Test drove a 2007 F-250 today!
#17
10-02-2006 | 05:20 PM
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6T6CPE,
Keeping looking and don't give up hope, check out nearby states. It took me ~3 weeks to find an 06 V10, had to drive 4 hours to another state to get it, but it was worth it.
Not sure of the "sounds" others are hearing, my V10 runs quieter than the '06 F-150 Super Crew FX4 that I traded. The F-150 seemed to have a light "clatter" sound. Got to pull my Toy Hauler for the 1st time this weekend on a short trip, and what a huge difference in towing, the V10 with 4.30 gears was super smooth in the Tow/Haul mode.
https://www.f150online.com/galleries....cfm?gnum=6941
Keeping looking and don't give up hope, check out nearby states. It took me ~3 weeks to find an 06 V10, had to drive 4 hours to another state to get it, but it was worth it.
Not sure of the "sounds" others are hearing, my V10 runs quieter than the '06 F-150 Super Crew FX4 that I traded. The F-150 seemed to have a light "clatter" sound. Got to pull my Toy Hauler for the 1st time this weekend on a short trip, and what a huge difference in towing, the V10 with 4.30 gears was super smooth in the Tow/Haul mode.
https://www.f150online.com/galleries....cfm?gnum=6941
#18
10-02-2006 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by jamartz
How do you guys like the 3V V-10?
Thinking of getting rid of my 97 F-150 and Thinking about an 05 350 with a v-10.
My brother previously owned an 01 Excursion with the 2V V-10 and i loved it when it was unloaded. But they never seemed to pull his camper like i thought they should. Dont get me wrong, they pull nice and all but his 04 F-150 with the 3V 5.4 pulls just as good and gets better milage than the V-10 ever did.
Just wondered how the 3V was as far as pulling and fuel milage?
Thinking of getting rid of my 97 F-150 and Thinking about an 05 350 with a v-10.
My brother previously owned an 01 Excursion with the 2V V-10 and i loved it when it was unloaded. But they never seemed to pull his camper like i thought they should. Dont get me wrong, they pull nice and all but his 04 F-150 with the 3V 5.4 pulls just as good and gets better milage than the V-10 ever did.
Just wondered how the 3V was as far as pulling and fuel milage?
Mileage sucks, runs great & pulls great.
#19
10-03-2006 | 09:17 PM
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I test drove the F250 4x4 diesel today. I was expecting a lot more pick up than what it had. I didn't think it had much more than my 97 F150 with the 4.6. I haven't tried the 5.4 yet although people are telling me that I will be disappointed. I was also diappointed in the XLT interior. I thought the entire interior was plain. I guess for $45,000 I was expecting a lot more.
#20
10-03-2006 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 6T6CPE
I test drove the F250 4x4 diesel today. I was expecting a lot more pick up than what it had. I didn't think it had much more than my 97 F150 with the 4.6. I haven't tried the 5.4 yet although people are telling me that I will be disappointed. I was also diappointed in the XLT interior. I thought the entire interior was plain. I guess for $45,000 I was expecting a lot more.
I would not even consider the 5.4 in a F250. Did you check out any lariats? Heck since you are already looking at 45,000 might as well make it 49,000 and get a lariat outlaw.
#21
10-03-2006 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 6T6CPE
I test drove the F250 4x4 diesel today. I was expecting a lot more pick up than what it had. I didn't think it had much more than my 97 F150 with the 4.6. I haven't tried the 5.4 yet although people are telling me that I will be disappointed. I was also diappointed in the XLT interior. I thought the entire interior was plain. I guess for $45,000 I was expecting a lot more.
#22
10-03-2006 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 04 RED LARIAT
I would not even consider the 5.4 in a F250. Did you check out any lariats? Heck since you are already looking at 45,000 might as well make it 49,000 and get a lariat outlaw.
#25
10-04-2006 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 04 RED LARIAT
I would not even consider the 5.4 in a F250. Did you check out any lariats? Heck since you are already looking at 45,000 might as well make it 49,000 and get a lariat outlaw.
This truck is more than my first house.
#26
10-04-2006 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 6T6CPE
$50,000 without tax, title and paper work. Ya happy now?? I can't believe I'm spending this much on a truck. But WOW, whatta truck!!
This truck is more than my first house.
This truck is more than my first house.
Might as well enjoy. Can't take it with you when you are dead and gone.
Post some pics when you get 'er home.
#27
10-04-2006 | 06:40 PM
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10-04-2006 | 06:41 PM
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10-04-2006 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ajhf150
I would suggest to stay away from the 20's and go with the 18's. I know the 20's probably look awesome, but the ride will suffer. I had the stock 20's on my F-150, looked great, ride was terrible with less side wall rubber. My F-250 with 17's has a better ride than the F-150 with 20's.