2500 class truck

[twall13]

Also resale value was previously mentioned. I purchase my 07 with 140k for $20k cash. I sold it with just shy of 193k for $22,500. (NOT GONNA HAPPEN WITH A GASSER)

I sold a 2019 F-250 gasser for $7k more than I paid for it after owning it for 2 years and adding an additional 20k to the odometer.... Never say never...

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[CorbLand]

The problem has never been with cummins, its the rest of the truck that is garbage. Owned a 2020 that I bought brand new and had nothing but problems.

I am pretty sure the only reason anyone sells a Dodge with a Cummins is because they get tired of replacing rusted quarter panels with each oil change.

 

[Jason Snyder]

I am pretty sure the only reason anyone sells a Dodge with a Cummins is because they get tired of replacing rusted quarter panels with each oil change.

Or ball joints. Or u joints. Or …. name the part.

 

[tdhanses]

I sold a 2019 F-250 gasser for $7k more than I paid for it after owning it for 2 years and adding an additional 20k to the odometer.... Never say never...

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I traded my 2019 F250 in 2021 with 27k on it and only lost $2k from original purchase price, timing is everything, lol.

 

[Customweld]

I am pretty sure the only reason anyone sells a Dodge with a Cummins is because they get tired of replacing rusted quarter panels with each oil change.

Mine has enough oil leaks, it can’t rust!

 

[Snowwolfe]

What a truck brought 2-3 years ago no longer applies in today’s market.
Resell was crazy during and slightly after Covid.

 

[MHWASH]

Good luck wading through all the B.S. in this thread! Especially from the gas owners stating the fuel mileage they are getting. Several are stating towing mileage better than I get with my 2013 DMax.

You didn't state how far your daily commute was, but that should be a factor if you're considering a diesel. Short trips are probably the reason for most of the problems that arise with modern diesels.

 

[Brooks]

When I fill my 2021 F350 6,7 Powerstroke 48 gallon tank up with fuel and I’m not pulling a trailer it will read 900, sometimes 1000 miles to empty. It gets the same fuel mileage our 2024 Tacoma gets.

 

[Gobbler36]

Another thing to consider is if you’ll tow in the mountains coming down grades, the gas trucks will never compete with the control and ability to rarely use your brakes which is a big plus on the diesels. Engine braking is huge imo.

Yes will be towing a lot in the mountains

 

[Gobbler36]

Good luck wading through all the B.S. in this thread! Especially from the gas owners stating the fuel mileage they are getting. Several are stating towing mileage better than I get with my 2013 DMax.

You didn't state how far your daily commute was, but that should be a factor if you're considering a diesel. Short trips are probably the reason for most of the problems that arise with modern diesels.

I’m in sales and I am on the road a lot but I usually drive stop for 1-2 in town then go to another stop I also go see account that are overnight trips plus all the hunting and recreating so I’m in my truck a ton! but I’m driving 30k plus miles a year

Man it’s hard to digest all the info, everyone makes a good point for their opinion for sure
I am leaning towards a diesel but man I am concerned with getting a used one and having some catastrophic failure and a huge repair bill but would really like the better towing capability and better mileage

What years do I look at for ford 2500 or 3500?

 

[gearguywb]

I have a F350 Tremor diesel. Love it. Do I need it, no. I put a 60 gallon tank in it to replace the stock one. Having 1100 miles of range is awesome.

My buddy had a F250 with the 7.3 gas. Always told me the diesel is dumb unless pulling all of the time, gas is cheaper, yada, yada.

He started towing a car hauler at times. Promptly traded in his truck for the same thing with a diesel

 

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

I’m in sales and I am on the road a lot but I usually drive stop for 1-2 in town then go to another stop I also go see account that are overnight trips plus all the hunting and recreating so I’m in my truck a ton! but I’m driving 30k plus miles a year

Man it’s hard to digest all the info, everyone makes a good point for their opinion for sure
I am leaning towards a diesel but man I am concerned with getting a used one and having some catastrophic failure and a huge repair bill but would really like the better towing capability and better mileage

What years do I look at for ford 2500 or 3500?

Unless you "need" all the fancy screens, tech, and BS, I would absolutely look at pre-DEF trucks regardless of brand. For Chevy/GMC you're looking at 2010 or older. I'm not sure on the Fords and RAMs. If the tech. is important to you, most car stereos can be upgraded and Crutchfield is probably the best source for aftermarket head units. If the truck you're looking at doesn't have a backup camera, many of the aftermarket stereos can be bundled with a backup camera that works on the screen.

One thing the gallery probably should've asked is how much you like to wrench on your own truck? You can make diesel ownership far more affordable if you do your own oil and fuel filter changes. Generally very straightforward stuff, and just a bit of a pain and messy.

If you're not comfortable working on your truck, a gasser is probably you're best bet as service and routine maintenance will be cheaper at most shops.

 

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

I have a F350 Tremor diesel. Love it. Do I need it, no. I put a 60 gallon tank in it to replace the stock one. Having 1100 miles of range is awesome.

My buddy had a F250 with the 7.3 gas. Always told me the diesel is dumb unless pulling all of the time, gas is cheaper, yada, yada.

