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Jun 27, 2011 | 07:44 PM

tseekins

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Getting ready to pull the trigger

Finally my time is very very close. So here's what I'm looking at right now.

Truck #1 Oxford White 2011 F-150 XLT Scab 4x4 5.0L 3.55 axles. Package 507A No chrome package and 17" wheels, dealer installed bed liner and steps.

$35590

Truck #2 Tuxedo Black 2011 F-150 XLT Scab 4x4 3.5L EB with 3.31 axles. Package 507A. No Chrome package, 17" wheels and steps, no bed liner.

$36600

I'm leaning towards the Black truck with the EB. I've already printed my X-plan and I may use Ford financing.

I think I'll try and negotiate for a free or at least at dealer cost spray in liner.

Both trucks have a 7200 lb tow rating but I don't tow. Hopefully the EB truck will net some decent MPG's with the 3.31 axles.

Wish me luck boys! My bride and I are going to look at it on Wednesday morning.

Jun 27, 2011 | 08:06 PM

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Congrats buddy I'm sure you will be happy with which ever you go with! They are both awesome trucks!

Jun 27, 2011 | 10:07 PM

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Good for you Tim! Have a good time, I always enjoy the negotiation...and the new rig isn't all bad either

Jun 28, 2011 | 01:53 AM

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I love having a white truck but black when it's clean (which is rarely ever) looks amazing. The ecoboost would be sweet to have but you can't really go wrong with the 5.0 either. Good luck and keep us posted.

Jun 28, 2011 | 06:11 AM

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Awwww man Tim! I'm excited for you! Good luck and post up some pics when you get it. I for one would never purposely own another black vehicle for the reasons mentioned above. I just don't have it in me to keep my truck spotless anymore, and brother it ain't easy to keep any color clean working construction!

Jun 28, 2011 | 06:54 AM

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Sweet! Good for you Tim. From the sounds of it (reading all your posts and your research) you deserve it.

If there were a vote, like our opinions matter

, I would go with Truck #2. Black EB with 3.31s sounds like a great cruiser.

Jun 28, 2011 | 05:51 PM

tseekins

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Originally Posted by MCDavis

Sweet! Good for you Tim. From the sounds of it (reading all your posts and your research) you deserve it.

If there were a vote, like our opinions matter

, I would go with Truck #2. Black EB with 3.31s sounds like a great cruiser.

Don't be silly bro! I posted it so I welcome comments, advice and such.

I was actually leaning towards the white 5.0L with 3.55's but I was overruled by my bride who wants the black and secretly I do to. I've had a black truck and there's nothing prettier when clean and uglier when dirty.

This is my first new truck in 25 years, I think I can muster the energy to keep her clean for a bit. I think the 3.31's will be a nice combo with the EB engine.

I talked with my sales rep a bit today. I told him that they should throw in a spray in bed liner and consider it an investment in future loyalty.