Buying 24' Lariat vs XLT - Need some advice!

[2992set]

Crunch the numbers, a diesel never makes sense unless you tow heavy. The huge upfront costs and fuel cost sink it for the average person. If you only drive the long trip once a week then I bet the fuel cost between a F-150 and F-250 will not be as great as you think. One thing to consider is the size of the F-250 as in the greater height, unless you have a larger garage it may not fit. Best wishes in your decision.

You are probably right between fuel on the 150 vs 250

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[PaulGrun]

First - you may not love it in every respect, but apparently your Tundra is serving your needs for now.
That gives you the luxury of time.
I get the sense that you are succumbing to a desire for near term gratification which is pushing you into making a premature decision.
Resist! Take your time and think carefully about what you really want and really need.
Second, and this is a very personal choice: a 30’ trailer is BIG! Yes, there are bigger rigs out there, but 30’ is pretty large and bulky. You may find it challenging to get into National Parks and Forests and other desirable places.
When scoping out trailer sizes, remember, you’re not buying an apartment…it doesn’t have to have 3 bedrooms and multiple baths…it’s an RV, not a second home.

so I’d suggest, as others have, to think carefully about the trailer you think you’ll want/need and use that to guide your trucking decision … not the other way around.
Remember, patience is a virtue. And it leads to better decisions.
Good luck, and take the time to enjoy the overall decision-making process.

 

[2992set]

First - you may not love it in every respect, but apparently your Tundra is serving your needs for now.
That gives you the luxury of time.
I get the sense that you are succumbing to a desire for near term gratification which is pushing you into making a premature decision.
Resist! Take your time and think carefully about what you really want and really need.
Second, and this is a very personal choice: a 30’ trailer is BIG! Yes, there are bigger rigs out there, but 30’ is pretty large and bulky. You may find it challenging to get into National Parks and Forests and other desirable places.
When scoping out trailer sizes, remember, you’re not buying an apartment…it doesn’t have to have 3 bedrooms and multiple baths…it’s an RV, not a second home.

so I’d suggest, as others have, to think carefully about the trailer you think you’ll want/need and use that to guide your trucking decision … not the other way around.
Remember, patience is a virtue. And it leads to better decisions.
Good luck, and take the time to enjoy the overall decision-making process.

Thanks for the advice!…I checked the oil this morning and found metal flakes. Haven’t done an oil change yet but at 4,000 miles. Leaving the oil change place now and going to check when I get home for more flakes. If I see them, this truck is gone!

 

[HammaMan]

Thanks for the advice!…I checked the diet this morning and found metal flakes. Haven’t done an oil change yet but at 4,000 miles. Leaving the oil change place now and going to check when I get home for more flakes. If I see them, this truck is gone!

Get rid of it before it strands you.

As for the diesel conversation, nothing about a modern diesel makes sense. The emissions alone is nearly 10k to replace and needs proactive ownership to keep them in line. On top of that you've got the ~$8k+ expense of the motor to begin with. You can rag the hell out of a gasser and rebuild it and still come out less out of pocket than buying the diesel. There are no cheap repairs for diesels. Diesel fuel costs more, but so does the DEF and the additive you want to add with every fuel up. The best thing for a modern diesel is to be run hard continuously. Keeps the soot down. They're an absolute nightmare if you don't run them hard.

2 must-watch videos for anyone considering or owns a Tier 4 diesel

 

[Chappy133]

Get rid of it before it strands you.

As for the diesel conversation, nothing about a modern diesel makes sense. The emissions alone is nearly 10k to replace and needs proactive ownership to keep them in line. On top of that you've got the ~$8k+ expense of the motor to begin with. You can rag the hell out of a gasser and rebuild it and still come out less out of pocket than buying the diesel. There are no cheap repairs for diesels. Diesel fuel costs more, but so does the DEF and the additive you want to add with every fuel up. The best thing for a modern diesel is to be run hard continuously. Keeps the soot down. They're an absolute nightmare if you don't run them hard.

2 must-watch videos for anyone considering or owns a Tier 4 diesel

I had a diesel mechanic talk me out of buying a diesel. Ten years ago he said his cost to maintain his diesel was a $1000.00 a year for filters and oil. That is without labor. He told me for the towing I am doing the gasser is just fine. For commercial applications with a diesel and heavy towing is entirely different discussion.

 

[EricR]

If you will use the trailer much the Powerboost is really worth considering!

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