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I think I’m in love.
austin20
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2021 F150
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Yeah, me neither. I have been driving Expeditions since they first came out back in 97. But I might be switching to a pickup
I heard that with my bad ear 😀
There doesn't seem to be a lot of difference except the GMC is a 2020. Looks like Ford took some styling cues from GMC.
GMC still sporting those square wheel wells. Not quite as square as they were.
Looks like the top of the line too.
I would get one if these but I can’t fit in it 😂
I could always tell when I crossed the state line into Alabama with all the cars and trucks on the highway with only one headlight.
Pretty bad when you can't even spell out the word C O O N with out it being censored.
I had to send my 2007 Ford F-250 down the road after the turbo boot blew off. Again. Leaving the family stuck with a trailer for three hours on the side of I-10 outside of Palm Springs on super bowl Sunday. Then the no. 8 glow plug failed right after I replaced the boot so the check engine light stayed on. That truck only had 102,500 miles on it but even though it was paid off I was done.
I looked at the 2020 Ford SD trucks, but a) I didn’t trust the new first-year 10 speed transmission they now come with and b) the prices on the 2020 were God-awfully high. The Diesel engine alone for 2020 was a $10,500 option!
I searched around and in mid-April I found a new 2019 F-350 sitting on a lot unsold with just what I wanted; XLT, 40/20/40 front seat, white with gray inside, diesel, crew cab, long bed 4x4. Nice enough to take to Church but not so slick and fancy I’m worried to do anything that I do with trucks. I got this one for $53,000 OTD, minus my $7,500 trade in so I financed a $45,500 at 1.25% at my credit union. All I’ve added are running boards, window tint, bug guard, mud * and a spray in bedliner.
I hate having a payment again, but my piece of mind is worth every penny.
Stay safe.
I guess mudflap is a bad word? *?
Stay safe.
No need to worry about the one on the left. Now the little stinker on the right ( our neighbors granddaughter) she is a firecracker
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
https://imgur.com/0F1z7am
When I seek automotive excellence, my gaze shifts away from Detroit, and to the East.
And yes I am in love.
I traded in my 2003 Ford ranger edge limited special order regular cab short bed fleet side when I bought the Lexus and the Lincoln in a package deal...
Loved the ranger - special ordered by a retiring Ford master mechanic - it had the police / security package version of the 3.0 liter high output six and a massive oversized twin fan radiator - transmission oil cooler - 12.5 gallon gas tank - the premier edge package but manual windows and manual door locks and manual slider rear window - positraction rear end so both tires spun - some real strange options in super odd combos...
But I loved that little truck - traded it with 130,000 miles.
The Lexus RX350 SUV was a 2001 with 51,000 miles in pristine condition with every imaginable luxury option and a bullet proof proven engine and transmission combo that is super reliable and much beloved...
The Lincoln LS sport coupe V8 had 48,000 miles and was a 2005 - pristine condition...
Husband and wife doctors retiring to Florida - both bought a Mercedes Benz coupe and a Subaru outback loaded crosstech luxury sports wagon prior to relocating - both vehicles I bought were second cars or weekend cars not primary transport vehicles and had been meticulously dealer maintained by a very fussy man...
I think for my trade and $5,000.00 I stole both old used cars from the dealer - who admitted they were going to have trouble selling them and sending them to auction would be a loss - I got them 2 days after they were traded and they had not finished dealer prep yet or put them out on the lot. Brand new tires and braked and detailed and tuned up / maintenance done - new filters and batteries - etc...
I would love a brand new ranger or F150 - but the prices are insane - instant depreciation - every truck is loaded with options and has four doors and a long bed...
I wanted a simple regular cab fleet or step side short bed truck with some nice options but manual windows and locks - and I did not want the top line Max performance biggest engine...
Manual transmission - they don't exist anymore.
Ever seen a Toyota or Nissan full size truck that was regular cab fleet side short bed with a big six and a manual trans???
They don't exist.
Dodge was still making rams optioned to my tastes - but the prices were prohibitive - I did not want to finance $40,000 - $50,000 over 6 years - I did not want to pay premium insurance on a financed vehicle for six years...
I gave my Subaru dealer my trade and paid the balance in cash that I had saved over 3 years.
I have nothing but respect for you gents who can and do buy nicely optioned new vehicles at will - I just never made enough money to do that and never felt comfortable doing that...
Did I take a risk and roll the dice buying two very old used vehicles - is there a chance that I would have all sorts of problems I would not deal with on a new vehicle - yes.
The dealers make 5 times the profit on an optioned truck or SUV or van or crossover than on sedans and coupes and fleet cars - they can make insane profits on super loaded trucks and suvs with all the options.
No more brand loyalty were you buy an entry level basic economy vehicle and as you earn more and progress through life go back to that brand and dealer for a nicer bigger vehicle or a second vehicle...
I regret that such basic reliable vehicles just do not exist anymore.
Mike
FCD. That big superduty is way more than I need and that beautiful A8 you bought a few years back is way too nice for me. I prefer something in between those two. The Expeditions have really fit my needs for years. Big enough for all the family and towing a boat, hauling goods for projects at the house but still practical enough to be my daily driver. Moving to a 4 door pickup still gives me room for 5, towing capacity for what I tow and cargo space for stuff. When I have big projects here at home I have product delivered. The other rare times I need a big truck I rent one.