2011 Ford F-150

[ryansride2017]

You can now go on the Ford website and build your own F-150 with the new engines. I'm disgusted that in order to get a truck with four full-size doors, and 4WD, you need to shell out a minimum of $34K (with the 5.0 Liter V-8). You can't get a crew cab with the V-6. I guess 305 HP is inadequate to move the vehicle. Is anyone else disgusted with the prices of new vehicles nowadays? I have no idea what my next car purchase will be. I think I'm looking at buying something used for the first time in my adult life.

 

[Brons2]

It is possible to build a crew cab XLT with the 3.7, just not with the 6.5 foot bed, 5.5 foot bed max. Base price is $31,810 with the crew cab XLT 3.7.

 

[ryansride2017]

I can't build it that way with 4WD.

 

[crazyoildude]

buy used it is much more cost efficient nw cars lose a lot of their value during the first 2 years

 

[HM12460]

A truck with a 5.5' bed shouldn't be called a truck. Even if it is a F-150.

 

[FXjohn]

baloney. if you really haul people all the time it makes sense.
if that bed is too short for some things buy a 500 dollar trailer. or pull a nice enclosed trailer, snowmobile trailer etc. those trucks can make sense.

 

[MNgopher]

If you pay the suggested sticker price for a truck, then you are a chump. Trucks I price out on the Ford site for 35k+ routinely sell for under 30k off the lot...

The issue with the larger engine with a 4x4 supercrew is nothing new. Once upon a time, the supercrew (when introduced in the 97-03 body style) was not available with the V6 in 4x4 trim either. (I'm NOT saying these are equivalent engines just pointing out this is not a new issue)

The beauty of a pickup is you can generally get it setup the way that fits your needs. For every person who rails against the 5.5 foot bed, the auto makers sell 3 or 4 to people who find them just fine. Don't like it? Get the 6.5 foot bed.

 

[SteveSRT8]

if you saw the prices on that truck after a year you'd buy a used one!

The hit is HUGE on any new vehicle, and my FIL just got a used FORD loaded with everything for an amazing price from a private party.

 

[lyle]

I am shocked at some new car prices. I need to replace my '98 Expy pretty soon. I don't want or need 11mpg city anymore, but I need the space, so I'm looking at crossovers. Criminy, I can get 16-18mpg city with the room I need, but we're looking at 40 large brand new, even with discounts and rebates you're still at 36-ish.

I'm thinking that used is definitely the way to go.

 

[Scienceman]

Ford is doing fine...but remember the asking price is not always the selling price.

 

[mrsilv04]

When cars became complicated and costly, trucks still were still simple...

Now, that is changing as well.

Manufacturers are going to ruin trucks as well.

 

[Kestas]

Manufacturers are just following market demands.

 

[Scienceman]

no worries

 

[kkreit01]

It appears 'boost is not available yet? I noticed you can get a std cab, short box with 5.0 and 3:55 gears. That might be fun.

 

[SLCraig]

Originally Posted By: ryansride2017
I think I'm looking at buying something used for the first time in my adult life.


You should.
Let everyone else take the depreciation hit. New cars are a waste of $.

I only bought a new car once... Never again.

 

[CROWNVIC4LIFE]

Originally Posted By: SLCraig
Originally Posted By: ryansride2017
I think I'm looking at buying something used for the first time in my adult life.


You should.
Let everyone else take the depreciation hit. New cars are a waste of $.

I only bought a new car once... Never again.


I agree with SLCraig

I only bought new cars twice..Never again.

 

[Ben99GT]

http://www.motortrend.com/features/consu...rowe/index.html

 

[BayouTodd]

Too bad your not closer, I have an 08 f150 Lariat Supercrew w/5.4 and 30k miles I am about to sell...

 

[SwampSurvivor]

Is an aluminum twin turbo v6 going to hold together towing a trailer up a long long hill?

 

[Nick R]

Originally Posted By: Miller88
Is an aluminum twin turbo v6 going to hold together towing a trailer up a long long hill?


*sigh* Hasn't this been beaten to death enough? According to Ford's testing of the engine.... In a word, YES.