Which do I sell???
05-12-2019, 08:03 AM
#21
Senile member
Wow, you couldn't be more wrong.
Firstly, a motor with 440ft-lbs of torque -nevermind that Ford under-reported this number so as to not compete with the 3.5. It's actually closer to 470ft-lbs- (in a vehicle that weighs around 5klbs) is NOT 'underpowered'. You clearly don't have one, and have never driven one either.
As far as resale value is concerned, you whiffed on that one too. Check resale values on any truck that's offered with a diesel and gas motor. You'll find that in EVERY case the diesel has HIGHER resale value.
Lastly, I don't know where you buy your fuel, but here in Kalifornistan(typically higher gas prices than pretty much every state 'cept Hawaii), it's about the same as 87 octane, therefore cheaper than mid-grade and 91.
Firstly, a motor with 440ft-lbs of torque -nevermind that Ford under-reported this number so as to not compete with the 3.5. It's actually closer to 470ft-lbs- (in a vehicle that weighs around 5klbs) is NOT 'underpowered'. You clearly don't have one, and have never driven one either.
As far as resale value is concerned, you whiffed on that one too. Check resale values on any truck that's offered with a diesel and gas motor. You'll find that in EVERY case the diesel has HIGHER resale value.
Lastly, I don't know where you buy your fuel, but here in Kalifornistan(typically higher gas prices than pretty much every state 'cept Hawaii), it's about the same as 87 octane, therefore cheaper than mid-grade and 91.
2) California is the anomaly as you well know. Here in FL, diesel costs more than 93 at most stations. You can't even get 93 in California...you know, because anomaly.
05-12-2019, 08:14 AM
#22
Meek One
Thread Starter
It's really a hard decision because you made bad choices. You don't have the right F150 and you're not going to get much money out of the GMC and the upgrades. The F150 as an underpowered diesel with the moonroof isn't going to sell well(small market), so you're going to get hit hard by depreciation. The GMC (At least in this area) don't have very good resell value and the upgrades are a total loss, sometimes they depreciate the truck.
Maybe you can look into aftermarket for the diesel to boost power but again, that's throwing more money around...you also need to invest in a suspension upgrade(Probably just shocks and leveling shocks or coilover/shocks in the front) to get it on par with the GMC. I've heard people paying extra to make the seats more comfortable in the F150, adding foam to the seat. Diesel also costs more than gas but is that moot with the better MPG?
I'd say you're likely to enjoy the F150 more because there's no more upgrading left to do on the GMC and you still have room to improve the F150.
Also, you may want to consider that you might be leaning toward the F150 because it's the new toy.
Maybe you can look into aftermarket for the diesel to boost power but again, that's throwing more money around...you also need to invest in a suspension upgrade(Probably just shocks and leveling shocks or coilover/shocks in the front) to get it on par with the GMC. I've heard people paying extra to make the seats more comfortable in the F150, adding foam to the seat. Diesel also costs more than gas but is that moot with the better MPG?
I'd say you're likely to enjoy the F150 more because there's no more upgrading left to do on the GMC and you still have room to improve the F150.
Also, you may want to consider that you might be leaning toward the F150 because it's the new toy.
05-12-2019, 08:20 AM
#23
Meek One
Thread Starter
1) it may have 440ft-lbs of torque, but it has way, way less horsepower and it's a heavier motor. So to the butt-dyno, it absolutely feels slower, because it is.
2) California is the anomaly as you well know. Here in FL, diesel costs more than 93 at most stations. You can't even get 93 in California...you know, because anomaly.
2) California is the anomaly as you well know. Here in FL, diesel costs more than 93 at most stations. You can't even get 93 in California...you know, because anomaly.
05-12-2019, 10:09 AM
#25
Senior Member
For me the solution is obvious. Have you asked the same question on the GMC forums?
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Jylee968 (09-12-2019)
05-12-2019, 11:00 AM
#27
Senior Member
You obviously enjoy the GM's driving dynamics more. Your choice of diesel F150to this GM is simply an apples to oranges comparison. If your only choices are those two trucks, keep the GM. personally I would ditch both and get something with the 3.5eco. Faster, equal or more payload than the GM, etc.
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Mark Miller (05-13-2019)
05-12-2019, 12:29 PM
#28
Meek One
Thread Starter
I am actually getting some unbiased opinions from each, but for some reason the borderline insulting responses are on this page.
05-12-2019, 12:33 PM
#29
Meek One
Thread Starter
You obviously enjoy the GM's driving dynamics more. Your choice of diesel F150to this GM is simply an apples to oranges comparison. If your only choices are those two trucks, keep the GM. personally I would ditch both and get something with the 3.5eco. Faster, equal or more payload than the GM, etc.
05-12-2019, 07:38 PM
#30
Senior Member
Wow, you couldn't be more wrong.
Firstly, a motor with 440ft-lbs of torque -nevermind that Ford under-reported this number so as to not compete with the 3.5. It's actually closer to 470ft-lbs- (in a vehicle that weighs around 5klbs) is NOT 'underpowered'. You clearly don't have one, and have never driven one either.
As far as resale value is concerned, you whiffed on that one too. Check resale values on any truck that's offered with a diesel and gas motor. You'll find that in EVERY case the diesel has HIGHER resale value.
Lastly, I don't know where you buy your fuel, but here in Kalifornistan(typically higher gas prices than pretty much every state 'cept Hawaii), it's about the same as 87 octane, therefore cheaper than mid-grade and 91.
Firstly, a motor with 440ft-lbs of torque -nevermind that Ford under-reported this number so as to not compete with the 3.5. It's actually closer to 470ft-lbs- (in a vehicle that weighs around 5klbs) is NOT 'underpowered'. You clearly don't have one, and have never driven one either.
As far as resale value is concerned, you whiffed on that one too. Check resale values on any truck that's offered with a diesel and gas motor. You'll find that in EVERY case the diesel has HIGHER resale value.
Lastly, I don't know where you buy your fuel, but here in Kalifornistan(typically higher gas prices than pretty much every state 'cept Hawaii), it's about the same as 87 octane, therefore cheaper than mid-grade and 91.
Last edited by BMack37; 05-12-2019 at 08:06 PM.