@@BobbyHillVGK702 if gas mileage is your number one then you’ve clearly never owned a diesel before. These newer diesels are so insanely expensive to maintain and they just do not last like they used to. If your DEF system goes out plan on spending $20,000 to fix it. I’ve never had that problem but I know other guys in my situation that have. Gas mileage is the last thing you worry about. What matters most is reliability and long-term maintenance cost. You might get great gas mileage in a diesel compared to the big gas engine, but once your EGR goes out, or the the high-pressure oil pump but not notorious for going out in the newer trucks or even the oil coolers going out which are pretty common you’re gonna spend $5000 at least for each one of those issues. Again, any money you will supposedly save on diesel you’ve lost it the second you gotta do one of these ridiculous diesel engine repairs.
Just think, a $55-60k corvette used to be considered expensive….. literally twice the price for a truck that’s got way more crap than most people could ever dream of actually using often enough to warrant it. BUILD REAL TRUCKS FOR THE COMMON MAN AGAIN!
@@meanman6992 I agree with you in principle, but I also disagree with the extremists who think that anything other than a single cab, long-bed, 2X4 "isn't a work truck". Most people who can afford the Super Duty family, need it to be a work truck and a family hauler, and a grocery getter, and a recreation offroader, and a weekend vacationer, etc, etc. Personally, Andre's Dream Truck would be mine, too, for all of the reasons I listed above. Get rid of the "lane assist" BS, and the panoramic glass roof is nice, worth the cost? That's an individual decision.
@@meanman6992this has been my thought process for the last 15 years. As a kid a $50k corvette seemed to be the pinnacle of “affordable”. Now you gotta be happy to find a decent sized and equipped suv for under $50k
You can get that truck for about $95K. Not saying that's affordable for the average Joe, but it's not meant to be. It's a truck for the upper middle class and above. Which is perfectly fine, since there is the STX, which is far more affordable.
Brodie. It’s what he loves. And this one literally does everything. A tremor and a king ranch with a diesal. That things can tow, off-road , cruise, and carry loads. Leave him be. We all want a dream car, mine is a 2019 Shelby Super Snake. I would love to be in his position to get my dream car.
I just bought a 3/4 ton Ram gasser. My son thought I should buy a diesel. I don't plan to pull 20,000+ pound loads so don't need the diesel. For me, buying the most capable/expensive truck wasn't the goal. I see other comments in this section saying their dream truck is closer to $10k. Andre's dream is the most capable truck and for others it's another set of criteria. Good for Andre and good for me.
I want a diesel but no way with all the emissions crap on them. US military vehicles equipped with diesels are exempt from that stuff. So I guess the Pentagon does not give a damn about the environment.
Gas works well enough many places. As a fellow Colorado resident, with TFL, I can tell you that the 15-28% loss of power at everything from 5,000-11,000 feet kills non turbo charged engines. Thus diesels are the only way to go for anyone hauling at elevation.
You made the right choice. I own four F-350's with the 7.3L V8 Godzilla and they do an incredible job towing. They all tow nearly 19,000 lbs which on my farm even a trailer full of hay doesn't way that much. I tow tractors and equipment all day long, giant trailers of livestock and they don't even blink. Now, I do live in Texas where it is flat so I don't need to pull that weight through the rockies or places like that. If we did towing like that then yes I would have gotten the diesels, but I don't so I saved $100,000 not getting them with diesel engines.
@@SuperSnakePlissken Yep, and while I’m getting a gooseneck eventually, most of my towing will be a travel trailer on the coast. Just didn’t need the heavier towing capacity and didn’t want the added expense.
@@MrMikeDao exactly. You're not making the point you think you're making. Prices have doubled on a lot of these trucks in 14 years. That's not a good thing.
@@MrMikeDao Tell that places like Texas where I live, minimum wage is 7.25 an hour here and has not been raised in nearly two decades. It is time to move on in terms of salary, it starts with business's mirroring pay to match inflation.
I think Andre has it all wrong. This isn't a "dream truck". A dream truck today is a very affordable, highly capable, super reliable, and rust resistant truck.
2015-2017 F150 5.0L not super reliable but pretty reliable. 300k miles out of that engine isnt unheard of. its the most modern version of what you described. sadly its 10 years old. a lower trim model might be the most reliable without any electronics and features. this would be my "dream truck", in a 2wd single cab short box config.
My 2019 f250 6.2l was reliable 6 speed no problems got 700 miles a tank and aluminum doesn't rust I never saw rust once since owning the truck very capable got 15.6 mpg average didn't hot rod it drove 55 in 65 and 60 in the 70-75 speed limits
We have many of these Powerstroke engines at work, the only good thing I can say is that they are extremely reliable. Our field crews abuse the hell out of them, often they go 25k miles between oil changes including a lot of idle time. The only problem we ever had was an emissions filter needing manually cleaned after it was run without fluid for 2 weeks.
It’s called inflation. People say 100k is much when in the 90’s and 2000’s inflation wasn’t the same so it appears like it is less when they are actually the same value.
@@ColeSpolaric Brodie as time passes the dollar gets less valuable. Common sense. Look at Europe and everyone around. Don’t blame it on the rich like they have a grand scheme of things or just to lighten the burden you keep in your mind and then proceed to laugh it off to make it seem it isn’t there. Nowadays money is worth less than back then but if you compare the prices of them like a insane figure nowadays in terms of money and compare it to back which seems not so insane it’s worth the same.
@@aussie2uGA That’s inflation. Look at Africa. And those people who invest in gold like it’s a savior are lunatics. When the dollar goes down at one point like the Great Depression so will gold. In the Great Depression gold was limited due to rosevelt. Why do you think it will matter now? And moving to other countries? Sure if you were in the Great Depression maybe that’ll do the trick, however as the US dollar is going down so is Euros, yen, ruble, and everything else.
