Considering Moving to an HD Truck

There you go using that ol' kidney again!

 

Best part is there's usually a lot more 1 tons on the lot, at least around here so maybe you won't have to wait

 

Make sure to show off your truck when you finally find one!

Maybe Toyota will see us toyota guys moving to hd trucks a throw is a bone with a tundra hd

 

Sadly, no trucks on the lot that fit my needs.

Today I went to Ken Garff Ford - they will give me $52k for the Tundra. This will result in a tax savings of $3770, so I am effectively selling the truck for $55.7k

They will knock $3k off my build, so just under a 5% discount.

The way it would work is that I would give the Tundra up immediately and the build process would start. I should have the new truck between September and December. During that time I would have no truck payment. I do have a 4runner and a Rabbit so I'm not going to be taking the bus.

The build is as follows:

F350 Lariat - Star White
7.3l
Crew Cab
Tremor Package
Lariat Value Package
Lariat Black Appearance Package
5th Wheel Setup

Pretty sure I'll be dropping the Tundra off tomorrow, but waiting for a couple other dealerships to give me their best offers.

 

Get a Carmax quote too, and if it's better than theirs, get it in writing. Last I heard they were between what Carvana and Vroom were offering and all 3 were above most dealerships.

 

I've checked Carvana and Vroom and their offers have been considerably lower than the dealer offers.

The other benefit of the trade is the tax savings..

 

Sounds like a solid offer for the times. Out of curiosity, what is the MSRP for the Ford build?

 

Love that Tremor package... If I needed a HD truck, I would have picked up a 250/350 with a Tremor package over my TRD Pro!

If you haven't already, you may want to create an account on the Ford.com site, and then go in and play around with the "build and price" tool for your desired F350. Go in and play around a few times a week. Also, go to their "brochures" section, and have it generate one for the Super Duty. At times, Ford is known to send out Private Cash Offers (PCO's) that can be used in addition to any incentives / rebates. I don't think there's an exact science behind how to trigger one (or if any are actually running right now), but it seems like creating an account on Ford and playing around does trigger it from time to time.

Also, if you happen to invest, and have owned 100 shares of Ford stock for at least 6 months, you qualify for X Plan pricing. You can read a bit more about it here (have to scroll through the FAQ to "Do Shareholders Qualify for Vehicle Discounts" heading). Now, you may actually have a better discount than X Plan negotiated, so you'd have to check that out. (And, due to your lengthy "delivery window" target, you may be able to pick up the 100 shares now if you're not an investor and be qualified if it gets pushed back into December...)

 

4.30 gear ratio with the Tremor package and 7.3 brings the tow capacity up to almost the same level as the 6.7 Powerstroke.

Price is a factor as well. To make this seamless and not incur more debt than I already have I need the sticker price of the new truck to be under $67k.

I will tow but it will not be all or even most of the time - just a couple weekends a month and maybe a few longer trips throughout the year. If I were towing more frequently I would absolutely have gone with the Powerstroke.

I am not 100% against additional debt, but want to have zero debt and lots of savings when I retire so I am careful with it. If I were richer I would have gone with the Powerstroke as well. The 7.3 seems to be very reliable and a capable tow engine from all I am reading. Also watched several comparison tests on YouTube.

 

$68500 with options I mentioned above. Dealer incentives bring it down to $65500.

Going to swing by one more dealer today and see how they value my trade. Their price for the same build is $200 more. If I can get $1000 more on my trade (53k) I'll sign on the spot.

 

Do it! as great as the Tundra is its just no match to a 3/4 or 1 ton from the big three when it comes to towing.

All of the big three have their flaws but overall are pretty decent trucks. I crossed shopped all three since I've never owned an "American" and went with what I felt would fit my own personal needs. The first time you tow with your new rig you'll forget about the Tundra

Good luck on the purchase and please throw up some pics when you get it

 

If I recall correctly, pre-pandemic at least, it was pretty easy to get F350’s around invoice.

Maybe shoot the dealer invoice + 700 and see if they will bite on a known sold unit..? Can’t hurt.

 

Congrats, I'm sure you'll love every second of it.

I'm aiming for 50 too, which is 10 years for me.. hopefully I don't blow it all Dogecoin.

 

Right now I'm invoice + $2k, trying to get them to come down as we speak.

 

I can’t hate on that decision. I’ve been thinking about a 7.3 Lariat gasser also. If I build one and wait I can get one for right at 62k, that’s with no discounts and before TTT. It would be all the truck tat I would ever need. You don’t have to spend 75 or more to get a nice 3/4 truck.

 

Does the FX4 come with a locking rear diff and a LS front?

 

Guessing by the post at the dealer above, it's a done deal? Did you hit your "sweet spot" for pricing?

 

Yessir! Better deal than the first dealership, which was a good deal.. Left the Tundra there a couple of hours ago. =(

 

Congrats! Be sure to update this thread when you get it with pics!

 

Congrats man! Keep us updated on the new rigs process.

 

I have a 97 Ford F250 with the 7.3. It tows more than my Tundra will ever think about. I used it mostly to move logs and for our remodel to take demo stuff to the dump or to pick up material. I am getting to old to wrestle with logs and I am about done with the remodel. My Tundra is easier to drive, park, is faster, more comfortable and more fun to drive. One is a work truck and the other is my play truck. Sometimes you need a big hammer and sometimes you need a mallet. If you want to tow the stuff that you are talking about the F250 is hard to beat. The F150s, however, just suck. Good luck with your choice.

 

FWIW check with your local Toyota dealer to see what they would give you may get what your wanting I know in my area Toyota dealers do not have any Tundras anywhere I’ve had the dealer I deal with call me wanting to know if I wanted to sell mine he’s a friend so I asked him what was up and he told me they just can’t get any Toyota’s for their lot right now and when they get them in it’s one here and one there and they are sold before they arrive. He told me I could get get a lot out of mine right now if I wanted to sell it. I’m hoping when I go in for my oil change next month they don’t get too crazy who knows what I would do.
If I was to purchase a 3/4 or 1 ton I’d go diesel though. Good luck on your new truck.

 

Great info, and spot on with my research. There are a gazillion “gas vs. diesel” arguments out there to research. Depends on each persons needs and wants. I went with a gasser, I don’t need the diesel and it’s a pricey upgrade. If you go diesel, you might as well go all the way to a 1 ton and possibly duallys too.

 

I forgot to mention this part earlier as well, and wouldn't have done so with as much knowledge and detail as you have here..

Another part of my decision to go with the gas engine was the ongoing maintenance cost and unfamiliarity with the diesel platform. I have watched a lot of videos where lifelong diesel fanatics are switching to gas because of the emissions controls on newer diesel platforms.

If I were towing daily, or even a few times a week I would have gone that route.

I won't be dailying the new truck just like I didn't daily the Tundra. Under 10k miles in over 16 months of owning it. Literally 90% highway.