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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 02:28 PM
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How has Ford already released a 2008 model? Its just barely 2007. I noticed a big difference in badges compared to the 2007. But what else has changed? And why did the release it so soon?
Also, has anyone seen the 2008 F-250 that was built up on Spike TV's Extreme 4x4? That thing is huge!
 
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 02:49 PM
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One of the big reasons has to due with the diesel engine. Diesles produced after Dec 31 are required to meet much stricter emissions standards. Ford did not have the 6.4 ready for the 2007 production line so they were forced to build a short run of 2007's.....Not to mention I'm sure debuting the 6.4 as a 2008 was a marketing thing.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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I cant wait to ride in one of them babies. My friend's dad buys a brand new F-250 once they are availible. No doubt he will be pickin up a 2008 soon.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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I too am really curious about how the motor performs, however I don't think I'll be buying one too soon. My wife doesn't like driving my truck because of the turbo lag. If that was too go away she'd want to drive it all the time......We just can't have that =)
 
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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these new engines probably won't have any turbo lag at all, or at least very very minimal.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 03:41 PM
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i love the lag, only because i love the feeling of the boost hitting and sinking me back into my seat
 
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 03:27 AM
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I never understood their marketing..but it is what it is. I would love to ride in one as well.
 
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