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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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I don't put a lot of faith in those rating either - I think it's all a matter of the mood of the individual when they are filling it out. If th price of gas is hi at the time and they are upset because they are spending $$$ per week for gas, then it's human nature to think negitively about the truck. Or they could have had a bad experience at the dealership for a simple problem.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by weekendwarriorfsw32
If your getting new mirors you should look at the 08 mirors. I have them on my 04. Pics in my gallery,
Nick
You have a nice X there but I don't like how the little 80 mirror looks. Are there any chrome caps for them yet?

Originally Posted by i eat hybrids
what kind of grille are you going to get? Also are u going to get clear headlights and clear turn sigs?
Not necessarily from here:
1999 - 2004 Ford Excursion Horizontal ABS Grill

http://www.billetamerica.com/shoppin..._superduty.jpg

Also I like this one here: http://www.autostyles.com/apc100.jpg
http://www.autostyles.com/apcheadlights.htm
 

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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by MarkMoore
I don't put a lot of faith in those rating either - I think it's all a matter of the mood of the individual when they are filling it out. If th price of gas is hi at the time and they are upset because they are spending $$$ per week for gas, then it's human nature to think negitively about the truck. Or they could have had a bad experience at the dealership for a simple problem.
The mood has got to be a deciding factor. The last truck I bought new was not a happy purchase. I did not want to buy it, but needed it for my business. So like it or not, the thing never gave me any breakdowns, failures or left on the road dead. I just didn't care for it. And my take on that truck has always been bad. Last week I was cleaning out some old files and I compared the newer truck (96) to the older truck (94). The newer truck was actually more reliable! My mistaken judgement! I still like the 94 more, but I know that I am prejudiced. And I believe that the CR relies on the unbiased voracity of the consumer, and that it just isn't that way. If they don't like it, it is like a redheaded step child.
 
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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baji i like that grille. So your looking for a billet grille? I put one on to Pics are in gallery if u want to see them. Also, those head lights are cool. Are u gonna get clear turn sigs to? That grille that you want to buy, is it a full grille or does it snap onto ur stock grille?
 
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by i eat hybrids
baji i like that grille. So your looking for a billet grille? I put one on to Pics are in gallery if u want to see them. Also, those head lights are cool. Are u gonna get clear turn sigs to? That grille that you want to buy, is it a full grille or does it snap onto ur stock grille?
Yea the bullet grille, addon or complete kit which ever is cheaper with the better effect ... I think I'm gonna go with the clear turn signals but when that time comes closer I'll be doing alot more research.
 
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