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Old Sep 20, 2015 | 04:02 PM
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I really like my 2015 f150. So would condone you buying it, not talk you out of it.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2015 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom
You guys really ought to talk me out of it.

Test drove this guy yesterday:




Here are the SPECIFICS.

This one has 3.31 gears, and I was happy to see that it felt noticeably more powerful than my '13 did with 3.73s. The ride was very impressive, and I attribute much of that to the lighter weight.

Really liked the truck, but disappointed how expensive these things have gotten over the last couple years. They pitched me a pretty aggressive offer at $37,600, so I have some thinking to do over the next few days.


Looks like a jewel....
 
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Old Sep 20, 2015 | 07:31 PM
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Nice truck, Nice price. I am not going to try to talk you out of it. It seems odd to me to see a block heater in a Texas Truck.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2015 | 07:37 PM
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Nice truck, Nice price. I am not going to try to talk you out of it. It seems odd to me to see a block heater in a Texas Truck.
Thanks. This one's in Minnesota though.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2015 | 05:20 AM
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For anyone to say that the 3.31's will not or may not fit the bill, I'm to here to tell ya to look again. While I do agree that the 3.55's are a great choice as a middle of the road gear that allows you to do pretty much what ever you want, the 3.31's in my old fashioned steel truck have been nothing short of impressive with the 3.5L EB.

I wouldn't consider the 3.31's with a 5.0L or a non turbo engine.

For the tow rating to increase from 9200 pounds in my 2011 to 10700 in the 2015 is incredible.

But Tom, I know you better than you think: is 10700 enough for you?

She's a pretty one but I'd keep looking till you find the perfect truck. How will you know it's perfect? You'll take it home.

Happy hunting brother.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2015 | 06:55 AM
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Thanks Tim!

I'm in no particular hurry, and to be honest it'll be a better time for me to buy in a few months. The only things I had against this truck were the 23-gallon fuel tank and the stick-on chrome garbage they had on the doors. I could overlook those things for the right deal, and I have to admit I was impressed with their offer. But I think I'm better off waiting a bit.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2015 | 03:08 PM
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You need the 36 gallon tank and 3.73 gears.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2015 | 03:21 PM
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You need the 36 gallon tank and 3.73 gears.
I have that combo in mine and its good to have.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2015 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by sky Cowboy
I have that combo in mine and its good to have.
Agree.

I have 1,700 miles on mine and am only on my 3rd tank of fuel.

The 3.73 really helps with the giddy-up.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2015 | 04:25 PM
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If I ever break down and buy another truck (which at this point is highly unlikely) it will at a minimum have the long range fuel tank.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2015 | 06:29 PM
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I would be looking for the tow mirrors and 3.73 gears and the largest fuel tank possible.


Nice color choice though.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2015 | 07:08 PM
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Nice looking truck, I'm right down the road from that dealer
 
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Old Sep 21, 2015 | 07:24 PM
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Not sure I'd care about the 3.73 or the 3.55 gears. Have the 3.31's now, and I haven't been unhappy with the towing power.
Big tank and large mirrors would be more important to me.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2015 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by seventyseven250
Not sure I'd care about the 3.73 or the 3.55 gears. Have the 3.31's now, and I haven't been unhappy with the towing power.
Big tank and large mirrors would be more important to me.
^^^ This right here.

Definitely happy with how it handled with 3.31s, and from experience in the '09-14 forum the gears make a noticeable difference with highway fuel economy. My '14 would spin the wheels with 12,000 lbs behind it loaded to GAWR. Don't see why I need that much torque multiplication.

Would definitely opt for the bigger fuel tank though, you guys make a good point. I could add the mirrors and brake controller later on, so those are no biggie.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2015 | 07:40 PM
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Us talking you out of it is like asking a drug dealer for help to get clean!

I drove that one as well, no way I'm talking you out of it
 
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