New truck #@$%@#&

[Jstpssng]

I saw that one, thankfully it's on the other side of the continent from me. I had that same truck with a 302 AT. It would be a fun toy, but don't ask it to tow very much.

 

[square1]

Having finally finished reading this thread from start to finish my recent itch to update the 94 F250 has been scratched. Time for new shocks, injectors, glow plugs and 150,000 more (or more) miles.

 

[gsganzer]

I love my 2016 Chevy 3500, but there are two things that irk me.
1. Having to put the DEF fluid in under the hood. At the very least, they should have placed the fill port closer to the grill, instead of up near the firewall.
2. The air filter box arrangement is a joke. Some cam-over clips would have been nicer than the Phillips screws (that you can't properly line a screwdriver up to, because they put a brace in the way.

 

[dnw64]

I love my 2016 Chevy 3500, but there are two things that irk me.
1. Having to put the DEF fluid in under the hood. At the very least, they should have placed the fill port closer to the grill, instead of up near the firewall.
2. The air filter box arrangement is a joke. Some cam-over clips would have been nicer than the Phillips screws (that you can't properly line a screwdriver up to, because they put a brace in the way.

That's what is generally referred to as "first world problems".

Some less sensitive folk may actually refer to it as "lazy-American first world problems". I won't post what totally insensitive folk might call it, but you can probably imagine if you put a little effort into it.

FWIW, I have what are probably bigger irks about smaller issues on my truck, tractor, house, employees... ok I guess I'd better stop now.

 

[dnw64]

I love my 2016 Chevy 3500, but there are two things that irk me.
1. Having to put the DEF fluid in under the hood. At the very least, they should have placed the fill port closer to the grill, instead of up near the firewall.
2. The air filter box arrangement is a joke. Some cam-over clips would have been nicer than the Phillips screws (that you can't properly line a screwdriver up to, because they put a brace in the way.

BTW, just read your signature. I have said the same thing many times (sometimes in slightly different ways), but without the weight of the (US) presidency behind it.

I would add an AMEN, but how do you substantially add to something said by someone of that caliber?

 

[3930dave]

I saw that one, thankfully it's on the other side of the continent from me. I had that same truck with a 302 AT. It would be a fun toy, but don't ask it to tow very much.

Twas a different time.... few people had 15k# travel trailers back then.....

Rgds, D.

 

[3930dave]

Having finally finished reading this thread from start to finish my recent itch to update the 94 F250 has been scratched. Time for new shocks, injectors, glow plugs and 150,000 more (or more) miles.

If it was my truck, I'd pay that bill in a heartbeat.

Rgds, D.

 

[3930dave]

That's what is generally referred to as "first world problems".

True, there are bigger issues in the world.

OTOH, I have to admit that buying an expensive vehicle that has awkward service points that use chintzy hardware doesn't impress me either. Biggest factors there are lazy designing combined with cost-cutting.

That ^, is part of what irritates me about added "bling" - it creates more pressure to reduce cost (both of the parts themselves, and the design budgets) on fundamental items.

I get that bling sells well in the general market; I'll just have to stay irritated

Rgds, D.

 

[Steppenwolfe]

Best buy is a mid option level truck. You should be able to get at least $10K off MSRP this summer and much more with special offers. So $35-40 K gets a real nice gas truck, fancier than what you could buy in most top end truck a few years ago.

:thumbsup: My son just bought a brand new 2018 f150 xlt. 4x4, ecoboost, 10 speed tranny, I guess kind of loaded for an xlt for $43,000. Really nice truck.

 

[mike69440]

:thumbsup: My son just bought a brand new 2018 f150 xlt. 4x4, ecoboost, 10 speed tranny, I guess kind of loaded for an xlt for $43,000. Really nice truck.

My stepson just bought a brand new 2018 F-150 XLT 5.0 SCab with 302A pkg 3.73 Locker, FX4, tow and optioned near the max for XLT. With TTL and insurance for a year, plus maybe $1,500 in aftermarket stuff he is into it $41K.
With PCO and incentives packages, and dealer discount about $13K off MSRP. But the MSRP is stupid too expensive to start with.
For what he got, comparatively, that is a lot a vehicle for new. I sure hope it lasts, not Found On Roadside Dead or Fixed Or Repaired Daily.

 

[dnw64]

I sure hope it lasts, not Found On Roadside Dead or Fixed Or Repaired Daily.

Well, if it needs it, you could at least hope it gets it...

