Who says that we need cheap pickups?
I don't like spending money any more than most people and I keep reading comments that some people want cheap, simple pickups but the people actually putting their money down seem to have a different ...
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My F250 Lariat crewcab diesel is a 2003 model, and I bought it for $32K on Ford's A Plan for employees. I honestly didn't think I'd ever get the thing paid for @ $650 per month for 60 months. I now use it to tow a pontoon boat and 5th wheel RV locally.
The truck's now 14 years old and is still running like new at 115K miles. If I can keep kids out of it, this may be the last truck I'll ever need.
I priced out a new identical truck, as you're talking $60K--twice what mine cost.
Since society has not seen any real pay increases in the last 8 years, there's no way "the common working man" can afford a 2017 diesel pickup. Even with a $10K down payment, they're looking @ $950 per month on 60 months.
A real world alternative to get the price down somewhat is to go with an XLT diesel instead of a Lariat gas engine as the diesel and the Lariat are about $8K options. Not everyone tows heavy and really needs the diesel.
The truck's now 14 years old and is still running like new at 115K miles. If I can keep kids out of it, this may be the last truck I'll ever need.
I priced out a new identical truck, as you're talking $60K--twice what mine cost.
Since society has not seen any real pay increases in the last 8 years, there's no way "the common working man" can afford a 2017 diesel pickup. Even with a $10K down payment, they're looking @ $950 per month on 60 months.
A real world alternative to get the price down somewhat is to go with an XLT diesel instead of a Lariat gas engine as the diesel and the Lariat are about $8K options. Not everyone tows heavy and really needs the diesel.
