Got me a new boat puller 2024
slonezp reply :
Got rid of my Tundra after 10 years and 200,000 miles. Was going to buy another one but I found a new leftover 2017 F250 XLT 6.2L that I worked out a sweet deal on
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Hez reply :
That's a nice looking ride. Good for you man.
Jig Man reply :
I'll bet you like it. I switched to a Ford F250 this year after being a long time Chevy 2500 guy. It handles my 5th wheeler better than my Chevys did.
RenegadeBassin reply :
I'm on my second chevy but I'm really liking the looks of the new fords. Great looking truck.
A-Jay reply :
Sweet ~
Congrats
A-Jay
DogBone_384 reply :
Congrats!
Tennessee Boy reply :
Very nice! but now you're gonna need a bigger boat.
Frisbie385 reply :
Sweet truck!
I currently have a Tundra and don't think I will ever get away from Toyota...... but if I did it would be for a new F-250
LadiMopar reply :
Congrats on the new wheels. ????
(See even we Mopar folks can be civilized.... once in a while)
Ski213 reply :
Good looking truck!
gimruis reply :
Motorin'
slonezp reply :
On 6/6/2018 at 9:09 PM, Frisbie385 said:Sweet truck!
I currently have a Tundra and don't think I will ever get away from Toyota...... but if I did it would be for a new F-250
Which is what I thought as well. But, over the last 18 months or so, I dumped about $4k into the Tundra. That equals a years worth of car payments on a 10 year old truck. Ever since it turned 130k, it has been costing me money. I sure like the 1794 Edition which is what the dealership gave me as a loaner every time mine was in the shop.
The Super Duty has great reputation and, as I stated earlier, I got a sweet deal. Toyota couldn't have even come close with pricing on a "comparable" model. This is a lot more truck for less money.
12poundbass reply :
Sweet rig sir! Probably won't even feel the Lund behind that.
DINK WHISPERER reply :
It's no GM, but nothing beats the feeling of getting that new ride in the driveway! Congrats
tcbass reply :
On 6/7/2018 at 7:30 PM, DINK WHISPERER said:It's no GM, but nothing beats the feeling of getting that new ride in the driveway! Congrats
lol.
My wife and I bought our first new car ever last year a 2017 Chevy Volt. It's been the most problematic vehicle we've ever had. It's been in the shop literally every other month since we've owned it. It was in the shop for 4 days after the first 3 days of ownership.
The Chevrolet dealership's GM said, "This is the odd, this the least problematic vehicle Chevy makes." I said, "Whoa, if that's the case than I will never buy another Chevy."
He said their trucks have a lot of problems. I asked if it was because of emissions standards being so strict and he said yes.
Spoke to a Chevy dealer and he said they are all crap now, just throw away vehicles. I'm getting a sense that American vehicles are falling back into the mindset of built in obsolescence again because people get huge loans on new cars and just get new cars every 5 years.
It's ridiculous. Won't be long before a new 1 ton truck is $100,000.......yeah, $100,000 for a dang truck....no way it costs $100,000 to make, that's for sure. Some homes cost $100,000.
Btw....nice truck! I've always loved Ford Super Duties and owned 2 of them.
Further North reply :
On 6/8/2018 at 2:56 AM, tcbass said:Spoke to a Chevy dealer and he said they are all crap now, just throw away vehicles. I'm getting a sense that American vehicles are falling back into the mindset of built in obsolescence again because people get huge loans on new cars and just get new cars every 5 years.
Wow...I think the opposite...it's hard to find a truly bad model these days, IMO. Are there occasional lemons? You bet, but overall our cars are orders of magnitude better than the ones I grew up with. 100,000 miles was a big milestone then and right now, I can't remember the last vehicle I had that didn't sail right past that...
@slonezp Great truck. We've migrated to Fords over time, and that's quite a move for a guy who wouldn't even look at a domestic car in the 80s, 90s and the first part of the 00s.
Glenn reply :
Awesome truck dude! Congratulations!
DINK WHISPERER reply :
On 6/8/2018 at 2:56 AM, tcbass said:
lol.
My wife and I bought our first new car ever last year a 2017 Chevy Volt. It's been the most problematic vehicle we've ever had. It's been in the shop literally every other month since we've owned it. It was in the shop for 4 days after the first 3 days of ownership.
