new truck cost!!
Today, I spied a brand new Ford F-150 Eco Boost 4 door for sale at Costco. The MSRP was $56,000. WOW! I didn't realize the costs had risen that much since I shopped in 2010. I can picture myself in my...
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ramgunner wrote:
The new and used pricing on modern trucks is amazing. The best I can recommend is to get one in a lower to mid-range trim level that's made to tow (with the right gearing, transmission, etc). They seem to be the most in demand on resale and you seem to get the most out of them.
Your purchase advise is sound. I got good resale on my XL trimmed F250 with 6.0 PSD despite all the negativity here about that engine and Ford in general. This time around I did not buy a Ford, but my 5500 is Tradesman trim. Both trucks are loaded with towing and hauling options that make them useful for me and very salable/desirable when I am ready for a change.
As far as prices: My trucks have doubled in cost for each one I have purchased since the early 80's. I'm on my fourth one now...
