Predicament... Should i get an F150???
03-18-2014, 11:33 AM
#11
I thought i wanted a SCREW 6.5' bed until I went looking at trucks and realized that the 5.5' bed is a much better look on the F150 IMO. My F250 had an 8' bed and I don't miss parking it one bit.
03-18-2014, 11:43 AM
#12
~Chillin on a Dirt Road~
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03-18-2014, 11:44 AM
#13
~Chillin on a Dirt Road~
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Yea I agree it does look kinda funny.. But it's easier to haul my quad bc then I don't have to keep the tailgate down. I hated having to do that. That extra foot of bed space makes a big difference
03-18-2014, 11:46 AM
#14
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I did the same thing you're considering last year. I miss my diesel dearly and can't bear to watch a nice Superduty pass me by on the highway to this day. Believe me, you will miss it. I do like my new ride and find I'm not exhausted anymore after I wash it! I stuck with the all black theme and went from an 06' Harley Davidson F250 to a 2013 FX4 with the 5.0 and 6.5 bed. Much nicer interior, only a minor loss of bed space and plenty of power to tow my boat. I did the 5 Star tune and love it. Good luck with your decision. My old ride below.....
03-18-2014, 11:47 AM
#15
Beer Gut Extraordinaire
Good call to ditch that 6.0 Powerstroke before it inevitably destroys itself. You'll be much happier in an Ecoboost, they drive similar to a diesel.
03-18-2014, 12:56 PM
#16
Senior Member
I just did exactly this. I had a 2010 6.4, traded it in on a 14' STX. The diesels are endless money pits. If i kept modding it, something was going to give...and it was gonna be big dollar. I miss my Powerstroke, but not as much as i thought I would. Loving my little truck more, every time I drive it!
03-18-2014, 12:57 PM
#17
Senior Member
I did the same thing you're considering last year. I miss my diesel dearly and can't bear to watch a nice Superduty pass me by on the highway to this day. Believe me, you will miss it. I do like my new ride and find I'm not exhausted anymore after I wash it! I stuck with the all black theme and went from an 06' Harley Davidson F250 to a 2013 FX4 with the 5.0 and 6.5 bed. Much nicer interior, only a minor loss of bed space and plenty of power to tow my boat. I did the 5 Star tune and love it. Good luck with your decision. My old ride below.....
03-18-2014, 01:01 PM
#18
Senior Member
I did exactly what you are considering. Had a 1999 F250 7.3 Turbo Diesel. Used it a lot when we pulled a big trailer. After we got rid of the trailer I just kept the truck. After 12 years, I decided to "down grade" to a F150. It wasn't a downgrade. Went with a 2013 SCAB 5.0 and absolutely love it. Getting about 16.5 MPG. Rides like a luxury car but has all the power and towing capability that I'll ever need.
No regrets here.
No regrets here.
03-18-2014, 01:11 PM
#19
based on all that you've said either a tuned EB ~400/540 or a blown 5.0 would suit you very well.
In fact, I think either truck stock would do the trick....
Why not take a test drive and see for yaself?
In fact, I think either truck stock would do the trick....
Why not take a test drive and see for yaself?
03-18-2014, 01:34 PM
#20
Ok so I've been thinkin lately. The price of diesel here is 4.55/gallon and gas is about 3.69. I get around 12-13mpg as its all short trips. I've been thinkin about sellin my 07 F250 lariat outlaw 6.0 and gettin an f150 with either a 5.0 or ecoboost (want the turbos for the same diesel-like feel). I don't need a diesel at all, for what I tow occasionally (three quads and my trailer, my dads muscle cars, or hauling wood to my camp, etc; nothing over 10k) I can easily do it with a 150, and this is my daily driver and my commute is shorter now (about 15 mins to work). Diesel is way more to maintain and fill up. F150 rides much nicer and is nicer and more comfortable on the inside.
I love the power on tap and sound diesels have (man the 6oh turbo and straight pipe is heavenly), but idk if its worth the extra costs.
What are some opinions?? Has anyone gone from a diesel to an F150, and what did you think?
I love the power on tap and sound diesels have (man the 6oh turbo and straight pipe is heavenly), but idk if its worth the extra costs.
What are some opinions?? Has anyone gone from a diesel to an F150, and what did you think?
