APT,

Thanks; I spent about $4K tracking down a vibe on the '07 in about 5 mos. time. After all the non-sense, money and miles I had a different tire dealer balance on a new machine and the vibe was finally fixed. A few weeks later and I trade up to a new '11.

I miss my Blue Pearl '07 but I am enjoying the Sync and 5.0 power.

 

When I looked at both, the 2010's had $6,500 in rebates and 2011's had only $2,500 in rebates. $4000 is a lot to make up for any depreciation a 2010 will have.

I found that a 1 year older model with the same mileage, will depreciate only $2000 more than the new year model. Besides I really like the 5.4L low end torque opposed to the 5.0L high end torque. It would had been ~$5,000 difference with the Ecoboost engine. I'll let others be the Guineau Pig on that drivetrain.

With Rebates, I was able to get my F150 for only $1000 more than I paid for my 2008 Sport Trac with the 3 Valve 4.6L and 6 speed auto. And $2,000 more than I paid for my less optioned 2004 Nissan Titan XE 4WD Crew Cab truck. Got a lot more truck with the F150 over those 2 older trucks for not much more money.

 

My rebates on my 2011 SCREW XLT would have been $3250 if the truck arrived prior to Jan 3, but I picked it up the following week and Ford had added another $1000, so I got $4250 in rebates. This will only get better throughout the year.

Definitely could have saved more $$$$ if I went with a 2010 model, but I'm really happy with the 2011.

 

I looked at a few '10's and test drove one. I am glad I bought the first '11 model from the dealer. Everybody wanted to save on a 2010 so I received a great deal.

 

Maybe I've owned too many trucks, but I've found that within 3-6 months of having the truck, my happiness level is the same whether I bought the newest on the lot, or bought the old model year carryover. Of course I put a ton of miles on yearly, and wear out trucks every 4-6 years. I already know I'm buying a 2013 or 2014 model, so I can start looking forward to it early!

Also, $3000 doesn't seem much different when making payments, but when writing a check out for a vehicle, $3000 is a lot of money. I keep a vehicle fund, and that $3000 difference between the model years will turn into $4500 by the time the next vehicle purchase arrives.

IowaAndy

 

The most unmanly thing I have ever read on this board.

Not to bust on you, but:

Rule 1: Make sure she knows "how its gonna be" early

Rule 2: It is always easier to beg for forgiveness than ask permission.

 

I would take a 2011.. given the new engines.