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ZWICK 4 PREZ

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Aug 15, 2014 11:01 PM
JD413;1644612 wrote:Except diesel engines last forever.

They do last longer but the upfront additional cost and the additional maintenance costs are tough to recoup.

I have an f150 and an f250 diesel. I rarely use the f250 and it's definitely not as bulletproof as you'd think. As much as I use the diesel I probably should have gotten the 6.2l
Aug 15, 2014 11:01pm
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salto

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Aug 15, 2014 11:22 PM
ZWICK your opinion pls - For the farmer wanna-be who will be hauling a horse trailer = F150 or F250?
Aug 15, 2014 11:22pm
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ernest_t_bass

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Aug 15, 2014 11:22 PM
FYI, I'll more than likely be looking for a USED truck.
Aug 15, 2014 11:22pm
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salto

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Aug 15, 2014 11:28 PM
manual or auto?
2wd or 4wd?
budget?
Do you want a crew cab?
Aug 15, 2014 11:28pm
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ernest_t_bass

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Aug 15, 2014 11:31 PM
On AutoTrader, I search for Truck+4x4+4 door. Hope that helps.
Aug 15, 2014 11:31pm
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ZWICK 4 PREZ

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Aug 15, 2014 11:33 PM
salto;1644666 wrote:ZWICK your opinion pls - For the farmer wanna-be who will be hauling a horse trailer = F150 or F250?
The f150 will be fine
Aug 15, 2014 11:33pm
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JD413

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Aug 16, 2014 6:40 AM
Is that the garbage 5.4 Triton engine?
Aug 16, 2014 6:40am
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ZWICK 4 PREZ

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Aug 16, 2014 8:06 AM
JD413;1644694 wrote:Is that the garbage 5.4 Triton engine?

My f150 has a 5.0 and the f250 has a 6.7
Aug 16, 2014 8:06am
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salto

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Aug 16, 2014 8:12 AM
JD413;1644694 wrote:Is that the garbage 5.4 Triton engine?
Other than a common exhaust manifold leak I think its a good engine.
Aug 16, 2014 8:12am
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Aug 16, 2014 2:11 PM
JD413;1644694 wrote:Is that the garbage 5.4 Triton engine?
My garbage 5.4 just turned 205k miles. Terrible.
Aug 16, 2014 2:11pm
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ZWICK 4 PREZ

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Aug 16, 2014 2:16 PM
The 5.4 is reliable but it is a bit of a dog.
Aug 16, 2014 2:16pm
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ernest_t_bass

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Aug 16, 2014 4:54 PM
My biggest issue is that I have not a fucking clue what you guys are talking about.
Aug 16, 2014 4:54pm
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Pick6

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Aug 16, 2014 5:13 PM
Ford Raptor or bust.

ETBs next thread... "Horse Trailers"
Aug 16, 2014 5:13pm
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ernest_t_bass

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Aug 16, 2014 5:18 PM
Pick6;1644820 wrote:Ford Raptor or bust.

ETBs next thread... "Horse Trailers"
Yeah, prolly bro.
Aug 16, 2014 5:18pm
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salto

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Aug 16, 2014 5:28 PM
Pick6;1644820 wrote:
ETBs next thread... "Horse Trailers"
ernest_t_bass;1644822 wrote:Yeah, prolly bro.
Hope this helps. Right near C-bus, off of I-70 and st rte 29.
http://www.mheby.com/product-categories/horse-trailers/


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Aug 16, 2014 5:28pm
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Pick6

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Aug 16, 2014 7:17 PM
buy a gooseneck ETB
Aug 16, 2014 7:17pm
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salto

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Aug 18, 2014 11:27 AM
If buying a Ford truck the best engine is the (4.9L) 300 c.i. V6. Damn thing is bullet proof and will pull the nuts off king kong. About the same torque as the 5.0 v8 but a little less Hp.
Aug 18, 2014 11:27am
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ernest_t_bass

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Aug 18, 2014 11:38 AM
A V6 for hauling a horse?
Aug 18, 2014 11:38am
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ernest_t_bass

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Aug 18, 2014 11:38 AM
What's adv/dis over diesel/gas?
Aug 18, 2014 11:38am
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salto

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Aug 18, 2014 12:03 PM
ernest_t_bass;1645221 wrote:A V6 for hauling a horse?
Consider the 300 C.I. v6 is practically the same overall size as a v8, just larger cylinders. If you don't believe me look around on all the Ford forums. The 300 CI v6 is easily the best gas engine you can get in a later model Ford truck.

Also to note- A diesel will be a pain in the ass during the winter.
Aug 18, 2014 12:03pm
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ernest_t_bass

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Aug 18, 2014 1:40 PM
salto;1645235 wrote: Also to note- A diesel will be a pain in the ass during the winter.
Whys that?
Aug 18, 2014 1:40pm
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Aug 18, 2014 5:05 PM
ernest_t_bass;1645268 wrote:Whys that?
Ever notice diesels plugged into an outlet during the winter? They are trying to keep the glow plugs warmed up.
Theirs a long technical answer dealing with the fuel, it condensing in the winter and not wanting to ignite but simply put diesels hate winter...
Aug 18, 2014 5:05pm
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oberhaus

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Aug 18, 2014 6:49 PM
I say get a Chevy or Dodge....because you can buy either from me.
Aug 18, 2014 6:49pm
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Aug 18, 2014 10:14 PM
ernest_t_bass;1644818 wrote:My biggest issue is that I have not a fucking clue what you guys are talking about.

trucks! derp!
Aug 18, 2014 10:14pm
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rydawg5

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Aug 18, 2014 10:17 PM
I've owned F150 4-door and GMC Sierra 4 door -

FORD: More space in backseat, and quality interior material much better as in no rattles, but a rough drive over bumps.

GMC: By far a smoother ride, but rattles from cheaper interior plastic.

If I had to choose I'd go GMC but the rattles are quite annoying.
Aug 18, 2014 10:17pm