Picked up an F150

ChefBorOzzy · 10-11-2016, 09:13 AM

Been car "shopping" for a while in all different segments. This will definitely put my Camaro purchase on hold, but I'll probably be shopping for a Camaro or Vette in a few years.

Didn't test drive any other trucks. Didn't want a RAM and I don't think GM had strong incentives this month.. At least that's what the dealer told me.

Finally got rid of the Mustang and they knocked off over 13k from the F150. Let's hope this holds up better interior wise than Mustang. :biggrin

FenwickHockey65 · 10-11-2016, 09:43 AM

Dealer lied to you.

http://www.chevrolet.com/chevy-truck-month.html

Thor142 · 10-11-2016, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ChefBorOzzy

Been car "shopping" for a while in all different segments. This will definitely put my Camaro purchase on hold, but I'll probably be shopping for a Camaro or Vette in a few years.

Didn't test drive any other trucks. Didn't want a RAM and I don't think GM had strong incentives this month.. At least that's what the dealer told me.

Finally got rid of the Mustang and they knocked off over 13k from the F150. Let's hope this holds up better interior wise than Mustang. :biggrin

Good purchase. I've had nothing but outstanding long term performance from my Ford trucks.

63falcondude · 10-11-2016, 10:11 AM

Nice, I like the new F-150's. Enjoy!

sherob · 10-11-2016, 10:12 AM

Chevy hast lost their 2nd place truck sales position to Dodge for September...

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2016/10...mber-2016.html

MiamiBlueCamaro · 10-11-2016, 10:59 AM

Why Ford? Go Chevy!

Thor142 · 10-11-2016, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MiamiBlueCamaro

Why Ford? Go Chevy!

Some people want the best vehicle for the money and their particular application of said vehicle and couldn't care less what the brand is.

imaSSnake · 10-11-2016, 11:44 AM

I loved my 2011 FX4 fully loaded F-150. The only issue I had with it was trouble with the 3.5 liter ecoboost engine. I would never buy that motor again, but I love the truck. Congrats

ChefBorOzzy · 10-11-2016, 11:55 AM

Thank you. I picked up a 5.0. Want to keep it long term and trust it more I guess.

Baldman · 10-11-2016, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChefBorOzzy

Been car "shopping" for a while in all different segments. This will definitely put my Camaro purchase on hold, but I'll probably be shopping for a Camaro or Vette in a few years.

Didn't test drive any other trucks. Didn't want a RAM and I don't think GM had strong incentives this month.. At least that's what the dealer told me.

Finally got rid of the Mustang and they knocked off over 13k from the F150. Let's hope this holds up better interior wise than Mustang. :biggrin

Good luck with that aluminum body.

pyroguy · 10-11-2016, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ChefBorOzzy

Thank you. I picked up a 5.0. Want to keep it long term and trust it more I guess.

Good move! I hate my ecoboost engine. It has 133k almost 134k on my '13 and it's gas mileage is junk, the turbo lag is awful, and I just don't like my truck sounding like a swing machine instead of a truck. Enjoy your new ride!

HookemHorns · 10-12-2016, 01:33 PM

I've had a GMC and Chevrolet truck and I will say that I love my F150 heads and shoulders above anything else. I drove a RAM and the quality of the interior on the RAM could not come close to the Ford.

ChefBorOzzy · 10-12-2016, 02:22 PM

A buddy picked up a 2016 Sierra as well recently so I'll get to compare.. His is better loaded so that aspect of it will definitely be better.

The transmission in F150 is not disappointing, but it's not great. Overall, very satisfied so far.

RobWH · 10-14-2016, 11:05 AM

I switched to an F150 and have no regrets except I miss the triple cup holder! The 5L feels nicer, sounds awesome w/o being overly loud, easily out runs my old 5.3L and it's holding up fine. The interior is notably better impo and it lacks the rattles and squeaks I'd grown used to in my Silverado, which is still in the family, btw.

I've no interest in the 3.5L ecoboost either, but the 2.7L is interesting. Everything I have read or heard about it suggests it gets all of its rated fuel economy and makes more power and torque than rated. I prefer V8's in general. I would have bought another Silverado, but I only wanted a crew cab and I did not want to buy 1 built in Mexico. I actually like the Ram 1500, particularly the diesel. However, I did not like that dial shifter. Besides, it reminded me of molasses each time I hit the throttle.

