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WHAT TYPE OF TRUCK SHOULD I BUY
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tfs2121



Joined: 29 Aug 2004
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 6:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

another thing you are going to need to watch out for with a new diesel is the new fuel they take. the new fuel is like ultra low sulfer with 500ppm sulfur. not all gas stations sell diesel and if they do not all have the ultra low sulfer stuff
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ckj



Joined: 02 Dec 2006
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 6:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Diesel is the way to go..... It's the short term fuel of the future for this country.

Honestly I had one of the low sulfur content turbo diesel cars for 6 months when I lived in Europe in 2004, and I loved it. No real diesel smell... Car was amazing.

Plus, gas costs 3x diesel in europe. I see that trend coming to this country in the near future.
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MercRS



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PostPosted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a 89 F250 SuperCab w/gas 460 I beat the linin crap out of it and it
comes back for more.

Look at it this way watch A&E Ice Road Truckers,in the artic circle
they ALL have Ford pickups!
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 4:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ford Diesels are the ticket if you go used try to find a 7.3L 03 and back the 03 thru 07's 6.0's are not up to par as the 7.3s are here is my 95 it has lots of mods strong as an ox and will outrun a new 08 no BS
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tfs2121



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PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 2:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i heard a rumor that fords going to put the diesel in the new F150 4.2L
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 4:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well after checking out the prices of the new diesels with the options I want, it looks like I will be in the used truck market. Probably stick with the ford. New ones are just too expensive. Love to buy a used diesel and trailer combo but trying to be careful not to buy someone elses headache.

The f-150 is the perfect size for an everyday driver (walmart parking lots), but I dont think the suspension will handle the wieght of an enclosed trailer with car, not to mention the brakes. I'll try to find some literature on the new f-150. Thanks for all the input thus far. Really appreciate it.
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