Diesel guys get butt easier than sport bike guys. All that power to drive to yoga class and Whole Foods.U really wanna have a pissing match over this bud? lol
I don’t hate either, I love both trucks. But you’re sorely mistaken if you think a 7.3 holds it’s value for squat! Must be that air you’re breathingthere!
However I think both of us are wise enough to not spend 90k on a gas truck “KR”! Only reason a truck should be bought at this point is for work or write off purposes. They are all trash now days!! You know I have warned you about your transmission and have already had mine overhauled.
There are way more diesel for sale, simply because way more are sold!I can’t help what some dumbass decides to do with his hp.
As for your re-sale, my buddy has a ‘22 Iconic Silver 7.3 ultimate lariat with I believe 62k on it and It KBB’s for around 47k “I’ll get hard numbers if needed”!
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That’s why I have both! I have to take the dog out with an umbrella. It literally rains “butt” the moment i walk outside. Big ol’ raindrops full of it
I've never been to either.
Hey man. You can't go wrong with a Tremor.U really wanna have a pissing match over this bud? lol
I don’t hate either, I love both trucks. But you’re sorely mistaken if you think a 7.3 holds it’s value for squat! Must be that air you’re breathing
However I think both of us are wise enough to not spend 90k on a gas truck “KR”! Only reason a truck should be bought at this point is for work or write off purposes. They are all trash now days!! You know I have warned you about your transmission and have already had mine overhauled.
There are way more diesel for sale, simply because way more are sold!
As for your re-sale, my buddy has a ‘22 Iconic Silver 7.3 ultimate lariat with I believe 62k on it and It KBB’s for around 47k “I’ll get hard numbers if needed”!
I was talking shit to the robot. He started it.
i ain't selling my truck anytime soon anyway.
Been Eyeballing that next Gen valve body. Really considering installing it at the first fluid change.
If i could get it to start in 2nd gear , id be a lot happier with it.
Fucking silly that these trucks don't have granny. Well, they DO.. but it's programmed to start in granny from every stop. Mine's hitting 2nd gear like a hammer occasionally.
I manually force a 2nd gear start a lot... but it gets old having to do it that way.
Thanks for the recap.
Not this one….he’s averaging 24.6 mpg!
7.3 is great rig. Best v8 on the market. But it is what it…
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No pissing match here bud, just keeping the facts straight!U really wanna have a pissing match over this bud? lol
I don’t hate either, I love both trucks. But you’re sorely mistaken if you think a 7.3 holds it’s value for squat! Must be that air you’re breathing
However I think both of us are wise enough to not spend 90k on a gas truck “KR”! Only reason a truck should be bought at this point is for work or write off purposes. They are all trash now days!! You know I have warned you about your transmission and have already had mine overhauled.
There are way more diesel for sale, simply because way more are sold!
As for your re-sale, my buddy has a ‘22 Iconic Silver 7.3 ultimate lariat with I believe 62k on it and It KBB’s for around 47k “I’ll get hard numbers if needed”!
And for the record, the air up here is actually fantastic—a 9-inch lift and 40s will do that for you.
You kind of made my main point for me with the transmission, though. You warned me about mine, but you’ve already had to overhaul yours! That’s exactly what I'm talking about. The 10-speed is a lot happier handling the 7.3’s power than trying to wrestle 1,000+ lb-ft of torque from a diesel. The diesel literally shreds its own drivetrain.
As for your buddy’s ’22 Lariat 7.3 KBBing at $47k... what did he pay for it new? $68k? If he bought the diesel version, sure, it might KBB for $57k today, but he also would have paid $10k+ extra for the Power Stroke option on the original window sticker. The 'better resale value' of a diesel is a total wash when you factor in the massive upfront cost, plus years of buying DEF and paying for premium maintenance.
I definitely agree with you that 90k is insane for a new KR, and guys absolutely do dumb things with their horsepower. But that’s exactly why I stick to the Godzilla. My Double Deuce is built exactly how I want her, and I never have to lose sleep over a CP4 fuel pump sending metal shavings through my engine!
Hook 'em baby!
But….you’re transmission is trash. Don’t matter 7.3 or 6.7. They all are pre 8/22 unfortunately. You’re only waiting on more headaches before it’s actually fixed! And, oh yea……the 40’s Dnt help!No pissing match here bud, just keeping the facts straight!
And for the record, the air up here is actually fantastic—a 9-inch lift and 40s will do that for you.
You kind of made my main point for me with the transmission, though. You warned me about mine, but you’ve already had to overhaul yours! That’s exactly what I'm talking about. The 10-speed is a lot happier handling the 7.3’s power than trying to wrestle 1,000+ lb-ft of torque from a diesel. The diesel literally shreds its own drivetrain.
