Sterling Gray Metallic, Lariat trim, four-wheel drive and a 6.2-liter V8 give this 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty a combination of heavy-duty capability and comfort that still makes sense for buyers who need a real work platform. With 141,572 miles and a TorqShift six-speed automatic transmission, this truck is aimed at someone who understands the value of a heavier chassis but also wants a more comfortable cabin than a basic work-truck trim provides. The 6.2-liter gasoline V8 is paired with Ford's TorqShift six-speed automatic transmission. For buyers who want Super Duty strength without stepping into a diesel powertrain, the gasoline V8 can be an appealing alternative. Four-wheel drive broadens the truck's usefulness on wet job sites, rural property, boat ramps and other surfaces where a two-wheel-drive truck may be more limited. Lariat trim adds a more upscale character to the cabin, and the leather seating helps separate this F-250 from the stripped-down heavy-duty pickups commonly found at this age. That makes it better suited to someone who expects the truck to serve both work and personal duty, especially if long drives or regular highway travel are part of the routine. The Super Duty platform is built around capacity. The larger frame, heavier suspension and overall construction give it a different mission than an F-150, making it more appropriate for substantial towing, heavier payloads and equipment-oriented use. Even when it is not fully loaded, the truck has the stance and structure buyers expect from a three-quarter-ton pickup. At 141,572 miles and more than a decade old, this F-250 is being presented as a safety-inspected pre-owned vehicle rather than under a Ford Certified program. Buyers should evaluate its current condition carefully and consider present mechanical operation, maintenance history and intended use as the most important factors. A truck of this age should be purchased with expectations appropriate to a working heavy-duty vehicle. For the right buyer, the combination can still be very useful. The gasoline V8 avoids some of the complexity associated with older diesel systems, while four-wheel drive, leather-trimmed Lariat comfort and the Super Duty chassis provide a blend that is difficult to duplicate with a light-duty pickup. If you are shopping Wesley Chapel, Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg or Brooksville for a heavy-duty Ford that can work hard without feeling like a bare fleet truck, this 2013 F-250 Lariat deserves an in-person look at Parks Ford of Wesley Chapel. It