In this video, I go into detail about why I’m not fixing our old 1994 Ford F350 and buying a brand new truck instead.
If you saw my previous video – Sad News Our Old Blue Ford Truck is Toast you’ll notice a lot of the YouTube commenters thought I should be repairing old Blue. Even though it looks like the engine needs major repairs or a replacement.
I try to explain my thought process and the pros and cons of buying new versus fixing the old beast or buying a newer used tow vehicle. Finally, I ask what you feel the old truck is worth to sell. I’d like to see it go to a good home. I’m sure it has some good years left, just not with us towing our big fifth wheel.
Repairs needed during our last 6-month trip:
Rear Diff Speed Sensor
Fuel Lift Pump
Fuel Return Lines and O-Ring Kit
Glow Plug Controller and Relay
Glow Plugs
Fan Clutch
Block Heater Plug
Leaky Radiator Cap
Ignition Key Cylinder
Tach Sensor
Our Choices:
Repair Blues Engine 6-8 thousand dollars (CAD)
Restore Blue 20-25 thousand dollars (CAD)
Newer Used Truck 30 – 45 thousand dollars plus 12% tax (CAD)
New Truck 68,000 plus 12% tax (CAD)
Old vs New Specs:
2WD Dually vs 4WD Single Axle
Rear End 4.10 vs 3.42
Towing 13,000lbs vs 16,850lbs
Payload 3000lbs vs 4,320lbs
Trans. 3 speed with OD vs 6 speed
Power 190HP vs 385HP
Torque 385 ft/lbs vs 930 ft/lbs
Pros of buying a new truck:
A massive increase in towing capacity
Increased safety
Reliability
Comfort
Much quieter
4×4 capability for more off-road adventures
More fun to drive, less stress
5-year powertrain warranty or 100,000 km
3-year bumper to bumper warranty or 60,000 km
Cons for a new truck:
Cost 68,000 CAD plus taxes
Higher insurance rate
Emission Issues
Feel sad for old Blue
