when you build the F350 with a 6.7 XLT, long bed crew cab and before getting all the bells and whistles the 250 is 45 and 350 is 47. Probably not enough to make or break either way. I would guess that the 250 does a little better on fuel and probably a better ride.

Nanny???? You have a nanny? And you let her cruise the truck? Hmm

LOL Tim!

Thanks for the tip, I will contact him when ready. Nice to avoid the Salesman BS.

The long wheelbase is only 16" longer (10%) than a short wheelbase model. Is that really going to make that much difference?

Michael

What is the bumper pull rating for a sport chassis?

I am not brand loyal what-so-ever, but if I were in you're shoes I would consider the other 2 makes as well.

I personally don't have an unlimited source of income and would be concerned with ford drive train only carrying a 60k mile warranty versus the gm and dodge at 100k miles.

This is going to start war...but the truth is that Ford has really struggled since the 7.3 to put together a good diesel package. If you have deep pockets and can afford to trade up before the warranty is up then buy whatever you like...

I tried to talk my father into buying something other than a Ford, but he was stubborn and brand loyal and bought another Ford...he has more miles on loaners than he does his own truck...

I agree that Ford has had some issues. I currently have a Excursion with a 7.3 and love it. I had an F-350 7.3 and it was great too. I wouldn't touch a Ford 6.0 way too many problems. And the 6.4 got terrible fuel milage. But from what I can determine from the various forums the new (2011 and 2012) 6.7 seems to be a winner. I am not brand loyal either, but the interior appointments of the Ford are much nicer that the others and the Dodge (although the Cummins engine is great), sounds like a cement mixer from a block away.

ive had the 6.0 and 6.4 with no issues from either. The 6.4 was a gas hog, but from talking to guys at the pump and other places their 6.7 didnt do much better than my 6.4. I dont know if my 6.4 having a 3.55s instead of 331's had something to do with it. I know the 6.7s are being mated with 331s most of the time. But I think if you were to have the 6.7 and 6.4 withs same trim, bed size, gears, etc. the difference is not going to be astromnomical, not to mention the urea that needs to be bought with the 6.7. Either way since the DPF MPG in diesels have been horrible, that is why i no longer own one.

It is different depending on the model you get. My Trailer for the 400SS was a Fifth wheel so bumper rating didn't matter.