Need some advice for my trade-in tomorrow.

[xbrahaxz]

Hello!

I'm on here trying to get some one on one opinions for my trade-in I'll be considering tomorrow. I made this account just for this and don't plan on staying as active as most users do because I'm not into online communities.

Anyway,

I currently own a 2005 Toyota Tundra Crew Cab 4x4 V8 Limited Edition. I bought it brand new and it currently has 39,000 miles and is paid off. I've been looking at newer trucks lately, and have come to the conclusion of getting an Ford F250.

The F250 I'm trading my truck in for tomorrow is an 2010 FORD SUPER DUTY F-250 SRW XLT.

Mileage: 26,692 - 4x2.

Now the Ford dealership I'm going to tomorrow is just asking for a trade, not any extra $$$ as my truck is worth $18,000 and there currently pricing this truck at $24,000.

The carfax also shows that this truck has never encountered any kind of crash, and has EVER had a current problem.

Also this dealership is ran by the Ford company, not a third party company.


My questions...

Is this F250 a reliable truck?

Should I go through with the trade?

Would YOU go through with this?

Also opinions and thoughts... I just want to make sure I'm not going to regret this in the future. So please be honest and try not to be to bias with your response.

Thanks,

Bryce Bayens

 

[yooper1]

Should I go thru with it...would you go thru with it?

Depends.

I think more info is needed to even think about it....like:

- Do you need 4 wd where you are?

- Do you plan to tow anything with it?

- What do you plan to tow and how heavy

 

[farmboy12]

Another thing that may help..what is the motor/tranny combo in the 250? What about cab/bed configuration?


Kyle

 

[Diamondpilot]

The 2010 only came with the Torque Shift auto tranny. Is it diesel or gas? Why do you want to trade a truck with 39,000 miles that is paid off?

No 4x4 in a diesel truck is a nightmare. Tons of power and heavy truck will get you stuck on wet grass. There is a reason they are so quick to trade. Your 4x4 Tundra is much more desirable than that particular 2 wheel drive truck is.

Chris

 

[jcmseven]

I would not make that trade.

John M

 

[PoorMansCat]

IF the Ford has the diesel, I would keep the Yota.. There are several years of Ford diesel that have a bad reputation.

 

[radman1]

IF the Ford has the diesel, I would keep the Yota.. There are several years of Ford diesel that have a bad reputation.

The 2010 6.4L diesel does not have a bad reputation. From all reports has been a good motor. The early job 1, 2008 6.4L diesels had a few ECM, radiator and injector issues. They were fixed. The later 2008s - 2010s have had a very good reputation. The 6.0L diesels (especially the earlier years) are the ones known for issues. the 6.0L was from 1999-2007).
The latest generation (2011+), 6.2L diesel has been surprisingly good for reliability (new engine built by Ford).

For the OP, a 2 WD diesel pickup is a hard sell. Not many people want them. At the minimum, it should have limited slip rear differential for 2 WD.

 

[Topkicker]

No 4wd = No deal IMO.

 

[kenmac]

Clean Carfax really doesn't mean anything. It could have been repaired by someone that doesn't report repairs

 

[Rancher Ed]

The 2010 6.4L diesel does not have a bad reputation. From all reports has been a good motor. The early job 1, 2008 6.4L diesels had a few ECM, radiator and injector issues. They were fixed. The later 2008s - 2010s have had a very good reputation. The 6.0L diesels (especially the earlier years) are the ones known for issues. the 6.0L was from 1999-2007).
The latest generation (2011+), 6.2L diesel has been surprisingly good for reliability (new engine built by Ford).

For the OP, a 2 WD diesel pickup is a hard sell. Not many people want them. At the minimum, it should have limited slip rear differential for 2 WD.

I would agree that the 2010 model 6.4 diesels don't have a bad reputation, but they don't have a good reputation either. While it is very unlikely to have problems, the fact that the 03 and 04 6.0s had problems and then the first 6.4s also had problems reflect on it, plus, the fuel mileage is pretty poor.
The 6.0L ran from mid 2003 to 2007, and the 03s and 04s had many more problems than the 05-07s. The 7.3L ran from 1994 to mid 2003, with a power increases in 1999 when the body style changed.
I don't know how the reliability of the new diesel has been, but it is 6.7L. Their new gas engine, not the diesel, is 6.2L.

