Kudos to Diamondpilot!

[wilnis]

In my few years of lurking and posting on this site I have become very impressed with Diamondpilot. His knowledge base is enormous, he seems to be the first to answer posts, he is direct, to the point and friendly, his answers have been very helpful to me and I think he must live on this site!! Thanks Chris! You are appreciated. Bill

 

[Diamondpilot]

Thanks Bill. I do not live on this site but it seems as I do. Truth is I am a Corporate Pilot and only work about 12 days a month. In my off time I have taken up working on equipment, mainly boats and trailers but also everything from dozers to VW's.

Think my smart phone. That is where I really live.

Chris

 

[Soundguy]

He helped me quite a bit in a search for a diesel truck a while back.

great guy

 

[RollingsFarms]

guy knows his Ford's that's for sure!

 

[two_bit_score]

In my few years of lurking and posting on this site I have become very impressed with Diamondpilot. His knowledge base is enormous, he seems to be the first to answer posts, he is direct, to the point and friendly, his answers have been very helpful to me and I think he must live on this site!! Thanks Chris! You are appreciated. Bill

Absolutely right. When I see that DP has responded to a thread I know it's always worth a look!

.

 

[Bird]

Yep, very knowledgeable and helpful fellow. And an asset to TBN.

 

[kneedeep]

I think he should be Member of the Month for a couple of months!:cool2:

 

[R_Walter]

guy knows his Ford's that's for sure!

And he's absolutely impartial when it comes to Fords versus whatever....

 

[Diamondpilot]

And he's absolutely impartial when it comes to Fords versus whatever....

Hey, we all have our favorites. I go with facts and history. I have owned 4 GM's, 2 were junk. I have owned one Dodge and it was junk. I have owned about a dozen Fords and they were all great, same with the 1 Honda, 1 Toyota, and 1 Nissan.

I currently have a 08 Nissan Titan, a 06 Ford F-350 with over 150,000 miles combined. Total out of pocket repairs other than brakes, tires, fluids, and wiper blades has been $40 for the Nissan. Bad axle seal. Not a single dime on the F-350 but it did have a dash cluster repaired under warranty at around 3 months old. I also have a BMW 335I and its so so. Its always in the shop it seems for stupid things like this week the head lights are glowing RED. Never seen that one before. Last month it was in the shop for a leaking WWF reservoir. Its on the chopping block soon, probably for another Ford. A Ford Edge Sport.

Again, history of ownership. But really none of that matters to anyone but me. Ford is the only "American" car company I will touch. GM and Dodge with its Bailouts sealed the deal for me and most of the public.

Chris

 

[Soundguy]

DP.. what's under the hood on the f350? if diesel.. how do you like it?

what rear does it have? 373 or 410.. and I asusme, knowing you, it is SRW.. right?

 

[RollingsFarms]

I also have a BMW 335I and its so so. Its always in the shop it seems for stupid things like this week the head lights are glowing RED. Never seen that one before. Last month it was in the shop for a leaking WWF reservoir. Its on the chopping block soon, probably for another Ford. A Ford Edge Sport.

Chris

get ready for a pretty nice sized bill ($$$). those BMW's, Audi's, Mercedes, etc start having high dollar repair bills when they get over 100,000 miles. I also am amazed at how much the resale value of them plummets after 100,000. I guess that's why I see some on those "buy here pay here" lots and they ALL have over 100,000 on them. That new Edge Sport is NICE! my girlfriend's mother bought one a couple months ago and it's a really good car.

 

[CompactTractorFan]

You are the truck and trailer guru on here for sure. :thumbsup:

 

[buck12]

guy knows his Ford's that's for sure!

Is there any other truck?

 

[timswi]

I agree that Chris has some very informative posts...Just wish he would keep the caustic GM and Dodge comments out of them..I'm not a Ford or Dodge guy, but that and the reasons for it really don't matter to anyone but me...

I've had good and bad experiences with many brands of vehicles..I don't paint them with a broad brush...Every manufacturer lays an egg from time to time....

And to be honest, I'm sick of hearing about the whole bailout thing. I didn't agree with it for a variety of reasons but it is what it is and Ford was not an innocent bystander...In the end, we have an improving auto industry with all of the employment and other economics that goes with it.

I'm pretty confident that most of the money will be returned..Eventually.

 

[Soundguy]

I'm pretty confident that most of the money will be returned..Eventually.

I'm not.. not by a long shot.

if it does happen.. I'll be amazed...

I HOPE i'm wrong.. but suspect i'm not...

 

[Bob77064]

His knowledge is very impressive and he is always happy to help.

 

[timswi]

I'm not.. not by a long shot.

if it does happen.. I'll be amazed...

I HOPE i'm wrong.. but suspect i'm not...

It may take a while, but I have some confidence (not a ton) but some based on what I'm seeing...Much of it is based on stock price.

As I said, I didn't agree with it...I was going to state my view but re-energizing the issue was not my point. I'll just mime it.

 

[Diamondpilot]

DP.. what's under the hood on the f350? if diesel.. how do you like it?

what rear does it have? 373 or 410.. and I asusme, knowing you, it is SRW.. right?

6.0 L diesel. Quadzilla 160 hp chip, MAC intake and cold air kit filter, 4" exaust, and 3.73 gears. Yes, its a SRW 4x4.

Chris

 

[Red Horse]

10-4-And there are plenty of other good knowledgeable posters on this site. And very few a-holes or "children"-unlike some sites. This site is the best and I never hesitate to recommend it to others.

 

[EddieWalker]

Gotta agree, always interesting to read your posts!!!!!

Eddie