CONGRATULATIONS! I think you'd be happy with any, as long as you initially decided it was worth buying. They all hold up these days and it's really just a matter of personal choice.

10-11-2016, 09:13 AM	#1
ChefBorOzzy Drives: 2016 F150 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,196	Picked up an F150 Been car "shopping" for a while in all different segments. This will definitely put my Camaro purchase on hold, but I'll probably be shopping for a Camaro or Vette in a few years. Didn't test drive any other trucks. Didn't want a RAM and I don't think GM had strong incentives this month.. At least that's what the dealer told me. Finally got rid of the Mustang and they knocked off over 13k from the F150. Let's hope this holds up better interior wise than Mustang. :biggrin

10-11-2016, 09:43 AM	#2
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2020 Colorado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,371 View My Garage	Dealer lied to you. http://www.chevrolet.com/chevy-truck-month.html __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2020 Chevrolet Colorado W/T Extended Cab (State-issued)

10-11-2016, 10:11 AM	#4
63falcondude Drives: 16 Camaro, 11 Stryker, 00 Explorer Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 1,214	Nice, I like the new F-150's. Enjoy! __________________ NGM, 2SS, 6MT, NPP, MRC, Nav, Kalahari, Grey Wheels 1100 12/14/2015 3000 1/8/2016 (TPW 2/1) 3800 2/1/2016 5000 3/5/2016

10-11-2016, 10:12 AM	#5
sherob Drives: 2015 SW 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Brighton, CO Posts: 2,736	Chevy hast lost their 2nd place truck sales position to Dodge for September... http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2016/10...mber-2016.html __________________ “The Eagles and the Captain and Tennille ruled the airwaves, and we were the answer to it.” - Joey Ramone

10-11-2016, 11:44 AM	#8
imaSSnake 'Maro Drives: 2015 SS 6.2L Auto 2SS Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: US Posts: 867	I loved my 2011 FX4 fully loaded F-150. The only issue I had with it was trouble with the 3.5 liter ecoboost engine. I would never buy that motor again, but I love the truck. Congrats __________________ 2015 SS 2SS Auto 93 SCT Perf, Kooks LTH & HFC MBRP Axleback Muffler Delete "Z/28" Spoiler and Grille OEM ZL1 wheels 285/305/35R20 BFG G-force Pro Comp 2

10-11-2016, 10:59 AM	#6
MiamiBlueCamaro Drives: Gen 6 Camaro RS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami FL Posts: 1,725	Why Ford? Go Chevy!

10-11-2016, 11:55 AM	#9
ChefBorOzzy Drives: 2016 F150 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,196	Thank you. I picked up a 5.0. Want to keep it long term and trust it more I guess.

10-12-2016, 01:33 PM	#12
HookemHorns Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 Red Hot Convertible Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 859	I've had a GMC and Chevrolet truck and I will say that I love my F150 heads and shoulders above anything else. I drove a RAM and the quality of the interior on the RAM could not come close to the Ford.

10-12-2016, 02:22 PM	#13
ChefBorOzzy Drives: 2016 F150 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,196	A buddy picked up a 2016 Sierra as well recently so I'll get to compare.. His is better loaded so that aspect of it will definitely be better. The transmission in F150 is not disappointing, but it's not great. Overall, very satisfied so far.

10-14-2016, 11:05 AM	#14
RobWH Drives: Silverado Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 102	I switched to an F150 and have no regrets except I miss the triple cup holder! The 5L feels nicer, sounds awesome w/o being overly loud, easily out runs my old 5.3L and it's holding up fine. The interior is notably better impo and it lacks the rattles and squeaks I'd grown used to in my Silverado, which is still in the family, btw. I've no interest in the 3.5L ecoboost either, but the 2.7L is interesting. Everything I have read or heard about it suggests it gets all of its rated fuel economy and makes more power and torque than rated. I prefer V8's in general. I would have bought another Silverado, but I only wanted a crew cab and I did not want to buy 1 built in Mexico. I actually like the Ram 1500, particularly the diesel. However, I did not like that dial shifter. Besides, it reminded me of molasses each time I hit the throttle. CONGRATULATIONS! I think you'd be happy with any, as long as you initially decided it was worth buying. They all hold up these days and it's really just a matter of personal choice.

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