2018 f150
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IMHO...the new design will have to grow on me. I like the '15-'17 MY better at this point.
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Tuned
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So here's my thoughts. When pictures of the Atlas concept first appeared the actual design varied quite a bit for production. After the auto show next week how certain can we be that what we see then will be what's offered for the 2018 model year. I was definitely planning to purchase by mid year but now I'm perplexed of what to do. Any thoughts?
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So here's my thoughts. When pictures of the Atlas concept first appeared the actual design varied quite a bit for production. After the auto show next week how certain can we be that what we see then will be what's offered for the 2018 model year. I was definitely planning to purchase by mid year but now I'm perplexed of what to do. Any thoughts?
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More Turbo
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Wasn't the 4.8 already officially announced? Sounds like a lot of work to conceal an engine that was already announced. Several photographers literally heard the Diesel engine when they drove past or alongside the mule.
Tuned
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From: Dallas / Ft. Worth Area
This is a fair point but I'd argue that the current Chevrolet trucks are better looking than they have been for the last several generations.
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From: Utica, Nebraska
Those parts aren't remotely the same as what's on the Super Duty. It's as I predicted months ago. The new F-150 would be made to resemble the styling of the current Super Duty. Ford has done this song and dance between the F-150 and the Super Duty since 2004 or so.
Agreed.
Yes it does. I think certain trim levels look decent enough in pictures but all new Super Duties look far better in person than in pictures.
This is a fair point but I'd argue that the current Chevrolet trucks are better looking than they have been for the last several generations.
Agreed.
Yes it does. I think certain trim levels look decent enough in pictures but all new Super Duties look far better in person than in pictures.
This is a fair point but I'd argue that the current Chevrolet trucks are better looking than they have been for the last several generations.
I still don't know how GM can get away with the round peg in a square hole look. Just looks goofy and I can't take them seriously. Judging by the concept picture, they are predicting either full electric or plug in hybrid. My guess is the latter.
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From: Ponchatoula, LA
Well, looks like the FTE rendering wasn't too far off.. Here's the link that I grabbed these pics from, decent amount of info in there. 2018 Ford F-150 is Officially Here with a Diesel, 10-Speed, New Looks, and Wifi [Video] - The Fast Lane Truck
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From: Seattle area
Ah, you beat me too it...Dang.
Good video. Great to see formal acknowledgement of the diesel and excited to hear about the 2.7 getting a boost (no pun intended). Plus the 10-speed tranny being adopted across the entire lineup, minus the base engine. I love the new front end clip.
Is it me, or does Gordon in the video need to be given a toilet plunger and told to go clean something. The size of the bars in my grill don't equate to capability. What a poorly disguised "small pee pee" joke. And I can't think of one good reason to use the word "harmony" in describing anything on a truck. Or any vehicle of any kind from any OEM.
Good video. Great to see formal acknowledgement of the diesel and excited to hear about the 2.7 getting a boost (no pun intended). Plus the 10-speed tranny being adopted across the entire lineup, minus the base engine. I love the new front end clip.
Is it me, or does Gordon in the video need to be given a toilet plunger and told to go clean something. The size of the bars in my grill don't equate to capability. What a poorly disguised "small pee pee" joke. And I can't think of one good reason to use the word "harmony" in describing anything on a truck. Or any vehicle of any kind from any OEM.