Test drove 2011 F450 supercab

[davygp38]

I finally did it. I went to a local dealer, and tested a 2011 F450 chassis, with the new Diesel. This was the bare bones Steel wheel, vinyl XL package. It had the extra Heavy duty alternator, snowplow package, and 4:10 gears. The truck is super quiet, and got quieter as it warmed up. The trailer brake was idiot proof. All in all a smooth truck. The MPG for this truck with the 4:10 gears is about 16, and he says it is a "real number", no games. The MSRP is $49,240. He started off at $46,654, and says there are $3500 worth of rebates, including the customer loyalty. So now I am down to $43,154. I did not haggle, since I have to get authorization from higher headquarters, and I don't see the point until I have them look at my old truck. I asked about the Urea, and he says that a 5 gallon tank full is good for two oil changes. The power train is 100,000 miles, or six years. Bumper to bumper is 3-36k. I figure a flat bed, and gooseneck hitch will run $4000-$4500. If I can get him down to $40,000 for the truck,including rebates, and get $10,000 for my 2004 F250 crew-cab V10, I just might do it. The only thing is the insurance. I am worried that because it is a chassis cab, it might be a lot higher. Any advice on the haggling would be welcome.

 

[reelbig]

I would see if he will also give you some DEF fluid for free to sweeten the pot the DEF is not cheap about $4.00 a gallon good luck in your dealing.:thumbsup:

 

[Diamondpilot]

I would see if he will also give you some DEF fluid for free to sweeten the pot the DEF is not cheap about $4.00 a gallon good luck in your dealing.:thumbsup:

The first tank after the initial fill up is included. Just take it back to the dealer. They gave my friend a certificate to get it filled at any Ford Dealer.

Also the DEF is not that expensive. I have it at my local Pilot Flying J truck stop in the pump. Its $2.59 per gallon today when I filled up just 1 hour ago.

Pilot Flying J - #446 Daleville, IN

Almost every truck stop now has it in the pump that I go to. Big trucks are running it also so its becoming way more common.

Chris

 

[General Lee]

I think you'll be able to get them down to $40G. It seems most buyers of these new fords are getting 9-10 grand off MSRP, sometimes that includes any rebates. As far as the DEF goes, one tank for 2 oil changes is a bit of a stretch, one tank full to one oil change yes. Thats 7 to 10,000 miles. I have an F-250 with the new 6.7 powerstroke. Awesome truck so far.

Check out this site for a lot of good info on these trucks.

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[Toddao]

DEF should be $199. 00 or less for a 55 gallon drum . Better idea look a NAVSTAR Terrastar. No need for def

This all truck from Navistar is a real workhorse.

At 16,000# to 19,500# Gross Vehicle Weight with a powerful MaxxForce 7 300HP Diesel Engine and Allison 1000RDS Transmission this truck is sure to perform….

 

[davygp38]

Thanks for the feedback. I got the go ahead to buy a truck, but not this truck. Wifey wants me to stick to a regular Pick up IE F350 dually etc. I also have to wait till I pay off the kubota, about a year. She is still afraid of the economy. Oh yeah, the deal is she gets to pick the color. She picked purple for my 99 F250 crewcab.

 

[tcartwri]

$43K is about what we pay for a 'fleet' vehicle, so that was a very good price he gave you.

 

[bigbull338]

i was going to say $42,500 plus the flatbed.i have a friend that uses an f450 to pull 32ft goosemecks flatbeds an cattle trailers.an he likes them because they will outlast 3 or 4 1 ton trucks.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Compromise and tell your wife you can get a F-450 with a bed.

Chris

 

[MikePA]

Compromise and tell your wife you can get a F-450 with a bed.

...and in purple...and you will let her call your truck Barney.