CT April B/S thread
Diesel Van Enthusiast
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From: ~ Qatar ~
U.S. Gear's Dual-Range is out of production
I just came upon that info today.
They were bought out, and the new owners closed down that product line.
They didn't even save the spare parts.
Well that certainly makes it a no-brainer as to which product to go with as I only know of Gear Vendors being left.
They were bought out, and the new owners closed down that product line.
They didn't even save the spare parts.
Well that certainly makes it a no-brainer as to which product to go with as I only know of Gear Vendors being left.
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From: Plainfield, Ct
Hey guys, it's been a while. I was looking at dealer sites and came across a 2009 fully loaded Plat. The truck has 87000 miles on it(I would think they are all highway, to have that many in just a couple of years). They are asking 26 and change for it, although I will try to get them lower. I was just wondering what everyone thought. My wife finally got some of her settlement money so I will finally get something (F-150 of course), I have just missed out so much before.
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hey mike! ford is offering 0% on new trucks again, not sure if that helps you if you were thinking about going new. as for the platinum, if you could get them down a little on it i think its a good deal (assuming its in mint condition). those platinums sold for a LOT new, so used they will still hold some value over an xlt or lariat. good luck!
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From: Plainfield, Ct
Thanks Aaron. The truck is gorgeous and looks mint. I am going tomorrow to actually look at it. If I don't get that one they have an ecoboost I want try and get. That platinum is such a sweet looking ride with all the toys though, so it should be a tough decision.
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From: Manchester, CT
I was just over in the SD forum and came across a fire department replacing an old truck with this new F550: 
the truck its replacing is a 1970 F250 sport custom, they are selling it for $13,500. It only has 7,000 miles
the truck its replacing is a 1970 F250 sport custom, they are selling it for $13,500. It only has 7,000 miles
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From: Middletown, CT
Both of those trucks make me want to be a fireman even more!!
Mike, I say go for the Ecoboost if you can. It is a pretty impressive sounding setup they have going. Platinums are pretty sharp, but seem like a little more fluff than necessary, IMHO, especially for what you pay for them. 26 grand is a LOT for a truck with 87k on the odo, as far as I am concerned, highway or not.
Mike, I say go for the Ecoboost if you can. It is a pretty impressive sounding setup they have going. Platinums are pretty sharp, but seem like a little more fluff than necessary, IMHO, especially for what you pay for them. 26 grand is a LOT for a truck with 87k on the odo, as far as I am concerned, highway or not.
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