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Jim, I think after driving them you'll have to make your own decision. I did the same thing , drove a '10 Platinum demo which was nice but had 4k miles on it and they wanted to come off 10k on it's 50k price. I ended up getting the new out the showroom '11 Lariat for 9k off it's 45k list price. The Platinum had the power step's worth about a grand and the nicer interior and rear aluminum panel on the tailgate. At the time getting a new '11 instead of a '10 for 5K less made my decision easier. Who know's if they had a new '11 Platinum in the showroom I may be driving one! I always think of what my PawPaw would think about these new truck's compared to the one he hauled produce in back from the French Market in New Orleans back to his grocery store back in the 30's! My parent's grew up in the depression too. Anyway Jim good luck with your decision and get what you really want. Don
OK, I now know the reason we jell so well. When the Wifey and I got married in 1977 we left for our honeymoon in my '71 GTO. And, like you I would love to have that car back. I sold it to one of squad buddies, and bought my first Corvette. Now unfortunately I have that genetic defect, and still own a Corvette. One would think I would learn. If I miss it, Happy 43rd. That's an accomplishment young folks don't even think of anymore. Jim
When I met my future wife in 1967 I had the '66 GTO and I think she was more attracted to the car then me! Got married on my birthday in 1969 and we'll have our anniversary on Nov.29th, my 65th birthday and our 43rd anniversary. Doesn't even seem that long. Anyway glad to hear the wifey is backing the new purchase the same as mine did. Actually my wife and some of the sales people at Lafourche Ford are friend's and they forced me to buy my '11 a little quicker then I wanted but it turned out OK. I may even get another one in a few year's, ha ha! Take care.... Don
That's great, the Platinum's are great looking truck's and that Ruby Red is a knockout color. Power step's are standard so that's a big plus also. I think it would look great under the Christmas tree, if possible!! Sound's like your wife has great taste in truck's... Don
I know what you mean Jim about the good women, I've got one too. I actually worked a little today, had to go to 4 locations and take pictures for my daughter's insurance agency. 2 of the locations were in Grand Isle which is the only inhabited barrier island in Louisiana and was the home of the pirate Jean Lafitte and his men in the early 1800's. One house I took pics of dated back to 1870 and is on the oldest part of the island. The island is kind of like a Cajun Key West but was hit hard 2 yrs ago by the BP oil spill. I managed to take my truck on the beach at Elmer's Island for a short spin on the uninhabited island to use the 4x4 for awhile and then headed home which is only 55 miles away. Anyway Jim enjoy your next trip and looking forward to seeing the new Lariat when you get it. Don aka PawPaw way down here in Cajun Country!
The leveling kit hardly has any effect on the fuel mileage, maybe 1/4 mpg less at highway speed's. The tires on my truck at 73 lbs ea. drop the mpg about 2 mpg so they're the real culprit. Congrat's on getting permission from the "Boss" to get a new Lariat for your 60th and welcome to the old fart's club! I'll be 65 at the end of Nov and my birthday is also my anniversary (43 yrs) this retirement is killing me, cooking at a golf tournament Friday then going to the City of Gretna, La. festival Saturday to see the Spinners, Temptations and finally Joe Cocker and topping it off last night by going to the Saint's/ Charger's game at the Superdome. Still beat's working!! Take care, Don
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