2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty Lariat

The F-350 Super Duty is Ford's heavy-duty pickup, built for serious towing and hauling, and it's the truck you cross-shop with the Silverado 3500 and Ram 3500. It drives like a big truck, with a commanding view and a firm ride, but the steering is direct enough that you always know where the front wheels are. The cabin is straightforward and work-ready, with durable materials and plenty of room, especially in the crew cab. You get a real truck bed and the ability to tow heavy trailers, and the available dual rear wheels add stability for the biggest loads. The Lariat is the top-trim F-350, adding leather upholstery and power-adjustable pedals over the XLT, but you pay for the luxury without gaining any towing capacity. Its 6.0L V8 makes 325 horsepower and 365 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive, which is plenty for heavy trailers but not the strongest diesel option Ford offered that year. The Lariat's standard leather seats and wood-grain trim make the cabin feel more like an SUV than a work truck, though the ride is still firm when unloaded.