Any real reason to buy a 17 over a 16?
01-05-2017, 08:50 PM
#1
Any real reason to buy a 17 over a 16?
I'm buying next week sometime and I can't find any real differences between the 16 and 17 when looking at 2wd 5.0 Platinums and Limiteds. Am I missing something? Houston is full of left over 16's and Ford Credit just dumped interest rates to 0% out to 60 months and 1.9% for 72. 17's are several points higher. Not to mention the 0% is +2000 cash and I should be able to get the selling price down to invoice at max on a 16.
If there's nothing different besides the number I'm just gonna grab a 16.
If there's nothing different besides the number I'm just gonna grab a 16.
01-05-2017, 08:57 PM
#2
17's may have some of the TSB's/issues addressed already (like the frozen lock problem, for example).
01-05-2017, 09:00 PM
#4
LONE STAR
If you can get a great deal on a 16 go for it. I read somewhere that KC is being shutdown in January for a bit to give dealers a chance to reduce inventory. Before you know it, the refreshed 2018 will be shown in DTW shortly.
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01-05-2017, 09:23 PM
#6
Also a member on the "other" forum where the talk is all, mostly EcoBoost, and I agree with this.....the MAIN reason is the dual fuel setup. It really is a big deal, not just because of reduced carbon build up but IF you plan to build serious hp, big hp, the dual fuel system setup is golden!
01-05-2017, 09:24 PM
#7
Senior Member
The 17 5.0 is the same as the 16. The only new/upgraded engine is the 3.5 eco.
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01-05-2017, 09:35 PM
#10
Mike
I'm in Houston too. Check mac haik and planet ford. They both still have crazy discounts on 16s.
Unless you want the 10 speed ecoboost there is no reason I can think of to get a 17. I've got a 15 5.0 and it's been great. Bought from planet ford. They tried to throw a bunch of bs charges on the deal but I walked out with a lariat 501a screw for a really good price. Rebates are still high right now so good time to buy. Also heard people who like Joe Myers and tomball ford.
When i did it I just reached out to the internet sales dept of all of the dealers and played them against each other to get the best deal on what I wanted. That way it wasn't personal.
Best of luck!
Unless you want the 10 speed ecoboost there is no reason I can think of to get a 17. I've got a 15 5.0 and it's been great. Bought from planet ford. They tried to throw a bunch of bs charges on the deal but I walked out with a lariat 501a screw for a really good price. Rebates are still high right now so good time to buy. Also heard people who like Joe Myers and tomball ford.
When i did it I just reached out to the internet sales dept of all of the dealers and played them against each other to get the best deal on what I wanted. That way it wasn't personal.
Best of luck!