New Truck time

[Diamondpilot]

Never mind? I went thru 3 sets of tires in 47000 miles. Those trucks with I beam suspension ate tires

They sucked, but that was 25 years ago.

Chris

 

[murphy1244]

They sucked, but that was 25 years ago.

Chris

Last one I had was a 2001 F250

 

[jejeosborne]

Last one I had was a 2001 F250

Murphy, don't end up like many people I know. If they had a particular issue from years past, they will not even consider that make ever again. My father in law was told by his mechanic in the 80's that brand x had bad transmissions. Guess what, he doesn't even test drive that brand now 30 years later. Truck models change so often each year fixing previous problems and adding new problems. Just have to take a snapshot of who has what when it comes time to buy and make an educated decision and move on. My father in law now drives a truck that is inferior to the competetion because I think he still believes brand x has bad transmissions. I currently drive a 2011 ecoboost and use it as a truck towing 3 trailers. In 2011 many would agree that was the truck of choice and it has never even blinked at what I haul with it.
Would I buy it again here in the 2013 model? I wouldn't know until I shopped ALL of them again because I am not brand loyal to anything. I have reasons for not wanting a GM product but if they made some superstar truck that smokes the competition for my needs, i would have to process some thoughts and give it consideration. What you may find in your research is that many are brand loyal and will tout "their" brand and bash others as a hobby. I would search dedicated websites specific to each model so that you are seeing real owners praises and problems. This website has a mix of owners that may be embarrassed to mention troubles with their brand because some percieve this as competing in a game of who has the best truck.

Here is what I like about my 2011 Ecoboost with max tow: Spaceous interior, super quiet interior, super powerful engine, dash layout with lcd, huge floor space on supercrew, empty mileage (16-16.5 town, 19-20 at 70 mph), and general appearance.

Here is what I don't like about my truck: Ride quality is a litte harsh, Stock radio sound quality is poor, sync system has occasional fart, no boost gage from factory, towing mileage is lower than expected, and two stage turn signal is hard to get used to.

About 14,000 miles and about 2/3 of tread left on 18" tires if that helps.

 

[CompactTractorFan]

Never mind? I went thru 3 sets of tires in 47000 miles. Those trucks with I beam suspension ate tires

No, it's just that I posted before I saw you were interested in Fords again.

 

[brain55]

My opinion on vehicles is becoming much like my opinion on tractors. Shop dealer over brand. All of the big manufacturers will have their problems. What will make those problems more or less painless is the dealer and how they resolve it.

 

[yelbike]

My opinion on vehicles is becoming much like my opinion on tractors. Shop dealer over brand. All of the big manufacturers will have their problems. What will make those problems more or less painless is the dealer and how they resolve it.

Is there such a thing as a good dealer in more?

 

[brain55]

Is there such a thing as a good dealer in more?

I love my local Ford dealer and trust me it pains me to say it. I'm a GM guy and wish they built a truck in the platform I need. My experience with my dealer has been so good that when it comes time to buy my or my wife's next car that is likely where I will buy.

 

[murphy1244]

I love my local Ford dealer and trust me it pains me to say it. I'm a GM guy and wish they built a truck in the platform I need. My experience with my dealer has been so good that when it comes time to buy my or my wife's next car that is likely where I will buy.

What does he do or not do to be a good dealer?

 

[brain55]

What does he do or not do to be a good dealer?

Returns calls when promised, doesn't give me the "well I'm not sure if this is going to be covered" run around on warranty work, goes into their own pocket for a rental car when it isn't part of Ford's warranty, a sales dept that makes the buying experience as painless as possible, ie: convinced the bank to process my loan without having to jump through the hoops of running a p&l and proving my income, on top of just being down right friendly.

 

[murphy1244]

Returns calls when promised, doesn't give me the "well I'm not sure if this is going to be covered" run around on warranty work, goes into their own pocket for a rental car when it isn't part of Ford's warranty, a sales dept that makes the buying experience as painless as possible, ie: convinced the bank to process my loan without having to jump through the hoops of running a p&l and proving my income, on too of just being down right friendly.

How many times were you in for warranty? How does he do rental car?