You choose - loaded gas or basic diesel?
If you had to buy a SD/HD truck today, what would you choose... a loaded, leather gas model or a diesel with cloth and just a few basic gadgets? Assume similar price, which is what I am finding.
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Didn't disappear, just away truck shopping for a few days:)
Still no decision but got to see a few more options. The topic of this thread isn't representative of my original truck search. Initially, my goal was to go with a gas F250/350 XLT that had the few options I have on my F150HD (info display, backup cam, reverse sensors, tailgate step, limited slip/locker rear, sirius/XM). On the super duty I also wanted the powerscope mirrors, camper package and an upgrade to 18" wheels and A/T tires (5th prep would be a bonus). I'm finding it very difficult to find this combo. Actually, more difficult than finding the truck I have.
So, my next thought was to just get a lariat 6.2 and be done with it. But, at that price, an XLT 6.7 diesel is very close, even with the add-ons I listed. But, getting all those options on an XLT is still the challenge and I have yet to find one with it all. Every XLT I find, 6.2 or 6.7, is missing at least one of my requirements. The closest 6.2 is missing the power mirrors and has the base 17" wheels with A/S tires. My wife refuses to get one with the 17's because of the looks:( It does look a little odd but is growing on me and I could deal with it until they are worn out, then upgrade.
The last part of the puzzle is that I really like my current truck so I'm not itching to ditch it quite yet and it would be paid off in a few months.
In general, all brands seem to be very similar in price, even Ram. If Ram was significantly less expensive, I'd consider but that doesn't seem to be the case. Ford would be my first choice but I have almost $2k on my GM card to play with. When I sit in a GM after having this F150, it is noticeably smaller and overall doesn't appeal to me nearly as much.
I'm starting to lean heavily toward diesel purely for the performance. The fuel economy should compensate the fuel cost plus the resale is incredible without losing the characteristics I enjoy with the eco. A loaded up diesel would be great and I could swing it but is beyond what I can justify to myself (and my wife).
Still no decision but got to see a few more options. The topic of this thread isn't representative of my original truck search. Initially, my goal was to go with a gas F250/350 XLT that had the few options I have on my F150HD (info display, backup cam, reverse sensors, tailgate step, limited slip/locker rear, sirius/XM). On the super duty I also wanted the powerscope mirrors, camper package and an upgrade to 18" wheels and A/T tires (5th prep would be a bonus). I'm finding it very difficult to find this combo. Actually, more difficult than finding the truck I have.
So, my next thought was to just get a lariat 6.2 and be done with it. But, at that price, an XLT 6.7 diesel is very close, even with the add-ons I listed. But, getting all those options on an XLT is still the challenge and I have yet to find one with it all. Every XLT I find, 6.2 or 6.7, is missing at least one of my requirements. The closest 6.2 is missing the power mirrors and has the base 17" wheels with A/S tires. My wife refuses to get one with the 17's because of the looks:( It does look a little odd but is growing on me and I could deal with it until they are worn out, then upgrade.
The last part of the puzzle is that I really like my current truck so I'm not itching to ditch it quite yet and it would be paid off in a few months.
In general, all brands seem to be very similar in price, even Ram. If Ram was significantly less expensive, I'd consider but that doesn't seem to be the case. Ford would be my first choice but I have almost $2k on my GM card to play with. When I sit in a GM after having this F150, it is noticeably smaller and overall doesn't appeal to me nearly as much.
I'm starting to lean heavily toward diesel purely for the performance. The fuel economy should compensate the fuel cost plus the resale is incredible without losing the characteristics I enjoy with the eco. A loaded up diesel would be great and I could swing it but is beyond what I can justify to myself (and my wife).
