Talk me out of buying an F250 diesel
11-19-2012, 12:22 PM
#91
Originally Posted by rmp213
You're right, the new Superduties come with 32's on the 17/18 inch rim, and the 20's come with 34's..so putting a 4 inch lift on one with 35's wouldn't really change the performance or fuel economy, I've talked to people with lifts on their new 6.7's and they say they don't even notice the tires unlike the 150's..
The more I talk about them, the more I'm selling myself on the 250 lol
11-19-2012, 12:51 PM
#93
Ryan
Yeah the 250's will fit 35's stock, the issue is the width. That's another plus to buying the powerstroke. Unmatched power and fuel economy, and cost next to nothing to lift. Sure, you can level a 150 and put nice rims and tires on it, but you'll feel the tires..and you'll see it with the fuel guage whereas you won't even notice them on the powerstroke
11-19-2012, 06:13 PM
#94
Senior Member
Couldn't resist.1. The 250's have the shifter on the column on all models. The premium F150's only have them down in the console - arrggh.
I wanted a F-250, but really don't need it. So between the wife and a buddy with a diesel they talked me out. Wife is real sensitive to the odor and she didn't like the added vibration of the diesel. Had her sit in one to try to see if I could talk her into.
2. The 250's are a bit wider.
3. I think you can get a split bench type setup with heated and cooled seats, I don't like my center console. My dog rides with me quite often and he has to ride in the back now cause he can't get comfortable in the front seat with the center console in the way. That 2013 250 platinum does look sharp.
My next truck will likely be a F250, but hopefully in a gas model as I have to agree with emissions, maintenance costs and driving my truck with the family I'd rather have a gas model. My buddy told me with I think pushing 400K on his duramax that the truck is falling apart around the engine. Might as well get a gas rig and just get rid of it around 200K. I like doing some of my own maintenance, but I do hate dealing with even 6 qts of used oil.
If it were just me I would've likely had a diesel. My truck though is getting better, a few more mods and short of the shifter on the console I will have it setup almost the way I want it.
11-19-2012, 06:25 PM
#95
Either a gigolo or a government worker! Couldn't resist.
1. The 250's have the shifter on the column on all models. The premium F150's only have them down in the console - arrggh.
I wanted a F-250, but really don't need it. So between the wife and a buddy with a diesel they talked me out. Wife is real sensitive to the odor and she didn't like the added vibration of the diesel. Had her sit in one to try to see if I could talk her into.
2. The 250's are a bit wider.
3. I think you can get a split bench type setup with heated and cooled seats, I don't like my center console. My dog rides with me quite often and he has to ride in the back now cause he can't get comfortable in the front seat with the center console in the way. That 2013 250 platinum does look sharp.
My next truck will likely be a F250, but hopefully in a gas model as I have to agree with emissions, maintenance costs and driving my truck with the family I'd rather have a gas model. My buddy told me with I think pushing 400K on his duramax that the truck is falling apart around the engine. Might as well get a gas rig and just get rid of it around 200K. I like doing some of my own maintenance, but I do hate dealing with even 6 qts of used oil.
If it were just me I would've likely had a diesel. My truck though is getting better, a few more mods and short of the shifter on the console I will have it setup almost the way I want it.
Couldn't resist.1. The 250's have the shifter on the column on all models. The premium F150's only have them down in the console - arrggh.
I wanted a F-250, but really don't need it. So between the wife and a buddy with a diesel they talked me out. Wife is real sensitive to the odor and she didn't like the added vibration of the diesel. Had her sit in one to try to see if I could talk her into.
2. The 250's are a bit wider.
3. I think you can get a split bench type setup with heated and cooled seats, I don't like my center console. My dog rides with me quite often and he has to ride in the back now cause he can't get comfortable in the front seat with the center console in the way. That 2013 250 platinum does look sharp.
My next truck will likely be a F250, but hopefully in a gas model as I have to agree with emissions, maintenance costs and driving my truck with the family I'd rather have a gas model. My buddy told me with I think pushing 400K on his duramax that the truck is falling apart around the engine. Might as well get a gas rig and just get rid of it around 200K. I like doing some of my own maintenance, but I do hate dealing with even 6 qts of used oil.
If it were just me I would've likely had a diesel. My truck though is getting better, a few more mods and short of the shifter on the console I will have it setup almost the way I want it.
11-19-2012, 10:54 PM
#96
Senior Member
Because of the reasons listed above. Also I am thinking future, so who knows what engine will be in the 250's when I go to buy again. Who knows maybe the Eco will be in the 250...
11-19-2012, 11:01 PM
#98
LONE STAR
There's something really satisfying about launching a diesel vehicle at a green light and getting pushed back into your seat and looking in your rear view mirror and seeing that idiot who rode your bumper in a convertible, getting covered in soot and smoke.
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11-19-2012, 11:22 PM
#99
I've never had any of my diesels accelerate as well a my limited 0-60 or 1/4 mile. I had a +325 tune on my f450 and it couldn't touch my limited. ( Might have been the 3k# difference in curb weight ) but my limited doesn't pull a 12k# trailer like its not even there and take 10% grades while hauling it at 70+ mph like my 450.
But I agree the diesel just accelerates so effortlessly unlike a gas motor that needs to rev to 6k and make all kind of noise just to see that kinda power.
But I agree the diesel just accelerates so effortlessly unlike a gas motor that needs to rev to 6k and make all kind of noise just to see that kinda power.
