Looking at getting rid of my 150 - see sig, and picking up a silver 01, psd 6sp, reg cab F250.

Difference in pmts is about 200/mth more, and man am i struggling to decide on this one.

Just posting to see if anyone can convince me to stay or go with the new truck.

Bambino

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Bambino Photo Gallery
1999 reg cab/short box/ORP/Silver on Dk Graphite - 3.55; 4.6l 5sp; Factory Tonneau; 40 chan CB/Maxrad Antenna; Kicker amp'd sub tubes; Rockford Fosgate components up front; Custom Exhaust; Mobil 1 5w30/Motorcraft FL820s; Amsoil Series 2k in the driveline.

[This message has been edited by bambino (edited 06-29-2001).]

 

Biger is better go and get the 250 if you can handle the payment on it.

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2000 F150 XLT Reg. cab
4.6 Triton Engine
4x2 3.55 rear end gear
sliding rear window
automatic keyless entry
white styleside short box

 

There's nothing wrong with the bigger truck. I was faced with a similar decision when I was buying a new truck. Should I go with the F150 or F250 SuperDuty..
I chose the the F250. Reasons:
-More interior space, (especially in the supercab rear seat).
-slightly taller truck (comparing 4x2's)
-I may be looking into getting a TT camper later on.. So I have more options with the F250.
- I really wanted a 5sp tranny..
- I like the look of the SuperDuty vs. F150.
- There was only about $700 difference in the price. (F150 vs. F250 with 5.4L) I paid for it outright, no payments..

Every day I drive my Superduty, I know that I chose the right truck..

However, $200 more a month is ALOT.. If you don't really need the pulling power of the PSD, then you could probably get an F250 with the 5.4L for roughly the same payment you have now if you trade in or sell your F150. The power of the F250 with the 5.4L feels about like the F150 with the 4.6L.



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Y2K F250 XLT SC 4x2 5.4L 5sp 4.10LS

 

I'm considered a 250 instead of getting a 150 supercrew when I decide to trade in a few years. If I go for the 250 it'd be a crewcab and maybe a diesel depends on fuel costs for mileage difference vs. payments, what I didn't like with the supercrew is the bed is too small for my liking. If you can afford the $200 a month more and can get what you want in the 250 I say GO FOR IT! It is more truck for not that much more money.

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98 F150 XLT Super cab s/b
Two-Tone paint: Moonlight Blue w/Light Prairie Tan Accent
4.6L Auto 4X2
3.55ls 255/70r16
Premium sound w/6Disc changer
Captains chairs

Mods to date
DEI Remote Start and keyless Entry
Sylvania 9007 CB Replacement headlights much brighter than standard bulb

Mods yet to come
Superchip
Complete Exhaust from Y pipe back(undecided on who's it will be)
FIPK Maybe would like a foam filter
Expedition Center console w/rear controls
Speakers all around w/sub in console
Window tint to match back of truck
Bedliner and Hard cover

 

I'm pretty sure i want to go this way - the diesel is just for the 6sp, so i'm going to wait until the 2002 model year, when the 6sp is avail on both the 5.4 and the v10.

unless that psd comes to be a good deal, which being a reg cab, i don't think anyone is going to buy it.

Thanks
Bambino

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Bambino Photo Gallery
1999 reg cab/short box/ORP/Silver on Dk Graphite - 3.55; 4.6l 5sp; Factory Tonneau; 40 chan CB/Maxrad Antenna; Kicker amp'd sub tubes; Rockford Fosgate components up front; Custom Exhaust; Mobil 1 5w30/Motorcraft FL820s; Amsoil Series 2k in the driveline.

 

When I bought my new super duty last month I started out wanting a super crew. After a few months of deciding on optoins and colors etc. I was sure I was ready to order a new Screw. went to the lot(took the wife) and walked around, was showing her the Screws and all, when she turned around and said "I like that one" It was a '01 F-250 super duty XLT crew cab 4x4 offroad 5.4L 4:10LS auto with maual hubs and T-case toreador red with silver accent gray cloth. And she said "it is the same price as that supercrew, why would you buy a 150 when you can get twice the truck in a 250 for the same price? That is all it took for me, I liked the superduty better to start with. Just thought she'd like the smaller truck(easier to manuver and drive) So I've had the above mentioned truck for about a month now(1600 miles) and I (we) love it. But I knew I would as I work at the dealership as a Technician. So I knew what I was buying. And we don't have near as many problems with the Superduties as we do with F-150s. If you can afford it get the superduty!!!

 

Wow, what a decision! I too had that choice to make about a year ago. I had an F150 4x4 SC 5speed V8 Flairside that I absolutely loved. No way was I ever gonna get rid of it. Then my husband said, just drive a 6speed diesel. So, me thinking, what's it gonna hurt, went and test drove one. I was completely sold and as soon as I'd completed my research on options, I ordered the truck I'm driving now. Let me tell you, it's WAY more truck than the F150 was. And I love driving it even more. Ok, I did have to add a Superchip and a few more goodies Go with the Superduty and if you want a reg cab then get that. Don't worry about resale, with it being a PSD, someone will buy it. A few months ago, my brother wanted a used PSD and it had to be a long bed, reg cab. He didn't care how much $$ either, that's what he needed for his work situation. He looked until he found one. So get what you want!! Also check out the diesel site www.ford-diesel.com

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2k F250 CC SWB 6 speed 4x2 Diesel XLT Super Duty, Woodland Green
Power Mirrors, 3.73 LS, Captains Chairs, ARE tonneau top, rear privacy glass
TT Pkg, Class IV hitch, sliding rear window, running boards, mud flaps
265/75/16 AS OWL tires, am/fm/cassette/cd, rechargable MagLite
Clarion APA 5240 amp, Memphis speakers:Components front, 5x7 rear, 10"sub
SuperChip, Stepshields, Ventshields on windows, rubber bed mat
rugged liner bedliner on tailgate, quick disconnect jumper cables
unaFORDable (decal on tailgate) Western Diesel Turbo Brake (whoa boy)
Finally gauges!!: Pyrometer & Boost on the A-Pillar mount

 

first---buy the truck you need---second, buy the truck you can afford--third, buy the truck on emotional feelings.


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2001 F-150 4X4 Supercab
XLT 139" WB style side
5.4L V8 3.55 LIMITED SLIP AXLE


MODS:

SUPERCHIP
ROLL & LOCK TONNEAU
HOLLEY SUPERCHARGER
PILLAR GAUGES
GIBSON HEADERS AND SS CATBACK

being installed as of 6/15/01
REFLEXX COBRA HOOD
STREET SCENE GRILL

 

Yeah, I could'nt see paying MORE for the supercrew, when I got more truck for less $$ when I bought my F-250 (see sig) about a week ago...But regardless, you need to go w/what you want/can afford...