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Old 04-13-2004, 10:06 AM
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First Impressions

Well I have 115 Miles on my truck after receiving it last Thursday with 9.1. I know, a lot of you probably drive more than that the first day. .

Anyway, everything so far is perfect. No Vibrations, no wind noise, no problems at all. I relish the opportunity to drive it.

My only concern is that the tank is at half, and I started with a full one. Of course I have been making sure the gas pedal is well acquainted with the floor mat. You know, I just need to know what kind of power is available when I need it.

Handling is superb. I just turned in My 2001 Ranger that I have leased for the last 3 years and that thing handled like a milk truck. I would go around a turn at 25 MPH and the tires would be complaining. The F150 takes it like a man, like it was on rails.

The ride is astonishing. For a 4x4 vehicle capable of off road conditions, I am very impressed with it's ability to make bumps disappear. I did take it down a 2 track, and it felt like asphalt.

This $2 Billion (development costs) Truck is worth every penny.
 
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Old 04-13-2004, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by eauclaire
Well I have 115 Miles on my truck after receiving it last Thursday...Of course I have been making sure the gas pedal is well acquainted with the floor mat....
Might want to heed to the 1000 mile break in before flooring it too much more. That's why I never end up buying the one that I have test driven...hehehe . Different opinions on the break in, so you decide.

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This $2 Billion (development costs) Truck is worth every penny.
Only one word for that $$$ - WOWWIE
 
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Old 04-13-2004, 01:08 PM
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Might want to heed to the 1000 mile break in before flooring it too much more.
Good point. I did forget about that. I guess I'm a little giddy about having it, and forgetting about the .30 over bore and new piston rings at 100K. I'll be 30 next month, but I still have a 16 year old foot.
 
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Old 04-13-2004, 01:31 PM
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At exactly 1001 miles, I was able to peg it to the floor at about 25 MPH and was impressed.

The first 1000 miles was like holding an ice cold beer in front me on a hot summer day, but there was a locked plate glass window between me and him

Have fun my man
 


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