Bob, my neighbor works at a Ford dealership. A couple of weeks ago I met him for the first time at a dinner. We talked about our vehicles after I asked where he worked. He mentioned the new F150. They were invited at Fords request to come see the new F150. When he got there, (I don't remember where there was) there where Tundras, Dodge's and GMC comparable size trucks. Some were for test driving, some had just the frame. All the folks were invited to inspect, test drive and go over the vehicles any which way they wanted. He said the new truck is quite nice, and in his opinion (for what that is worth) easily the nicest in terms of handling, inside ammenities, and loverall ooks. The one thing he pointed out several times was the sturdiness of the F150's newly redesigned frame. They were shown the test results of the frames which were put under a variety of stresses. The F150 was clearly the strongest trailed by Dodge, GMC and lastly the Tundra. He mentioned everyone was quite suprised at just how flimsy the frame for the Tundra is (as well as noticeably smaller) and could not believe it could achieve its rated tow capacity. I personally like the Tundra as I have had the oppoutunity to drive it. I know its load carrying capacity seems to be quite overated as a half yard of drainage rock absolutely put the bed to the ground, but for a lightweight truck it does nicely. I asked my neighbor if he was planning on buying the new F150, his response, I never buy a new car or truck, I don't know how folks afford them. Rat...