The Chevrolet dealership's GM said, "This is the odd, this the least problematic vehicle Chevy makes." I said, "Whoa, if that's the case than I will never buy another Chevy."
He said their trucks have a lot of problems. I asked if it was because of emissions standards being so strict and he said yes.
Spoke to a Chevy dealer and he said they are all crap now, just throw away vehicles. I'm getting a sense that American vehicles are falling back into the mindset of built in obsolescence again because people get huge loans on new cars and just get new cars every 5 years.
It's ridiculous. Won't be long before a new 1 ton truck is $100,000.......yeah, $100,000 for a dang truck....no way it costs $100,000 to make, that's for sure. Some homes cost $100,000.
Btw....nice truck! I've always loved Ford Super Duties and owned 2 of them.
Yes I agree with you 100% on these newer cars that they keep trying out. I was kind of referring to the tried-and-true 5.3 in the full-size trucks and their diesel motors as well. That is what I have used since I got my driver's license and never had a single issue out of them. I bought my wife a turbo Cruze and it has been very problematic as well.
LadiMopar reply :
Okay all you Ford and GMC/Chevy folks just really need to come over to the dark side...
Hubby was tried and true Ford man until he met me...now he wonders why he didn't make the switch to Mopar sooner. Both of our RAM 1500's are covered under the best warranty in the industry...999,999 miles or 2098 which ever comes first. I turned a wrench for a living in a galaxy that is now far,far away and it's comforting to know I'll probably never use that warranty [or at least not very often], but when I'm pushing daisies my grandson will still be driving my Laramie and be covered. All for less than the cost of one transmission.
Come to the dark side...you know you want to! 
A-Jay reply :
On 6/8/2018 at 6:02 AM, LadiMopar said:Okay all you Ford and GMC/Chevy folks just really need to come over to the dark side...
Hubby was tried and true Ford man until he met me...now he wonders why he didn't make the switch to Mopar sooner. Both of our RAM 1500's are covered under the best warranty in the industry...999,999 miles or 2098 which ever comes first. I turned a wrench for a living in a galaxy that is now far,far away and it's comforting to know I'll probably never use that warranty [or at least not very often], but when I'm driving up daisies my grandson will still be pushing my Laramie. (No Charge.)
Come to the dark side...you know you want to!
As a GMC fan - I fixed that last sentence for you
A-Jay
LadiMopar reply :
On 6/8/2018 at 6:15 AM, A-Jay said:As a GMC fan - I fixed that last sentence for you
A-Jay
Very Funny A-Jay! I'll put my Hemi up against anything you wanna bring. Just don't forget your pink slip...
tcbass reply :
On 6/8/2018 at 3:12 AM, Further North said:Wow...I think the opposite...it's hard to find a truly bad model these days, IMO. Are there occasional lemons? You bet, but overall our cars are orders of magnitude better than the ones I grew up with. 100,000 miles was a big milestone then and right now, I can't remember the last vehicle I had that didn't sail right past that...
@slonezp Great truck. We've migrated to Fords over time, and that's quite a move for a guy who wouldn't even look at a domestic car in the 80s, 90s and the first part of the 00s.
What’s funny is that the Volt was in the shop again as usual last week and I was given a loaner which was a 2019 Chevy 1500.
Drove fine the 1st day, second day it wouldn’t start. Then it did. I told the dealership about it but was worried they’d blame me for something. They said no problem.
But it that was a brand new 2019 Chevy with starting issues.
Gundog reply :
I read that Ford is getting out of the car business. They will only be producing two cars after 2020. The Focus Active and Mustang. They will mostly be making suvs, crossovers and trucks. The article states that Ford loses money on cars like the Lincoln Continental and if they are going to stop producing them the other cars that share parts with the continental, like the Taurus, will also have to go.
LadiMopar reply :
On 6/8/2018 at 6:49 AM, Gundog said:I read that Ford is getting out of the car business. They will only be producing two cars after 2020. The Focus Active and Mustang. They will mostly be making suvs, crossovers and trucks. The article states that Ford loses money on cars like the Lincoln Continental and if they are going to stop producing them the other cars that share parts with the continental, like the Taurus, will also have to go.
Okay, I really thought you were yanking our chains with this, but it really is true. Not that it breaks my heart or anything, but for those with vehicles on the hit list it might be time to hoard parts.
