Deron got creative yesterday - Page 8

CTRider · 03-15-2007

I don't care where my truck was built. It's going on 8 years old now and my F-150 has been excellent. During year 2, my computer turned out to be bad, but that was covered under warranty. Other than that, it's just been tires, brakes and normal regular maintenance. It has a few very minor rattles that are starting to develope (on in the driver's side door and one in the dash), but so far it's holding up structurally, as well.

Now, would I buy another one at this point? Probably not. Nothing against Ford or the F-150, but full sized pickups are just getting too expensive. In addition, $1.50/gallon for gas isn't gonna happen unless we see a large influx of alternative fuels very soon. I'll keep this truck as long as I can, then look at something a bit smaller and less thirsty. While my truck does well for its size, I'd like to get at least into 25 MPG territory on the next vehicle.

*likearock4x4* · 03-15-2007

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Originally Posted by CTRider

I don't care where my truck was built. It's going on 8 years old now and my F-150 has been excellent. During year 2, my computer turned out to be bad, but that was covered under warranty. Other than that, it's just been tires, brakes and normal regular maintenance. It has a few very minor rattles that are starting to develope (on in the driver's side door and one in the dash), but so far it's holding up structurally, as well.

Now, would I buy another one at this point? Probably not. Nothing against Ford or the F-150, but full sized pickups are just getting too expensive. In addition, $1.50/gallon for gas isn't gonna happen unless we see a large influx of alternative fuels very soon. I'll keep this truck as long as I can, then look at something a bit smaller and less thirsty. While my truck does well for its size, I'd like to get at least into 25 MPG territory on the next vehicle.

Isn't that why you have a bike?

RampRat · 04-07-2007

Ask me if at this point I'd purchase another F250 powerstroke diesel, or any full sized diesel pickup

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Originally Posted by CTRider

I don't care where my truck was built. It's going on 8 years old now and my F-150 has been excellent. During year 2, my computer turned out to be bad, but that was covered under warranty. Other than that, it's just been tires, brakes and normal regular maintenance. It has a few very minor rattles that are starting to develope (on in the driver's side door and one in the dash), but so far it's holding up structurally, as well.

Now, would I buy another one at this point? Probably not. Nothing against Ford or the F-150, but full sized pickups are just getting too expensive. In addition, $1.50/gallon for gas isn't gonna happen unless we see a large influx of alternative fuels very soon. I'll keep this truck as long as I can, then look at something a bit smaller and less thirsty. While my truck does well for its size, I'd like to get at least into 25 MPG territory on the next vehicle.

D-Day · 04-07-2007

I haven't seen a Ford truck as old as my Chevy on the road still functioning in...well, not for years. Gee, I wonder why.

CTRider · 04-07-2007

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Originally Posted by likearock4x4

Isn't that why you have a bike?

It's why I WANT a bike...

CTRider · 04-07-2007

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Originally Posted by D-Day

I haven't seen a Ford truck as old as my Chevy on the road still functioning in...well, not for years. Gee, I wonder why.

How old is your truck? I'll check back with you then.

The Vol-can · 04-07-2007

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Originally Posted by 1600pilot

thats cause we didnt start drinking beer untill we were almost done

Amazing how that works out!

WARNING - WARNING - WARNING:

Late Poster Alert. Forum member was found asleep at the switch, and consequently unawares of the existence of this thread popping up OVER EIGHT WEEKS AGO. One only hopes MOM spares him from beating of his life with dirty scepter...

CTRider · 04-07-2007

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Originally Posted by Penguin

WARNING - WARNING - WARNING:

Late Poster Alert. Forum member was found asleep at the switch, and consequently unawares of the existence of this thread popping up OVER EIGHT WEEKS AGO. One only hopes MOM spares him from beating of his life with dirty scepter...

Blame it on Ramprat: he revived the thread after it was in hibernation for three weeks.

Of course, he was responding to my post, so you can waggle your finger at me, too.

