Trucks

• ZWICK 4 PREZ

  

  JD413;1644612 wrote:Except diesel engines last forever.

  
  They do last longer but the upfront additional cost and the additional maintenance costs are tough to recoup.
  
  I have an f150 and an f250 diesel. I rarely use the f250 and it's definitely not as bulletproof as you'd think. As much as I use the diesel I probably should have gotten the 6.2l
• salto

  

  ZWICK your opinion pls - For the farmer wanna-be who will be hauling a horse trailer = F150 or F250?
• ernest_t_bass

  

  FYI, I'll more than likely be looking for a USED truck.
• salto

  

  manual or auto?
  2wd or 4wd?
  budget?
  Do you want a crew cab?
• ernest_t_bass

  

  On AutoTrader, I search for Truck+4x4+4 door. Hope that helps.
• ZWICK 4 PREZ

  

  salto;1644666 wrote:ZWICK your opinion pls - For the farmer wanna-be who will be hauling a horse trailer = F150 or F250?

  The f150 will be fine
• JD413

  

  Is that the garbage 5.4 Triton engine?
• ZWICK 4 PREZ

  

  JD413;1644694 wrote:Is that the garbage 5.4 Triton engine?

  
  My f150 has a 5.0 and the f250 has a 6.7
• salto

  

  JD413;1644694 wrote:Is that the garbage 5.4 Triton engine?

  Other than a common exhaust manifold leak I think its a good engine.
• GoChiefs

  

  JD413;1644694 wrote:Is that the garbage 5.4 Triton engine?

  My garbage 5.4 just turned 205k miles. Terrible.
• ZWICK 4 PREZ

  

  The 5.4 is reliable but it is a bit of a dog.
• ernest_t_bass

  

  My biggest issue is that I have not a fucking clue what you guys are talking about.
• Pick6

  

  Ford Raptor or bust.
  
  ETBs next thread... "Horse Trailers"
• ernest_t_bass

  

  Pick6;1644820 wrote:Ford Raptor or bust.
  
  ETBs next thread... "Horse Trailers"

  Yeah, prolly bro.
• salto

  

  Pick6;1644820 wrote:
  ETBs next thread... "Horse Trailers"

  ernest_t_bass;1644822 wrote:Yeah, prolly bro.

  Hope this helps. Right near C-bus, off of I-70 and st rte 29.
  http://www.mheby.com/product-categories/horse-trailers/
  
  
  Everything from -
  
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• Pick6

  

  buy a gooseneck ETB
• salto

  

  If buying a Ford truck the best engine is the (4.9L) 300 c.i. V6. Damn thing is bullet proof and will pull the nuts off king kong. About the same torque as the 5.0 v8 but a little less Hp.
• ernest_t_bass

  

  A V6 for hauling a horse?
• ernest_t_bass

  

  What's adv/dis over diesel/gas?
• salto

  

  ernest_t_bass;1645221 wrote:A V6 for hauling a horse?

  Consider the 300 C.I. v6 is practically the same overall size as a v8, just larger cylinders. If you don't believe me look around on all the Ford forums. The 300 CI v6 is easily the best gas engine you can get in a later model Ford truck.
  
  Also to note- A diesel will be a pain in the ass during the winter.
• ernest_t_bass

  

  salto;1645235 wrote: Also to note- A diesel will be a pain in the ass during the winter.

  Whys that?
• salto

  

  ernest_t_bass;1645268 wrote:Whys that?

  Ever notice diesels plugged into an outlet during the winter? They are trying to keep the glow plugs warmed up.
  Theirs a long technical answer dealing with the fuel, it condensing in the winter and not wanting to ignite but simply put diesels hate winter...
• oberhaus

  

  I say get a Chevy or Dodge....because you can buy either from me.
• 1_beast

  

  ernest_t_bass;1644818 wrote:My biggest issue is that I have not a fucking clue what you guys are talking about.

  
  trucks! derp!
• rydawg5

  I've owned F150 4-door and GMC Sierra 4 door -
  
  FORD: More space in backseat, and quality interior material much better as in no rattles, but a rough drive over bumps.
  
  GMC: By far a smoother ride, but rattles from cheaper interior plastic.
  
  If I had to choose I'd go GMC but the rattles are quite annoying.