Trade 16 F150 Platinum for 17 Super Duty?
03-28-2018, 04:05 PM
#41
Senior Member
I drove 600 miles to Dallas, TX Friday to trade my 2016 F150 for this 2016 F250. Man I’m lovin it
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Growinupmx (03-29-2018)
03-29-2018, 06:33 AM
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05-29-2018, 11:45 AM
#44
Junior Member
Well...OP update here. About 6 months ago (I know, because my Sirius subscription just expired) I sold the F150 privately, and bought a 2017 F350 SRW Platinum 6.7L. That hurt. But now I have my last truck... Absolutely love this thing. As mentioned above, stiffer, yes...rides more like a truck than the car-like F150. You quickly get used to it though and dont think about it. I more miss the F150 for other reasons (like putting the Ecoboost in "Mustang mode")...but the 925lb ft of torque in this diesel monster is just amazing....when towing, and not towing. We've got a cross country summer trip with the camper planned...just put some new Good Year E tires on (camper), and ready to roll. Bring on the Rockies!
07-24-2018, 02:02 PM
#45
I know this thread is a bit old and decisions have been made but I'll share my similar scenario.
Had a 2016 F150 XLT 2.7 Eco RWD. Loved it; but then the wife and I decided on an 32ft TT. 5900lbs dry. Did the math and even loaded would eek by the 7500lbs capacity . No big deal, right?! Shoot....my first outing, I whiteknuckled for 2 hours. Even with a weight distribution hitch, the 40-50 mph winds had all over the road like it was Oktoberfest. The scariest ride of my life with the added pressure of having my wife and little ones in the back. I later added the Firestone Ride Rite airbags and that did help with the rear bounce but the truck was completely overwhelmed. Two more RV outings and my mind was made up. I had seen enough YouTubes to know I needed a Diesel Super Duty. After about a month, I traded for a 2015 F250 Platinum with the 6.7 diesel, 3.55, max tow, 4WD; completely loaded. I have now gone out twice with the TT. What an incredible difference! The torque is unbelievable. The truck is actually shifting up gears while climbing long hills. The truck is well planted on the road; no bounce or swaying. It has removed all fear from our camping trips.
Lastly, like mentioned in earlier post by other guys, its true, these truck manufacturers use a lot of marketing and Harry Potter math to sell. If there is a doubt, there is no doubt; go ahead an get yourself a capable vehicle that can return you peace of mind.
Had a 2016 F150 XLT 2.7 Eco RWD. Loved it; but then the wife and I decided on an 32ft TT. 5900lbs dry. Did the math and even loaded would eek by the 7500lbs capacity . No big deal, right?! Shoot....my first outing, I whiteknuckled for 2 hours. Even with a weight distribution hitch, the 40-50 mph winds had all over the road like it was Oktoberfest. The scariest ride of my life with the added pressure of having my wife and little ones in the back. I later added the Firestone Ride Rite airbags and that did help with the rear bounce but the truck was completely overwhelmed. Two more RV outings and my mind was made up. I had seen enough YouTubes to know I needed a Diesel Super Duty. After about a month, I traded for a 2015 F250 Platinum with the 6.7 diesel, 3.55, max tow, 4WD; completely loaded. I have now gone out twice with the TT. What an incredible difference! The torque is unbelievable. The truck is actually shifting up gears while climbing long hills. The truck is well planted on the road; no bounce or swaying. It has removed all fear from our camping trips.
Lastly, like mentioned in earlier post by other guys, its true, these truck manufacturers use a lot of marketing and Harry Potter math to sell. If there is a doubt, there is no doubt; go ahead an get yourself a capable vehicle that can return you peace of mind.