I'm getting my first Ford!!!
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Originally Posted by 351slug
Dont get rid of your civic, its just a truck. I like having both. Car for going to work and my truck for play.
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From: Lakewood, Ohio
good luck but gas is going to be the biggest problem you will face.
especially going from a civic to an f150.
that is just like my truck including the color.
change the oil and use motorcraft filter, get under the back and check for rusted shackles, drain the trans, convertor and get new fluid and filter.
get any records from grandpa that you can.
especially going from a civic to an f150.
that is just like my truck including the color.
change the oil and use motorcraft filter, get under the back and check for rusted shackles, drain the trans, convertor and get new fluid and filter.
get any records from grandpa that you can.
Last edited by quicklook2; Jul 9, 2007 at 05:55 PM.
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From: Virginia Beach
I recently sold my truck- not enough time to use it, it just sat in the driveway most of the time. But wouldn't you know it, 2 days after I sold it, I needed a dadgum truck!! Once you have it, you'll find out how much you need it. Oh, yeah, keep the daily driver. You'll have to change your driving habits, too, or gas really will eat a hole into your pocket, especially when you are used to a quick little car that you can jump on hen the light turns green
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From: Oklahoma
Well considering I'm 17 I can't keep both...but this truck has been looked over by our local dealer and the transmission seals were just replaced and the alternator was replaced no rust accept a little on the body...very little rust...new shocks and tires. I'm getting a pretty good deal.
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From: Biloxi, MS
Congrats, everyone is right about the whole gas mileage thing, but its still better than driving a Civic, way better... The best tip I have as far as gas mileage is keep your engine under 1500 RPM, it just takes some getting used to...
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just don't try and drive it like a Civic and you'll be just fine. that's a GREAT engine that will give you little problems. aside from the mileage, it's a GREAT vehicle for someone your age because its reliable, cheap to maintain, and not really fast enough to get you in a ton of trouble.
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From: Williamsburg, VA
Originally Posted by JL63
Well considering I'm 17 I can't keep both...
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From: Saskatoon Saskatchewan
Yeah congrats man i know i was so happy when i got my 1993 that was in November 2006 and i was 16 yeah it maybe a bit heft on gas but reliable and durable never let me down i know the I6 would probably be bettter than my 351 5.8l V8 but its fun to drive enjoy