Our new 2007 F150

gtrietsc · January 4th, 2007, 05:28 PM

We traded my fiance's Mustang convertible for a new 2007 F150 XLT SuperCrew the day after Christmas. Between my GTO/Monaro and her Mustang, we had trouble moving anything of modest size, and have no tow vehicle for my boat. Thanks to my company having X-Plan for its employees, and some healthy end-of-year rebates, we got if for $7000 below invoice! (Hope the pic works)

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FATMOUSE · January 4th, 2007, 05:32 PM

Why this instead of the equivalent SUV? (ie. Ford Expedition). Do you need the bed for anything?

gtrietsc · January 4th, 2007, 05:35 PM

An equivalent SUV would cost a lot more, and honestly we do need to cargo space the bed provides. I just used it to bring home a new oven/range and a wine rack the other day, actually.

NecroJoe · January 4th, 2007, 05:56 PM

The thing I loved about trucks, as opposed to SUVs, if the view: nearly no blindspots, especially in trucks without back seats. The other thing: Since you're not heating the back area, the cabin's heater and AC work REALLY well! (plus the stereo sounds better).

Peter3hg · January 4th, 2007, 05:58 PM

Those wheels look really silly on it but otherwise images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

BlaRo · January 4th, 2007, 06:01 PM

Oh my God, you're killing baby seals and melting the Arctic Ocean.

Seriously, that's a cool truck, and they ARE immensely useful. Have fun with the boat. 8)

gtrietsc · January 4th, 2007, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Peter3hg

Those wheels look really silly on it but otherwise images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

I would have liked larger (those wheels are 17") but the dealer markup is crazy on that stuff. I might entertain replacing them when the tires wear out...

THGL · January 4th, 2007, 07:11 PM

Nice rig. I'd love to get one for myself (3 kids and all the homeowner-ish stuff) but if there's one thing I hate it's a new car payment! images/smilies/mad.gif

Magnet · January 5th, 2007, 06:54 AM

Looks like a great towing rig. images/smilies/smile.gif

jetsetter · January 5th, 2007, 06:36 PM

Nice truck. Did you get the 4.6 or the 5.4?

gtrietsc · January 5th, 2007, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jetsetter

Nice truck. Did you get the 4.6 or the 5.4?

Thanks. We got the 4.6 - I would have liked the 5.4, but just couldnt justify the expense - I think it adds about $2000, and the mileage is the same. The 4.6 is still rated to tow I think like 7250 lbs, and that should be enough.

klutch · January 5th, 2007, 10:08 PM

Nice truck...now you've got the good combo of a proper sportscar, boat, and truck to tow it!

As for the rims, they're fine...just get some bigger tires and you're set!

bartboy9891 · January 5th, 2007, 10:25 PM

kudos on a good buy images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

you even got the right color

watto · January 6th, 2007, 04:20 AM

That's a nice lookin truck you got there! Have fun towing your boat now!

andyhui01 · January 6th, 2007, 04:51 AM

cool car... I've always loved semi trucks images/smilies/biggrin.gif

, esp. the F150

BerserkerCatSplat · January 6th, 2007, 05:17 AM

Hey, nice truck! I love driving my dad's 2004, and they're great fun in the snow!

Dsemaj · January 6th, 2007, 10:42 AM

Can't tow with the GTO? You can get towing kits for like 2100kg. Don't know how much that is in lb.

Nice truck though.

jetsetter · January 6th, 2007, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dsemaj

Can't tow with the GTO? You can get towing kits for like 2100kg. Don't know how much that is in lb.

Nice truck though.

He is towing a boat. Launching ramps and such. And I am sure the bed comes in handy.

Blayde · January 6th, 2007, 07:42 PM

Great truck, have fun with it (or whatever towing brings you emotionally).

gtrietsc · January 6th, 2007, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dsemaj

Can't tow with the GTO? You can get towing kits for like 2100kg. Don't know how much that is in lb.

Nice truck though.

2100 kg is about 4600 lbs. I had no idea the GTO would even tow that much.

