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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by PryOpenUr3rdEye
Not me, but yes, people do
Only people with good taste in trucks.
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 07:34 AM
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I have a great 2003 "vert" for fun summer top down drives and date nights with my wonderful wife and no kids, a great fifth wheel towing truck with my F450 and our "family car"- a Toyota Highlander. To me it is not so much about the brand of vehicle, but the reliability. I have had great luck with all my vehicles. I am also convinced you can buy a bad/lemon vehicle in any brand.
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 07:46 AM
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Three Fords's and Four Chevrolet's, here in my garage. I like both brands.
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Bill
Mr Bill, I never realized you were such a hunk!
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by $$$frumnuttin'
Mr Bill, I never realized you were such a hunk!

Hahahahaha
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by mooney201
Why would you want to own a second rate truck, just because you are a chevy guy?

Best truck made today is a Ford F350 PSD with the new 6.7 Diesel.
Best off road vehicle is a Jeep Rubicon.
Best sports car is a Corvette.
Best everyday vehicle is a Cadillac Escalade.

Why not own the best?
You know what they say about opinions, Everyone has one.

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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 11:26 AM
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Why would you want to own a second rate truck, just because you are a chevy guy?

Best truck made today is a Ford F350 PSD with the new 6.7 Diesel.
Best off road vehicle is a Jeep Rubicon.
Best sports car is a Corvette.
Best everyday vehicle is a Cadillac Escalade.

Why not own the best?
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 01:24 PM
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[QUOTE=Mr.Bill;1584429788][CENTER]
You know what they say about opinions, Everyone has one.

Yes,,, but when you get my age, my opinion is usually right.

Of course senility is soon to follow.
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person both ford and chevy are putting out a real
good product now.
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 09:51 PM
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Lesse, I have two garages so that's a problem. I keep forgetting what's parked where. But allowing for old age DW's Hyundai and my F-150 are in our old garage and in the new garage there's the Tbird, my Vette and our Ford (engine) motorhome. Fords all over the place.
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 10:17 PM
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I once worked for a government agency. They issued trucks to us. I was able to drive new trucks from Chevy, Ford, and Dodge, not just around the block, but for months at a time. I decided that the Fords were overall better trucks for me. I found that the Chevys were the fastest, but the Fords were stiffer and had more torque. For my personal application the Fords fit the bill better than the Chevys. I've spent more time in four wheel drive than I spend in two wheel drive. Mostly I pull stumps with it so I like the low speed torque. I won't talk about the Dodges because I didn't like them from the start. The Chevys were too light, but they were the fastest. I do like Chevy cars though.
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Old Jul 17, 2013 | 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by $$$frumnuttin'
, I retired from Ford and bought my Vette with Ford money...drove it to work too the last 10 years...my engineering buddies loved the car. My Ford stock is going to finance a C7 next year too!
I still work for Ford and love my Ecoboosted F150. After more than 10 years there, nobody questions my Corvettes. I like to say that I don't mix business and pleasure.

Lets hope the stock continues to perform well. I still have another decade and a half before I can retire.
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Old Jul 18, 2013 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Scooter70
I still work for Ford and love my Ecoboosted F150. After more than 10 years there, nobody questions my Corvettes. I like to say that I don't mix business and pleasure.

Lets hope the stock continues to perform well. I still have another decade and a half before I can retire.
yes to that...it's been way too long in the low numbers. Life is good....my advice, try to put up with the corporate crap, don't make waves, and get out of there with a great pension and 401k.
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