Color combo is good. The price is horrific. I’d like to say that Ford is insane for pricing it that way, but there is someone that will take borrow a fortune to buy it.
Start a biz, & write it off. Like you can't have a side hustle lawn care/landscaping/snow plowing biz. Talk to a tax specialized CPA. EVEN IF you close down after year one, you could still do a full write off. There, just saved you a serious chunk in taxes (consider it off the purchase price). Your welcome.
@@ljmorris6496 I forgot you're the only person buying these. My bad. I'll make sure to call and ask you what you use your truck for before discussing the average customer.
If you are into cab off chassis repairs on a powertrain that is more involved than the Appllo 11 Lunar Module with an insane price, you found it! In all seriousness it's a cool HD truck but is priced out of my league. And I truly would be on pins and needles with that power stroke outside of warranty. I'd be more excited -10k$ and a 7.3 gas.
The more options equals more things to go wrong and that equals more problems and more time at the dealership waiting to get it fixed now that sound like a dream come true!
Ya'll this is his DREAM TRUCK, yes it is stupid money and yes it may not be your choice. But we all have a Dream vehicle where money doesn't matter. Don't mean we can buy it but we can still dream/wish. I would love to have a truck like this but it will probably never happen. Doesn't stop me from really loving it. Great video Andre and I absolutely love your pick. If I was an absolutely filthy rich man, I would not drive Lamborghinis or Ferraris. I would drive a truck just like that one with a few extra accessories! Great video!
Insane price but a beautiful truck. But my dream truck, if I was a diesel fanboy, would be an old 7.3 Powerstroke or 5.9 Cummins that would run on anything including zombie blood for when the impending zombie apocalypse finally arrives (any day now).
Mine is a Cummins 1 wire with a manual transmission and 4x4. If I’m living on my country/mountain acreage any body configuration, if I’m in a city the single cab/8 ft bed or xtra cab/short bed. After all it is a “Dream Truck” might as well have the Dream House/Property.
I'm not a RAM fan boy, but I have to say that I see your vision! A 1500 power wagon with all the goody's on at least 35's would be a instant cash machine, especially if RAM could figure out a way not to overprice it.
I'm a Dodge/Ram Cummins guy, never owned a Ford but I think you made a good choice. Ford has it going on with the Tremor and HO Powerstroke. I'm hoping Ram has something similar in 25 with 35s and the new Cummins/ZF powertrain.
This is absolutely a nice truck, but a dream truck will be different for everyone. My dream truck is my 2019 Ram Power wagon because of its unique capabilities. It only has an 1100 lbs of pay load and a 10,000 lbs of towing capacity but I’m not an off-roader, I’m a rancher in Montana, and I can tell you that that PW will haul hay and equipment to locations I need to get to, especially in the winter, that your F 350 Tremor diesel would never be able to get to. For the heavy duty ranch work, I ditched the diesels a long time ago. All they do is constantly get stuck in the mud and snow because they’re just too heavy.
That has always been my Dream Truck! If Henry Ford was still living it would be affordable but sadly it isn’t. It is a Beautiful truck and very capable!
Ford's engineering staff including his son Edsal was begging Henry to replace the Model T as GM was eating Ford's lunch. Hence the Model A was born for 1928...
If I lived in America, this would be probably my dream truck as well. But since I live in Europe I can't imagine to live with such a large truck since my current Ranger is already too large to fit comfortably in tight streets and parking spaces.
I'm liking my Colorado more and more every day. I rarely need more bed space and if I do I have a 5x8 trailer that will handle it. All at a cost of around $36200.
That's my dream truck to except I would get the 7.3 gas. I work on these trucks every day and know better then to get the diesel since I don't over 15k. However if money was not a factor and I did not have to work on it I would buy two with the diesel and have one as a back for when the other is in the shop.
Per the 2024 Ford towing guide the 2024 F350 Tremor 6.7L HO with 3.55 gears is rated to tow 18,200 lbs not 23K. The non-Tremor models have higher tow ratings. I have the same truck in a 2022 F250 Tremor 6.7L and it's rated at 15,000 lbs of towing from the hitch.
$100k is without question ridiculous. No wonder all brands are reporting low sales... you mean raising prices 50% in the last 3.5 years isn't driving sales? Maybe the ridiculous interest rates on top of ridiculously high prices. That's not a dream truck... there's simply nothing to justify 6 digit prices.
Low sales? I was looking at ordering an F250 and was quoted 3 to 5 months wait. Also, I don't think Ford breaks out the numbers for F150/F250/F350, but last I saw the July F-Series sold 66,000 trucks in 1 month compare to 2021 they sold 52,000. They are almost back to pre-covid numbers in truck sales which was about 70K for July 2019.
Given the option, I'd never want a diesel. Especially when Ford's other engines are so good. The 7.3 is probably the best engine ever put in a pickup and the 6.8 is pretty damn good too.
Given what you do for a living (test vehicles) I can completely understand (and respect) why this is your dream truck. Personally, my dream truck would be a rubber floor mat, base model trim, as mechanical (non-electronic) as possible, four-wheel drive with the largest gas engine available. And, it would have to be very reliable and long-lasting. It would have full-floating axles, with a rear, non-electric locker. Manual transfer case and front hubs. I want a truck that would last over twenty years (so my kids and theirs could pass it down).
Congratulations man! Everyone saying that expensive truck is nuts, it is your dream truck! So enjoy it! You work hard, of it is not for things like that, why the heck one would work hard?!
Cannot argue with someones dream. It is "kind of" like saying you can argue with an idea. Do I like this choice? Sure why not? I go back to what is use case and does it check off all the boxes? I do not need a truck. Nor dream of one. But if I had the $ and "need" for 1, this would check off a lot of boxes for sure.
