Most Important Features to You When Purchasing
10-19-2017, 07:43 AM
#12
1) Room for the family and junk
2) Sits up high for visibility
3) Goes wherever I need to
4) Can tow or haul light loads
5) Lots of technology/gadgets
6) Fits in my garage
7) Doesn't have square wheel wells, that is, doesn't look goofy
2) Sits up high for visibility
3) Goes wherever I need to
4) Can tow or haul light loads
5) Lots of technology/gadgets
6) Fits in my garage
7) Doesn't have square wheel wells, that is, doesn't look goofy
10-19-2017, 08:06 AM
#13
Senior Member
36 gallon tank.
Comfortable and modern interior.
Truck looks.
Excellent dealer for service.
Very good at towing.
Lots of creature features.
IMO over time Ford will bury Ram, Chevy and Toyota in the Northeast because of their aluminum body panels. Truck body panels are rotted in 3 to 5 years around here. That's going to be a HUGE incentive to buy Ford unless the competition changes to aluminum panels.
BTW simply love the way my 10 speed drives.......
Last edited by cthusker; 10-19-2017 at 08:09 AM.
10-19-2017, 09:28 AM
#14
Sick of rust doing a number on my trucks in the great Northeast. I run them through car wash religiously durring the winter but not sure how much that really helps. Probably washing them with duluted salt brine since all carwashes here recycle water?
36 gallon tank.
Comfortable and modern interior.
Truck looks.
Excellent dealer for service.
Very good at towing.
Lots of creature features.
IMO over time Ford will bury Ram, Chevy and Toyota in the Northeast because of their aluminum body panels. Truck body panels are rotted in 3 to 5 years around here. That's going to be a HUGE incentive to buy Ford unless the competition changes to aluminum panels.
BTW simply love the way my 10 speed drives.......
36 gallon tank.
Comfortable and modern interior.
Truck looks.
Excellent dealer for service.
Very good at towing.
Lots of creature features.
IMO over time Ford will bury Ram, Chevy and Toyota in the Northeast because of their aluminum body panels. Truck body panels are rotted in 3 to 5 years around here. That's going to be a HUGE incentive to buy Ford unless the competition changes to aluminum panels.
BTW simply love the way my 10 speed drives.......
Aluminum is the future and I am so happy I dont have to worry about rust.
10-19-2017, 09:31 AM
#15
I just posted this in that Ram Thread-->
I have a very particular set of requirements when searching for a new vehicle, it must meet all three.
1. Affordable: Within my budget.
2. Looks: Cool, Head Turner, Sweet, Bad ***, Sick, Etc.
3. Dependability: Nothings perfect but at least average or above average ratings.
4. Bonus: Features!
1. Affordable: Within my budget.
2. Looks: Cool, Head Turner, Sweet, Bad ***, Sick, Etc.
3. Dependability: Nothings perfect but at least average or above average ratings.
4. Bonus: Features!
10-19-2017, 10:27 AM
#16
Senior Member
I have always owned a truck. I don't tow anything at this time but want the option. I enjoy creature comforts that come with newer trucks, so getting as much as I can afford surffices the urge to upgrade for a fews years. Any color that hides dirt.
10-19-2017, 10:31 AM
#17
Senior Member
In 48 years of driving I've owned 20 Fords. 15 of which were pickups. So I start at the Ford sales lot.
I always buy off the lot, because I can get the best deal.
I always buy at the end of the year.
I always get v8 engines. Then add the tuner, exhaust, intake, suspension upgrades, and whatever else strikes my fancy.
XLT is the standard for me. Any higher trim level has more bling than I prefer.
3.73 gearing on the majority of pickups, except the latest. This last purchase, I let fuel mileage play a big role.
Color is seldom a deciding factor unless I'm choosing between 2 trucks that are mechanically the same.
Technology has been a factor, but I have always installed the technology that I wanted. Stereo , gps, cameras, gauges etc.
I always buy off the lot, because I can get the best deal.
I always buy at the end of the year.
I always get v8 engines. Then add the tuner, exhaust, intake, suspension upgrades, and whatever else strikes my fancy.
XLT is the standard for me. Any higher trim level has more bling than I prefer.
3.73 gearing on the majority of pickups, except the latest. This last purchase, I let fuel mileage play a big role.
Color is seldom a deciding factor unless I'm choosing between 2 trucks that are mechanically the same.
Technology has been a factor, but I have always installed the technology that I wanted. Stereo , gps, cameras, gauges etc.
Last edited by msgtord; 10-19-2017 at 10:38 AM.
10-19-2017, 10:54 AM
#18
4x4
V8
Vehicle capability
V8
Vehicle capability
10-19-2017, 10:59 AM
#19
-36 gallon tank
-Supercrew (space for the kids)
-GPS, Bluetooth, & decent radio (they probably all have Bluetooth now, but it was a requirement)
-3.5EB
-6.5' bed
-Center console
-Supercrew (space for the kids)
-GPS, Bluetooth, & decent radio (they probably all have Bluetooth now, but it was a requirement)
-3.5EB
-6.5' bed
-Center console
10-19-2017, 11:04 AM
#20
4x4 - Winter!
Can tow my trailers - obviously
Good mileage - check
SCrew - Flat floor was a bonus
No leather - Too high maintenance, fake stuff that stretches/cracks/stains anyways
No chrome - Dated
Minimal gizmos and gadgets - more things to break
Large fuel tank - I drive a lot
Can tow my trailers - obviously
Good mileage - check
SCrew - Flat floor was a bonus
No leather - Too high maintenance, fake stuff that stretches/cracks/stains anyways
No chrome - Dated
Minimal gizmos and gadgets - more things to break
Large fuel tank - I drive a lot
Last edited by BlackBoost; 10-19-2017 at 11:12 AM.