally only get used by someone who installs a dump body or snowplow lift pump or something like that.

I have heard of a PTO generator, but that application was for the back of a tractor, and was a 25KW generator, about 24" cube, and would not fit directly on your transmission anyway.

I can not think of anything that you might attach to the PTO, so why have one?

As for the navigation, it was WAY to expensive for me to pick that option when I was going to order a new Transit. . . I bought a Garmin at Wal Mart for only $100. And if something happens to it, it might be replaced much less expensive than taking it to the dealership. .

Fred,

Iraqvet05 wrote:
Nice looking truck! What's the box hanging from the rear door window?

Thanks! The box on the rear window is where they store the keys when it's on the lot. This is the first time I've seen a box like this, as the salesman had a little device in his pocket that he entered a code in and inserted in the box to get the key out. Seems much more convenient for them than having to run all the way inside and search through dozens of keys to find the right one.

I think he was a little nervous watching me pull that beast with only 12 miles on it into my garage because there wasn't much room and the antenna scrapped the garage door on the way in. :B