I bought my dream truck finally, Ram 3500 CC Big Horn with all the bells and whistles I need. Prices were good so I felt it was time to make the change.
Great video. Sadly, not only is the price crazy but long term the 5 year maintenance on that powertrain will bankrupt you. Great truck to own but replace every 2 years.
Says your opinion... One of those "my 1976 454 cid, 140hp K5/Sliverdisco literally drove to the moon and back and cost $2000 brand new " type of guys...
Wow, that's a nice and expensive truck, Andre. I have a 2022 F-250 XLT premium diesel with 3:55 and I love it. The seats are more industrial than this nice King Ranch but I easily pull a 12000-pound fifth-wheel trailer, with no problems. These trucks are worth more than 120000$ here in Canada 👌as mine was 85000$ in 2022.Congratulation nice truck and video.
The Ford 6.7L diesel is as my favorite of the big three American trucks. I’ve been using a 2015 F-350 dually with that engine with an aftermarket flatbed gooseneck set up to haul around a 44’ Renegade triple axle trailer that is fully built out with two large HWH sliders as a mobile/standalone remote manufacturing training lab/classroom. The only thing it doesn’t have is a bathroom. I NEVER have any issues with the smooth delivery of power with that monster on the back of the dually. And even that earlier transmission is butter smooth and the engine/exhaust brake in the 6.7L works quite well. This Tremor is DEFINITELY on my list of units to check out when they hit the showrooms. An F-350 that I can drive around not loaded down without needing to pop in the old teeth guard? I’M IN, LOL!!! 🤣🤣 Love it. 👍🏻😎👍🏻
That slide in camper restriction is absolutely a result of the suspension set up in the Tremor. Even with the heavy duty off-road suspension, with a standard slide in on this truck, it would sway something fierce. But the main issue is the amount of bulk already up high combined with the slide in on that off-road tailored suspension, the weight transfer happening in an abrupt evasive maneuver would quite literally throw that whole truck over on its side pretty quickly. 😵 a low lightweight slide in would probably solve the issue if it wasn’t stuffed full of “stuff”. 🧐
Good choice! I bought my 2022 F-350 Platinum Tremor for the same reason. I needed something that could haul, tow, go offroad and be a comfortable family hauler.
Pay $120K then standard warranty should be 120k miles! Then PLUS 15 Year regardless as long as its the original owner. Step up to the plate, if you can't then forget it NO DEAL!
I think for 95% of people (probably more), the L8T 401hp/Allison Chevy in a 2500/3500hd is a great compromise of capability, power and price. Not only is the initial cost significantly lower but also cost to service and maintain and keep for a few years.
So glad I got my 2021 F250 CCLB with the 7.3 gasser when I did for the price I did. Same truck in the current model year is like $11K more for the same engine, options and trim. Insane.
My dream truck is a $30,000 v8 manual single cab truck the size of a early 2000’s Ranger with 4x4 manual lockers axels and transmission that’s bullet proof with a boxed frame, simple interior, simple controls, no gadgets no BS, and isn’t 10’ tall!!! Like I said the size of a 00’s Ranger. Because I value, durability, longevity, simplicity and not being an expensive over done overly complex thing that has a bunch of crap I don’t care about!
I agree with everything you said there except I would prefer an inline six cylinder and definitely not a boxed in frame. Depends on where you live at obviously but around here a box frame is just asking for rusted out frame in 10 or 12 years
@@ericcrockett6396I could see the inline 6, v6 would have better weight distribution though but I wouldn’t fuss over it. Now far as the boxed frame goes, I believe some in the past had major issues due to not having drain holes large enough or at all hardly and highly contributed to the rust issue. A heavily galvanized box frame with good drainage shouldn’t have that issue if you’re not just driving in a salty slush all the time and never washing it… or so I’d think.
@meanman6992 my shop used to fix frames and in 20 years 75% were boxed frames. Now I agree with you that a nice hot dip galvanized frame would be the ticket for sure
Depreciating assets are not investments dude. Only in a work environment where the truck is necessary to fulfill income that completely exceeds the cost of the vehicle in a 2 year period does this even make sense. For the Average person, Here's the real issue. Ever single heavy duty truck since the end of the big block era has had issues that are not easily repaired and cost a lot of time and money to fix. Owning this for a recreational activity and using it as a daily driver or even just for rec activities makes no sense unless your income allows for such a Luxury. Your correct its a dream... A pipe dream for nearly 70% of responsible Americans. I'm a huge boater. I have been looking at your vids comparing the gas to diesel in 2500's because if I want the 32 footer I have to go HD but I am not spending that kinda money on a truck that will loose half or more of its value in 10 years and 150k miles. Thats 50+ grand Gone. They cost huge money and Ford Warranty is horrible. After the factory Warranty is up and your on extended they dont always cover the repairs, and many people have been told they will not be covered for having installed simple mods to the truck having Nothing to do with the power train. They wont do factory recalls for known design flaws and they just want consumers to eat the union labor costs so they can maintain their profits. So much useless crap in these trucks these days and since dealers order them your stuck with what ever they ordered because if you want to order one well... thats gonna cost extra because the dealer ordered trucks are the cheapest, carry the biggest discounts to the dealer and FORD because of over ordering discount manufacturing, over inventory ect. In 2007 It was an insane idea to pay 55-60k for a truck for rec use. I still see it as insane to pay that much for something thats designed to start breaking after 3-5 years and 50-150k miles, because they all do it these days. Ram GM Ford they are all guilty as sin. They all break, they all have design faults and they all have people designing them that are focused on designed obsolescence and for something that cost more than my first house... I'll wait until they are desperate to sell them or invest in a water front property that doesn't depreciate and pay someone to move the boat on land. Eventually this dream for American truck builders comes crashing down. I'm sure we will still have to pay for it some how...
