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Old 04-24-2016, 05:33 PM
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Not sure if this has been asked, or if there is already a thread on this; but what was the main reason that you bought an F-150?
Mine was that our family had just outgrown our 08 Mazda 5 wagon; and with all the rebates and deals that Ford was offering, it was pretty much a no brainer.
We had also looked at Toyota 4-Runners,GMC, and Dodges, but we they just didn't offer the same trim levels,options that Henry could give. 4 doors, leather and a 5 star safety ratings also put the Lariat on the short list.
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I work construction so I need a truck. I'll never buy a Dodge or an import truck which leaves me with Ford or GM. I drove a 2001 Silverado for 14.5 years and loved it but when it came time to buy a new truck I said no to GM. Their Active Fuel Management motors die way too often. I personally know 4 people that had GM AFM motors that failed and needed total engine replacement. As long as GM continues to put AFM in their motors, I won't buy. Ford is all that is left so I got an F-150 with the NA 5.0 V-8. There are too many gimmicks in motors these days.
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My 2014 tundra limited was annoying, uncomfortable, loud, 14 mpg, bed bounce drive me insane, and plastic squeaky sounds in the cabin. I wanted to try ford and so far after a year I'm impressed.
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Wife totaled her Outlander and we wanted something to tow a tt.
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Started driving a F350 4x4 diesel for work. Was always impressed by the power and it's durability. There were many fords after that (another 350, a 450, and a 550) then later back to a 250. Loved 'em all but sold them when I got out of concrete. Downsized to a 150 and haven't looked back.
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Traded my Silverado for a civic for the wife and I drove her Jeep Patriot. Hated it with a passion. Not a ford guy but my brother in law works for a dealer. Went in just to talk to see pricing, found out I could buy at employee pricing, couldn't resist.
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Ford doesn't sell Rangers anymore so I went with the F150, I owned 4 F-series in the late 80's and 90's so it wasn't a big change for me.
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Nicest half ton truck available in my opinion. The power is great and I like the looks inside and out.
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Dirtbikes.
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Had a 2010 dodge avenger r/t and then bought a boat couldnt tow the boat with the car so i went out and traded my r/t for the 2010 ford f150 and im loving it.


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