2023 Ford Super Duty 6.7 Diesel-Is It Worth It?

[Slippy]

I continue to hear how great the new Ford 2023 Super Duty line of trucks is and how good the 6.7 Diesel Power Plant is.

Yeah they're expensive but then again everything is. And I don't think trucks are going to get any less expensive in the next few years.

Thoughts?
Disclaimer; I currently own a 2020 Ford Super Duty F250 Gasser...

[Box of frogs]

No
90k into a product that only depreciates is not a wise spend.

If you could tie it back to an asset list for a LLC or other tax shelter then there would be “some” recoupment on that hefty price tag but even then it’s a loosing asset over time.

[Box of frogs]

https://www.statefarm.com/simple-ins...e-depreciation

https://www.omnicalculator.com/finance/car-depreciation

Do the math for yourself

Negative 9k the minute you sign the paperwork
-17k in the first year
Over a 7 years span -63k

[T-Man 1066]

I have a 2012 F350 with the 6.7. Bought it new with 26 miles on it, now about 194k. Motor is really good. Emission issues are all I have had problems with, DEF heater, EGR about 3 times, that type of shit. Said it before, emission controls dont belong on diesels. Fuk you enviornMENTALists! I do have an oil leak now, have the mechanic fix that next time it goes in. Transmission been flawless, Mine has manual lockout hubs and have had corrosion issues where they wont budge, hellinois salt. I do plow a couple farms and have since day 1.

As far as the argument, is a 80-90K truck a good investment, not really.

If the argument is well I'm buying a truck, the the ford a good choice, I would recommend. Mine was an early 6.7, they should be better now.

[Slippy]

First off, which one of you knuckleheads actually thinks Slippy makes sound and rational financial decisions! I plan to die as I "write my last check" and hope our Sons are happy with all of our stuff and can say at my funeral, "Dad Enjoyed Life"!!!

Sometimes you have to put the financial calculator away and think about what makes your life experiences the best you can make them?



But enough of that nonsense. Some specs to consider;

The 6.7 Power Stroke Turbo Diesel generates 475 horsepower at 2600 rpm and 1050 ft/lbs of torque at 1600 rpm. Nearly 4k payload and 22k towing capability.

Those are spectacular numbers.

Plus 0-60 in 6 seconds or something stupid fast like that.

[Box of frogs]

Sometimes you have to put the financial calculator away and think about what makes your life experiences the best you can make them?

Perhaps I should had started my reply with Hey Slippy it’s your $$ and you earned it, spend it how you see fit …….. “but if it were me”

I look at brand new vehicles as a liability and not an asset. They’re expensive, lose their value too fast, and require money for upkeep.
It wasn’t always that way. I have bought a few cars and trucks at the dealership but I just can’t see it ever again. I tend to buy 3-5 yr old vehicles and let some other sucker take that big depreciation hit (not calling you a sucker…. Well maybe a little bit)

I had a neighbor who loved new cars, would trade his in every two years. Used to leave the sticker in the window for weeks when he brought them home….. go figure.

BoF

[Slippy]

Perhaps I should had started my reply with Hey Slippy it’s your $$ and you earned it, spend it how you see fit …….. “but if it were me”

I look at brand new vehicles as a liability and not an asset. They’re expensive, lose their value too fast, and require money for upkeep.
It wasn’t always that way. I have bought a few cars and trucks at the dealership but I just can’t see it ever again. I tend to buy 3-5 yr old vehicles and let some other sucker take that big depreciation hit (not calling you a sucker…. Well maybe a little bit)

I had a neighbor who loved new cars, would trade his in every two years. Used to leave the sticker in the window for weeks when he brought them home….. go figure.

BoF

Can't argue with you at all! But sometimes you just gotta say;

[Slippy]

https://www.caranddriver.com/ford/super-duty

[Box of frogs]

So….
When are you taking delivery. Lol.

[Inor]

I was drooling over that EXACT truck 2 weeks ago.

If I were in your situation where I could write a good chunk of the price off, I would do it in a heartbeat. In my case, I think the IRS might have an issue if I tried to tell them a dumbass computer programmer NEEDS a 3/4 ton truck to do my job... But...

(Although I do believe all vehicles, new and used, will be getting cheaper soon.)