Further North reply :
On 6/8/2018 at 6:49 AM, Gundog said:I read that Ford is getting out of the car business. They will only be producing two cars after 2020. The Focus Active and Mustang. They will mostly be making suvs, crossovers and trucks. The article states that Ford loses money on cars like the Lincoln Continental and if they are going to stop producing them the other cars that share parts with the continental, like the Taurus, will also have to go.
True enough, if we can trust the media to report things accurately.
I think it's bad call, for a lot of reasons, but it is what it is.
On 6/8/2018 at 7:10 AM, LadiMopar said:
Okay, I really thought you were yanking our chains with this, but it really is true. Not that it breaks my heart or anything, but for those with vehicles on the hit list it might be time to hoard parts.
Nah. Ford's not that stupid.
lo n slo reply :
nice truck man. ????
slonezp reply :
GM and Dodge trucks weren't even involved in my decision. I've owned 3 Dodge trucks the last one purchased new in 2003 which I traded in on the Tundra. Biggest POS truck I have owned or driven to date. I swore off Dodge. Last Ford truck I owned was a 1984 Bronco with a 351. The ex got that in the divorce. I drove 3500 series vans both Chevy and Ford, as work vehicles for many many years. The Chevy's were all problematic. The Toyota was not without problems. Under the initial 3/36 warranty the bumpers were replaced twice, radio 3 times, front differential rebuilt, could have been some other stuff as well. At 80,000 new water pump, at 130k and again at 190k radiator replaced, parking brake linkage at 150k, Shocks/struts at 170k, U joints last fall, the drivers seat has been broken for years which I never did anything about, was currently having issues with a ground affecting the trailer lights and radio, and I was due for brakes again. I understand some of the repairs were just "maintenance", but I realized the Toyota kool-aid is no different than the kool-aid the Big 3 try and sell us on. Their product is not bulletproof. Honestly, the deciding factor between this truck and another Tundra was purely pricing. I had no interest in the F150. I would have had to upgrade the Tundra from the SR5 to the Limited to get the same features as the F250 XLT.
NHBull reply :
@slonezp, glad you got the Ford and not a GM (Government Motors). Think I will be right behind you as my Toyotais At 150K and the new ones are more than I want to spend
tcbass reply :
On 6/8/2018 at 8:15 AM, slonezp said:GM and Dodge trucks weren't even involved in my decision. I've owned 3 Dodge trucks the last one purchased new in 2003 which I traded in on the Tundra. Biggest POS truck I have owned or driven to date. I swore off Dodge. Last Ford truck I owned was a 1984 Bronco with a 351. The ex got that in the divorce. I drove 3500 series vans both Chevy and Ford, as work vehicles for many many years. The Chevy's were all problematic. The Toyota was not without problems. Under the initial 3/36 warranty the bumpers were replaced twice, radio 3 times, front differential rebuilt, could have been some other stuff as well. At 80,000 new water pump, at 130k and again at 190k radiator replaced, parking brake linkage at 150k, Shocks/struts at 170k, U joints last fall, the drivers seat has been broken for years which I never did anything about, was currently having issues with a ground affecting the trailer lights and radio, and I was due for brakes again. I understand some of the repairs were just "maintenance", but I realized the Toyota kool-aid is no different than the kool-aid the Big 3 try and sell us on. Their product is not bulletproof. Honestly, the deciding factor between this truck and another Tundra was purely pricing. I had no interest in the F150. I would have had to upgrade the Tundra from the SR5 to the Limited to get the same features as the F250 XLT.
Apparently when Dodge was bought in 2014 they upgraded the trucks a lot in 2016. So I’ve been told. Now they are just Ram.
LadiMopar reply :
On 6/8/2018 at 9:05 AM, tcbass said:
Apparently when Dodge was bought in 2014 they upgraded the trucks a lot in 2016. So I’ve been told. Now they are just Ram.
There was a major shift in Chrysler after the bailout in '09, which non of the big 3 escaped. They cut back on the number of models they built, RAM became it's own brand, and now they're partnered with Fiat/Alfa Romeo.
Of course as a gal who has been brand loyal for 40 years I am thrilled that they are getting back to muscle. Looking forward to punching the pedal on a new Demon (had an original 71, 340 cid w/Holley 750 dbl pumper) at a "timid" 840 horse.