There is also a biiiig difference between "can tow" and "should tow". images/smilies/smile.gif

January 4th, 2007, 05:28 PM	#1
gtrietsc Joined: Dec 14th, 2004 Last Online: 03:25 PM Location: Lewisville, TX USA Age: 31 Posts: 937 Car: '06 Suzuki Katana, '02 Lexus IS300, '07 Ford F-150 Rep Power: 18	Our new 2007 F150 We traded my fiance's Mustang convertible for a new 2007 F150 XLT SuperCrew the day after Christmas. Between my GTO/Monaro and her Mustang, we had trouble moving anything of modest size, and have no tow vehicle for my boat. Thanks to my company having X-Plan for its employees, and some healthy end-of-year rebates, we got if for $7000 below invoice! (Hope the pic works) Last edited by gtrietsc; January 4th, 2007 at 05:34 PM..

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FATMOUSE Joined: Jun 30th, 2005 Last Online: 04:44 PM Location: NYC Posts: 3,083 Rep Power: 35	Why this instead of the equivalent SUV? (ie. Ford Expedition). Do you need the bed for anything?

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gtrietsc Joined: Dec 14th, 2004 Last Online: 03:25 PM Location: Lewisville, TX USA Age: 31 Posts: 937 Car: '06 Suzuki Katana, '02 Lexus IS300, '07 Ford F-150 Rep Power: 18	An equivalent SUV would cost a lot more, and honestly we do need to cargo space the bed provides. I just used it to bring home a new oven/range and a wine rack the other day, actually.

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NecroJoe Joined: Apr 12th, 2005 Last Online: 07:03 AM Location: San Francisco area, CA, USA Age: 29 Posts: 2,356 Car: 2001 Mercury Cougar V6 Rep Power: 67	The thing I loved about trucks, as opposed to SUVs, if the view: nearly no blindspots, especially in trucks without back seats. The other thing: Since you're not heating the back area, the cabin's heater and AC work REALLY well! (plus the stereo sounds better).

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klutch Courteous urinator Joined: Jan 6th, 2006 Last Online: 12:59 AM Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,750 Car: Whatever's in the press fleet. Rep Power: 29	Nice truck...now you've got the good combo of a proper sportscar, boat, and truck to tow it! As for the rims, they're fine...just get some bigger tires and you're set! __________________

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watto Unloved and lacking a title Joined: Jun 13th, 2005 Last Online: 12:26 AM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 5,412 Car: 1997 VW Golf MkIII CL, Giant OCR 3 Rep Power: 58	That's a nice lookin truck you got there! Have fun towing your boat now!

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andyhui01 Joined: Jun 4th, 2004 Last Online: 12:53 PM Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 20 Posts: 8,513 Car: 00' Subaru Forester GT LFS Status: Rep Power: 28	cool car... I've always loved semi trucks , esp. the F150 __________________

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BerserkerCatSplat Hormone Induced Joined: Jun 21st, 2005 Last Online: 05:24 PM Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 5,910 Car: Pimpmobile Rep Power: 73	Hey, nice truck! I love driving my dad's 2004, and they're great fun in the snow! __________________ OSPhoto

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Dsemaj Previously Known As Jamesd Joined: May 3rd, 2006 Last Online: 04:03 PM Location: Adelaide, Australia. Posts: 2,170 Car: '95 BMW 530i, '85 Nissan Bluebird S3 GXE Rep Power: 27	Can't tow with the GTO? You can get towing kits for like 2100kg. Don't know how much that is in lb. Nice truck though.

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Blayde Joined: Dec 20th, 2004 Last Online: 02:12 PM Location: Bahrain Posts: 2,006 Car: '02 Nissan X-Trail, '06 Honda Civic EXi Rep Power: 58	Great truck, have fun with it (or whatever towing brings you emotionally). __________________ Some say he migrated when fuel hit 4 pounds per gallon and that he can make 'special price' for you. All we know is, he's the Stig's Arab cousin; Al-Stig!

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