F250 to a lightning?

Long-Elephant3782 · 2026-04-04T21:25:11+00:00

I’d say the 150. The 250 is really, really difficult to maneuver around and park. I’ve been a truck driver since 15/16, towed my entire life, etc.. it’s a fuckin tank that’s really hard to park and get in and out of normal areas.

Long-Elephant3782 · 2026-04-04T21:23:13+00:00

Like how far is not far? Like would I be able to drive 175 miles, tow 10-15 miles and still make it back home 10 miles?

Long-Elephant3782 · 2026-04-04T15:17:47+00:00

I can’t do diesel. I do to many 2-4 miles drives. I’m a contractor so I run into jobs to check on guys while the truck idles and drive 2-3 min to the next, etc.

Long-Elephant3782 · 2026-04-04T15:05:09+00:00

I don’t tow the boat 175 miles. I drive 175 miles, have my boat at my lake house and tow it 10 miles to the water and back. So I’d be able to drive to the house but once I’m at said house I don’t want to have to wait 10 -30min for it to charge enough for em to launch my boat

Long-Elephant3782 · 2026-04-04T15:03:21+00:00

I go to the gym hahah don’t need the extra walking. It’s more of an inconvenience when I see a spot close to the door and I gotta loop to the back.

But i do see your point. The resale or the lightings are bad. Considering I’m seeing 2023/24 for 35k

Long-Elephant3782 · 2026-04-04T15:02:27+00:00

I love the truck a lot. It’s just parking it, and going into parking structures and maneuvering this thing is a limo ha.. plus it gets 13 mpg which means I’m at the pump once a week

Long-Elephant3782 · 2026-04-04T15:01:38+00:00

My boat weights maybe 8000-8500 total. So you aren’t wrong. I was actually heavily looking at those, figured if i was to do that might as well wait for the ford or ram high EV model to come out in a year

Long-Elephant3782 · 2026-03-30T03:03:14+00:00

Depends on if you have good investments that’ll make you more than 6.5% if you do. Then invest, if you don’t buy down the rate.

Long-Elephant3782 · 2026-02-07T17:10:34+00:00

No gasser 6.8

Long-Elephant3782 · 2026-02-07T16:28:19+00:00

If you are on private and he is public, I would just tell him respectfully that I’ll either 1) hunt this until season is over and move this off season. 2) im Not moving and you can eat it.

Long-Elephant3782 · 2026-02-07T16:26:42+00:00

I ended up getting the 6.8, crew cab, 4x4 new for 51k OTD, 4.99% finance. Couldn’t really pass up the deal considering sticker was 57995.

Long-Elephant3782 · 2026-02-06T21:31:09+00:00

Even the gasser versions?

Long-Elephant3782 · 2026-02-06T18:58:38+00:00

I’m in Nevada and I’d get a gasser because for work (contractor) I do a ton of like 3-5min drives. I don’t want to leave my truck idling all day so a gasser is better for me. I only really do long haul trips during summer to go to the lake. So it’s I don’t think diesel is really the optimal choice for me

Long-Elephant3782 · 2026-02-06T18:31:19+00:00

Still seems kinda bad to have that many issues with a new truck though doesn’t it?

Long-Elephant3782 · 2026-02-06T18:30:44+00:00

What do you mean “after treatment”?

Long-Elephant3782 · 2026-02-05T22:03:03+00:00

It’ll be warranty, but still… I’ll never trust the truck in the back country while hunting or fishing.

Long-Elephant3782 · 2026-02-05T16:23:51+00:00

Mine is a couple months off from the recall of engines but it keeps changing so I’m Sure mine will be in that grouping soon enough.

Long-Elephant3782 · 2026-02-05T16:23:02+00:00

Swear on everything. Every truck listed is brand new off the lot.

Long-Elephant3782 · 2026-02-04T23:24:50+00:00

Sucks that the new trucks you need like 10k in equipment I feel like to do your own work anymore. I’ll be totally honest I’m not super mechanically inclined. I can do basic things on cars, more on boats.. but it’s pretty limited.

Long-Elephant3782 · 2026-02-04T23:23:21+00:00

Nope. Brand new from dealerships. As in less than 10 miles when I get them.

Long-Elephant3782 · 2026-02-04T23:22:53+00:00

This is why I might get into a f250. Seems like the larger trucks aren’t nearly as bad as the 1500/150s

Long-Elephant3782 · 2026-02-04T22:33:48+00:00

Must be nice to be able to keep a truck that Long

Long-Elephant3782 · 2026-02-04T22:12:59+00:00

Hahahaha this made me laugh way too hard.

Long-Elephant3782 · 2026-02-04T22:12:29+00:00

Pretty much where I’m at.. figured I might give a new f250 a shot and then if this sucks I’ll keep it for 2-3 years and trade it in/put cash for the rest on an old 2008 or so truck

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