I am looking for a truck for under 25k. I live in Texas and do a lot of camping in my current 2000 ford explore 4wd. I went to look at new f150s and they were offering a 2010 f150 xlt stock four door with 4.6 v8 for $22,998. It has power windows and locks but its not 4x4. Should i look for a used f150 04-08 with 4x4 for the same price or buy a new one?

2010 f150 xlt Pros:
6 inches longer in back back seat
has 6 speed transmission
Better gas mileage
rides better
cons: not 4x4

04-08 f150 pros:
will be 4x4
Can do mods and upgrades on it like (lights behind the grill)
possibly bigger engine
cons: not as good gas mileage
smaller back seat


some upgrades i want to do are leveling kit, new shocks, intake, wheels and tires, off road lights, bed liner, bed cover and tint
(if you have any recommendations for any of this stuff please message me!!!)

 

Tell them if you would get the same truck in a 4x4 you will not leave without it. If they say OK, and come up with one, then take the 2010.

Used trucks are over priced right now.

 

they quoted me $34,000 for 2010 f150 xlt 4x4 and $22,998 for just xlt stock!!! i dont know why there is such a price difference? what should i do??

 

you should be able to get a 2010 for $25k. is 25k including TTL in your budget or is that not counted in?

try tomball ford and planet ford in houston. usually 10-12k off sticker on supercrews.

 

ya the Xlt 4 door was 22,998 but i want 4x4.

 

for the price the older used ones are going for now.. go for a new 2010 in the 4x4.

 

You can build a 2010 XLT SuperCrew, 5.4, 3.55 axle, 4x4 for $35,000. If they are quoting $34,000 that means they are only giving you $1,000 off and even less if it is not a 5.4. There are better deals out there. Keep doing your homework.

 

They are helping you make a decision by over pricing the 4x4. It makes the 4x2 look like an easy decision.

Take your quote to another dealer and tell them you are going to buy the 4x2 from the first dealer, but you just wanted to look at the same truck in a 4x4 first. This will be your most powerful negotiating time. You will be amazed at how flexible they can be.

 

then what is a good price for a 2010 xlt 4x4

 

"Good price" is about 80% of MSRP before TTL. Since MSRP can vary by $8k, One cannot say $$25k or $30k, etc. Build your truck at www.forddirect.com and then take $8k off MSRP as a starting point.

I say as much equipment on a new 2010 model. The 6-spd auto is worlds better than the 4-spd, providing better acceleration and fuel economy.

 

yea... you should be able to get an xlt 4x4 supercrew for 25k.

 

Ok thanks!!! I will keep looking!!

 

MSRP of a 2010 Sueprcew XLT 4x4 starts at $34500, so $25k+TTL will be hard to find.