Further North reply :
On 6/8/2018 at 6:24 AM, LadiMopar said:Very Funny A-Jay! I'll put my Hemi up against anything you wanna bring. Just don't forget your pink slip...
Funny thing about which vehicles you like and don't like: It's not a race. It's what makes you happy.
I'll take what I like over what puts up the best numbers, every time.
It's why I raced balanced sports cars instead of straight line heavy metal. It made me smile.
On 6/8/2018 at 8:15 AM, slonezp said:GM and Dodge trucks weren't even involved in my decision. I've owned 3 Dodge trucks the last one purchased new in 2003 which I traded in on the Tundra. Biggest POS truck I have owned or driven to date. I swore off Dodge. Last Ford truck I owned was a 1984 Bronco with a 351. The ex got that in the divorce. I drove 3500 series vans both Chevy and Ford, as work vehicles for many many years. The Chevy's were all problematic. The Toyota was not without problems. Under the initial 3/36 warranty the bumpers were replaced twice, radio 3 times, front differential rebuilt, could have been some other stuff as well. At 80,000 new water pump, at 130k and again at 190k radiator replaced, parking brake linkage at 150k, Shocks/struts at 170k, U joints last fall, the drivers seat has been broken for years which I never did anything about, was currently having issues with a ground affecting the trailer lights and radio, and I was due for brakes again. I understand some of the repairs were just "maintenance", but I realized the Toyota kool-aid is no different than the kool-aid the Big 3 try and sell us on. Their product is not bulletproof. Honestly, the deciding factor between this truck and another Tundra was purely pricing. I had no interest in the F150. I would have had to upgrade the Tundra from the SR5 to the Limited to get the same features as the F250 XLT.
Nailed it.
I'm not terribly pro, or anti, any brand. But holy cow do the Kool-Aid drinkers slurp it up about whatever they are in love with, and you can't have a rational discussion with any of them.
Same with boats, motors, electronics and a host of other things.
I don't begrudge anyone their preferences...until they tell me what I like is junk...then it's walk-away time.
On 6/8/2018 at 9:05 AM, tcbass said:
Apparently when Dodge was bought in 2014 they upgraded the trucks a lot in 2016. So I’ve been told. Now they are just Ram.
From what I've seen and read, this is true. I know that Jeep has improved immensely, particularly in regard to power plants. THey've been world class WRT to all wheel drive forever, but have had plenty of other issues along the road...or off it, if that's more appropriate. ????
I'll go back to my earlier statement: It's hard to find bad vehicles these days.
Janderson45 reply :
I'm a chevy guy, 2011 Silverado 1500 Z71 - soon to be pulling a brand new 2019 Lund Renegade! I too have been looking at new trucks, and the pricing on the Fords is very attractive. I'd consider doing it but I'd get hell from the family (that owns a GMC/Chevy dealership) that and my Z71 rides like a Cadillac ;).
Congrats on the new truck.. while I understand the appeal of the Tundra and they are a nice truck (esp the new ones) I still feel the best trucks are made in the good ole USA (although so is Toyota so who am I kidding? ????)
tcbass reply :
On 6/8/2018 at 11:16 PM, Janderson45 said:I'm a chevy guy, 2011 Silverado 1500 Z71 - soon to be pulling a brand new 2019 Lund Renegade! I too have been looking at new trucks, and the pricing on the Fords is very attractive. I'd consider doing it but I'd get hell from the family (that owns a GMC/Chevy dealership) that and my Z71 rides like a Cadillac ;).
Congrats on the new truck.. while I understand the appeal of the Tundra and they are a nice truck (esp the new ones) I still feel the best trucks are made in the good ole USA (although so is Toyota so who am I kidding? ????)
I'm a Ford guy, owned Ford and Chevy but looking for a "new" used truck. Found that pricewise I could get a 2014 Dodge for the same price as a 2011 Ford.
I know a guy who's always leased new Fords and 2 years ago went to Ram because he could get the same truck for about $4-$5k less. He's had his Ram for a few years now and loves it. Said his next truck will be a Ram too.
Further North reply :
On 6/8/2018 at 11:16 PM, Janderson45 said:I'm a chevy guy, 2011 Silverado 1500 Z71 - soon to be pulling a brand new 2019 Lund Renegade! I too have been looking at new trucks, and the pricing on the Fords is very attractive. I'd consider doing it but I'd get hell from the family (that owns a GMC/Chevy dealership) that and my Z71 rides like a Cadillac ;).
