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Been looking for a 3/4 ton pickup, almost bought a Ram, but after about 3 weeks of research I ended up ordering a Ford F-250 with the 7.3 Godzilla gas engine. I'm hoping it works out, it should be my last new vehicle..... Dealer says normal delivery is about 3 months.....
 
Well, I've got this 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser with 74K miles on it. It keeps running and addresses my needs well, oh, and a 2002 Honda S2000 with 32K miles. Nuthin new here! I may never buy a new vehicle again. Might convert the S2000 to diesel though.

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Wait you said you ordered an F150 Lightning electric Ford truck? 😁😀
 
Coup d'etat said:
Wait you said you ordered an F150 Lightning electric Ford truck? 😁😀
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I thought NV Energy was going to be giving those away free next year to welfare recipients for local shopping only. That, after everyone finds out they can't go cross country due to lack of charging stations or function well in the dead of winter.
 
Bumper said:
Well, I've got this 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser with 74K miles on it. It keeps running and addresses my needs well, oh, and a 2002 Honda S2000 with 32K miles. Nuthin new here! I may never buy a new vehicle again. Might convert the S2000 to diesel though.

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Bought the wife a new Honda Pilot in 2019, first new car she's ever owned. I bought a new Toyota Tacoma in 2003, never gave ANY trouble, coming up on 300,000 miles, and I've got folks standing in line to buy it..... It's been the best vehicle I've ever owned, but need something a bit heavier.....
 
Ford vs Chevy vs Dodge - they all have their pluses and minuses, their high points and low points. I am on my 6th F250/F350 since 1985 so I have no complaints overall. If I was going to consider getting another F350 and since we longer tow a fifth wheel, I would go with the 6.2 or 7.3 gas options. I don't think the mileage discrepancy between diesel and gas is that big anymore. And even if it was, knocking 10 to 12K off the sticker by not getting the diesel option, buys a whole heck of a lot of gasoline.
 
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TexasJackKin said:
Been looking for a 3/4 ton pickup, almost bought a Ram, but after about 3 weeks of research I ended up ordering a Ford F-250 with the 7.3 Godzilla gas engine. I'm hoping it works out, it should be my last new vehicle..... Dealer says normal delivery is about 3 months.....
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Mine is still going strong and still putting in work at 56 years old....
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TexasJackKin said:
Been looking for a 3/4 ton pickup, almost bought a Ram, but after about 3 weeks of research I ended up ordering a Ford F-250 with the 7.3 Godzilla gas engine. I'm hoping it works out, it should be my last new vehicle..... Dealer says normal delivery is about 3 months.....
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From Texas and never owned a Ford !! 🤷‍♂️
 
My 89 F150 4x4 still going strong with 170K on the little 302 / 5.0 in it, so far, just tires, lube and oil filter, and the AC compressor once about 10 years ago.
 
Kia SUV. Kia is supposed to introduce a small truck this year. Same size as the Bronco.
 
Coup d'etat said:
Kia SUV. Kia is supposed to introduce a small truck this year. Same size as the Bronco.
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That is interesting. The Tasman (Kia's truck entry) does not look like just a Kia version of Hyundai Santa Cruz. It actually does look more like the Maverick (in exterior trim).
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Yep that's it. It's supposed to undercut all other trucks in price but at the same time have options that you only see on $50-75 thousand dollar trucks.
 
The Tasman will be built on a traditional ladder frame like a full-size truck. It will not be a unibody like most small trucks. Expect towing capacity of 7,500 pounds.

Remember when Ford and Mazda shared vehicles? Same vehicle, different name.
 
Coup d'etat said:
The Tasman will be built on a traditional ladder frame like a full-size truck. It will not be a unibody like most small trucks. Expect towing capacity of 7,500 pounds.

Remember when Ford and Mazda shared vehicles? Same vehicle, different name.
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yep - Ford Courier - Mazda B2000 - I think Ford had about 25% interest in Mazda at the time
There also was the Dodge Stealth and Mitsubishi 3000GT
Probably a few others out there
 
tbirdsc said:
yep - Ford Courier - Mazda B2000 - I think Ford had about 25% interest in Mazda at the time
There also was the Dodge Stealth and Mitsubishi 3000GT
Probably a few others out there
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Dodge/Mitsubishi…Ford/Mazda…Chevy/Isuzu. None of the big three ever made a mini truck.
 
1978 Ford Courier mini pick up truck. Made by Mazda.

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Go for the Dodge.
 
I have owned 2 fords a long time ago. Mercury Lynx ?82? And ?86? Escort

They were ok for what they were. Econobox beaters.

In my travel days, I drove many ford rentals.

Most recently, mid 10’s I drove several. The two most annoying issues were the seat belt dingers never shutting off and the auto engine shutoff when stopping. The ford rental I had last November improved the shutoff. Now it’s just a button. Seat belt still annoying

I would be extremely unlikely to purchase a ford. The override of the two above features would effect choice of ANY vehicle.

Come next car time, we will see where Toyota is with regular gas engines and standard drive trains. Otherwise a brand change may occur.
 
pick_six said:
Omg!!! Those are the street king mirrors! Or similar!

Dads ‘70 never lost a street mirror dual!
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My 73 I used to have was my first vehicle with west coast mirrors and id be lying if i said I didn’t smash them into multiple things like ATM’s. Never damaged them tho.
 
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