When I built my dream truck (F-250 Lariat Sport 4x4 with Ultimate Pkg and 7.3 gasser) on Ford’s build and price website it came to just under $78k. Then I realized keeping my 2008 F-150 SuperCab XLT 4x4 with 155k miles was a better deal for me. I ❤️ trucks as much as anyone else but I love not being in debt and broke more. It’s too bad because Super Duty is a better value than a half ton right now.
My '21 F-250 Tremor drove just as comfortably as my '23 F-150 does with a 3" RC level kit. Considering that the suspension, drive train, and springs on that 250 were exactly the same as an F-350 Tremor, and that 1 ton probably feels great unladen.
Nice truck, although I prefer the grill on the F150. I like the built in steps on the bed side and rear bumper, and its 5th wheel ready. I do prefer the 7.2K Pro Power on board of the hybrid. The trailer chain hooks are MUCH nicer than the F150.
Just by your title for this episode, I would have to say that my Dream HD truck has yet to be built - It has to be a plug in hybrid with a diesel extender engine and hopefully 4 motors - one for each wheel.
My 2017 Power Wagon has great utility and off-road capability, but no diesel. So go with the 2500 Rebel or other trims with the turbo diesel. I taken mine with family all over Ouray and DBBB in Kentucky. Awesome and comfortable.
Bought a new 22 7.3 lariat tremor f350 $62k its still has a kbb of what I paid and does everything I need and maintenance is less than half that of a diesel
It is freaking insane that these trucks cost more than what I paid for my house 12 years ago. Freaking ridiculous
@@BobbyHillVGK702 if gas mileage is your number one then you’ve clearly never owned a diesel before. These newer diesels are so insanely expensive to maintain and they just do not last like they used to. If your DEF system goes out plan on spending $20,000 to fix it. I’ve never had that problem but I know other guys in my situation that have.
Gas mileage is the last thing you worry about. What matters most is reliability and long-term maintenance cost.
You might get great gas mileage in a diesel compared to the big gas engine, but once your EGR goes out, or the the high-pressure oil pump but not notorious for going out in the newer trucks or even the oil coolers going out which are pretty common you’re gonna spend $5000 at least for each one of those issues.
Again, any money you will supposedly save on diesel you’ve lost it the second you gotta do one of these ridiculous diesel engine repairs.
@SuperSnakePlissken thanks for the college level educationon diesels that I didn't really need 🤣
You can live in a truck but can't drive in a house :)
That is cheap. The F250 in Australia is more than double that price.
It's called late empire (as in late empire rome)
That's why it's called a "Dream" truck, because for most people it would just be that, dreaming of owning a 120k truck...
Just think, a $55-60k corvette used to be considered expensive….. literally twice the price for a truck that’s got way more crap than most people could ever dream of actually using often enough to warrant it. BUILD REAL TRUCKS FOR THE COMMON MAN AGAIN!
Oy... Agreed. It might as well be $1 Million. I'd put $120k into property and house, before I'd put that into a truck.
@@meanman6992 I agree with you in principle, but I also disagree with the extremists who think that anything other than a single cab, long-bed, 2X4 "isn't a work truck".
Most people who can afford the Super Duty family, need it to be a work truck and a family hauler, and a grocery getter, and a recreation offroader, and a weekend vacationer, etc, etc.
Personally, Andre's Dream Truck would be mine, too, for all of the reasons I listed above. Get rid of the "lane assist" BS, and the panoramic glass roof is nice, worth the cost? That's an individual decision.
@@meanman6992this has been my thought process for the last 15 years.
As a kid a $50k corvette seemed to be the pinnacle of “affordable”. Now you gotta be happy to find a decent sized and equipped suv for under $50k
You can get that truck for about $95K. Not saying that's affordable for the average Joe, but it's not meant to be. It's a truck for the upper middle class and above. Which is perfectly fine, since there is the STX, which is far more affordable.
Sorry to break it to you, but a $105K truck is not an investment.🤣 It is insanity.
Brodie. It’s what he loves. And this one literally does everything. A tremor and a king ranch with a diesal. That things can tow, off-road , cruise, and carry loads. Leave him be. We all want a dream car, mine is a 2019 Shelby Super Snake. I would love to be in his position to get my dream car.
attach a goose neck trailer and put it to work
thats why its his dream. Mine too. and yours too.
My 2020 Denali 2500 Duramax does anything this truck will do and was 70K. This price is insane.
You're not wrong but people are paying 120k for a Cyberbeast and it wont even go 800 miles on a full tank.
I just bought a 3/4 ton Ram gasser. My son thought I should buy a diesel. I don't plan to pull 20,000+ pound loads so don't need the diesel. For me, buying the most capable/expensive truck wasn't the goal. I see other comments in this section saying their dream truck is closer to $10k. Andre's dream is the most capable truck and for others it's another set of criteria. Good for Andre and good for me.
I want a diesel but no way with all the emissions crap on them. US military vehicles equipped with diesels are exempt from that stuff. So I guess the Pentagon does not give a damn about the environment.
Gas works well enough many places. As a fellow Colorado resident, with TFL, I can tell you that the 15-28% loss of power at everything from 5,000-11,000 feet kills non turbo charged engines. Thus diesels are the only way to go for anyone hauling at elevation.
@@timstevens5769 Agreed…I’m in Texas and plan to do most of my towing well below 5,000 ft.
You made the right choice. I own four F-350's with the 7.3L V8 Godzilla and they do an incredible job towing. They all tow nearly 19,000 lbs which on my farm even a trailer full of hay doesn't way that much. I tow tractors and equipment all day long, giant trailers of livestock and they don't even blink. Now, I do live in Texas where it is flat so I don't need to pull that weight through the rockies or places like that. If we did towing like that then yes I would have gotten the diesels, but I don't so I saved $100,000 not getting them with diesel engines.
