All I want to know is if dobbsj has bought his 04 F-150 yet or not and if so when is he going to publish his report on his trucks pros and cons along with some pics!!!!!

 

dobbsj,

You and I are at two opposite ends and everyone else seems to fall in the middle- I would not buy an F150 either- but not for those reasons for sure...lol.
Rest of this is for everyone dobbsj, so don't take it personally,
If I had my way - the two front airbags would go out the window too. I know they "save lives" and all- but all they've ever done to me was knock me out- when they work...It really sucks to have one air bag punch you in the face when someone taps you in the rear, and then have another not even deploy when you smash into someone at 35 MPH.

As far as electronics go- give me a base model with manual transnission everytime. Keep the power windows, power door locks, heated seats, heated mirrors, electronic transmissions, outside temperature thermometers, remote keyless entry, satelite navigation systems, quadrasteer, power moon roof, power sliding rear windows, DVD entertainment systems, and whatever else I may have left out...lol.

It's bad enough that everything that goes on in the engine and steering/ABS braking systems are constantly being monitored and managed by computer systems, not that this is really a bad thing, but add to this the A/C, cruise control, and CD player options that I would want in my truck, and I feel the comp is being "worked" enough as it is - I see no reason to make the electronics even more complicated with all these other frivolous options. It's just alot more that WILL have problems down the road.

 

Who wants airbags anyway. don't crash!!! If I did wreck my ford, I wouldn't want to live without it anyways.

 

I don't want side airbags...I've been driving around in vehicles for the last ten years without them; don't need them now...I was T-boned in a mustang and lived; I've got a greater "side air bag" on my side...
Navigational system-don't need that either; I'll look up the directions on the net and if that don't work I'll drive around till they begin to wave...besides, the voices on those things are just too annoying
Power passenger seats- well, my passengers are just glad to ride in a F-150; they don't care about stuff like that...I didn't even use my power seat until about a week ago...just something else to tear up

 

LOL.........this thread is cute.
Love these comments. See what you started dobbs?!
(sinister, your comments had me laughing pretty hard. When you put it that way, it sure makes a whole heck of a lot of sense to me too!) Although I still like electric windows so I can hunt for loose coins in my rig while the "auto down" feature is rolling down my window at a drive thru window! OR, if someone pulls or walks up to my passenger window and be able to comfortably roll down the window with my pinky finger. Other than that, barebones would treat me JUST FINE.

 

Well, I have 3 kids and a wife, I have the side airbags on my Expedition and would have ordered them in the S-Crew I ordered had they been available. I am surprised they are not.

It wasn't a show stopper, but they should offer them.

I have alot of Money invested in my kids, I want them to have every chance possible when we travel.

 

Hey JC, I take offense at what you said about New Yorkers needing a map. I never carry a map and I'm sure not gonna wimp out and ask directions, just ask my wife. If it takes me seven hours to make a three hour trip then so be it. But I did order the heated seat pkg. in my new SC Lariat so my wife would have a power seat (she's only five foot one and I wanted her to see over the hood), and the audiophile so I can serenade her and a tire pressure gauge so she can check the tires before the next seven hour trip. I just love this Ford truck stuff.

 

Sounds to me like what this guy is REALLY looking for is a Lexus. Navigation system? Side airbags? Better electronics?? In a PICKUP TRUCK?

If someone hits you in the side, chances are they are going to loose.

Buy a GPS at Wal*Mart and wire it to your cigarette lighter and you'll never get lost.

And as the above post said, there is no possible way you can honestly believe the Japs have better electronics than we do. The Nissan Titan is an electrical nightmare, and the Toyota Tundra is as cheesy looking inside as it gets. I'm shocked that the Tundra even gives you an odometer.

 

OTHG_MIKE..

I hope THIS doesn't offend you, but man, THAT is the hardest I've laughed at a post within a forum in a long time!
I was IN NO way being serious in my comment about Yanks, Nav packs, maps, OR asking directions! hehehe
I'm not sure if you were continuing in my intended-humor, but more power to anyone who sees the need for whichever it is, with a resulting impact on the required payment to get it.
(I'm STILL chuckling man )
For MY *needs* however, I have found most of it frivolous. For others, I can see why there's value. I don't know if I conveyed that better in a different thread than this one, but my main feeling on all this, is make the foo foo as options (if at all) on even the upper trims, cuz I like 'some' of the foo on the upper trims, but don't wish to pay for it all if I don't need it.
Sorry to have offended you, or anyone. The comment regarding 1956MarkII that I made, was directed toward him, and I'm sure he took it in stride, since he knows I do joke around from time to time. Regardless, I will be more cautious in the future with interpretable broad-based comments.
Personally, I like maps as a backup, AFTER asking for directions when needed, which surely is a rare demand. (which also was part of my missed-humor)
Hope this makes sense, I was only razzing; and I'm sincerely sorry to have spilled over in offense to you, your manhood , or your region.

Happy truckin!
~jc

 

JC
I was just giving you a little ribbing, you really didn't hurt my feelings. Anyway I'm from upstate NY, up in the farm country and we're pretty thick skinned. Just don't talk down about my Ford, just kidding. And for the guy that wants side air bags, I think that's a great idea, but I would wait till ford has them before buying a Nissan, even if it takes ten years. My new SC is on the ramp to be built and I can't wait to drive it home. When should I tell my wife I ordered a new truck, any ideas guys?

 

OTHG_MIKE,

Inform the wife after it is paid for

 

Eagle,
Did you say after its paid for? Hmm, with 1.9% for five years it won't be paid off for a long time and I'm sure she would notice it in the driveway. OK tonights the night I tell her. I have to go now, better buy some flowers or a new Explorer for her. Wish me luck. I wonder if I can still get my deposit back?

 

OTHG_MIKE

On the other hand you could tell her you are waiting to get her a new 05 Shelby GT. That might take a little of the bite out. But a dozen BIG RED roses does wonders too. Good Luck man.

 

So Mike, just where is "Upstate New York" for you, if you don't mind telling us? To New York City, "Upstate" is Poughkeepsie! To me, it's anything north or west of Albany.
You haven't told your wife yet that you bought a new truck? Man, you're on your own! Maybe get it home before she arrives, and have it sitting in the driveway with a big bow on it. "Hey, honey, look what I went out and bought ya!"

And JC, I'm a CAR SALESMAN, for God's sake! You'll have to work long and hard to offend me! I (and my mother's virtue) have been insulted by the BEST!!

 

Mark
I'm just north of Albany in a little city called Cohoes its located right where the Mohawk and Hudson rivers meet. My wife is pretty cool, she says if you want a new truck get one. Look guys we only live once and whats the sense of getting up at 5 am every morning to go to work if you cant have a new supercab in the driveway. I keep telling myself these things to justify a new truck, heck my old one only has 12,000 miles on it, but I did get the floormats dirty, so I guess I really do need a new 04.