Congrats on the new truck.. while I understand the appeal of the Tundra and they are a nice truck (esp the new ones) I still feel the best trucks are made in the good ole USA (although so is Toyota so who am I kidding? ????)
On 6/9/2018 at 2:28 AM, tcbass said:
I'm a Ford guy, owned Ford and Chevy but looking for a "new" used truck. Found that pricewise I could get a 2014 Dodge for the same price as a 2011 Ford.
I know a guy who's always leased new Fords and 2 years ago went to Ram because he could get the same truck for about $4-$5k less. He's had his Ram for a few years now and loves it. Said his next truck will be a Ram too.
I think you're both thinking about it, and making the right call for you...
That's the thing...I learned a long time ago with bird dogs...don't be breed blind. They all have something to offer and if you open your mind, and your heart, they can all make you smile. I'm mostly a pointing dog guy, but some of my fondest memories are of flushing dogs or retrievers doing their thing...the way they do their thing.
Same goes for being brand blind with vehicles. Back in the 80s, 90s and probably into the early 00s...you could get a better vehicle for less money going with an import...cars in particular...but I had a couple of Isuzu Troopers that were insanely good, one of which made it past 350,000 miles, with one expensive problem: the A/C compressor went belly up at around 100K and it was an expensive fix. Those Troopers cost around $3-$4,000 less than an Explorer or whatever GM was offering at the time in the same class...it was a no-brainer to make the choice we did.
Gotta make the right call for you, at the time, and ignore all the true believers and Kool-Aid drinkers.
slonezp reply :
Today I picked up some truck goodies. A new tonneau cover and an adjustable drop hitch. Weather Tech factory is about 40 minutes from the house.
tcbass reply :
On 6/10/2018 at 5:34 AM, slonezp said:Today I picked up some truck goodies. A new tonneau cover and an adjustable drop hitch. Weather Tech factory is about 40 minutes from the house.
Nice!
Weathertech are one of the best. I had to get Husky for my Chevy car bc Weathertech didn't make any for it and Husky sucks.
boostr reply :
Nice ride, and great choice, but then again I'm partial. Recently purchased a new to me tow rig myself an 2015 F150 SCAB 4x4 ECOBOOST. Yeah, Yeah a v6 in a Truck, and 2.7 v6 at that. (trust me I was in the same boat until I test drove it) that mother got some power with those twin turbos though.
On 6/10/2018 at 7:12 AM, tcbass said:
Nice!
Weathertech are one of the best. I had to get Husky for my Chevy car bc Weathertech didn't make any for it and Husky sucks.
Funny, that's what Husky lovers say about Weathertech...
On 6/8/2018 at 9:18 AM, LadiMopar said:There was a major shift in Chrysler after the bailout in '09, which non of the big 3 escaped. They cut back on the number of models they built, RAM became it's own brand, and now they're partnered with Fiat/Alfa Romeo.
Of course as a gal who has been brand loyal for 40 years I am thrilled that they are getting back to muscle. Looking forward to punching the pedal on a new Demon (had an original 71, 340 cid w/Holley 750 dbl pumper) at a "timid" 840 horse.
Heard Fiat is getting rid of Chrysler.
tcbass reply :
On 6/14/2018 at 1:27 AM, boostr said:Nice ride, and great choice, but then again I'm partial. Recently purchased a new to me tow rig myself an 2015 F150 4x4 ECOBOOST. Yeah, Yeah a v6 in a Truck, and 2.7 v6 at that. (trust me I was in the same boat until I test drove it) that mother got some power with those twin turbos though.
Funny, that's what Husky lovers say about Weathertech...
Heard Fiat is getting rid of Chrysler.
I saw that in the news too but Fiat said no....but who knows. Only make 2 Chrysler vehicles, one being the Pacifica which is a big seller, I think the other is the 300.
DRT reply :
Nice ride slonezp! I am a toyota truck guy as my first was a tacoma and now I currently own a '08 Tundra with over 100k on the clock. I love my tundra and if i were in the market for a new truck id probably look at a new tundra. But I do think that Ford has really stepped up their game in the last couple of years and I would definitely take a close look at a Ford as well.
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