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Old 05-17-2012 | 08:49 AM
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F350 worked great, but now that i have a Sportchassis i wouldn't ever go back to regular pickup. is it overkill? of course but way better. just no going into a drive thru.
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Old 05-17-2012 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by PhantomChaos
nanny drives it during the week so no worries about dually fenders missing.
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Old 05-17-2012 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Wildman_grafix
How much of a price differance is there between the same equipped F250 and a F350?

According to Ford.com, the F250 starts at $29,455 and the F350 starts at $30,555 but not sure what the starting configuration is. The F250 picture has a black grill and the F350 picture is chrome.
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Old 05-17-2012 | 09:03 AM
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There was no price difference between a 250 and a 350 when I bought mine. Seemed like a no brainer to me.
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Old 05-17-2012 | 09:35 AM
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I thought the f350 had a heavier front axle than the f250, I don't know if that's still true. I went with a new F350 longbed srw. The 6.7 rocks, nicest truck I have ever owned. Doug
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Old 05-17-2012 | 10:46 AM
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The Ford dealer told me that there is a $1,000.00 difference between the F-250 and the F-350. The $$$ don't make any difference, the only reason that I would consider buying the F-250 would be for the softer ride when no boat is attached. But it sounds like the F-350 would be a better deal with a boat that is pushing the max towing capacity of the rig even though they both have the same rating for towing there is a difference in how much tongue wieght either truck can handle.
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Old 05-17-2012 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Dkahnjob
The Ford dealer told me that there is a $1,000.00 difference between the F-250 and the F-350. The $$$ don't make any difference, the only reason that I would consider buying the F-250 would be for the softer ride when no boat is attached. But it sounds like the F-350 would be a better deal with a boat that is pushing the max towing capacity of the rig even though they both have the same rating for towing there is a difference in how much tongue wieght either truck can handle.
When you are ready email Dylan Nelson at Vista in Woodland Hills. [email protected]

He is the Internet sales guy and went down loooooow, brought the truck to my house with paperwork and we signed. Easy and no salesman bs.
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Old 05-17-2012 | 12:06 PM
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I'd get the 350. When it comes to resale, you have a larger audience because of the increased GVWR. It is very appealing to the RV guys that haul 5th wheel campers and want to stay legal. I cannot see anyone saying no to a 350, but some will say no to a 250.
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Old 05-17-2012 | 12:22 PM
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And a long bed F350 will ride better than a sb F250
if you have the cash put a good suspension on it and you will really improve the ride. i had the Fabtech 4.0 coilovers on my F350 and it rode great.
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Old 05-17-2012 | 01:01 PM
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what about a 250 with air assist?
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