Well... I Did It.
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Cargo Master
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: N. Illinois
Well... I Did It.
I talked about it here many months ago, and even last year, but finally got up enough courage to do it. I dumped the 2004 F-250 for a new F-150 Supercrew. I've only had it about a week and a half, but all I can say is WOW! This thing rides like a Caddy. It may not have the testosterone of a 6.0L diesel, but just the ride, the quietness, and comfort will be worth the try for the next year, or so.
I have been monitoring the fuel economy, and so far over 2,200 miles - mostly rural/suburban driving, I have averaged the mid 17's. I am an easy driver. I am not impressed with the quickness of the 5.4L, but I didn't expect it would keep up with my old 6.0L diesel. I hauled about four yards of wet mulch on my 1,000# trailer, so I guess maybe about 2,500-3,000 pounds, and i didn't even know it was back there. That's all the weight I will probably haul for now. That booming audiophile with blackleather is sweet. Makes me wish my commute was longer to work. That lousy hour and a half is too short.
She's a loaded Lariat. Black. All that is missing is the reverse sensors, bed extender, and flow-through console. I don't miss any of it. She's my first black truck, and I don't think anything is more purdy when clean! I added an ARE lid, bed mat, and stainless rockers last night. The chrome handles (just the centers) will go on tonight, along with the smoke ventvisors and bug shield. I just love it. And even if it turn out to be a piece of !@#$ (and I doubt it), it will only be around until next year this time. Then, it may be another F-150... of a new 2007 SuperDuty. Thanks for the interesting F-150 reading. I probably wouldn't have made the crossover without FTE!
I have been monitoring the fuel economy, and so far over 2,200 miles - mostly rural/suburban driving, I have averaged the mid 17's. I am an easy driver. I am not impressed with the quickness of the 5.4L, but I didn't expect it would keep up with my old 6.0L diesel. I hauled about four yards of wet mulch on my 1,000# trailer, so I guess maybe about 2,500-3,000 pounds, and i didn't even know it was back there. That's all the weight I will probably haul for now. That booming audiophile with blackleather is sweet. Makes me wish my commute was longer to work. That lousy hour and a half is too short.
She's a loaded Lariat. Black. All that is missing is the reverse sensors, bed extender, and flow-through console. I don't miss any of it. She's my first black truck, and I don't think anything is more purdy when clean! I added an ARE lid, bed mat, and stainless rockers last night. The chrome handles (just the centers) will go on tonight, along with the smoke ventvisors and bug shield. I just love it. And even if it turn out to be a piece of !@#$ (and I doubt it), it will only be around until next year this time. Then, it may be another F-150... of a new 2007 SuperDuty. Thanks for the interesting F-150 reading. I probably wouldn't have made the crossover without FTE!
Laughing Gas
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 790
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From: Austin
Hey, good move, and I'm sure you will enjoy the Supercrew! I love mine. Having owned a 2002 Escalade prior to switching to the SuperCrew I can saw with some authority that the Supercrew does not ride like a caddy. However it is very very good!! Of course when you figure the Supercrew cost me about half what the Escalade did we are more than getting our money's worth.
Thank god for the gangsta rapper who was all to pleased to offer top dollar for my used Escalade!!
Thank god for the gangsta rapper who was all to pleased to offer top dollar for my used Escalade!!