*likearock4x4* · 04-09-2007

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Originally Posted by CTRider

Blame it on Ramprat: he revived the thread after it was in hibernation for three weeks.

Of course, he was responding to my post, so you can waggle your finger at me, too.

<waggle, waggle, waggle>

The Vol-can · 04-09-2007

Hey, was that finger loaded?

*likearock4x4* · 04-09-2007

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Originally Posted by Penguin

Hey, was that finger loaded?

Ummmm, maybe.

*Tod* · 04-09-2007

Just don't pull it...it might go off.

*likearock4x4* · 04-09-2007

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Originally Posted by Tod

Just don't pull it...it might go off.

CTRider · 04-09-2007

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Originally Posted by Penguin

Hey, was that finger loaded?

Careful, it's got a nail in it...

*likearock4x4* · 04-09-2007

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Originally Posted by CTRider

Careful, it's got a nail in it...

And that's not all...

*ispeed77* · 04-09-2007

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Originally Posted by D-Day

I haven't seen a Ford truck as old as my Chevy on the road still functioning in...well, not for years. Gee, I wonder why.

...and i thought i liked you

btob · 04-09-2007

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Originally Posted by ispeed77

...and i thought i liked you

HE'S BAACK!

*ispeed77* · 04-09-2007

not quite in full swing yet, but i am getting there

*likearock4x4* · 04-10-2007

What does full swing mean?

*likearock4x4* · 04-10-2007

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HE'S BAACK!

Hey, David! Somebody was having withdrawals.

03-15-2007	#141 (permalink)
CTRider TV Guru Forum Supporter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 10,599	I don't care where my truck was built. It's going on 8 years old now and my F-150 has been excellent. During year 2, my computer turned out to be bad, but that was covered under warranty. Other than that, it's just been tires, brakes and normal regular maintenance. It has a few very minor rattles that are starting to develope (on in the driver's side door and one in the dash), but so far it's holding up structurally, as well. Now, would I buy another one at this point? Probably not. Nothing against Ford or the F-150, but full sized pickups are just getting too expensive. In addition, $1.50/gallon for gas isn't gonna happen unless we see a large influx of alternative fuels very soon. I'll keep this truck as long as I can, then look at something a bit smaller and less thirsty. While my truck does well for its size, I'd like to get at least into 25 MPG territory on the next vehicle. __________________ 1983 Honda CB550 About Me Answers to your Gadget Questions Gadget Forum Last edited by CTRider : 03-15-2007 at 01:36 PM.

04-07-2007	#144 (permalink)
D-Day Dead man walking BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 1,962	I haven't seen a Ford truck as old as my Chevy on the road still functioning in...well, not for years. Gee, I wonder why. __________________ Live fast, die young, and leave a good looking corpse.

04-09-2007	#150 (permalink)
The Vol-can It's purple, ma'am Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northwest Georgia Posts: 1,970	Hey, was that finger loaded? __________________ 1999 Concours "Purple Pavement Pounder" 2005 Vulcan Classic Sold but not forgotten

04-09-2007	#152 (permalink)
Tod I yam what I yam Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 21,991	Just don't pull it...it might go off. __________________ “Saying what we think gives us a wider conversational range than saying what we know.” - Cullen Hightower

04-09-2007	#158 (permalink)
ispeed77 RIP Deron Harden :-( Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Gardner, MA Posts: 32,533	not quite in full swing yet, but i am getting there __________________ David - Moderator 2002 Suzuki DRZ400 2003 1500 Meanie, scraping pipes and frame :-) In loving memory of Deron Harden, forever in our thoughts :-(

04-10-2007	#159 (permalink)
likearock4x4 Thanks to all Veterans!!! Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: PGR Member #7955 O'Fallon, Illinois (Near St. Louis) Posts: 16,761	What does full swing mean? __________________ Looking hard for Satisfaction. I think I'll find it in July. (Update, I DID FIND IT!!!)

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