solarity

I was looking at some of the prices and features and it seems that in some cases a F-250 looks very tempting. It is like being able to get a lot of the Options in the higher end Lariat, yet have a payload/towing of the HDPP F-150 w/o really spending that much money. I always thought the F-250s were really pricey. It seems like the biggest issue is the drop of gas milage by about a 1/4 of what the F-150 gets. I tried spec'ing them out similar and was surprised to see the F-250 cheaper than a F-150.

2017 F-250 Lariat 6.2L Gas SCrew 4x4 3.73 Axle
Lariat Ultimate Package
Tow Tech Package
ACC
Quad Beam LEDs
BLIS
Power Running Boards
$61, 980 MSRP

2018 F-150 Lariat 3.5L EB SCrew 4x4 3.55 Axle
502A
ACC
Tech Package
Max Tow
Tailgate Step
Moon Roof
Power Running Boards
$62,055 MSRP

I know they make a much higher markup on the F-150s than all their other vehicles, I wonder if marketing has more to do with this.

BlackBoost

I've thought about a 250, but the mileage is horrendous and couldn't justify getting one for the 99% of the time I'm not towing. Instead I'm now looking at a 1999-2000 F250 with the 7.3L diesel. From everything I've researched, that year and engine is the most reliable and will last easily half a million km's. There's plenty of decent used ones for under $5000.

acdii

A used 2015 F250 Powerstroke I test drove was showing 19 MPG on the dash, which had not been reset for several thousand miles. If it weren't for mouse droppings under the drivers seat, I would have bought that one instead of the new F150. Shop around for a used F250/350 is you want a Powerstroke and not lose the depreciation of it.

acdii

Wish I still had my 98 1/2 (Early 99 MY) F350 Powerstroke. Good tight strong running engine. If you do go that route, look closely at the oil pan for rust, and also keep an eye on the tach when it is shifting for shift flare. Other than those two items, good trucks.

GTA150

My Dad just sold his 97 7.3 Powerstroke with only 84k miles on it a few months ago for 15k. He took great care of the truck and the truck was still running strong... but he wanted a 2015 F250 Platinum more than keeping his truck.

As suggested, look for rust and see if you can get one from the California/Arizona/New Mexico/Texas area... that way the 4x4 system more than likely was not used much and the chance for rust is lower because of no salt on the roads from snowy weather.

mass-hole

They are real proud of the new F150. That $62,000 price tag makes me cringe. my 2014 Lariat is basically fully loaded except for the off-road package and it MSRP'd at $54,000.

jcb206

A lot more goodies on the 2015+ F150s. You can still buy a Lariat with the options u currently have for about the same that you paid.

My 2007 Lariat was $47k MRSP but it's nothing like my current one. JMO

mass-hole

Going through build and price and picking the exact options my current truck has and only choosing 501A puts the truck at 56,335. Going to 502A puts it at 59600. I think my 2014 502A falls somewhere between the two as far as options. That doesnt even include the moon roof which puts the truck at 61000.

A 302A XLT with my added options has the same MSRP as my truck.

Thats a large pill to swallow in only a few years.

acdii

For kicks I did a B&P on F250 and F350 and the difference between them was $600.

Optioned like my 502a, the difference is $15K. Majority of that cost is the Powerstroke though, so removing that and it comes down to around $6k difference.

Makes me wonder why even bother getting an F250.

Davidmackv

I like F250s but I wouldn't buy a gas one over an F150.