I was thinking of trading in my 2007 Ford Ranger for a 19-21 F250 diesel supercab short bed, 4x4, remote start, aluminum rims, probably XLT or next up trim level, spray in bed liner, rear sliding window. ...And possibly a snow plow.
I’m wondering if it’s an ok move or not. My Ranger is in great shape, but I’ve always wanted a diesel and remote start and a bigger truck.
How much should I get for my Ranger? It’s in great condition. Redfire metallic with tan interior. Electric shift 4x4, 4.0, manual transmission, long bed/regular cab, XLT, 4.10 gears with LS in the rear. BFT package, which came with bigger leaf springs and trailer hitch, rear sliding window. I added... cargo light, chrome and stainless trim, Alcoa Fx4 rims with super smooth riding Michelin tires (tires and tpms sensors were all replaced about a year ago), spray in bed liner, aluminum toolbox, just recently completely refurbished a bed cap (Leer 122) and put that on the bed. I also painted wood grain on the radio bezel and instrument cluster bezel. I recently installed a Bluetooth receiver inside the dash and a wireless phone charger in the tray on the bottom center of the dash. And years ago put on a Snowbear snow plow. It’s metal, so it scraped pretty good, but it’s light weight, so I didn’t have to beef up the front end. I also retrofit the switch into the dash near the bottom left of the steering column. I’ll have to get some pictures of the truck. I also kept it undercoated. People are amazed about how clean it still looks underneath for a 14 year old New England truck, that’s also been used to plow driveways.
If it has a lot of life left in it, I would sell it yourself. A dealer won't give you anywhere near where it's worth.
As long as you are willing to put in the extra work, you'll likely get thousands more.
If you really have your heart set on buying the F-250, then do it. The local unions have had great results with the 2018 trucks we have.
It all depends on how much you want. If the dealer offers what you want financially, take it.
If you feel they are lowballing you, I would sell it yourself.
I would want $5,000 minimum for that Ranger. You didn't specify mileage, but assuming it has somewhere near 175K miles, a plow setup, and is rust free, around here that would go for good money.
I'd keep the Ranger unless you need a Super Duty. The F-150's are terrible.
OP wants to trade in for an F250 (diesel).
Someday I'm going to actually be able to read questions late at night and actually process the post. Thanks @DayWalker.
Oh! Mileage is about 115,000. Fluids changed religiously. (Sometimes excessively)
The 6.7 Powerstroke, in my opinion, is Fords most reliable motor they offer right now. My shop has 2 2019 F450s. Here’s the downfall, 10 speed transmission is not good at all. It’s not made to tow heavy at all. All my rancher friends that are towing constantly tell me it’s a garbage transmission. If you want a modern diesel truck I’d buy the Ram 3500 with Asin transmission. The 6.7 Cummins is the gold standard right now between the diesels.
That Stellantis/Fiat/Ram body would rust to pieces long term in NY. The 10 speed has gotten better, but still isn't the best it could be. If RAM had the reputation of Ford Super Duty build quality with the Cummins, and more to offer besides toys on the interior, maybe they would be more popular among both contractors and the general public.
I don’t know where you’re at @7.3PunchInA3.4 but I see more 6.7s on the road today than I see Duramax or Powerstroke combined. I’m not going to argue with you about parts/electronic components that FCA uses. That’s something you have to understand going into it. But there’s plenty of quality aftermarket parts you can buy to replace that crap when it goes out. And people do it all the time because they know the 6.7 is built better than either of the competitors motors. As far as rust is concerned that’s going to happen to any vehicle in New York. I would disagree with you about the 10 speed being better now. I just don’t see that being true yet.
Heavy duty trucks are way better built.
