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Old 06-21-2017, 11:12 AM
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X2^- did you get it from a private owner or a dealer?

i work at a ford dealership. My lease on my fusion was coming to an end, so I was planning on leasing a 2017 f150. Well, I do all the trade appraisals here and when I saw this truck, I knew It was perfect for me. Drove great, and it's in excellent condition. Was originally a California truck, so no rust, which doesn't happen in Ohio. I ended up giving the customer a little more than it was worth on trade in so I could assure we'd get the truck. It worked! So when they were in the finance office doing the paperwork on their truck, I was in the other finance office doing paperwork on this one! Super happy with it. So far I got it re-undercoated, tinted the front windows, put in a trailer brake controller and new tires. I'm planning on keeping it forever, and since it's low miles and rust free, I shouldn't have a problem doing so!
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Originally Posted by cincykyle
i work at a ford dealership. My lease on my fusion was coming to an end, so I was planning on leasing a 2017 f150. Well, I do all the trade appraisals here and when I saw this truck, I knew It was perfect for me. Drove great, and it's in excellent condition. Was originally a California truck, so no rust, which doesn't happen in Ohio. I ended up giving the customer a little more than it was worth on trade in so I could assure we'd get the truck. It worked! So when they were in the finance office doing the paperwork on their truck, I was in the other finance office doing paperwork on this one! Super happy with it. So far I got it re-undercoated, tinted the front windows, put in a trailer brake controller and new tires. I'm planning on keeping it forever, and since it's low miles and rust free, I shouldn't have a problem doing so!
Fantastic!- thats the only prob with mine, the rear wheel wells are getting bad.- sounds like you picked up a keeper!-
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Yeah man, that is a clean one! Congrats!
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Thank you! This is the only picture I have currently
OH! Leather and seat heaters! I'm jealous!
Definitely a nice score!
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I didnt know they put those seats in super crews. was it only the lariats?
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Thanks all! I got so lucky with this truck! The heated leather is nice, but I'm bummed it doesn't have a sunroof. I'm super happy with the truck though, and I can't wait to put it to work. Thinking about upgrading the transmission cooler, anyone have any recommendations? I will probably start another thread about that...
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Barely broke in. It will last another 200k easy. Very nice truck. there are lots of trans cooler options out there. just pick one.
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oh yeah Id clean and condition that leather pronto and do it every year if you want it to last much longer..
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oh yeah Id clean and condition that leather pronto and do it every year if you want it to last much longer..
+1. The only "conditioner" I've ever used is Lexol and I really like how soft it makes the leather. Seeing 10th gens this clean makes me miss my old (and paid off!) '03 BAD!
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Originally Posted by cincykyle
Thanks all! I got so lucky with this truck! The heated leather is nice, but I'm bummed it doesn't have a sunroof. I'm super happy with the truck though, and I can't wait to put it to work. Thinking about upgrading the transmission cooler, anyone have any recommendations? I will probably start another thread about that...
Mine has an aftermarket unit in it, and I retrofit the correct overhead console. Unless you look at the brand sticker (or know that it's mounted a bit more forward than the factory one), you'd probably swear it was stock. This one new would be $1500 installed, though, which is a hefty price tag.
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