Used vs new car
#48
Re: Used vs new car
F-150 is lovely on the road but the base model isn't as smooth off road, though they've got a few options that help it out without going after market.
Dodge 1500/2500 both were horrid on and off road.
#49
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If you don't need the off-road and bad weather capability go with a 2x4, and you get significantly improved gas mileage, independent front suspension for a much better ride and handling, and also at least 10ft off the turning circle. My F250 is a bit cumbersome in most parking lots, but I can't imagine trying to take a 4x4 F250 into the same places!
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Thats something i could never say about a truck. Its a cab and bed with big goofy wing mirrors. They are a practical but ugly shape and hate going around corners. It makes me laugh to see how people try and pimp them up around here. But each to their own.
I'd only ever get one if i needed to haul or tow frequently. If so I would definitely go with Ford. My neighbor has a F250 which he will drive for me if i need to haul something. Its some kind of special edition and it has a well appointed lovely quality interior really, thick leather on the seats.
For less money you can give me a responsive fun to drive sleek looking entry level sports sedan that i can wrap around the hills in Sedona any day.
I'd only ever get one if i needed to haul or tow frequently. If so I would definitely go with Ford. My neighbor has a F250 which he will drive for me if i need to haul something. Its some kind of special edition and it has a well appointed lovely quality interior really, thick leather on the seats.
For less money you can give me a responsive fun to drive sleek looking entry level sports sedan that i can wrap around the hills in Sedona any day.
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Cost of new shocks me a bit these days. I haven't bought new in 7 years. I was at a GMC dealership a couple of weeks ago and took a look at the new 2015 GMC Yukon SUV. Interior quality and all the bells and whistles looked to be a huge improvement on previous vehicles, but for the top model (denali) it was $70k MSRP
Serioulsy $70k for a GM vehicle
Serioulsy $70k for a GM vehicle
#52
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If you don't need the off-road and bad weather capability go with a 2x4, and you get significantly improved gas mileage, independent front suspension for a much better ride and handling, and also at least 10ft off the turning circle. My F250 is a bit cumbersome in most parking lots, but I can't imagine trying to take a 4x4 F250 into the same places!
F-150 was one of the best loaner cars I've had to drive and lugging some stuff around in an uncles, it's a corker of a motor especially when loaded up, much nicer than the pretty old, base F-150 and Ranger that I had to drop off for FIL as a couple of his works trucks a bit back.
#54
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Just a random search, the link shows some that caught my eye. Anything about these that stands out, positive or negative to you experienced folks?
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Funnily today, I was chatting to a Tradesman (A/C mechanic, a Brit) he drives a 2009 Tacoma as his personal car! Then I chatted to a colleague who has a 2009 f150 Lariate. Turns out he was a ford truck salesman in the 80's and knows the manager at a local ford dealership.
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Funnily today, I was chatting to a Tradesman (A/C mechanic, a Brit) he drives a 2009 Tacoma as his personal car! Then I chatted to a colleague who has a 2009 f150 Lariate. Turns out he was a ford truck salesman in the 80's and knows the manager at a local ford dealership.
#55
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That said, if these are only a couple years old, then it's probably not a concern and you're only looking out for the regular stuff, crash damage, as they're not likely to have rust issues.
#56
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I'd want to see them before making a choice. A look in the bed should be a good clue as to how hard they've been used. Look for dents and scrapes on the wheel arches. Ideally the bed should have a Line-X spray-in bed liner, or similar (maybe new Fords now come with a spray in liner?) The three Fords are very similarly priced, so it really is down to physical condition. If there is no other way to distinguish between them, if you're plannjng to do high mileage in it I'd take the lowest mileage one, whereas if you're not going to rack up many miles take one that's a little cheaper and has higher mileage. .... Honestly, in the absence of seeing them and taking them for a test drive, I don't see much difference between them.
#58
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I only see four, is that right?
I'd want to see them before making a choice. A look in the bed should be a good clue as to how hard they've been used. Look for dents and scrapes on the wheel arches. Ideally the bed should have a Line-X spray-in bed liner, or similar (maybe new Fords now come with a spray in liner?) The three Fords are very similarly priced, so it really is down to physical condition. If there is no other way to distinguish between them, if you're plannjng to do high mileage in it I'd take the lowest mileage one, whereas if you're not going to rack up many miles take one that's a little cheaper and has higher mileage. .... Honestly, in the absence of seeing them and taking them for a test drive, I don't see much difference between them.
I'd want to see them before making a choice. A look in the bed should be a good clue as to how hard they've been used. Look for dents and scrapes on the wheel arches. Ideally the bed should have a Line-X spray-in bed liner, or similar (maybe new Fords now come with a spray in liner?) The three Fords are very similarly priced, so it really is down to physical condition. If there is no other way to distinguish between them, if you're plannjng to do high mileage in it I'd take the lowest mileage one, whereas if you're not going to rack up many miles take one that's a little cheaper and has higher mileage. .... Honestly, in the absence of seeing them and taking them for a test drive, I don't see much difference between them.
The 5th one was there last night! Anyway its not a shortlist or anything, just getting an idea what's out there. Cheers.
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Re: Used vs new car
Ordered my 2014 F-150 via IntlAuto.
5.0 Stx 4x4 with 6ft1/2inch bed. Looking forward to hauling and camping
5.0 Stx 4x4 with 6ft1/2inch bed. Looking forward to hauling and camping
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