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Test drove an 04 F150 XLT today

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plrod Enthusiast

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:lol: I realize this may not be the place but...

 

I was curious with all the hype on the tube lately. Wasn't overly impressed. I don't like the way Ford's engines sit way back into the firewalls.

 

Worth noting: I'm 5'9" and given the two inch higher bed siderails, it is not possible for me to put things into the bed of the truck w/o just dropping them over the side, big negative for me The tailgate assist feature is pretty cool.

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Wingnut Senior Enthusiast

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I drove one the other day as well. (Friend bought one.)

 

Yeah, the bed is really too tall......But.....I gotta tell you guys.....I liked that truck.

 

Rode really well, I think they look bada$$...More like a mans truck!! The interior fit/finish was pretty d@mn good. Not to mention how quiet it is in there.

 

It's a good thing that F*** still has some learning to do when it comes to comfort...I drove a fully loaded (leather etc) ex-cab short bed, and hated the seats, it was pretty durned uncomfortable within about 15 minutes.

 

Don't get me wrong, I am die-hard Chevy (why I'm here :lol: ) but I think F*** is going to do verrry well with this truck.

 

Just my .02

elboberino Enthusiast

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Not to disagree with you wingnut but I thought the new F150s looked worse, they look more foreign now, narrower or something! Just my Opinion.

They look like the Explosions and all the other crappy SUVs that Furd puts out. And what the hell is with the floor shifter?? I thought a TRUCK (unless manual) was supposed to have a column shifter?? Just don't make sense to me. :lol::lol::lol:

fmjcafe Enthusiast

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I`ve seen a few around and don`t like the looks of the taller bed. I am looking forward to lining up with one on the road...

99-2door Senior Enthusiast

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I still happen to think it looks like an overgrown Ranger.

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Have you seen the way the bottom of the bed gets wider than the part where the taillights are??? :jester:

Mega Dogmeat Enthusiast

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All I know is, GM needs to do something about the utter lack of torque below 4400 RPM in their new small-blocks.

 

I think variable valve timing is a really good idea for truck motors, I really do .... It helps keep their fuel consumption down as well as keep their torque up.

 

I dunno, I will be very curious to see what kind of real-world fuel economy the new F150 gets, with it being a heavier truck AND having a more powerful motor than it's GM equivelents.

pacodiablo Senior Enthusiast

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I have mixed feelings about it. I love the looks, but I wish they had a higher stance. The build quality is good as well. However, my complaints are in the drivetrain department. NO MANUAL? NO 6 CYLINDER? Damnit Ford! At least you can still get them with a vynil bench seat.

BDBWTE Senior Enthusiast

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...... having a more powerful motor than it's GM equivelents.

 

So have you bumped your head or :confused: ..... They are more like up to par with Chevrolet. And as far as lack of low end I'll agree and say that I believe the old 350's had more but I left a 5.4L with no problems... and once about 1500rpms my truck will hold a gear pretty long... Must be somthing to do with that stick... :fume:

ril850 Enthusiast

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:withstupid::nono: I don't care for the exterior styling, BUT the interior styling is far superior to our GM's. The ford owners don't have to buy caddy gauges and denali trim to make the interior look nice. I'll give them that, but with the 5.3 I just can't lose.

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