 

[Fuddy1952]

My wife and I bought brand new identical Mustangs from a local Ford dealer, except hers automatic, mine 6 sp. manual.
Today I realized I have got to have a truck.
A "trash" truck, get gas/diesel, lumber.
The same dealer had this...1993 F150 XLT 4x4. It belonged to an older lady who had horses. Clean carfax except in pictures dent in drivers rear quarter. 300 cu in 6 Ford has had forever. It runs like a top, glove box packed full of receipts, new lots of stuff. A.C. blows ice cubes, 4wd high & low range , radio, lumbar air seats (I've never seen that) towing package, no exception everything works. Having horses, inside was and still is very dirty.
Handles, runs great, no noises, smoke. Gauges in good range for everything. Michelin tires great shape. Only problem is...200k miles!
What's it worth, did I make an ok deal?
I wrote a check for $2,312.

 

[Fuddy1952]

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[Einthewoods]

My wife and I bought brand new identical Mustangs from a local Ford dealer, except hers automatic, mine 6 sp. manual.
Today I realized I have got to have a truck.
A "trash" truck, get gas/diesel, lumber.
The same dealer had this...1993 F150 XLT 4x4. It belonged to an older lady who had horses. Clean carfax except in pictures dent in drivers rear quarter. 300 cu in 6 Ford has had forever. It runs like a top, glove box packed full of receipts, new lots of stuff. A.C. blows ice cubes, 4wd high & low range , radio, lumbar air seats (I've never seen that) towing package, no exception everything works. Having horses, inside was and still is very dirty.
Handles, runs great, no noises, smoke. Gauges in good range for everything. Michelin tires great shape. Only problem is...200k miles!
What's it worth, did I make an ok deal?
I wrote a check for $2,312.

I love the 300-6. Great Ford motor and should be pretty cheap to swap/rebuild if needed.

Looks in good shape. If the 4wd works well, I think you did perfect at $2300.

 

[tjkubota93]

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A truck that runs for that much is a deal.

You got a deal on one that's a workhorse.

Except the rust, but I think thats more common where you are.

 

[Handloader109]

Good buy on that truck. And I had a towing package on my 97 f250. Along with the highway rear axle. Great mileage unless I hauled a ton of towed my trailer. Then always down to 10mpg. But over 20 empty. Minimum in town. Great truck.

 

[Gale Hawkins]

That is a nice kind of truck to have around the place and upkeep should be low. I was in the market for something like that for several years and recently came upon a 2010 F-150 with 205,000 miles rated to tow up to 11,200 pounds due to the Max Tow package but the out of the door price as $8200 but it needed a $1000 worth of body and glass work get it looking good again.

After 3,000 miles I am starting to think it is going to be a solid truck to pull the 22' tilt with the tractors to tractor events in the region. This is my first PU with 4WD and I like that feature.

I had the 300 engine in a 35 year old F100 and it was still awesome running truck. The more manual the better with older machines I find.

 

[Fuddy1952]

Last night I read about the Ford 300-6. In consumer vehicles from 1965-1996...but they may still be producing them, other applications. They said were used in UPS trucks. 300k+ miles out of them is not uncommon.

 

[3930dave]

Last night I read about the Ford 300-6. In consumer vehicles from 1965-1996...but they may still be producing them, other applications. They said were used in UPS trucks. 300k+ miles out of them is not uncommon.

One of the best light-truck/industrial engines ever made. Might not have the mega peak power specs of today's engines, but it delivered decent torque for a gas engine at low rpm, using simple technology.

Great choice - enjoy !

Rgds, D.

 

[Fuddy1952]

Having a towing package doesn't always give you a good axle ratio for towing. Typically, it's added cooling to protect the vehicle. Ford also adjusts the front and back springs to different capacities and rates that matches the intended use (i.e. camper vs bumper pull).

The oil gauge is really not an oil gauge. It's an on/off switch sender unit just like the old idiot light. In their case they send the signal to a gauge and a resistor. Once you have oil pressure, it will always read the same mid level. Get the engine hot from some highway driving. Then come to a stop and let it idle. You'll find that the oil press will not move or drop. One of Ford's better ideas?

Having the F-150, you probably have the Mazda M5OD-R2 light duty transmission:

1 - 3.90 : 1
2 - 2.25 : 1
3 - 1.49 : 1
4 - 1.00 : 1
5 - .80 : 1
R - 3.39 : 1

Mine is 4 speed. I believe it's Borg Warner T-18.