I am still hunting road warrior vehicle and went to several dealerships and came away with total disgust with the prices. The only vehicle I think is of a reasonable deal is the F350 crew cab gasoline (four full-size door and 4x4). It is a XL model and I did a quick comparison against a similar trim and F250 cost a little more. Even the Edmund pricing structure show either no difference or the F250 is slightly a little more. A further comparison of the F350 against the F150 of higher trim and the F150 mid-trim runs above $67k while the F350 is only $62k.
Had anyone notice this? With that in mind, I would rather get a F350 for my eventual truck camper road warrior setup. I am very frugal so it has been economical to buy new and keep for as long as possible before having to junk things out.
My only concern is insurance cost. Should I be worry that a F350 will be considered commercial vehicle in Virginia or in general and the insurance would be +30% for a similarly price F350 for an eventual same usage 3-5 years from now.
My plan is to get the truck and use it as a toy for a few years to get familiar with driving a big rig, then add a camper top on it.
My reason for not going diesel is my limited understanding of diesel had caused me to be influenced by information that newer diesel rigs are not nearly as reliable as before and the ownership cost is much higher due to DEF and all the epa crap. For just hauling nothing but one person and no business to write off, I can't justify it.
What would folks get? Would insurance be that much higher for F350 versus F250? For the same engine and same usage, the F350 should lasts longer, correct?
Thank you.
Had anyone notice this? With that in mind, I would rather get a F350 for my eventual truck camper road warrior setup. I am very frugal so it has been economical to buy new and keep for as long as possible before having to junk things out.
My only concern is insurance cost. Should I be worry that a F350 will be considered commercial vehicle in Virginia or in general and the insurance would be +30% for a similarly price F350 for an eventual same usage 3-5 years from now.
My plan is to get the truck and use it as a toy for a few years to get familiar with driving a big rig, then add a camper top on it.
My reason for not going diesel is my limited understanding of diesel had caused me to be influenced by information that newer diesel rigs are not nearly as reliable as before and the ownership cost is much higher due to DEF and all the epa crap. For just hauling nothing but one person and no business to write off, I can't justify it.
What would folks get? Would insurance be that much higher for F350 versus F250? For the same engine and same usage, the F350 should lasts longer, correct?
Thank you.