F350 Short Bed Dually vs regular F350 Dually
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F350 Short Bed Dually vs regular F350 Dually
So today I saw this Shortbed Dually. I've always known that they are rare but I never knew how rare. But apparently they are special order. So my question is 1. What's the pros/cons of the short bed Dually vs the regular bed Dually. 2, how is the resale compare between the the two? Should these be typically priced higher or lower. 3. Is there anything to look for when checking this truck out? I forgot it's a 2008 6.4l shorted Dually, 115k miles, i think its a XLT and they are asking $28,900. I'm looking for all the info you guys can offer.. Also if you need me to ask any questions to the dealor, let me know ill ask
Thanks
Thanks
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The only difference is wheelbase, 15 inches in the bed and 9 gallons in the fuel tank. It is not a special order configuration, it is just an order. Nothing special about it.
Rare? Probably, but rare does not always mean desirable. One of the rarest production Chevrolet Impalas from the early 1960's was the 1964 Impala SS with a 6 cylinder engine. Just under 2000 were made. They are as rare as hens teeth these days.
Rare? Probably, but rare does not always mean desirable. One of the rarest production Chevrolet Impalas from the early 1960's was the 1964 Impala SS with a 6 cylinder engine. Just under 2000 were made. They are as rare as hens teeth these days.
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I own one. Had 25k on it and has a V-10. It sat on the dealers lot 7 months before I went after it. It was probably hard for them to sell because most dually owners want the longer wheelbase. Resale? Gotta find someone who wants it. I paid considerably less for this truck than a higher mileage SRW crew cab 350 with the same trim level. Probably wouldn't have lasted 7 months had it been a long bed. Pro's & Con's? Short bed vs long bed, do you need a long bed? That's about the only thing. Search the 6.4 diesel forum for answers on the diesel.
Nice lookin truck!
Nice lookin truck!
#5
5th wheel hauling you just have to watch your corners more when reversing with the short box, but the truck can turn a slightly tighter circle. If you have it for a truck camper, then usually the longer box is better, unless you have a camper made for short boxes, then they are usually fine with out a dually even.
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I get 10 mpgs consistently but a similar mileage diesel unit would have cost me around $5-7,000 more. Plus the 6.4 diesel seemed to get poor mileage, at least that's what I've heard. It's all one big money pie in the end, we just slice it differently. More up front or more times at the pump. Probably works out more even between the two than we think.
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I get 10 mpgs consistently but a similar mileage diesel unit would have cost me around $5-7,000 more. Plus the 6.4 diesel seemed to get poor mileage, at least that's what I've heard. It's all one big money pie in the end, we just slice it differently. More up front or more times at the pump. Probably works out more even between the two than we think.
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Definitely a nice looking truck though. Wouldn't be a bad deal if you could get them to come down on the price little.
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If you likethe truck, but have patience, make them and offer they CAN ,yes thats can, refuse and leave it at that. If they want to sell it bad enough they'll call you.