Posted: 12/29/2016 2:25:09 PM EDT
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Thinking about swapping my 2013 F150 2door extended cab (half reverse opening doors on rear) for a full 4 door.
My truck has 35k miles on it, 4x4, XLT with the 5.0 and 36 gallon tank (highly underrated option). Requirements: 1/4 or 1/2 ton. V8 or Diesel 4x4 4 Door ---- Probably going with a 2016 new (year ending deal). Prefer a shorter bed with going to a crew cab. Like to stay under 40k Hemi Rams so far seem to have the most bang for the buck. Not opposed to any brand. |
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If you want to get a new Diesel that is 4x4 quad cab etc. you are going to have a hard time keeping it under 40k....
I am not an expert, but from what I have read it seems like all of the current gen diesels are pretty good. I have a 2001 Ford Super duty 4x4 with the 7.3. The one thing I don't like about it is that it's a regular cab 
I bought it used last year, and I got a really good price. I think part of the reason I got a good price is that it's not a quad cab. People just don't want 2 seater trucks anymore. It's also a manual transmission which may have knocked the price down as well. |
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Love me a 4 door truck. I really want a Dodge Ram Mega Cab bro dozer.
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| I did the same thing with my first Titan. Wanted more room in the cab and the 4 full doors. Ended up getting another Titan in the Pro-4X trim. I'm not sold on the newer body style they went to, but my current 2010 has done everything I have needed it to for 126K miles even with the shorter bed. |
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Sounds like you have a solid truck, why get rid of it? Pain in the ass with a 2 year old, 4 door, not half doors would make things simpler. And a little more room in the cab. Its been great to me, 4 wheel drive has been handy the few times I've used it, average 16mpg. I live 3 miles from work so gas mileage isn't a thought. |
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2011-2016 ford superduty short beds only come with a 26 gallon fuel tank.
I just picked up a 2014 f250 4x4 diesel with under 30,000 on the clock for not too much over $40,000 it's the lariat package with all the goodies. I found a ton of Xlt's with 20,000 miles or so on them for under $40,000 |
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I just picked up a 2016 F150 XLT Supercrew 4x4 Sport package, moon roof, locking rear diff. Got it for 12k off or MSRP.
I know you said you want a V8 but I wouldn't discount the Ecoboost engines. I was skeptical until I test drove it. Attached File |
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There are plenty of 2016 RAM quad cab Hemi and diesel options in the pipeline for $32000-42000. All you need to do is know where to look. Since I have been shopping for the same, I just looked to see plenty of very low mileage trucks in inventory.
Keep in mind that Fiat Chrysler had to buy back 500000 units in a class action settlement, so there are some questions you need to ask about how they repaired the recall issues. It almost makes me want to shop for a Chevy. (My 2012 was recalled and purchased back) |
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There are plenty of 2016 RAM quad cab Hemi options in the pipeline for $32000. All you need to do is know where to look. Since I have been shopping for the same, I just looked to see of very low mileage trucks in inventory. Trucks are plentiful to be found. Ram seems to have the best bang for the buck. |
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Let's see if this link works for you:
New trucks: http://www.tempeautoplex.com/new-inventory/index.htm?listingConfigId=auto-new&year=2016&make=Ram&model=&bodyStyle=Truck+Crew+Cab&internetPrice=&driveLine=&highwayMpg=&engine=&trim=&start=0&sort=&facetbrowse=true&searchLinkText=SEARCH&showFacetCounts=true&showRadius=false&showSubmit=true&showSelections=true It kills me the last three of these I purchased were year-end and they were all less than $24K for 4x4 quad cab Hemi trucks. If my employment were a bit more secure, I would already have another of these. |
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Trucks are plentiful to be found. Ram seems to have the best bang for the buck. There is a reason for that I have had four of them now. No issues at all. Are you like that other guy, that doesn't even drive, trying to tell people what is good? Bernie lover? |
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MM,
With the kid, you will be much happier with a full 4 door. I had an extra cab version with the suicide doors, and you can barely get kids in/out of the truck when you are in a parking lot. If I "had" to buy a truck right now, it would be a Ford Ecoboost V6 in Super Cab. It is a beast with power and very roomy/comfy inside. However, I might wait to get the 2017 model year. I understand Ford has "fixed" some of the turbo problems on the Ecoboosts for 2017. It is hard getting rid of a good truck, but now is likely the time to get the most out of the trade in. Post pics if you get a new one Good luck |
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MM, With the kid, you will be much happier with a full 4 door. I had an extra cab version with the suicide doors, and you can barely get kids in/out of the truck when you are in a parking lot. If I "had" to buy a truck right now, it would be a Ford Ecoboost V6 in Super Cab. It is a beast with power and very roomy/comfy inside. However, I might wait to get the 2017 model year. I understand Ford has "fixed" some of the turbo problems on the Ecoboosts for 2017. It is hard getting rid of a good truck, but now is likely the time to get the most out of the trade in. Post pics if you get a new one Good luck |
| Before you buy anything, go drive them all, including getting th car seat in and out of them..then figure out who the best dealer is and finally what the best deal is...I have found I dont mind paying a lot for anything I truly like..but can't stand paying anything for something I dont like...payment wise... |
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Interesting. I have the suicide doors and love them, but I have my first kid on the way.....Is this a reason to get a new truck  I want to upgrade to a 3/4 diesel anyways because we pull a 28ft camper. I also use the bed for runs to the dump, gravel, mulch, and tubing. I want a long bed, but I don't want a 4 door with long bed and a truck that is 20ft long pulling a 28ft camper. Not ideal......or is it?
ETA: what about the shorter back doors you see on the 3/4 GMC and Chevys as far as baby, toddler, kids? |
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Interesting. I have the suicide doors and love them, but I have my first kid on the way.....Is this a reason to get a new truck I want to upgrade to a 3/4 diesel anyways because we pull a 28ft camper. I also use the bed for runs to the dump, gravel, mulch, and tubing. I want a long bed, but I don't want a 4 door with long bed and a truck that is 20ft long pulling a 28ft camper. Not ideal......or is it?
ETA: what about the shorter back doors you see on the 3/4 GMC and Chevys as far as baby, toddler, kids? It keeps getting more and more annoying with the suicide doors. |
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Interesting. I have the suicide doors and love them, but I have my first kid on the way.....Is this a reason to get a new truck I want to upgrade to a 3/4 diesel anyways because we pull a 28ft camper. I also use the bed for runs to the dump, gravel, mulch, and tubing. I want a long bed, but I don't want a 4 door with long bed and a truck that is 20ft long pulling a 28ft camper. Not ideal......or is it?
ETA: what about the shorter back doors you see on the 3/4 GMC and Chevys as far as baby, toddler, kids? Longer wheelbase is better for towing. |
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Interesting. I have the suicide doors and love them, but I have my first kid on the way.....Is this a reason to get a new truck I want to upgrade to a 3/4 diesel anyways because we pull a 28ft camper. I also use the bed for runs to the dump, gravel, mulch, and tubing. I want a long bed, but I don't want a 4 door with long bed and a truck that is 20ft long pulling a 28ft camper. Not ideal......or is it?
ETA: what about the shorter back doors you see on the 3/4 GMC and Chevys as far as baby, toddler, kids? As a parent with a 3yr old and a 3 month old, get the Crew Cab with full doors. 
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