OK - after what has seemed like forever , I am FINALLY getting my new truck. It will have been one month to the day since I totaled the Y2K, and I am ready to be back in the saddle. [At least half of that time was spent browsing dealer inventories online! ] While I couldn't find one equipped exactly like I wanted in the seven states that I searched, this one is pretty darn close.

The details:
2002 F250 4X4 CREW/C
6.8L EFI V-10 ENGINE
ELECTRONIC 4-SPD AUTO TRANS

Optional Equipment
2002 MODEL YEAR
DARK SHADOW GRAY CLEARCOAT MET
MEDIUM FLINT CLOTH
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG.607A
.XLT TRIM
.MANUAL LOCKING HUBS
.PASSENGER AIRBAG
.AIR CONDITIONING -- CFC FREE
.PREMIUM AM/FM CASSETTE/CD/CLK
6.8L EFI V-10 ENGINE
ELECTRONIC 4-SPD AUTO TRANS
.LT235/85RX16E BSW ALL-SEASON
3.73 RATIO LIMITED SLIP AXLE
ADVANCED SECURITY GROUP
.AUTO LOCKS/AUTO LAMPS
.REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET
8800# GVWR PACKAGE
SLIDING REAR WINDOW
SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL
CAMPER PACKAGE
OFF-ROAD PACKAGE
TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER
PRIVACY GLASS

Watch this space for pictures!

 

Dude, I just saw the pics of your totalled truck. I hope I never run into whatever is capable of doing that kind of damage to a F250.

 

It is called an incosiderate 18 wheeler driver cutting you off on a winding road - sending you on the most expensive roller coaster ride of your life as you try to avoid the oncoming traffic.

 

Congratulations on the new rig. I see you decided on the Dark Shadow Grey. Good choice.

 

...and thanks again for all of the information you provided!

Did I mention that my first mod will be tires as soon as the truck leaves the lot?? Decided on the Cooper Discoverer A/T in a 285/75R16. Wanted the BFG's, but decided I couldn't really justify the added $$$. That, and the fact that there is a Cooper plant in town and I am getting a heck of a deal ($about 120 to swap all 5) made it kinda hard to pass up. At that price, if I decide I don't like them, I can replace them again and not have lost anything.

 

It's sad to see a SD like that. Just thank god you're alright. That's what matters most. Well, that and the fact that you got right back into another SD. Congratulations.

 

WOW

Just saw your pics! Looks like one helluva ride! I see what happened to the truck......what happened to you!!

Post new pics of new truck when you get it!

 

Well I am finally back with the truck! Gotta say, I like it better than my '00. The seats are better, the V10 is better, the towing mirrors are better...and on and on. Took some pics before and after the new tires - will work on getting them posted tomorrow.

longbox: As far as what happened in the wreck - I had all sorts of scrapes, bumps and bruises, and a gash in my left forearm that required 14 stitches. My wife ended up with a cut over her right eye, a black eye, a separated right shoulder, and all sorts of assorted bumps and bruises. In general, we were VERY lucky!

 

OK - added a couple of pictures of the new ride to my gallery. Check them out - New pics

 

Congrats on your new rig to bad about your old one.

 

Sure is a nice looking truck. They had one in that color that I looked at as well, but it was a V10 and I had already pretty much decided I wanted a diesel. I really like the color, though. Is the interior grey as well?

 

Yes, the interior is gray also - it is a nice combo. I'll see about adding some interior pics to my gallery this weekend.