F-250 SD vs. F-150 7700
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From: Clemson SC US of A
OK, update. I had about convinced myself that a regular F150 with a 5.4L 3.55 LS, super cab would fit my needs fine and found a good deal on a 99 demo. My main reason for giving up on the 7700 was the $1500 additonal cost for payload increase and not "towing" increase was not in my need area. And it did not have the 4R100 tranny anyway. As I said before I had been looking for a XLT trim F250 SC SD to try. Well I found one today! It is a 5.4L 3.73 white Super cab, captains chairs power locks/windows with towing package nd class VI hitch. I was dubious of the 5.4L in a SC F250. They want 26K. My first impression is favorable. Very peppy. Course I am used to a 4.6L in a F150 SC 4X4 but I am impressed. I have been driving many 5.4L F150 SC in the last week or so so i was astounded to get close to the same acceleration and pep out of it in the F250! I have it on loan for the weekend and am going to hook the camper up tommorrow and try it. Wife is pissed as it is about $1600 more than the 99 demo deal but it is so much more TRUCK. If she starts speaking to me again tommorrow I might be able too do it. Will keep you posted.
ps That 99 truck sounds like a great deal if you weren't all the way up in Minot. Are you Air Force?
ps That 99 truck sounds like a great deal if you weren't all the way up in Minot. Are you Air Force?
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From: Minot,ND
No, I'm not Air Force, but there is a base here. Sounds like that truck is similar to mine. Ever been to Minot? I think my truck would be just perfect for you. How about I pay for the plane ticket? Might just work out.
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From: Prior Lake, MN, USA
Doobie,
Contact me offline with the details of your truck. I have a friend that is looking for a truck like this. We are in the Minneapolis area, so the drive is not outrageous.
Mike
mike.strukel@westgroup.com
Contact me offline with the details of your truck. I have a friend that is looking for a truck like this. We are in the Minneapolis area, so the drive is not outrageous.
Mike
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From: Auburn, Wa. USA
Nice machine cphillip!
I sure like those neat wheels.
keep us posted on any cool mods/additions...
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1999 F250SD, XLT, 4x2, SC, V10, 4.30, LT235x85x16R, Longbed, Diamond plate mud flaps,Trailer tow Pkg, Class IV hitch, Camper special, sliding rear window, rear privacy glass, Ford rain gutters, Line-X, Lund wind deflector, Banks Trans Command, Banks tranny temp guage with Auto Meter single guage pod. Reese 15K fifth wheel hitch
I sure like those neat wheels.
keep us posted on any cool mods/additions...
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1999 F250SD, XLT, 4x2, SC, V10, 4.30, LT235x85x16R, Longbed, Diamond plate mud flaps,Trailer tow Pkg, Class IV hitch, Camper special, sliding rear window, rear privacy glass, Ford rain gutters, Line-X, Lund wind deflector, Banks Trans Command, Banks tranny temp guage with Auto Meter single guage pod. Reese 15K fifth wheel hitch
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From: Clemson SC US of A
Well, its not for everyone but it works for me. Everyone has special needs and wants so it is good that there is a truck for all in the selection. I just wish they would put the 4R100 tranny in the 7700. That would be sweet!
