2005 F250 & 2005 Chevy 2500HD

[TimberlandGrounds]

I am in the process of purchasing a new truck. I have heard that Ford is going to have a new F250 for 2005. Has anyone heard this, and if yes, any idea when it would be available?

Same for Chevy. Any idea if a new 2500 HD is in the works for 2005?

I want to purchase a new truck now, but I don't want to purchase a 2004 then a new updated 2005 is released soon.

Any ideas, thanks.

[Phishook]

Usually the new ones come out some time around Aug.

Why is it a must to have the 2005? Every year they make new trucks. Save your self 10-12K, and get a 2003 now.

I'm a Ford guy, that's always driven a Chevy, that thinks the Dodge Cummins is the way to go.:D

[Ideal Lwns & Landscp]

I just got a new 2004 chevy 2500..the dealer said they don't change the body styles of the trucks but once every 5 to 7 years.chevy just changed to the new style in 2003, so i would GUESS not another change till 2008 earliest..

[fcl01]

I've heard that the new F-250 will have only minor changes in '05. Mainly to be able to fit the new 5.4L engine. I guess it is a lot different than the old engine. If you want a ford, wait till '06. My dealer rep. said the '06 superduty will blow the current models away. This is just what I've been hearing lately so don't hold me to it. I'd just hate to see you buy an '04 or '05 and it drop way down in value as soon as a new version comes out.

[MudslinginFX4]

I've heard the same, only minor interior changes on the 2005 Ford. I would go ahead and buy a 2004 Ford right now while intrest rates are low. You can't go wrong with the Ford.

[rambo10]

Buy a Chev 2500 HD. I just bought a 2004. With rebates and low interest rates, I would buy one now. 6 months to a year from now, interest rates will be going back up and with the economy getting better, the rebates will go away, especially for new 2005's.

I thoroughly checked out trucks and decided on the Chev for numerous reasons. I sold New Chev's for 3 years and I know trucks very well.

[myoder]

I'd get the GM 2500HD. Chevy just updated their trucks and should keep them for awhile, plus what rambo said. I also have a 03' GMC 2500HD and will never and have never hesitated to buy one and love it!

[Turf Technologies]

Why does style matter? Its a work truck.

[rambo10]

Chev or GMC, they are the same, except for a couple of minor items, front grill,badging,etc. When I sold Chev's, we had a new truck come in and on one side it had Silverado badging and on the other side it had GMC badging. That goes to show you that they are built in the same factory!! That was about 8 years ago.

Like Myoder said, GM has new body style for 2004, not much change from 2003, but it will be 5 more years before they change again.

Didn't Ford just change their body style?

Stop hemin & hawin and buy a GM!!!!!!!!!

[Mark P]

:) I was out looking today, saw a nice Ford 250 4wd, but i tested a 04 Dodge Ram quad-cab 4x4 with the 5.7 Hemi and it was awesome, also had 20" tires, but listed at 39,990 The Ford was 33,000. I still can't get that Dodge out of my head, Im thinking about buying in March.......Marks Mowing Service

[Evan528]

Mark, that sounds pretty expesive for a gasser dodge....My 03 ram 3500 crew cab cummins listed at $40,500..... Dodge definitly has the most stylish pickup currently on the road! :cool:

[GreenMonster]

Originally posted by Mark P
:) I was out looking today, saw a nice Ford 250 4wd, but i tested a 04 Dodge Ram quad-cab 4x4 with the 5.7 Hemi and it was awesome, also had 20" tires, but listed at 39,990 The Ford was 33,000. I still can't get that Dodge out of my head, Im thinking about buying in March.......Marks Mowing Service


I'm torn between:
89 Ford 1 ton dump $2600 needs work
92 Chevy 1 ton dump $7900 ready to work

Both diesel -- ar ar ar


Go with the Ford, and call me in 20 years when you're looking to trade up!
:p

[Blades of Steel]

I just bought a new 2003 F-250 new years eve. I paid alot less than I should have but i purchased it through a family member. However, I have never owned a diesel til this one. Man what a difference in power. I have a few friends who say they like their gas burners but I have had both now and ther is NO comparison in power.

My opinion....... Get a deisel and never look back. The Ford F-250 is a proven power plant and you see 3 x as many on the road than the competition..... For a good reason.

My .02

Tim

[Lance Isaacs]

I just bought a new 2004HD 2500 new 4x4 comerical truck I bought from the deal for $ 25,000 roughly but my trade in was worth 5 grand. After taxes and what I owed on my trade in I got it for $26,500. Great truck, I bought it at Bill Gatton's in Bristol TN
Loads of rebates
Does anyone know what the best snowplow would be for this truck?

[thuff331]

You can put yor order in in July for the 2005 f250. They are coming out here in Texas in Sept. The outside will be changed up to look more like the f150 now and the inside will pretty much stay the same. I talked to the rep. for the Texas area today.

Thanks Trent

[GreenMonster]

Originally posted by thuff331
You can put yor order in in July for the 2005 f250. The outside will be changed up to look more like the f150

That's too bad.

[Tevi]

Originally posted by thuff331
You can put yor order in in July for the 2005 f250. They are coming out here in Texas in Sept. The outside will be changed up to look more like the f150 now and the inside will pretty much stay the same. I talked to the rep. for the Texas area today.

Thanks Trent Horse Pucky The Changes for 05 are minor interior no outside and a coil front suspension on 4x4's In 07 is when big changes will happen like a twin turbo V8

[CHAN]

If you would like to get some prices on what you can expect to pay for a new truck their are several sites worth checking out. Here is one that I would check out before I went and priced a truck at the dealer.
www.carsdirect.com
You can select the options and get the price there even buy it from them.

[bayfish]

In my opinion, unless you are going to use this truck for personal use as well as work...the one ton stake is the best way to go. They are versatile and will carry a good sized load of mulch while it pulls another one. It lets you accomplish more than one job at a time. Good example...I had 10 properties to mow Thursday, the last was a HOA common ground where the entrance needed a clean up and mulch. While pulling a trailer full of mowers, got 3 yards of mulch mid-day when closest to it and when I got to the HOA, was able to do it all without making a trip just for mulch and clean up. You can also combine other jobs because of the extra room it gives you to carry limbs, etc...