@@SuperSnakePlissken Yep, and while I’m getting a gooseneck eventually, most of my towing will be a travel trailer on the coast. Just didn’t need the heavier towing capacity and didn’t want the added expense.
Remember when the first f150 raptor came out in 2010?? Msrp of $40 k. This is insanity.
Oh right 14 years ago when late millennials were teens
@@MrMikeDao exactly. You're not making the point you think you're making. Prices have doubled on a lot of these trucks in 14 years. That's not a good thing.
@@logantcooper6 Plus dealer mark up on popular models.
@@logantcooper6 it follows inflation, plus the impact of COVID, plus union strikes. It's time to move on with the times in terms of salary and skills
@@MrMikeDao Tell that places like Texas where I live, minimum wage is 7.25 an hour here and has not been raised in nearly two decades. It is time to move on in terms of salary, it starts with business's mirroring pay to match inflation.
120k? Hard pass.
I think Andre has it all wrong. This isn't a "dream truck". A dream truck today is a very affordable, highly capable, super reliable, and rust resistant truck.
Keep dreaming bud
If you stretch the definition or “truck”….the Ridgeline is reliable, comfortable, proven, and capable enough to tow a decent sized boat.
2015-2017 F150 5.0L not super reliable but pretty reliable. 300k miles out of that engine isnt unheard of. its the most modern version of what you described. sadly its 10 years old. a lower trim model might be the most reliable without any electronics and features. this would be my "dream truck", in a 2wd single cab short box config.
My 2019 f250 6.2l was reliable 6 speed no problems got 700 miles a tank and aluminum doesn't rust I never saw rust once since owning the truck very capable got 15.6 mpg average didn't hot rod it drove 55 in 65 and 60 in the 70-75 speed limits
Rust resistant? Not for Ford
The dream turns into a nightmare when it goes into limp mode...
We have many of these Powerstroke engines at work, the only good thing I can say is that they are extremely reliable. Our field crews abuse the hell out of them, often they go 25k miles between oil changes including a lot of idle time. The only problem we ever had was an emissions filter needing manually cleaned after it was run without fluid for 2 weeks.
That's a really nice $60k truck right there.
I'm still trying to find a 15$k honda civic but they all over 30k now talk about ridiculous, at least a truck can do everything
Andrea has new dream truck every month!!!
As you say "dream truck". At the cost of this truck it is a dream for most of us. Who would pay 100k for a truck on a normal salary?
It’s called inflation. People say 100k is much when in the 90’s and 2000’s inflation wasn’t the same so it appears like it is less when they are actually the same value.
@@benjaminmatute9085no, it's called corporate greed. And people with money just fork it over. This is a result of wealth inequality.
@@benjaminmatute9085Not inflation, the devaluation of the dollar. It’s why gold is soaring and people are fleeing out of cash positions quickly.
@@ColeSpolaric Brodie as time passes the dollar gets less valuable. Common sense. Look at Europe and everyone around. Don’t blame it on the rich like they have a grand scheme of things or just to lighten the burden you keep in your mind and then proceed to laugh it off to make it seem it isn’t there. Nowadays money is worth less than back then but if you compare the prices of them like a insane figure nowadays in terms of money and compare it to back which seems not so insane it’s worth the same.
@@aussie2uGA That’s inflation. Look at Africa. And those people who invest in gold like it’s a savior are lunatics. When the dollar goes down at one point like the Great Depression so will gold. In the Great Depression gold was limited due to rosevelt. Why do you think it will matter now? And moving to other countries? Sure if you were in the Great Depression maybe that’ll do the trick, however as the US dollar is going down so is Euros, yen, ruble, and everything else.
For me, yes, this is the exactly color, trim, everything I’d get for my dream truck.
Color combo is good.
The price is horrific. I’d like to say that Ford is insane for pricing it that way, but there is someone that will take borrow a fortune to buy it.
its funny that he called this an investment.. thats only if you use this for work.. 95% of these are daily commuters
Start a biz, & write it off. Like you can't have a side hustle lawn care/landscaping/snow plowing biz. Talk to a tax specialized CPA. EVEN IF you close down after year one, you could still do a full write off. There, just saved you a serious chunk in taxes (consider it off the purchase price). Your welcome.
90% of people who buy these trucks actually tow with them. That's what ford says.
@@nathanael423True, but 90% of them are probably towing something they could pull with a Ranger.
@@rightwingsafetysquad9872 Lol, I pull 10-14k at minimum, what Ranger does that?..
@@ljmorris6496 I forgot you're the only person buying these. My bad. I'll make sure to call and ask you what you use your truck for before discussing the average customer.
Nightmare payments in that dream.
If you are into cab off chassis repairs on a powertrain that is more involved than the Appllo 11 Lunar Module with an insane price, you found it! In all seriousness it's a cool HD truck but is priced out of my league. And I truly would be on pins and needles with that power stroke outside of warranty. I'd be more excited -10k$ and a 7.3 gas.
The more options equals more things to go wrong and that equals more problems and more time at the dealership waiting to get it fixed now that sound like a dream come true!
The slide in camper is the only reason I would buy one.🤷
RIP Toby Keith - now we have Andre to promote Ford Trucks !
Ya'll this is his DREAM TRUCK, yes it is stupid money and yes it may not be your choice. But we all have a Dream vehicle where money doesn't matter. Don't mean we can buy it but we can still dream/wish. I would love to have a truck like this but it will probably never happen. Doesn't stop me from really loving it. Great video Andre and I absolutely love your pick. If I was an absolutely filthy rich man, I would not drive Lamborghinis or Ferraris. I would drive a truck just like that one with a few extra accessories! Great video!
I bought me a 2023 F-450 King Ranch 6.7 HO a few weeks ago. I love my truck
@@RobertEdwards-q6t that's a nice truck. Congrats!
