Hi all. I'm currently a 2001 F150 owner (purchased in January) and a prior 1997 F150 owner. However? I've decided to trade the 2001 in on an F250.

Here's what I'm looking at, suggestions welcome. (BTW, I really don't plan to haul much.

F250 SC XLT
7.3L PS
Aluminum Wheels
4-speed auto (too much stop-n-go traffic for for manual)
Heavy Service Suspension Pkg
265/75R16 All Terrain Tires
3.73 LS
Stereo/CD
Transmission Power Take-Off Provision

Lemme know if I'm missing anything? Thanks!

 

I have a few comments (opinions).

a. You probably don't need the power take off (PTO). (Its used for accessories like pumps, cranes etc).

b. The factory cab steps are nice.. Even the 4x2 SuperDutys sit pretty high. An option you might want to consider.

c. Since your not planning on heavy hauling/towing, then do you really want the PSD? There's nothing wrong with the PSD, but the 5.4L with 4.10LS rear works great too.


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Y2K F250 XLT SC 4x2 5.4L 5sp 4.10LS

 

laurie, get what ever you like. I would get the PSD even thoe you will not tow a lot because it get 20mpg, but you will pay 4k more for that option, just do it.....

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1999 SD F250, V10,4x4,3.73gears, all the options, bright red,gibson duel exhaust

 

Thanks for replying R Bess and evan.
And R Bess? I want the PS cause it'll last a whole lot longer. When a bonehead in January ran a red and totalled my '97 F150 for me, it had 90,000 miles on it. (Sure do miss that Windsor motor!)

 

Thats a good reason to buy a PSD, technically it should last longer before needing a rebuild. However I'm confident I can get 200k miles or 12years out of the 5.4L.. By that time, I'll be lookin for a new truck anyway..

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Y2K F250 XLT SC 4x2 5.4L 5sp 4.10LS