DAP525

I'm in a bit in a conundrum. I'm selling my 2004 F-150 to get a newer one F-150 Platinum. I would really appreciate your input as to which is the better value both are super crew short boxes . It will be a daily driver with occasional light to medium towing. I we to be forward thinking and consider future resell. Frankly, i really don't know change there have been from 12 to 14. Both have the same economist engine. The trucks are follows. I have also attach the window sticker for each.

2012 $37,700 highlights: black/pecan
- 22k miles
- max tow package.
- 528A package - loaded
- bed liner
- NAV
- bed extension

2014 $38,850 highlights: Gray/Black
- 9k miles
- NO max tow package.
- 700A equipment group
- NO NAV
- NO sunroof
- No bed liner
- No bed extension









2012 with 22K miles





2014 with 9K miles

DAP525

I'm in a bit of a conundrum. I'm selling my 2004 F-150 to get a newer one F-150 Platinum. I would really appreciate your input as to which is the better value both are super crew short boxes . It will be a daily driver with occasional light to medium towing. I want to be forward thinking and consider future resell. Frankly, i really don't know what changes there have been from 12 to 14. Both have the same ecoboost engine. The trucks are follows. I have also attach the window sticker for each.

2012 $37,700 highlights: black/pecan
- 22k miles
- max tow package.
- 528A package - loaded
- bed liner
- NAV
- bed extension

2014 $38,850 highlights: Gray/Black
- 9k miles
- NO max tow package.
- 700A equipment group
- NO NAV
- NO sunroof
- No bed liner
- No bed extension









2012 with 22K miles





2014 with 9K miles

rtmach1

You wont like the 3.31 open rear end........ I just put a limited slip in mine, I still have the 3.31 but I prefer 3.55 or 3.73 especially for towing.

ji603

Me I like the newer truck if you care about resale value but just FYI you can take about 10 K off ford's MSRP. Both of those trucks sound expensive to me

zx12-iowa

Both are fair priced. I'd go '14 as it has a few advantages over 12. '13 added a few things... If the 12 was 3-4k cheaper then I'd go '12

dmclaughlin

Seems to me you'd be getting far more with the 2012, personally I would go with that over the '14.

digitaltrucker

go with the 14, I think they fixed the AC's after they messed them up in 13 and down.

Z7What

I would always say go with the newer truck but there are some things on the 12 that makes it better if you ask me.

2012 Pros = Nav, Sunroof, 3.73 Gears Cons = More miles
2014 Pros = HID, 2yrs Newer, Nicer Dash, Less Miles Cons = 3.31, Less GVWR(Your only talking 450# difference in GVWR)

Wait now that im looking at it more the 2014 DOES HAVE NAV! Look under interior options.

Wayne

WireNutz

I would go with the 2014 newer, less miles, hid lights. The 3.73 of the 12 are the only advantage. But if you don't tow often, the ecoboost will be fine with the 3.31

digitaltrucker

Nice catch Wayne, it also has the perimeter alarm!