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Postby Morkle » Mon Oct 21, 2019 4:22 pm

Starting to look at 4 door trucks seriously now. Having a hard time between Dodge and Ford, Ford seems pretty expensive for what it is.
I wanted to get back into a crew cab truck but I can't imagine it's gonna ever be possible. These prices are ASTRONOMICAL. $40,000 for a decently equipped truck is insane.

That said IF i was gettin one, i'd definitely go Ford. If Dodge, I'd go with the Rebel package. But Ford would win for me.
So that's pretty much where I'm at I think. It'd be the Rebel or the new 1500, nothing old body. Ford is my first choice but the price is insane. I've found a few low mileage Used for $35K, but yea, it's poop.

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Postby mac5155 » Mon Oct 21, 2019 4:54 pm

In 2015 I sold my 2011 f150 fx4 for $24k.i think it had about 33k miles

That same truck today is selling for like $20k with almost 100k miles

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Postby Ad@m » Mon Oct 21, 2019 10:13 pm

Starting to look at 4 door trucks seriously now. Having a hard time between Dodge and Ford, Ford seems pretty expensive for what it is.
I wanted to get back into a crew cab truck but I can't imagine it's gonna ever be possible. These prices are ASTRONOMICAL. $40,000 for a decently equipped truck is insane.

That said IF i was gettin one, i'd definitely go Ford. If Dodge, I'd go with the Rebel package. But Ford would win for me.
So that's pretty much where I'm at I think. It'd be the Rebel or the new 1500, nothing old body. Ford is my first choice but the price is insane. I've found a few low mileage Used for $35K, but yea, it's poop.
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Postby NTP66 » Tue Oct 22, 2019 7:48 am

I've never been a truck guy, but I think it's insane to spend $35k+ on a pickup.

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Postby robbiestoupe » Tue Oct 22, 2019 8:18 am

I've never been a truck guy, but I think it's insane to spend $35k+ on a pickup.
In the same boat.

However, in the future the Mrs. and I want to buy an RV. We'd rather get the ones you pull so it's easy to un-hitch and drive around town whenever the RV is not in use. Therefore, a truck is almost a necessity. But man, that's a lot of bones for an RV-puller. I'm sure I'd use it for picking up mulch and other things, but still not worth it IMO.

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Postby Willie Kool » Tue Oct 22, 2019 8:43 am

I've never been a truck guy, but I think it's insane to buy a Ford or Dodge.

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Postby Morkle » Tue Oct 22, 2019 8:44 am

I think it's also insane to spend that much on a pick-up. $33K is like my max. These things being sold at $45K new is just ridiculous for even a mid-range model.

But it's either that, or a full-size SUV, and I'd rather just have the utility of a truck, especially when I *could* just end up towing my jeep around, etc.

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Postby DigitalGypsy66 » Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:22 am

The last truck I bought was a 1997 C-1500 or whatever Silverados were called back then. I think I paid new $19K for it. Extended cab 2WD with the half-door on one side. Great truck. According to an inflation calculator, that's worth about $30K today. That's exactly what I would pay for that truck today.

Looking at local inventories, that same truck is about that price - $33K or so. Not too shabby.

But what's shocking is the price of a new Tahoe. $51K for a 2WD mid-level trim model. :shock:

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Postby mac5155 » Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:49 am

I think it's also insane to spend that much on a pick-up. $33K is like my max. These things being sold at $45K new is just ridiculous for even a mid-range model.

But it's either that, or a full-size SUV, and I'd rather just have the utility of a truck, especially when I *could* just end up towing my jeep around, etc.
The full-size SUVs (like Explorer, Pilot, Traverse) are as much as the frickin trucks. You might as well just get the truck.

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Postby mac5155 » Tue Oct 22, 2019 9:58 am

It's really nice only having one moderate car payment right now. My wife's jeep will be paid off next September-ish. At that point, it should be worth about $8k. So a nice little egg to maybe put down on a truck to get a payment right around $500. THe only bad thing is, by that time I bet I need a new car as well.

I mainly want the truck to be able to get a camper. Plus, I have a trailer to haul my kubota around, and borrowing my old man's truck every other week makes him mad :lol:

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Postby Kane » Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:00 am

Bums me out that trucks are so expensive. I'd like to get one in a few years, as my car is aging and I could use a truck for projects around the house.

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Postby Morkle » Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:03 am

I'm actually getting a truck, because of the rear seating space. F-150's are crazy good in that aspect, I just never figured I'd have a problem with kid seats and not being able to sit back the length I need because of my legs. We've talked about getting a truck for a while, but smaller, like a Tacoma or Gladiator. Given that I'm having seat issues, it's going to push me to full-size.

And like I said, if it's between SUV and Truck, I want the truck for the utility, even though mr. corporate office job will look goofy driving it to work.

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Postby mac5155 » Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:08 am

There are at least 4 F-150 Raptors sitting out in our parking lot. THOSE guys look goofy.

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Postby Morkle » Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:23 am

lol 65K-70K on a truck is unreal.

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Postby mac5155 » Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:31 am

not a scratch in the bed, either.

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Postby Morkle » Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:47 am

no different than the Wranglers you see where they spent 15K in upgrades to just sit it in the parking lot clean as can be.

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Postby robbiestoupe » Tue Oct 22, 2019 11:24 am

I think it's also insane to spend that much on a pick-up. $33K is like my max. These things being sold at $45K new is just ridiculous for even a mid-range model.

But it's either that, or a full-size SUV, and I'd rather just have the utility of a truck, especially when I *could* just end up towing my jeep around, etc.
The full-size SUVs (like Explorer, Pilot, Traverse) are as much as the frickin trucks. You might as well just get the truck.
We got a used 2013 Traverse a few years back for $23k. It had something like 40k miles on it. The LZ model (full package) has a towing option that allows up to 5500 pounds. Our model allows something like 2000 pounds. Not great, but still nice for small things.

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Postby Kane » Fri Oct 25, 2019 11:00 am

In that moment, he/she/they felt completely vindicated with their decision to buy a Jeep.

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Postby Morkle » Fri Oct 25, 2019 12:44 pm

AFAIR it's a commerical

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Postby Willie Kool » Sat Oct 26, 2019 1:29 pm

Needed to replace fog light bulbs in the CX7 for inspection. Decided to go with Sylvania FogVision yellow bulbs.

Comparison - FogVision on driver's side, OE passenger:
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Postby dodint » Sat Oct 26, 2019 1:30 pm

I'm a big fan of yellow fog bulbs; heightened usefulness in inclement weather.

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Postby Willie Kool » Sat Oct 26, 2019 1:38 pm

Yep. It's not a huge difference, but I like the look and hopefully they'll warm things up a bit. I love the clarity HID headlamps give you, but they kinda suck in fog/snow.

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Postby NTP66 » Sat Oct 26, 2019 2:43 pm

Good projectors will cut through fog and snow better than reflectors. The only reason you don’t see more factory projector fog lamps is because of cost.

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