zander Posted March 24, 2008 Posted March 24, 2008 I will be getting in the market for a new vehicle. I have enjoyed my Ford Explorer but miss having a pickup. I was looking at getting a F-150 4X4 supercab used of course maybe a 2003-2005. Anybody have any experience with these?
mclothier1 Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 Cant go wrong with the F150, I would suggest you go with the new body style 2004 or newer, many many improvements over the 03 and older version, stuff like stronger boxed frame, much quieter ride due to the sound dampened sheet metal in the floor and firewall, plus lots of other stuff too. At any rate Ive had several F150's and they all seem to hold their value well, never had any problems with any of them, I recently traded in my 03 F150 Supercrew Lariat for a 08 Supercrew Lariat, so far it looks like its a winner too. My son has an 07 F150 regular cab, and no problems with his either. heres a list of trucks Ive had over the last few years... 08 F150 Lariat supercrew (just got it, only 370 miles so far) 03 F150 Lariat supercrew (bought it used, traded it in for the 08...not sure why, since I was real happy with it, and it was low mileage, I guess the new body style and improvements sold me though) 02 F150 Harley Davidson with the 5.4 supercharged engine...WOW I loved this truck, but I traded it off because the factory warranty was running out, and I was afraid of the cost of replacing the engine, because I had modded it up to the point that if it blew, warranty wouldnt cover it. 2001 F150 Supercrew Lariat, nice truck but came across a killer deal to purchase the Harley truck....couldnt resist! Out of all those, the only problem I ever had was to replace the climate control unit, and one battery. So IMHO you cant go wrong with any of the F150 trucks, Since your talking used....dont forget the carfax, do your homework as far as price using price guides on the web such as kelly blue book www.kbb.com and others. good luck, be patient and you will find the one for you!
zander Posted March 27, 2008 Author Posted March 27, 2008 Thanks for the response that makes me feel better, I'm in no hurry to buy. My dad grew up in Haysville, he was a Colt or a Mustang I believe. Once again thanks for the info.
mclothier1 Posted March 27, 2008 Posted March 27, 2008 probably a Colt, since we have no mustangs...except for Fords. What year did he graduate? Im from the 1981 class maybe I know him? this what my 08 looks like....
FishinCricket Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 Still hunting for that truck? I have a few to choose from if you wanna PM me for details... cricket.c21.com
Terry Beeson Posted May 24, 2008 Posted May 24, 2008 Dodge, baby... Nuttin' but a Dodge in this driveway. TIGHT LINES, YA'LL  "There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process." - Paul O’Neil
mclothier1 Posted May 24, 2008 Posted May 24, 2008 Dodge, baby... Nuttin' but a Dodge in this driveway. Im sorry... Keep a spare tranny on hand??? j/k
JobyKSU Posted May 24, 2008 Posted May 24, 2008 I'll stick with my Duramax (from, you know, after they stopped melting) and Allison tranny any day. ::. JobyKSU Tippet Breaker Extraordinaire
FishinCricket Posted May 24, 2008 Posted May 24, 2008 I'll stick with my Duramax (from, you know, after they stopped melting) and Allison tranny any day. Amen brother! Can't get enough of that power.. And the ride of the GM's can't be beat IMHO... cricket.c21.com
zander Posted May 24, 2008 Author Posted May 24, 2008 still trying to make up my mind, will try to do that by around the beginning of fall
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