new truck prices

[Definitive Dave]

holy moly
I took a peek at a nice looking F150 today at the local dealer, it said platinum on the back and it must have been coated in the stuff.
$62, 500 for an F150 my 2002 7.3 crewcab powerstroke was less than $52K sticker when it was new
couldn't find a "reasonable" truck on the lot.
I am kicking around the idea of getting something less expensive and cumbersome to drive, I love my 7.3 but it is showing it's years and needs some TLC.
Maybe I will look at other brands, it doesn't look like ford even makes smaller trucks anymore
Dave

 

[Canadian farm boy]

Buy a dodge....end of story

 

[Definitive Dave]

pffffft, I have owned a lot of trucks over the years including some Dodges, I just don't like the look of the newer models really.

 

[Dieselshawn]

DefinitiveDave: Can't go wrong with a Ram Eco diesel, with 4 corner air-ride. Those engines can be "ported", make north of 440 hp with easy 650 tq while still maintaining their great mileage.... That's a easy 13 second truck to go with these fancy ported saws we all love...

 

[Definitive Dave]

my 7.3 has a few mods as does our Jetta TDI I like diesel I just want something that feels like it fits in a typical parking lot without being tiny.
The cab of the Jetta is really too small for my comfort, Julie loves it. Dodge dealer is close by I wonder if he has an eco?
price and mileage are considerations for me too as is the ugly grill
Dave

 

[bikemike]

Buy a dodge....end of story

Cummins?

 

[Canadian farm boy]

My next truck will be an eco diesel ram. Personally I don't like the looks of the fords and the Chevys require you to remortgage your house just to drive one. I've driven a dodge for the last 12yrs.

 

[Canadian farm boy]

Cummins?

Fiat

 

[Dieselshawn]

DefinitiveDave: I'm not sure how well the 1500 rams fit in parking lots as they aren't really much smaller than a full sized ford, but being a little smaller would sure make a difference.

I know how hard it is to park a extended cab long box 2500 ram truck.... I get more walking exercises though... Sucks if it rains and truck is at the other end of the property....

 

[Dieselshawn]

Fiat

Iveco

 

[TJ the Chainsaw Mechanic]

I can get a 2016 1 ton chevy diesel for that price. lol

 

[bikemike]

I want a nice 2wd s10 or sanoma the boxy body style

 

[Canadian farm boy]

I want a nice 2wd s10 or sanoma the boxy body style

Those trucks were awesome especially after you dropped a healthy small block in them...haha

 

[skidooguy]

If you don't mind a gasser for a daily driver you might check with fastenal. We get all of our farm pickups from them. Usually 50 to 60k on them and they are a great buy for what we need anyways. They are mostly half ton dodges but we found a 3/4 ton with a hemi for mine. I wasn't really a fan of the looks at first either but I have really liked it so far.

 

[Definitive Dave]

that a good idea we use Fastenal to ship heavy stuff and there are several within 20 minutes of my house
I need a daily driver to drive to meet with clients (who expect a landscape guy to drive a truck even if he does no work) and to drive packages to the post office every day/pick up deliveries at the dealership.
Dave

 

[Moparmyway]

that a good idea

Package should be there today, if not already, you have a PM too Sir

 

[stihl sawing]

Truck prices are ridiculous, I'm trying to find a used dodge Cummins that I like and they are 50 grand for one with low miles. Every time I find a nice one I get to thinkin, ain't nothing wrong with mine after the sticker shock. Hell I can remember a good house sold for 50 grand.

 

[czar800]

It is unreal the prices of pickups! 50-60 grand is a hard pill to swallow. It seems like the 10yr old diesels are holding their value well because of all the emissions crap on newer stuff.

Good luck! And be prepared to get butt hurt....

 

[jake wells]

paid 350.00 for mine you gotta shop around 300 i6 C6 trans
runs and drives good.

 

[Redfin]

For your application Dave, I would also look into the 3.5 eco boost. My buddies dad has one and loves it. I was impressed tugging a loaded 16' trailer full of rounds.

His only complaint is the aluminum body panels. He has already had a dent repaired and it was a salty bill.