2017 superduty
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Where did you see it six months ago?
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I was at a larger dealer a couple of days ago and the GM was commenting on my new truck, then we drifted over to the new SD's that Ford would be releasing. He said ("with some confidence) they will look very similar with a top of the line F 150 and I pointed to a row of new F 150's and he said no, "that one". This was a top of the line F 150 with a window sticker of about $66k. The grille was different and lots of styling touches that really set it apart from the other F 150's. He said the "styling ques will come from that".
He thinks the SD and top of the line F 150 will look a lot more alike than in the past. Ford wants F 150 buyers to think they are getting a smaller SD.
I buy his logic.
FWIW...
He thinks the SD and top of the line F 150 will look a lot more alike than in the past. Ford wants F 150 buyers to think they are getting a smaller SD.
I buy his logic.
FWIW...
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It's all pure speculation. Ford doesn't have conversations about styling with dealer personnel before a public release. And I REALLY don't think the photo is authentic. The 2017 could look similar or completely different for all we know.
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not like software u can change at the last minute
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From: DFW, TX-GoldCanyon, AZ
Hey Ford - I have an idea for you....
Go ahead and build this truck with a 4 liter TD engine and 8 speed tranny...
Call it SD-L (light) and give it an F200 Badge!
You could kick out the other players in the small-mid size Diesel camp altogether..
But whatever you do - get rid of ANY notions you might have in regard to foisting this thing on your devoted Super Duty buyers - because we just are not having it...
So - get back to work on our new Super Duty trucks and bring us back something that will not only kick the other guys in the sack, but out of the ballpark...
Just remember - we have choices and bleeding Ford Blue is one of them...
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In 6 years when you buy one, we're going to dig up this post.
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Not trying to be a Richard, but you guys will NOT buy a new Ford if it looks like this? You'll go to "Gub'mint motors" or Chrysler..? Really?
Just curious - not trying to throw anyone under the bus....or, the F-250 so to speak.
Just curious - not trying to throw anyone under the bus....or, the F-250 so to speak.
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From: DFW, TX-GoldCanyon, AZ
If the looks of this truck are any indication as to what is underneath (HD F150?), then yes, they will have lost me and yes I would choose one of the other two.
Just based on looks alone, I would not pull over the car and walk into the showroom...
I am hoping that Ford does read threads like this and get a more MANLY design and keep the underpinnings as good/strong or BETTER than our current trucks..
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From: Isanti, MN
I really don't care about looks to be honest, nor do I care who makes it. Marvin the freaking Martian could open up a truck factory and I'd happily buy one if it was the best tool for the job. I've test driven trucks from the Big 3 as well as Toyota, and I'll definitely be taking a good luck at the HD Nissan Titan coming out at the end of the year.
Whichever turns out to be the best truck for my needs at the best value will win my dollars. I've always looked at a truck as a tool, and I just don't understand why everyone is so worked up over what such a tool looks like.
Whichever turns out to be the best truck for my needs at the best value will win my dollars. I've always looked at a truck as a tool, and I just don't understand why everyone is so worked up over what such a tool looks like.