My sticker was $58,835.00. There were $4500 in rebates and incentives. I paid $49,576 plus tax. Dealer invoice was $53876 which included the "Dealer advertising fee" which is assessed to the dealer by Ford. This fee may be different depending on where you live. I'm not sure about now, but years ago it varied from region to region. Just ask to see their invoice. Most reputable dealers won't have a problem with that. Also be careful of any fees added on over and above the purchase price you agree to. Some dealers charge prep fees, advertising fees and the always popular "dealer fee". All of which are BS and should be negotiated off of your bottom line.

You want the short bed?

Yep, they just look better . Why the long bed? Im open to new thoughts.

Look better? Not to me but that's okay. It looks too small to me. From what I understand, the longer the wheelbase is more stable when towing.

Makes sense I guess. The looks , I always thought the crew with the long bed looked to long. Haha , to each their own I guess. I will need to take another long bed look. Not real popular on the lots around here though.

Not just more stable, the longer wheelbase gives a better ride. And if you have a crew cab, it looks too stubby with the short bed.

Even worse, look at the Ram Megacab. Terrible. That's why there are three aftermarket companies doing 8 foot beds for it.

The only downside to a crew cab longbed is it won't fit in a standard garage.

The long bed also holds 11 more gallons of fuel. Mine only holds 26 gallons. Maneuvering the truck next to a fuel pump with nearly 40ft of boat and trailer can be a real PITA so the less stops the better. On the down side, my friend's long bed seems to have a larger turning radius and is less maneuverable than my short bed. The other down side of the long bed is finding one loaded with options...... there were no 2011 leftovers near me.

Here is a local Ford store that is "one price" and they don't charge dealer fees: http://www.mullinaxford.com/inventor...per+duty+f-250

You can use this as a reference point since they show the MSRP and their "one price" discount. If you figure they have a fixed price margin built in your local dealer should be able to take a mini deal and beat the advertised price.

They have diesel duallies for less than 50K.....

If you are bumper towing the long bed, with a longer frame, has more tow rating and stability. Turn radius and cosmetics will not affect your safety like stability and control will.

Now that I've gone long bed and reaped the benefits of both tow stability and loading space I don't see me ever going short again unless it is a 1/2 ton.

Good suggestions on why the long bed. I really like the fuel capacity difference. Never even thought of that.

Thanks guys. I may start a search for a long bed and see what I can find.