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#5 of 433 Slip differential by russelll Aug 20, 2003 (1:58 pm)
Need some advice. Plan on buying a '03 Supercrew in the next couple of weeks. I used Edmunds website to solicite offers on different ones. Its worked well so far with 17 vehicles quoted from 10 dealers. My delima is the best offer is a Lariet with 5.4L V8 and standard differential. Its the only one out of 17 that doesn't have this option. I don't plan on towing anything, but I'm not sure what abilities I'll lose if I don't have it.
#6 of 433 re; Limited slip by wpalkowski Aug 21, 2003 (12:56 am)
Limited slip differential is set up to do just that - it limits the wheel slip in low traction situations. The rear end is set up with a system of clutches that essentially measure the torque being applied to the wheels. The clutches engage and disengage according to how much traction each side of the axle is experiencing and shift a larger portion of the power to the side that has best traction.    If truck with regular (or open) differential is sitting with one wheel on dry pavement, and the other on sheer ice - all the drive torque goes to the wheel that's slipping. Wheel with no traction spins freely, while wheel on pavement sits there doing nothing and you're stuck. With a L. S. differential, clutches shift over to side with traction and allow torque to be applied to wheel on the pavement. Truck can move!   It's not perfect, it can't apply all the torque to one side or the other - hence name "limited" slip. But in many situations, limited slip rear end almost negates need to have to shift into four wheel drive. L.S. has small draw back, it can sometimes result in kind of "squirrely" behavior at highway speeds on wet roads. Torque application can shift back and forth quickly between sides and give you a momentary thrill.   Whether it's necessary for you depends on where you live and where you drive. If you live where it doesn't snow and you're not going to do much off roading then you can probably get away without it. I live in CT, and have a steep driveway where my L. S. came in quite handy many time last winter.
#7 of 433 Limited by akjbmw Aug 21, 2003 (7:04 am)
Going for the rest of the story... I concur with the above post, but would suggest another thought direction... The result is a limiting of the amount of slippage (or difference in speed of spinning) that the lesser traction wheel has.   The differential allows the wheels to turn at different speeds for turning corners. The Limited slip limits the rate of difference in speed.   Hope that helps.   Your appreciation for the feature will not surface until you have sat with a wheel spinning with no traction, the other drive wheel sitting idle, and you going nowhere.   Happy traveling.
#8 of 433 Limited by russelll Aug 21, 2003 (5:12 pm)
Thanks for the info on the diferential. I won't be buying that vehicle after finding out about the "teardrop" rims. Completely changes the look. Internet buying experience has been good. Even over the net you can tell which dealerships you want to deal with. Looks like I'll be purchasing a White/Beige Lariet, 5.4L & limited slip, Tow pkg, bed xtdr, captain chairs, & heated seats for $29,244 - $4000 rebates = 25,244. MSRP is 33,195 so I think its a pretty good deal. My biggest concern is get used to a truck after driving an '98 Interpid ES. My commute is mostly highway (35mi 1way) and hopefully I'll get better than 13 mpg as sited by others.
#9 of 433 2003 F-150 Depreciation by dcordi16 Aug 23, 2003 (6:13 am)
I'm looking to buy a new 2003 F-150 but I'm not sure what my barganing power might be due to the redesigned 2004 models. Does anyone know what a 2003 F-150 might depreciate now that it will be an old model?
#10 of 433 2003 F150 Depreciation by gunship68 Aug 25, 2003 (5:33 am)
I am starting to see screamer ads for high 19's- low 20's for 2003 XLT 150 SCrews, depending on rebates and whether or not you finance through Ford. My question is...... If the 2002/2003 USED models (Screw XlT 4x2 less than 25k miles) are normally advertised for 20k, will they now be advertised (or sold) for less?
#11 of 433 best price by hawk19 Sep 28, 2003 (7:01 pm)
anybody get a good deals on a f250 4x4 xlt crewcab (fx4)
#12 of 433 Deal in Houston by gracz Sep 29, 2003 (8:05 am)
Just bought an 03 f-250 4X4 in houston, for 30,500 at what used to be Texan Ford, great truck, I take it to Del Rio almost weekly during hunting season, never any problems - I put all my equip in the back, feeders, heaters chairs, even my 40' tarp - There are deals out there - good luck.
#13 of 433 by kirstie_h HOST Oct 07, 2003 (4:15 am)
A major magazine is hoping to interview prospective buyers who are a) anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Nissan Titan; and/or b) comparing pricing and incentive deals on GM and Ford pickups to decide which to buy. Please respond with your daytime contact information to jfallonedmunds.com by October 8. Thanks!
#14 of 433 04 XLT short bed by scottinssmd Oct 11, 2003 (4:42 pm)
Beautiful truck. Just picked one up today in Bethesda for $30,200 plus tax tags and extended warranty. [MSRP was $35800]. Spec, by order of my importance, include 4x4, 5.4 Triton, Super cab, short bed, HD tow package, captain's chairs, auto, power moonroof and rear window, power seat windows and locks, Aspen Green. Other creature features which came with this model are heated turn signal side mirrors, 6 CD in-dash player, digital dash, rear seats fold up so I can stow blueprints, digital camera equipment, and laptop equipment. Also, the rear windows are electric and roll down 100%, this is a clutch gimme. Now it feels like my 03 SVT Cobra convertible. OK, nothing like it but you get the idea.   I'll report back later in the week after I get feedback from my partners and crew members. Smooth ride.   Extended warranty fell under my fleet/commercial account. Got platinum coverage 7yrs/100k for $2,800.   Any questions?

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