Ed

 

[treman]

IMHO, unless you have a great need to tow heavy loads on a regular basis, i would say stick with your current truck. you are going to loose fuel mileage and from what I have experienced you will also have a ride that is less than desirable compared to what you are used to. good luck with whatever you do.

 

[crashz]

1) A 2010 anything is pretty reliable, but to be specific, the Ford Superdutys have been good trucks. As evidence above, some years had issues with the diesels. Gas powered trucks seem to be very good.

2) Thats a tough one to answer. Must be a good reason to trade. Does the F250 serve a purpose better than the Tundra? The only thing I can think of is towing. With the diesel or the V10 I think the tow ratings are pretty high on the F250, but if its the 5.4L V8, your Tundra may actaully have a higher rating or equal. But losing 4wd is a big price to pay for a newer truck. Not worth it in my opinion.

3) No. The Tundra with 4x4 would be a better fit for me than any 2wd.

Best of luck.

 

[slowzuki]

If I towed, I'd go for it, the superduties are natural tow machines. If I went off road, and didn't tow, I'd be sticking to a 4wd.

 

[murphy1244]

I don't answer on-line questions....:laughing::laughing::laughing:

 

[Patches]

If I towed, I'd go for it, the superduties are natural tow machines. If I went off road, and didn't tow, I'd be sticking to a 4wd.

Not with 5.4's they're not

 

[PoorMansCat]

The 2010 6.4L diesel does not have a bad reputation. From all reports has been a good motor. The early job 1, 2008 6.4L diesels had a few ECM, radiator and injector issues. They were fixed. The later 2008s - 2010s have had a very good reputation. The 6.0L diesels (especially the earlier years) are the ones known for issues. the 6.0L was from 1999-2007).
The latest generation (2011+), 6.2L diesel has been surprisingly good for reliability (new engine built by Ford).

For the OP, a 2 WD diesel pickup is a hard sell. Not many people want them. At the minimum, it should have limited slip rear differential for 2 WD.

every 6.0L ive ever seen has had major issues, havent seen very many 6.4L trucks, seen one that had major problems, but it had a programmer and lifted the heads (typical for the 6.0-6.4L engines)
The 6.7L Scorpion engine is not proving to be as reliable as once though, CELS, transmissions jumping into neutral while accellerating, the C&C trucks are dropping valves and wrecking the entire engine, the pickup versions are blowing turbos, fuel systems/injectors failing... NOT what I would want in a $50+ thousand dollar truck.
The 6.4L CAN be a good engine, if you want to chip it up and do the EGR delete, add some head studs, its a real runner. Or just leave the power stock and delete the EGR.

 

[Diamondpilot]

You must not have seen many. I have had 2 6.0 L trucks and 200,000 miles. Not one issue. I know 20 or other owners with no major issues. A egr, turbo, ect. No worse than a Dmax. The Cummins and 7.3 have been better.

Chris

 

[bucktaker]

as a previous owner of a Ford Superduty
00 F250 7.3 should have never trade it to a Dec 02 built 2003 6.0 F350 that ate turbos I'd shy away from the them till several years of the same diesel engine has proven results

Currently 2007.5 GMC Classic 3500 Durmax/Allison driven my a Ford truck man

 

[PoorMansCat]

You must not have seen many. I have had 2 6.0 L trucks and 200,000 miles. Not one issue. I know 20 or other owners with no major issues. A egr, turbo, ect. No worse than a Dmax. The Cummins and 7.3 have been better.

Chris

There are MANY of them in this area due to the oil and gas market... 6.0L powered trucks litter every local Ford dealership, most with the cabs pulled off. I see some 6.4L, but not nearly as many as the 6.0L... One dealership I was at had a pile of busted 6.0L engines in a pile out behind the service department.
I've seen many of these trucks......... Im sure there are a few that have had good service, but while it shold be the norm, its more of the exception.