We're better. We're Proving It.
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We're better. We're Proving It.
And We Want You To Be The Judge. Hurry! Offers end 6-24-07.
That's what is on the advertisement I received from Ford today. Well, I open the flyer and here are the "better deals" from Ford:
7.3L Diesel Oil Change = $89.95
7.3L Diesel Air Filter Maintenance (includes inspecting air filter restriction gaugew!!!) = $39.95
7.3L Diesel Fuel Filter Maintenance = $99.95
So let's see, for general maintenance that takes an hour or so, they get $229.85
. OK Ford, I've judged - again. You folks are smoking too much crack and it is has seriously harmed your brains. Once again, avoid the stealerships...which reminds me:
A man and his wife arrived at the local Ford dealership to pick up their truck, but were told that the keys had been accidentally locked in it. They went to the service department and found a mechanic working feverishly to unlock the driver's side door. As they watched from the passenger's side, the guy instinctively tried the door handle and discovered it was open. "Hey," the man announced to the technician, "It's open!" "I know," answered the young man. "I already got that side."
That's what is on the advertisement I received from Ford today. Well, I open the flyer and here are the "better deals" from Ford:
7.3L Diesel Oil Change = $89.95
7.3L Diesel Air Filter Maintenance (includes inspecting air filter restriction gaugew!!!) = $39.95
7.3L Diesel Fuel Filter Maintenance = $99.95
So let's see, for general maintenance that takes an hour or so, they get $229.85
. OK Ford, I've judged - again. You folks are smoking too much crack and it is has seriously harmed your brains. Once again, avoid the stealerships...which reminds me:A man and his wife arrived at the local Ford dealership to pick up their truck, but were told that the keys had been accidentally locked in it. They went to the service department and found a mechanic working feverishly to unlock the driver's side door. As they watched from the passenger's side, the guy instinctively tried the door handle and discovered it was open. "Hey," the man announced to the technician, "It's open!" "I know," answered the young man. "I already got that side."
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Yeah, I got one from the local stealer, and it advertised a front brake job(pads, and rotor resurfacing ) only $259.95 with the caveat(additional parts may be required at additional cost)
why do they think we're the idiots
why do they think we're the idiots
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From: North of Greenville
I have to admit that I ran into a great deal at one of my local Ford dealers. I went in to get three copies of keys to my truck, and the guy said "5 bucks each". I said "WHAT??? Way too rich for my blood."... then just waited for a minute. He took my key and said "Hold on a minute". When he came back, he said "No charge"!
I've never been there before, but got a great deal. Might go back, but will certainly copare their prices. They still have the CPS listed at $200 for the older "A" style, and $27 for hte newer "B" style CPS, but only the old ones in stock.
I've never been there before, but got a great deal. Might go back, but will certainly copare their prices. They still have the CPS listed at $200 for the older "A" style, and $27 for hte newer "B" style CPS, but only the old ones in stock.
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Originally Posted by nlemerise
...So let's see, for general maintenance that takes an hour or so, they get $229.85.
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Originally Posted by amiller93
I got a nice 1/4" thick booklet on all of the features of the 6.4, Are they trying to tell me something?
hmmmm, not one mention of the BBQ option!
hmmmm, not one mention of the BBQ option!
...I can hear it now: "Neal we can only give you $10k for your 1999 with 90K miles, so you'll only owe us $45K and we'll give you 7 years interest free." Sure!
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Pretty Good Neal. HAH HAH. Your sooo right. Hey wait to you need to replace a key!! It's about $135.00..
50 for the key and 75 to program it!! Moral of the story? DONT LOSE A KEY!
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And that would be reason number one I will be driving my 7.3 for years to come
and doing my own maintenance.
and doing my own maintenance.
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From: AZ
Originally Posted by Kwikkordead
Same here. There is no way that I am buying a truck for almost as much as I paid for my house 20 years ago!!!!!!!
...disappointed but, not surprised by your kneejerk reaction .
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Originally Posted by ernesteugene
Did you get a quote if they actually do the work correctly? I got my first fuel filter changed at Ford in early 99, and then I read an article in PSR about how to DIY, and I discovered that Ford hadn't installed the O ring on the bottom grove of the filter!
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since i got my truck, i've been wondering how long we will all stay around with our 7.3's. mine is a 2000 so its like 8 years old but to me still seems like it is only 2-3 years old. will be nice to see how long we can stay alive.
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My 99 has a "dated look" if you know your Fords... but I can't tell you how many people have looked her over and been shocked that it's an 8yr old truck - everyone thinks its maybe 2 or 3 yrs old, tops!!! Want to keep her around? do your maintenance, and get a BTS tranny when your stocker dies. And try to contain the PMS, just a bit (good luck on that one!!!)
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Me too... I was getting fuel the other day when a couple fellas pulled up and we started talking diesel prices. Then they asked me if I just got the truck and I said, yeah, but it's an '02. They were like 
... Gotta love it!! 
... Gotta love it!!
