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StevePark · 11-27-2017, 01:08 PM

Hey Guys,
Just wanted to ask if I would be an idiot for trading my 2000 Ford super duty F350 4X4 crew cab 7.3L diesel for a 1970 Chevy suburban 4X4 runs and drives. I really love my F350 I am the only owner and it's my daily driver, My daughter wants to drive my 1969 chevy p/u and I want a suburban. The suburban and my F350 are actually worth about the same, and the fords going down in value and the burb is holding steady or going up with some work to it, it does need some work to be as comfortable as my F350. I don't know?

Ski-me · 11-27-2017, 01:29 PM

Driving on Seattle freeways? That's an old rig, I guess it depends on the condition. On and off the brakes....are they drum or disc brakes. Smooth idle? I'd just be a little nervous driving it as a daily driver in that city (I lived there for 5 years).

Also, how is the 69? My 16 yr old drive the 89' K5....it does good but I'd be a little more worried for my girl driving the K5 in Seattle all the time.

What do both rigs look like?

StevePark · 11-27-2017, 02:16 PM

Hey Jeff,
Ya we are south of Seattle, and my daughter does have a 2004 escape that she drives daily, she just loves the 69 chevy and likes to drive it, she doesn't really drive on the freeways. I actually do drive on the freeways often and that is a good point. I would have to figure something out there.

Bigdav160 · 11-27-2017, 09:44 PM

I drove old cars and trucks as DD for decades. I don't have a problem with it.

oski6754 · 11-28-2017, 02:57 PM

I drive my 72 daily in Los Angeles, and love it.

I was in a similar situation about 5 years ago . . . getting really tired of watching my 2005 GMC Yukon go down in value year after year. Sold it, bought the Suburban, and never looked back.

Average Joe · 11-28-2017, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by StevePark

Hey Guys,
Just wanted to ask if I would be an idiot for trading my 2000 Ford super duty F350 4X4 crew cab 7.3L diesel for a 1970 Chevy suburban 4X4 runs and drives. I really love my F350 I am the only owner and it's my daily driver, My daughter wants to drive my 1969 chevy p/u and I want a suburban. The suburban and my F350 are actually worth about the same, and the fords going down in value and the burb is holding steady or going up with some work to it, it does need some work to be as comfortable as my F350. I don't know?

Im thinking the Suburban must be in pretty good shape for a straight across trade or your crew has half a million miles. Either way a solid 7.3 Powerstroke in a crew thats not beat to death and has under 250k miles is an easy $10k truck in Southern OR. Your fuel consumption will likely double as well with the Suburban. That may or may not be a factor, but still something worth considering.

Orangetwk · 11-29-2017, 08:19 PM

Let's see a gm for a ford.... no question dump the ford drive the burb

**1968k20** · 12-08-2017, 09:25 AM

Did you trade?

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-08-2017, 06:23 PM

I agree with Average Joe. It would be hard for me to part with the 7.3 truck unless the suburban was mint. Your super duty is not declining in value as bad as you think. There is a huge plum of people paying for nice 7.3s and they will continue.

**70cst** · 12-24-2017, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Orangetwk

Let's see a gm for a ford.... no question dump the ford drive the burb

There you go

11-27-2017, 01:08 PM	#1
StevePark Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Seattle, Wa Posts: 7	Do I trade? Hey Guys, Just wanted to ask if I would be an idiot for trading my 2000 Ford super duty F350 4X4 crew cab 7.3L diesel for a 1970 Chevy suburban 4X4 runs and drives. I really love my F350 I am the only owner and it's my daily driver, My daughter wants to drive my 1969 chevy p/u and I want a suburban. The suburban and my F350 are actually worth about the same, and the fords going down in value and the burb is holding steady or going up with some work to it, it does need some work to be as comfortable as my F350. I don't know?

11-27-2017, 01:29 PM	#2
Ski-me Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Colo Springs, CO Posts: 870	Re: Do I trade? Driving on Seattle freeways? That's an old rig, I guess it depends on the condition. On and off the brakes....are they drum or disc brakes. Smooth idle? I'd just be a little nervous driving it as a daily driver in that city (I lived there for 5 years). Also, how is the 69? My 16 yr old drive the 89' K5....it does good but I'd be a little more worried for my girl driving the K5 in Seattle all the time. What do both rigs look like? __________________ - Jeff 89' K5 Blazer, 2.5" lift, 35" tires 04' GMC Yukon XL, 3/4 ton, 8.1L

11-27-2017, 02:16 PM	#3
StevePark Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Seattle, Wa Posts: 7	Re: Do I trade? Hey Jeff, Ya we are south of Seattle, and my daughter does have a 2004 escape that she drives daily, she just loves the 69 chevy and likes to drive it, she doesn't really drive on the freeways. I actually do drive on the freeways often and that is a good point. I would have to figure something out there.

11-27-2017, 09:44 PM	#4
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Do I trade? I drove old cars and trucks as DD for decades. I don't have a problem with it. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

11-28-2017, 02:57 PM	#5
oski6754 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 178	Re: Do I trade? I drive my 72 daily in Los Angeles, and love it. I was in a similar situation about 5 years ago . . . getting really tired of watching my 2005 GMC Yukon go down in value year after year. Sold it, bought the Suburban, and never looked back. __________________ ========================================== Miles 1972 GMC Suburban K15 - Custom Deluxe

11-29-2017, 08:19 PM	#7
Orangetwk Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Springfield virginia Posts: 16	Re: Do I trade? Let's see a gm for a ford.... no question dump the ford drive the burb

12-08-2017, 09:25 AM	#8
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: Do I trade? Did you trade? __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel

12-08-2017, 06:23 PM	#9
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Do I trade? I agree with Average Joe. It would be hard for me to part with the 7.3 truck unless the suburban was mint. Your super duty is not declining in value as bad as you think. There is a huge plum of people paying for nice 7.3s and they will continue. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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