He started towing a car hauler at times. Promptly traded in his truck for the same thing with a diesel

I gotta get an aftermarket tank. Mine has the 26 gallon instead of the 30 or 34 gallon, and that extra range is handy when you get out in the sticks.

 

[Marshfly]

I always laugh when guys say they lift and put 35-37s or whatever on their diesel like they are an offroading wheeling machine. (Thats what the side by side your towing is for)

I don't tow a SxS. If I need that, I'm walking. If you haven't ridden in a well set up HD truck on properly inflated 37s in the dirt you have no idea what you're talking about frankly. The increased speed you can safely and comfortably drive on FS and rough county roads is a huge time saver. Not to mention how much less you are beating up your equipment and your body. Confident ignorance is what's laughable.

These trucks are all coming with 34-35" tires stock now anyway. Increasing size to 37s is nothing. Hell, you can buy a Raptor with 37s off the showroom floor.

 

[CorbLand]

I gotta get an aftermarket tank. Mine has the 26 gallon instead of the 30 or 34 gallon, and that extra range is handy when you get out in the sticks.

My uncle buys a tool box/fuel tank for each of his pickups. Looks like a tool box and has about 8 inches of space in the top to store things. The rest is a fuel tank that bleeds into the main tank. He holds like 60 - 70 gallons. He loves them and has put them in his last three pickups.

 

[Mxracer532]

I don't tow a SxS. If I need that, I'm walking. If you haven't ridden in a well set up HD truck on properly inflated 37s in the dirt you have no idea what you're talking about frankly. The increased speed you can safely and comfortably drive on FS and rough county roads is a huge time saver. Not to mention how much less you are beating up your equipment and your body. Confident ignorance is what's laughable.

These trucks are all coming with 34-35" tires stock now anyway. Increasing size to 37s is nothing. Hell, you can buy a Raptor with 37s off the showroom floor.

The OP was specifically talking about towing a sxs. I have ridden in plenty of rigs with oversized tires ect...... We again are not talking about a Raptor with 12" of long travel suspension. We are talking about 3/4 & 1 Ton tow vehicles. These trucks are not designed for heavy 4 wheeling. If you feel your 37s ride better for you that's great. I don't feel the need for me but whatever floats your boat.

 

[tdhanses]

I’m in sales and I am on the road a lot but I usually drive stop for 1-2 in town then go to another stop I also go see account that are overnight trips plus all the hunting and recreating so I’m in my truck a ton! but I’m driving 30k plus miles a year

Man it’s hard to digest all the info, everyone makes a good point for their opinion for sure
I am leaning towards a diesel but man I am concerned with getting a used one and having some catastrophic failure and a huge repair bill but would really like the better towing capability and better mileage

What years do I look at for ford 2500 or 3500?

Look at Laura Buick GMC, it’s outside STL, they will deliver and do the trade remotely as well, if you don’t need all the bells and whistles the 2024 pro model is areound $62k new with a 100k warranty.

Being you drive 30k a year I’d definitely go diesel, seems like the newer you go the less emissions issues there are.

Personally I think the Fords are still over priced.

 

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

My uncle buys a tool box/fuel tank for each of his pickups. Looks like a tool box and has about 8 inches of space in the top to store things. The rest is a fuel tank that bleeds into the main tank. He holds like 60 - 70 gallons. He loves them and has put them in his last three pickups.

That would be handy. A guy could keep a pair of gloves, fuel treatment, tow strap, and other odds/ends in that compartment. I'll have to look into that. My truck already has air bags and new Bilstein 5100s, so having a little weight in the bed would improve the ride a little.

Found this one, and they just get bigger for anybody else interested. Made in the USA.
https://www.transferflow.com/40-gallon-fuel-tank-and-tool-box-combo-trax-4

 

[CorbLand]

That would be handy. A guy could keep a pair of gloves, fuel treatment, tow strap, and other odds/ends in that compartment. I'll have to look into that.

I looked into getting one for my Tacoma but they vent out the top and I would like to put a camper shell on my pickup. I was going to get one that held like 20 gallons. It would be nice to hop in it and be able to burn 650 miles non stop.

This is similar to the one he uses.

https://www.northerntool.com/products/rds-alum-auxiliary-fuel-tank-toolbox-combo-capacity-60-gal-shape-rectangle-model-72743-5344603?cm_mmc=Google-pla&utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Fuel%20Transfer%20%2B%20Lubrication%20%3E%20Fuel%20Tanks%20%3E%20Fuel%20Transfer%20Tanks&utm_campaign=RDS&utm_content=5344603&ogmap=SHP%7CPLA%7CGOOG%7CSTND%7Cc%7CSITEWIDE%7COOT%7C%7Bcampaign_name%7D%7C%7Badgroup%7D%7C%7C168428156%7C8709875156&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI75n_zIigigMVFShECB25-CLbEAQYAyABEgJCp_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[tdhanses]

That would be handy. A guy could keep a pair of gloves, fuel treatment, tow strap, and other odds/ends in that compartment. I'll have to look into that. My truck already has air bags and new Bilstein 5100s, so having a little weight in the bed would improve the ride a little.

I have a 55 gal in bed transfer tank I use when towing long distances, when not towing much it’s easy to pull out of the bed.

They are pretty cheap compared to the under bed replacements.

FYI.. you can only do this with a diesel.