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08-31-2016, 04:19 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 30' Classic S/O
Garden Valley
, Idaho
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,631
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2017 Ford Super Duty
If anyone is thinking of buying a close out 2016, wait until you drive a 2017. There are too many new and exciting options in the new Super Duty for me to list here. Go on the Ford truck web site for the real skinny. One of the best new options is the 48 gallon tank for both diesel and gas. The diesel also has an 11 gallon urea tank. The new electronics are absurd and estimated 450hp and 1000lbs of torque will blow the tires off your AS. I am not a diesel guy any more, but if I was, the 2017 is way above bad ass.
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08-31-2016, 04:26 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 30' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,364
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I was looking at it and lusting about it. Unfortunately, I live in a condo where my parking is 215" long. I can't even fit a Tundra. So I'm stuck with a GMT900 platform or comparable. Thankfully towing, payload, GCWR, GVWR, and similar rating are all within spec, even with a full tank of water on my 30'. So I trudge along with an SUV...
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08-31-2016, 04:47 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Venice
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 1,024
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Can't wait to check it out. The big diesel tank is a major plus, my 2013 only had 26 gal.
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Venice, FL
2016 FC 25RTB
TAC FL-47
2018 Nissan Titan XD Cummins Diesel
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08-31-2016, 04:51 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 28' Pendleton
Cybertron
, Illinois
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 57
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Big tank is for long beds but even the short bed got a 36 gal upgrade.
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08-31-2016, 05:27 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 30' Classic
Loretto
, Ontario
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 507
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I picked up my 2017 F250 diesel yesterday. This is a completely different truck than my 2012, more sophisticated, quieter, better ride and handling. I haven't towed with it yet but i expect with 925 ft lb of torque it will be great.
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08-31-2016, 05:43 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 25' Classic
Full Time
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 4,309
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The new advancements but the same 6.2L gas engine. Its got a little more torque but seems to be an old component in such a new vehicle. Why is Ford still in love with suicide doors on their extended cab models?
Kelvin
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2015 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins. Crew Cab, 4x4, Silver
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09-01-2016, 11:49 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Yorba Linda
, California
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 69
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Love my 2015 but I must say I lust for the increased factory fuel capacity!! A beautiful hauler but I'll wait till I accumulate 300,000 miles on mine. Think I'll opt for an after market tank. Enjoy your beautiful truck!!
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09-01-2016, 12:16 PM
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Rivet Master
2010 28' Flying Cloud
Lower Alabama
, USA
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 658
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Same engine and emissions control issues?
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"If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you never tried before!"
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09-01-2016, 12:16 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Portland
, Oregon
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 684
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My 2011 F250 (first year with the new diesel engine) is a great truck. While we are in the process of specking out a new 2017, I have to say I have mixed feelings about upgrading from my 2011 with only 78K miles. It has performed flawlessly and not even dripped one spot of oil. Having owned a long line or Ford diesels from the first one, this 2011 has been a great truck even better than my bulletproof 2001 7.3.
There are however 3 things (minor) that I don't like. First the entertainment and navigation systems are terrible. Second, why can't they put full roll down windows on the rear doors like they have on the F150 Supercab? Third, there is no overhead light on the rear seat area of the Supercab. You have to have a flashlight to find anything behind the front seats. Still the 2017 has a lot of great improvements over the 2011.
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09-01-2016, 12:31 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Chicago
, Illinois
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 32
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Yeah - we are about to pull the trigger on either the 350 diesel or the Sierra equivalent- we are going to get the 2016s for several reasons (1) year end deals and (2) my understanding is that the Ford 2017 includes some major changes - wd rather have the old tried and true platform than one that may need a few years to get kinks out.
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09-01-2016, 12:57 PM
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TinCan
2016 30' Classic
Apache Junction
, Arizona
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 880
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I knew of course that the 2017's would be nice but a year ago I just could not wait so I bought a 2016 F250. Very nice truck but now the 250's and above offer the same sophistication that the 150's have had for a couple of years.
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09-01-2016, 01:21 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 426
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The electronics are insane on the 2017 F-250. 9+ cameras, rear portable camera for trailer. Trailer assist backing. Side vehicle detection.
Not to mention bigger better brakes and beefed up frame and suspension.
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09-01-2016, 01:35 PM
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New Member
Islamorada
, Florida
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 2
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Waiting for build date for my 2017 F350 Platinum 6.7L! I briefly considered a 2016, but the appeal of 925 ft lbs of torque and all the new technology made it no contest!
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09-01-2016, 01:48 PM
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Stay CazuaL
2018 25' Flying Cloud
2014 19' Flying Cloud
Reseda
, California
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 958
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My birthday is coming up if anyone wants to give me one. Lariat only please
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09-01-2016, 02:11 PM
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Full time Airstreamer
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Anywhere
, USA Living.Somewhere.Yonder
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,359
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Has anyone seriously priced out the 2016 vs. 2017 recently? Looking through various sites it seems the added incentives on the 2016's and the small bump in pricing for 2017 puts the real difference at around $6,000 for an XLT/Lariet F350 with the 6.7. Is that about right?
As an example, I'm seeing deals for about $5,000 off MSRP for 2017's but more like $10,000 for 2016's (and the MSRP is already slightly lower).
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09-01-2016, 08:05 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 30' Classic
Anna Maria
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,641
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pappy19
If anyone is thinking of buying a close out 2016, wait until you drive a 2017. There are too many new and exciting options in the new Super Duty for me to list here. Go on the Ford truck web site for the real skinny. One of the best new options is the 48 gallon tank for both diesel and gas. The diesel also has an 11 gallon urea tank. The new electronics are absurd and estimated 450hp and 1000lbs of torque will blow the tires off your AS. I am not a diesel guy any more, but if I was, the 2017 is way above bad ass.
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I test drove one today. I opened the tailgate and couldn't believe how light it was. Then I found it is aluminum. The whole truck body that is.
Yes its one impressive machine. We are ordering one tomorrow.
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09-02-2016, 04:23 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 30' Classic
Loretto
, Ontario
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 507
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alphonse
Same engine and emissions control issues?
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Not sure what you are referring to. I had no issues with my 2012 The 6.7 was a new Ford designed and built engine in 2011.
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09-02-2016, 04:27 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 30' Classic
Loretto
, Ontario
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 507
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hhendrix
My 2011 F250 (first year with the new diesel engine) is a great truck. While we are in the process of specking out a new 2017, I have to say I have mixed feelings about upgrading from my 2011 with only 78K miles. It has performed flawlessly and not even dripped one spot of oil. Having owned a long line or Ford diesels from the first one, this 2011 has been a great truck even better than my bulletproof 2001 7.3.
There are however 3 things (minor) that I don't like. First the entertainment and navigation systems are terrible. Second, why can't they put full roll down windows on the rear doors like they have on the F150 Supercab? Third, there is no overhead light on the rear seat area of the Supercab. You have to have a flashlight to find anything behind the front seats. Still the 2017 has a lot of great improvements over the 2011.
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The navigation system is all new and much better. The supercab has power windows in the rear doors and a light in the rear seat area.
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09-02-2016, 05:22 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2023 19' Caravel
Queensbury
, New York
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 157
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I saw one the other day . It looked taller by a lot ! Is it ???
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09-02-2016, 04:16 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 30' Classic
Loretto
, Ontario
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 507
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MOS
I saw one the other day . It looked taller by a lot ! Is it ???
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Yes and No
The box is deeper and the belt line is higher but the cab is the same.
I parked my 2012 beside the 2017 so I had a good visual comparison. The hitch is 3 " taller
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