As for your buddy’s ’22 Lariat 7.3 KBBing at $47k... what did he pay for it new? $68k? If he bought the diesel version, sure, it might KBB for $57k today, but he also would have paid $10k+ extra for the Power Stroke option on the original window sticker. The 'better resale value' of a diesel is a total wash when you factor in the massive upfront cost, plus years of buying DEF and paying for premium maintenance.
I definitely agree with you that 90k is insane for a new KR, and guys absolutely do dumb things with their horsepower. But that’s exactly why I stick to the Godzilla. My Double Deuce is built exactly how I want her, and I never have to lose sleep over a CP4 fuel pump sending metal shavings through my engine!
Hook 'em baby!
I lose about as much sleep over my cp4 as i do over my sunroof. .No pissing match here bud, just keeping the facts straight!
And for the record, the air up here is actually fantastic—a 9-inch lift and 40s will do that for you.
You kind of made my main point for me with the transmission, though. You warned me about mine, but you’ve already had to overhaul yours! That’s exactly what I'm talking about. The 10-speed is a lot happier handling the 7.3’s power than trying to wrestle 1,000+ lb-ft of torque from a diesel. The diesel literally shreds its own drivetrain.
As for your buddy’s ’22 Lariat 7.3 KBBing at $47k... what did he pay for it new? $68k? If he bought the diesel version, sure, it might KBB for $57k today, but he also would have paid $10k+ extra for the Power Stroke option on the original window sticker. The 'better resale value' of a diesel is a total wash when you factor in the massive upfront cost, plus years of buying DEF and paying for premium maintenance.
I definitely agree with you that 90k is insane for a new KR, and guys absolutely do dumb things with their horsepower. But that’s exactly why I stick to the Godzilla. My Double Deuce is built exactly how I want her, and I never have to lose sleep over a CP4 fuel pump sending metal shavings through my engine!
Hook 'em baby!
Exactly ZERO.
I don't need a dpk. I'm not gong to put Def in my diesel tank, and i add the missing lubricant (thanks EPA) back in at every fillup.
I personally spoke with a Ford engineer on the subject. it's WAAAAY overblown, and has reached a ridiculous level of paranoia.
I also passes a high level of mechanical sympathy and common sense.
I haven't blown a Ford truck transmission yet, and I've been through a hell of a lot of Ford trucks.
Damn... mine was built 11/22.But….you’re transmission is trash. Don’t matter 7.3 or 6.7. They all are pre 8/22 unfortunately. You’re only waiting on more headaches before it’s actually fixed! And, oh yea……the 40’s Dnt help!
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Did they stop putting powered pedal and steering wheel on lariat’s or something?
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I thought the same thing. My 2023 Lariat Ultimate and 2024 Lariat have both. Heck our old 2016 Lariat had it too.
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I had 2005 and 2015 King Ranch F250's. Loved them both. The leather is what made the truck for me. That's the only thing I miss. I would say, If this is a work truck that you will be getting into and out of dirty and sweaty and there is a chance you may stain the upholstery, don't get the KR. I've seen some terrible looking KR leather that was stained with grease, food, you name it.
All this to say, Pick what you want.
All this to say, Pick what you want.
Same here
The diesel is really sweet… all that Hp and torque. But I live 25 minutes from work, it takes 30 minutes for a diesel to get fully warmed up. Which means my truck would end up with issues. So I went with the 7.3… the KR is beautiful love the interior. But the Ultimate Lariat is plain, but functional and I saved 12k on the engine and 7k on the KR. That’s with the lariats max recline seats options. At the end of it all this is my retirement truck, (2 more years)… don’t plan on ever selling it, just need it to pull my toys and run to the store ( more domestic short trips than towing). The KR is a beautiful truck, and if I had got it, it would not do anymore for me than the ultimate lariat… but I saved enough to take the wife to Greece! My 2027 Ultimate was in Kansas headed for Az on Wednesday!
End of the day buy what you want! If you over think it you will end up with an XL Tremor!
End of the day buy what you want! If you over think it you will end up with an XL Tremor!
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Lol... only true diesel fanboys can come into a thread and argue that paying $12-15k more on purchase in order to get $5-7k back on sale is a win. I applaud the commitment though. 
Loved both of the 7.3's I had, also love my 6.7
To the OP... something to consider here is that if you really like the style of the King Ranch, you'll end up disappointed in a Lariat. Are the savings worth it if some day out in the future you find yourself at a stop light next to one and wishing you'd made a different choice?
I that's not you, then pocket the $7300 and never look back.
Loved both of the 7.3's I had, also love my 6.7
To the OP... something to consider here is that if you really like the style of the King Ranch, you'll end up disappointed in a Lariat. Are the savings worth it if some day out in the future you find yourself at a stop light next to one and wishing you'd made a different choice?
I that's not you, then pocket the $7300 and never look back.
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