Insane price but a beautiful truck.
But my dream truck, if I was a diesel fanboy, would be an old 7.3 Powerstroke or 5.9 Cummins that would run on anything including zombie blood for when the impending zombie apocalypse finally arrives (any day now).
OBS Ford F-250 with the 7.3 is the dream. New trucks have too many things that can and will fail in a 'shit hits the fan' scenario.
Mine is a Cummins 1 wire with a manual transmission and 4x4. If I’m living on my country/mountain acreage any body configuration, if I’m in a city the single cab/8 ft bed or xtra cab/short bed. After all it is a “Dream Truck” might as well have the Dream House/Property.
Andre is really excited because it has cruise control 😂🤣😂
A dream truck for me would be if ram came out with a 1500 power wagon with a hemi that would be a dream truck
I'm not a RAM fan boy, but I have to say that I see your vision!
A 1500 power wagon with all the goody's on at least 35's would be a instant cash machine, especially if RAM could figure out a way not to overprice it.
Rebel
you need a time machine-- didnt they do that a few years back?
@@BrendenMartini not a Rebel, a 1500 power wagon with a winch, and all the other mechanical benefits.
You need that Andre. It’s a lot cooler than the Colorado and the ford has cruise control!
I'm a Dodge/Ram Cummins guy, never owned a Ford but I think you made a good choice. Ford has it going on with the Tremor and HO Powerstroke. I'm hoping Ram has something similar in 25 with 35s and the new Cummins/ZF powertrain.
We are all waiting breathless. Ram better deliver...
Wish Ram would bring back the manual in 2500 & 3500 class
This is absolutely a nice truck, but a dream truck will be different for everyone. My dream truck is my 2019 Ram Power wagon because of its unique capabilities. It only has an 1100 lbs of pay load and a 10,000 lbs of towing capacity but I’m not an off-roader, I’m a rancher in Montana, and I can tell you that that PW will haul hay and equipment to locations I need to get to, especially in the winter, that your F 350 Tremor diesel would never be able to get to. For the heavy duty ranch work, I ditched the diesels a long time ago. All they do is constantly get stuck in the mud and snow because they’re just too heavy.
that would be my dream truck also! The only problem is 6.4 HEMI and its lifters problems...
You can get the Tremor without a diesel though and it still has more than 1100 lbs of payload.
@Jay-me7gw Yeah with the 7.3 gas almost 4,000 lbs of payload. Throw some 37s on and get rid of sway bar it will go anywhere it fits.
Even $50,000 for a truck is ridiculous. In my opinion, they can keep it
Imagine paying 40k for a honda civic ....now that's ridiculous
My dream truck is a 77 dodge w200 crew cab 440 with a 5 or 6 speed manual swap with 4.10s .
That has always been my Dream Truck! If Henry Ford was still living it would be affordable but sadly it isn’t. It is a Beautiful truck and very capable!
Ford's engineering staff including his son Edsal was begging Henry to replace the Model T as GM was eating Ford's lunch. Hence the Model A was born for 1928...
That is a very underrated trim. I love it. Hood on you Andre!
No vehicle is an investment its a conveyance.
There’s only one thing it’s can’t do… fit in a parking spot.
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Or parking garage.
If I lived in America, this would be probably my dream truck as well. But since I live in Europe I can't imagine to live with such a large truck since my current Ranger is already too large to fit comfortably in tight streets and parking spaces.
Modern Rangers are not far off in size from what F-150's we're 25 years ago.
“dream truck” = a truck that’s PAID FOR
I'm liking my Colorado more and more every day. I rarely need more bed space and if I do I have a 5x8 trailer that will handle it. All at a cost of around $36200.
That's my dream truck to except I would get the 7.3 gas. I work on these trucks every day and know better then to get the diesel since I don't over 15k. However if money was not a factor and I did not have to work on it I would buy two with the diesel and have one as a back for when the other is in the shop.
Is it really that bad ?
@@brohammerthe 6.7 powerstroke is easily a 400k motor if you keep up on your services, emissions is a different story though
I got my dream truck a few months ago. 2024 Titan Pro4x with all the bells and whistles. Man I love it, Chase your dreams people
Per the 2024 Ford towing guide the 2024 F350 Tremor 6.7L HO with 3.55 gears is rated to tow 18,200 lbs not 23K. The non-Tremor models have higher tow ratings. I have the same truck in a 2022 F250 Tremor 6.7L and it's rated at 15,000 lbs of towing from the hitch.
The 18,200 is for conventional towing. If you look under gooseneck, it’s 23K. I believe it’s close to that for fifth wheel as well.
@@timrellis90 Confirmed. 23k for both goose and 5th per Ford's VIN based online support.
Just that Dream Truck still setting in the sales lot
Nope nope nope. My 2012 5.0 4x4 was $32,000 new. I’ll drive it until prices become sane
A dream truck he'll keep all of 3-6 months.....and that's pushing it....😊
$100k is without question ridiculous. No wonder all brands are reporting low sales... you mean raising prices 50% in the last 3.5 years isn't driving sales? Maybe the ridiculous interest rates on top of ridiculously high prices. That's not a dream truck... there's simply nothing to justify 6 digit prices.
Low sales? I was looking at ordering an F250 and was quoted 3 to 5 months wait. Also, I don't think Ford breaks out the numbers for F150/F250/F350, but last I saw the July F-Series sold 66,000 trucks in 1 month compare to 2021 they sold 52,000. They are almost back to pre-covid numbers in truck sales which was about 70K for July 2019.
Ford knows their trucks. Ford knows how VERY AMERICAN are their trucks.
If I could “afford” that vehicle I wouldn’t need to worry about camping unless you consider Ritz Carlton a campground
If I paid $105K for a truck my dad would crawl out of his grave and slap me on the back of the head.
