View Poll Results: What do you use your PSD for?
Bought it because i pull a fiver or Toyahuler it sits in the garage, hooked up for the weekends.
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Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 95. You may not vote on this poll
What do you use your PSD for?
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Coal Valley, Illinois
Nice flame job![QUOTE=Craven]I needed something to replace My old tow Rig. She had a little trouble on the big hills.
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Last edited by IB Tim; Feb 1, 2006 at 05:42 PM.
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Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Onalaska
I couldn't vote because none of the options fit my reasons. I could have selected these if they were available:
Needed a diesel so I can run on free VO fuel.
Daily driver but use for construction (including hauling) on weekends.
Wanted a vehicle that I would last for 500k miles or so.
Needed a diesel so I can run on free VO fuel.
Daily driver but use for construction (including hauling) on weekends.
Wanted a vehicle that I would last for 500k miles or so.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Mar 2004
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I couldn't find a poll option to suit me just right, so I chose daily driver.
Here are a few reasons I bought my PSD:
1. sick to death of being cramped in small cars.
2. wanted something that would last a LONG time, planning to keep it a LONG time
3. eventually, a little later in this LONG time I plan to have a trailer or boat, etc.... to tow
4. I feel much safer riding in my big truck than just about anything else on the road, and I like being up higher than most people and seeing far ahead.
5. I love the power on tap, I love knowing I can haul/tow whatever I need to, and I love the flexibility of a truck... just carried about 500 pounds of 8' steel angle bar... not sure how that would've fit in my '90 celica.
6. We go on quite a few family trips with all the cousins/aunts/uncles etc. and I can COMFORTABLY carry 5 or 6 people and all their stuff.... and I've got 4x4 for the snow.
7. I think the F350 dually is just about the best looking thing on the road.
There's a few reasons.....
Here are a few reasons I bought my PSD:
1. sick to death of being cramped in small cars.
2. wanted something that would last a LONG time, planning to keep it a LONG time
3. eventually, a little later in this LONG time I plan to have a trailer or boat, etc.... to tow
4. I feel much safer riding in my big truck than just about anything else on the road, and I like being up higher than most people and seeing far ahead.
5. I love the power on tap, I love knowing I can haul/tow whatever I need to, and I love the flexibility of a truck... just carried about 500 pounds of 8' steel angle bar... not sure how that would've fit in my '90 celica.
6. We go on quite a few family trips with all the cousins/aunts/uncles etc. and I can COMFORTABLY carry 5 or 6 people and all their stuff.... and I've got 4x4 for the snow.
7. I think the F350 dually is just about the best looking thing on the road.
There's a few reasons.....
Elder User
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 716
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From: memphis
I just wanted a full size truck that i could afford to drive (17+ mpg) and last 300K miles. I tow 2 motorcycles but that could be done with a 4 cyc import.
Pulled the same trailer with my car (02 nissan altima), which I only drive about 100 mile a month now.
I love this truck.
Pulled the same trailer with my car (02 nissan altima), which I only drive about 100 mile a month now.
I love this truck.
More Turbo
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 532
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From: Punta Gorda, Florida
We originally bought the 01 F550 CC 4x4 to tow our trailers, but it’s turned into the daily driver since the twins were born 4 weeks ago. It’s the only thing we own with enough room for car seats. Our other vehicles are an extended cab Ranger and regular cab F150. What can I say I love Ford trucks. The truck is too big to park in most parking garages, doctor’s offices, and hospitals. We are probably going to trade the Ranger in for an Explorer or something a little easier to find parking for with enough room for the kids.
New User
Joined: Jan 2006
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Save it
Use to drive every day but decided to park and save for long time. Not wanting to buy a new 6.0, like my 7.3 work horse.
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From: Reno nv
Originally Posted by ryaneverk2
I couldn't find a poll option to suit me just right, so I chose daily driver.
Here are a few reasons I bought my PSD:
1. sick to death of being cramped in small cars. Also got tired of the daughter whine from the small back seats on long trips.
2. wanted something that would last a LONG time, planning to keep it a LONG time. My last one went 30 years and it weren't diesel. I expect this to be my last vehicle I ever buy. Seriously.
3. eventually, a little later in this LONG time I plan to have a trailer or boat, etc.... to tow Last one died towing a brand new trailer, which was fatal to that vehicle
6. We go on quite a few family trips with all the cousins/aunts/uncles etc. and I can COMFORTABLY carry 5 or 6 people and all their stuff.
There's a few reasons.....
Here are a few reasons I bought my PSD:
1. sick to death of being cramped in small cars. Also got tired of the daughter whine from the small back seats on long trips.
2. wanted something that would last a LONG time, planning to keep it a LONG time. My last one went 30 years and it weren't diesel. I expect this to be my last vehicle I ever buy. Seriously.
3. eventually, a little later in this LONG time I plan to have a trailer or boat, etc.... to tow Last one died towing a brand new trailer, which was fatal to that vehicle
6. We go on quite a few family trips with all the cousins/aunts/uncles etc. and I can COMFORTABLY carry 5 or 6 people and all their stuff.
There's a few reasons.....
Postmaster
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: New Hampshire
Originally Posted by Craven
I needed something to replace My old tow Rig. She had a little trouble on the big hills.
Postmaster
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From: New Hampshire
oh yeah... the poll... dailly driver... pull the 5ver 6-8 times a year... but even if i didn't have a camper, i'd keep this truck... it really kicks butt over ANYTHING else i have ever owned..!
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Mi, Middle of the Mitten
Originally Posted by johnny8
NOW THAT'S FUNNY...! i LOVE the flame paint job on the brat... how long do you think she'd pull that rig before the flames were REAL..!
Postmaster
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From: Yuba City, CA.
Originally Posted by johnny8
NOW THAT'S FUNNY...! i LOVE the flame paint job on the brat... how long do you think she'd pull that rig before the flames were REAL..!
Postmaster
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From: New Hampshire
Originally Posted by Craven
Actually I think the tongue weight of our 5ver is more than what my Brat weighs. I just couldn't resist the shot and with a little photo shop action, erased the jacks and stuff, she's a hauling.
