New truck for pulling bass boat

[Mark W]

Looking to purchase new truck for boat trailering. Probably will go with the Ford F-150. Any ideas on how far a dealer would come off of list on a $35,000 truck?

 

[wrechin2]

Depends on how bad they want to make a sale!!!LOL!!! I know I worked for Dodge when I bought mine and it had a $34K sticker on it and I got it for $19K after all the rebates and discounts and $3k trade in.

 

[Hagen]

Call Patrick Owensby at Marshall Mize. He will hook you up.

 

[SPEED FREAK]

yes PATRICK CAN GET YOU A GOOD DEA!!!!!!, UNLESS YOU WANT A BUNCH OF OPTIONS LOOK AT THE FORD STX 150 4 WHEEL DRIVE WITH BIG ENGINE , COMES WITH TOW PACKAGE IT WILL SAVE YOU THOUSANDS !!!!

 

[Carl Guffey]

<font face="georgia,palatino" size="2">DIESEL, locked rear or 4 X 4............</font>

 

[fluke]

Call Patrick Owensby at Marshall Mize Ford and Tell him his Brother Teddy sent you .If you cant get him ask for Eddie Owensby thats my Dad.875-2023 emoThumbsup

 

[Mark W]

Thanks guys; stopped by Marshall Mize & was helped by a man named Doc Holiday. Nice guy & very helpful. Also looking at Mountain View Ford. I assume both dealers are reputable.....all opinions both public and private are welcome.

 

[Mark W]

Thanks fluke.....if I had got your message earlier I would have asked for your kinfolk.

 

[bobby_hamrick]

Mine list 37500.00 after a week of haggling and me acting as if I really didnt care either way 31500.00 was my price including 100K warranty and a couple other perks. I felt good about it. Make sure they know theres plenty of places to look and buy from and you aint in a hurry...Dont get star struck its a numbers game..

 

[beetlespin]

The 2011 F-150's just got a new and improved engine lineup so the discounts aren't very good yet. You can get $10k or more off sticker on the leftover 2010 models. I want a FX4 with Ecoboost engine but I don't see me getting one anytime soon

 

[brushhog]

ford 150?? you plan on towing out of state?

 

[Mark W]

Yes, towing out of state and also will be towing another trailer for work that is about 3500 #. Truck will be used for business travel as well.

 

[Carl Guffey]

<font face="georgia,palatino" size="2">Diesel......A 150 with gas won't get the job done..........at least not very long.</font>

 

[Fastwin]

DOMESTIC?!! NO!! TOYOTA!

 

[Buoy-Master]

Toyota..I would have loved to have gotten one. </p>

The Ford 150 will do the job just fine! Go see Pat like everyone said. He'll find you the right truck. Trust us!</p>

 

[stratos21xl]

Toyota's are great trucks but it's tough to get them to budge on the price. The dealers around here just won't deal with you. When I bought mine years ago I ended up driving to Clinton Tn to Fox Toyota because they are the only ones that really wanted to wheel and deal. They saved me about 7,500.00 from what the local dealers here wanted for the truck so it was well worth the drive. If I ever buy another truck it will be a Tundra or a Nissan Titan.

 

[bobby_hamrick]

He is rite they dont move much for Toyota. Also I agree with the other post towing that demanding may need more than the F150.

 

[beetlespin]

The F150 with Ecoboost V-6 has 365 hp and 420 torque at 2500 rpms. It will pull everything he mentioned easily. Hell most 20ft boats weigh 3500 lbs or more when you consider trailer, motor, etc. Diesel is overkill unless you are pulling heavy machinery or something. The new 5.0L V-8 has more hp and torque than the outgoing 5.4.

 

[Hook1]

I would like to have one of the new GMC Sierras. 6.2L V8 with 403 hp and tons of torque for a gas motor. I agree with beetlespin that for pulling a boat or other type of utility trailer theres just not any need for a diesel. Way overkill unless you pull a fifth wheel or anything seriously heavy. My truck has a 5.3L and a 3:42 axle and pulls my boat like nobody's business. As far as brand, get what you like they make all of them pretty good these days. I would only suggest Chevy, GMC because the cost of ownership is very low compared to others and the warranty is top-notch.

 

[Carl Guffey]

Mark W - 1/21/2011 12:41 PM Yes, towing out of state and also will be towing another trailer for work that is about 3500 #. Truck will be used for business travel as well.

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<font face="georgia,palatino" size="2">This is going to be a work truck as well as a boat towing vehicle. Facts are simple. Diesel, best fuel economy loaded or empty, most dependable period, and by far best ride. Test your gas trucks, leave Dunlap headed toward Chattanooga pulling a 20 ft. boat on Hwy. 111. How fast were you running atthe bottom and how fast at the top?</font></p>

<font face="Georgia" size="2">Iwork out ofa F-250 Diesel</font>. <font face="georgia,palatino" size="2">Currently it has 300,000 miles and I normally pull a 20 ft. tandem covered work trailor loaded with tools (planers, table saws, and assorted tools) and I still get 20 mpg. In answer to my test question, I have made the pull up 111 several times coming from Wrechin's with my 20 ft. Norriscraft. 65 at the foot of the mountain and 55 mph at the top without having to push the truck. Things last longer when you don't have to push them.</font></p>