Given the option, I'd never want a diesel. Especially when Ford's other engines are so good. The 7.3 is probably the best engine ever put in a pickup and the 6.8 is pretty damn good too.
I just need a crew cab long bed diesel with 4x4 from the 90s
The tears when it overheats up toaster hill just like the half ton 😂
Given what you do for a living (test vehicles) I can completely understand (and respect) why this is your dream truck.
Personally, my dream truck would be a rubber floor mat, base model trim, as mechanical (non-electronic) as possible, four-wheel drive with the largest gas engine available. And, it would have to be very reliable and long-lasting. It would have full-floating axles, with a rear, non-electric locker. Manual transfer case and front hubs. I want a truck that would last over twenty years (so my kids and theirs could pass it down).
Congratulations man! Everyone saying that expensive truck is nuts, it is your dream truck! So enjoy it! You work hard, of it is not for things like that, why the heck one would work hard?!
My F-350 with a lift and 35" mud terrains rides like a dream even unloaded.
Love this specific truck. My dream truck is this truck with the 7.3L. I'm thinking my dream becomes reality within 3 years.
Good job on the inverter. But what would be really awesome is if it had 30amp for RVs even if it's an extra option/slightly bigger inverter.
Yeah I think that's everyone's dream truck, ever....
Wow crazy figures, matched by crazy price.
No need for the blur with Andre. Everyone knows he's a Ford guy.
This is the very truck I am looking at right now. If I had the money I would have it sitting in my driveway right now.
Cannot argue with someones dream. It is "kind of" like saying you can argue with an idea. Do I like this choice? Sure why not? I go back to what is use case and does it check off all the boxes? I do not need a truck. Nor dream of one. But if I had the $ and "need" for 1, this would check off a lot of boxes for sure.
most 2022 to 2024 engines are a roll of the dice...watch daves auto...they know the 6.7 welll
IDK why, but that guy annoys the crap out of me
Ram does have the prospector xl 3500 from the dealership. It doesn't tow that much but it's a off-road tank on 40'
isn't the prospector modified by aev though? it's an awesome truck but not factory from ram.
@@KingLuis1985yes, you're right. But you can buy it on a ram dealer and have the ram guarantee.
It’s a bit of both
I bought my dream truck finally, Ram 3500 CC Big Horn with all the bells and whistles I need. Prices were good so I felt it was time to make the change.
That thing is a BEAST. 😱🤩
You sir are a good person. Everyone else won’t leave Andre alone. I was actually scrolling to see a comment like this. Good on you.
@@benjaminmatute9085 😄
Great video. Sadly, not only is the price crazy but long term the 5 year maintenance on that powertrain will bankrupt you. Great truck to own but replace every 2 years.
Says your opinion... One of those "my 1976 454 cid, 140hp K5/Sliverdisco literally drove to the moon and back and cost $2000 brand new " type of guys...
Wow, that's a nice and expensive truck, Andre. I have a 2022 F-250 XLT premium diesel with 3:55 and I love it. The seats are more industrial than this nice King Ranch but I easily pull a 12000-pound fifth-wheel trailer, with no problems. These trucks are worth more than 120000$ here in Canada 👌as mine was 85000$ in 2022.Congratulation nice truck and video.
It's good to know that you finally got a new Ford truck.
The Ford 6.7L diesel is as my favorite of the big three American trucks. I’ve been using a 2015 F-350 dually with that engine with an aftermarket flatbed gooseneck set up to haul around a 44’ Renegade triple axle trailer that is fully built out with two large HWH sliders as a mobile/standalone remote manufacturing training lab/classroom. The only thing it doesn’t have is a bathroom. I NEVER have any issues with the smooth delivery of power with that monster on the back of the dually. And even that earlier transmission is butter smooth and the engine/exhaust brake in the 6.7L works quite well. This Tremor is DEFINITELY on my list of units to check out when they hit the showrooms. An F-350 that I can drive around not loaded down without needing to pop in the old teeth guard? I’M IN, LOL!!! 🤣🤣 Love it. 👍🏻😎👍🏻
That slide in camper restriction is absolutely a result of the suspension set up in the Tremor. Even with the heavy duty off-road suspension, with a standard slide in on this truck, it would sway something fierce. But the main issue is the amount of bulk already up high combined with the slide in on that off-road tailored suspension, the weight transfer happening in an abrupt evasive maneuver would quite literally throw that whole truck over on its side pretty quickly. 😵 a low lightweight slide in would probably solve the issue if it wasn’t stuffed full of “stuff”. 🧐
Good choice! I bought my 2022 F-350 Platinum Tremor for the same reason. I needed something that could haul, tow, go offroad and be a comfortable family hauler.
Pay $120K then standard warranty should be 120k miles! Then PLUS 15 Year regardless as long as its the original owner. Step up to the plate, if you can't then forget it NO DEAL!
No body needs 500hp diesel truck not even farmers. Such a waste of money. American consumerism is awful.
I think for 95% of people (probably more), the L8T 401hp/Allison Chevy in a 2500/3500hd is a great compromise of capability, power and price. Not only is the initial cost significantly lower but also cost to service and maintain and keep for a few years.
i bought a set of 2023 tremor takeoff wheels and tires right after i bought my 2019, and they look good on there!
yep thats my dream truck
So glad I got my 2021 F250 CCLB with the 7.3 gasser when I did for the price I did. Same truck in the current model year is like $11K more for the same engine, options and trim. Insane.
My dream truck is a $30,000 v8 manual single cab truck the size of a early 2000’s Ranger with 4x4 manual lockers axels and transmission that’s bullet proof with a boxed frame, simple interior, simple controls, no gadgets no BS, and isn’t 10’ tall!!! Like I said the size of a 00’s Ranger. Because I value, durability, longevity, simplicity and not being an expensive over done overly complex thing that has a bunch of crap I don’t care about!
