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Full-size pickup sales - F-150 best selling truck, but for how much longer??

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What is this discussion about? Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Dodge Ram Pickup 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, Nissan Titan, Car Buying, Truck


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Ford only builds CRAP by mschmal
Jan 10, 2008 (12:46 pm)
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People think Ford just can't build a reliable desirable car.
 
Check out the Fusion/Milan problems and solutions board.
 
mschmal, "Ford Fusion/Mercury Milan Maintenance & Repair" #1, 7 Mar 2007 8:51 am
 
I started this forum back in March of 07 and there are ALREADY 34 posts!
 
Mark
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09 F150 by markan
Jan 15, 2008 (5:38 pm)
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After seeing pictures from the Detroit show I am not impressed with the front end styling at all. I've been waiting for this truck to replace my 01 F150 but now I'm not sure it is worth the wait. I was hoping for the new "Boss" to go along with the 6 speed. What does everyone else think about the new look?
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Re: 09 F150 [markan] by obyone
Jan 15, 2008 (11:56 pm)
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Replying to: markan (Jan 15, 2008 5:38 pm)

What's more impressive is the '09 Ram. Check it out
 
2009 Dodge Ram
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Re: 09 F150 [obyone] by andy82471
Jan 16, 2008 (8:41 am)
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Replying to: obyone (Jan 15, 2008 11:56 pm)

And people call the Tundra ugly. Yuck !!!!!!!!!!!!! Hideous. Chrysler is heading straight for bankruptcy.
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Re: 09 F150 [obyone] by cruiser69
Jan 16, 2008 (12:24 pm)
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Replying to: obyone (Jan 15, 2008 11:56 pm)

Well, its not too bad i guess. Looks like a Transformer truck. Lots of creases, gaps, and square bits. The bed rail box is neat but makes it look unclean. Plus, you cant put a cap on the truck with that. I know caps aren't cool but they make a truck very practical with concealed, dry storage. The interior is top notch though. I like how Dodge made the excuse of not increasing the payload and torque by saying not many people tow that much without going to a heavy duty. True to a point, but the half tons that can have such a heavy curb weight now you can use a half ton to tow that much. Plus, the Rams fuel economy remains unimpressive. As for maximum payload, well, the 06 Tundra before the redesign had almost that much payload and had a nice ride. Still, i think its worth a test drive to be fair to Dodge. Always willing to give them another try.
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Re: 09 F150 [cruiser69] by cruiser69
Jan 16, 2008 (12:28 pm)
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Replying to: cruiser69 (Jan 16, 2008 12:24 pm)

Sorry, payload and towing.
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My comments on the Ram and F150 by kcram HOST
Jan 16, 2008 (3:38 pm)
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can be found at my blog here at Edmunds CarSpace - New truck day at NAIAS
 
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Re: 09 F150 [obyone] by 1offroader
Jan 16, 2008 (9:33 pm)
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Replying to: obyone (Jan 15, 2008 11:56 pm)

I really like the interior. Exterior, eh, I prefer the older model but I could grow into it. The bed rail storage bins won't work with a camper shell, or maybe even a tonneau cover it appears - not very useful. Fully boxed frame - natch - everyone 'cept Tundra has one now, Tundra is in now alone in last place framewise but the next version is guaranteed to have it, to the chagrin of current Tundra owners. Rear coil springs - no way Jose. The reason full size trucks use rear leafs is BECAUSE THEY WORK. It's not as if Dodge just discovered rear coils. They have been around forever, but have been found lacking in durability in trucks. A big step backward I'm afraid unless Dodge is really going for the soccer mom sales, which maybe they are. Soccer moms love trucks too. Dodge has now gone to AFM like GM, as they all will eventually due to ever higher gas prices.
 
Overall, nothing in the new Dodge will be compelling GM & Ford & Tundra owners to switch, but they may capture a few new buyers due to the more car like ride and nice interior.
 
1offroader
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Re: F-150 best selling truck, but for how much longer?? [bigo08] by simpilot1
Jan 18, 2008 (12:18 am)
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Replying to: bigo08 (Dec 03, 2006 10:23 pm)

Calling the F150 the best selling truck is nothing but advertising sleight of hand. The Silverado and Sierra are identical trucks just sold under a different brand. If the sales totals of the two are combined they far outsell the F150, by about 50,000 per year if my memory is correct.
 
I'm not commenting about which is better, just pointing out the true numbers.
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3050 Payload Package by markan
Jan 18, 2008 (6:23 am)
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I wish Ford would make the heavy payload package available in more models. It is a great value, something that is rare these days, and makes the F150 more practical for those of us who occasionally need to haul 3000 lbs but are empty 95% of the time. Makes much more sense than having to move up to a F250 because of the better ride, fuel economy, and ease of entry. I need it in a short wheel base extended cab version 4X4 rather than the long wheel base version. Anyone else agree? Seems to me it wouldn't be that difficult or expensive since Ford already has the heavier axle and springs available.

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