I agree with everything you said there except I would prefer an inline six cylinder and definitely not a boxed in frame. Depends on where you live at obviously but around here a box frame is just asking for rusted out frame in 10 or 12 years
@@ericcrockett6396do you know about fluid film?
@@ericcrockett6396I could see the inline 6, v6 would have better weight distribution though but I wouldn’t fuss over it. Now far as the boxed frame goes, I believe some in the past had major issues due to not having drain holes large enough or at all hardly and highly contributed to the rust issue. A heavily galvanized box frame with good drainage shouldn’t have that issue if you’re not just driving in a salty slush all the time and never washing it… or so I’d think.
@michaelstevens04 yes I have and unless you can coat the inside of the frame it won't do much good as they rust from the inside out
@meanman6992 my shop used to fix frames and in 20 years 75% were boxed frames. Now I agree with you that a nice hot dip galvanized frame would be the ticket for sure
I’d rather spend that money on my dream home… About the same payment 😂
It’s a dream of Ford to think that they can keep assembly lines full at even 3/4 of the price of Andre’s truck.
First glance, it's not very eye catching, I thought it was a work truck!😂😂
Depreciating assets are not investments dude. Only in a work environment where the truck is necessary to fulfill income that completely exceeds the cost of the vehicle in a 2 year period does this even make sense. For the Average person, Here's the real issue. Ever single heavy duty truck since the end of the big block era has had issues that are not easily repaired and cost a lot of time and money to fix. Owning this for a recreational activity and using it as a daily driver or even just for rec activities makes no sense unless your income allows for such a Luxury. Your correct its a dream... A pipe dream for nearly 70% of responsible Americans. I'm a huge boater. I have been looking at your vids comparing the gas to diesel in 2500's because if I want the 32 footer I have to go HD but I am not spending that kinda money on a truck that will loose half or more of its value in 10 years and 150k miles. Thats 50+ grand Gone. They cost huge money and Ford Warranty is horrible. After the factory Warranty is up and your on extended they dont always cover the repairs, and many people have been told they will not be covered for having installed simple mods to the truck having Nothing to do with the power train. They wont do factory recalls for known design flaws and they just want consumers to eat the union labor costs so they can maintain their profits. So much useless crap in these trucks these days and since dealers order them your stuck with what ever they ordered because if you want to order one well... thats gonna cost extra because the dealer ordered trucks are the cheapest, carry the biggest discounts to the dealer and FORD because of over ordering discount manufacturing, over inventory ect. In 2007 It was an insane idea to pay 55-60k for a truck for rec use. I still see it as insane to pay that much for something thats designed to start breaking after 3-5 years and 50-150k miles, because they all do it these days. Ram GM Ford they are all guilty as sin. They all break, they all have design faults and they all have people designing them that are focused on designed obsolescence and for something that cost more than my first house... I'll wait until they are desperate to sell them or invest in a water front property that doesn't depreciate and pay someone to move the boat on land. Eventually this dream for American truck builders comes crashing down. I'm sure we will still have to pay for it some how...
💯 this☝️. Dead on. Add Toyota to that list. They really shot themselves in the foot.
When I built my dream truck (F-250 Lariat Sport 4x4 with Ultimate Pkg and 7.3 gasser) on Ford’s build and price website it came to just under $78k. Then I realized keeping my 2008 F-150 SuperCab XLT 4x4 with 155k miles was a better deal for me. I ❤️ trucks as much as anyone else but I love not being in debt and broke more. It’s too bad because Super Duty is a better value than a half ton right now.
That would be a nice bonus for Andre, Roman!
The stationary Raptor style running boards is ideal for off-road oriented trucks to prevent rocks from flying up and hitting the rear quarter.
Great looking interior ❤❤
My dream truck as well! But, it’s only a dream! Beautiful truck though.
My '21 F-250 Tremor drove just as comfortably as my '23 F-150 does with a 3" RC level kit. Considering that the suspension, drive train, and springs on that 250 were exactly the same as an F-350 Tremor, and that 1 ton probably feels great unladen.
I got my dream truck plus some in 2019 and just turned 42k miles on it, love the 6.7L. Even have the same key fob lol.
A dream truck that will turn into a nightmare $$$$ as soon as the warranty is over.
Nice truck, although I prefer the grill on the F150. I like the built in steps on the bed side and rear bumper, and its 5th wheel ready. I do prefer the 7.2K Pro Power on board of the hybrid. The trailer chain hooks are MUCH nicer than the F150.
Hey bruh, congrats on the dream truck! Not my cup of tea, but certainly your type of whiskey and that’s all that matters.
Just by your title for this episode, I would have to say that my Dream HD truck has yet to be built - It has to be a plug in hybrid with a diesel extender engine and hopefully 4 motors - one for each wheel.
Wow, the bots are out pushing clicks today.😂
The seat reclines like that so you can take a nap while you're waiting for the tow truck when it inevitably breaks down.
I agree with Andre's opinion, a great truck for 1.5% of the market that needs a sofa on wheels.
My 2017 Power Wagon has great utility and off-road capability, but no diesel. So go with the 2500 Rebel or other trims with the turbo diesel. I taken mine with family all over Ouray and DBBB in Kentucky. Awesome and comfortable.
It’s a “dream” truck because the only time you can enjoy it is in your sleep.
Bought a new 22 7.3 lariat tremor f350 $62k its still has a kbb of what I paid and does everything I need and maintenance is less than half that of a diesel
Hi, this F350 tremor diesel muscle truck is well built and has many features that can make life easier.
Just another truck i can't afford 😅.
100% DREAM TRUCK
Buy it NOW. If I could afford one it would already be in my garage.