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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 04:14 PM
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This time I may need to buy a Truck for SUV for my company???? Any recommendations?
Old Sep 16, 2010 | 06:10 PM
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Do you need to tow? Haul?
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F150!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love mine! Great deals on 2010's right now and a good bunch of new engines coming soon as well if you can hold out!

http://media.ford.com/article_displa...ticle_id=33096
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Light equipment hauling....my ML will carry any recreational stuff...my account said by a work truck....Ford and Chevy both have some good deals I think?
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FORD for sure. Chevy not so much!
Old Sep 18, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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gonna look at the Chevy's on Monday...if they are not it....Ford's next.. I can get some deals on both through personal connections
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If you're buying a truck, Ford > Chevy > Dodge > Toyota.
Old Sep 18, 2010 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by CarbonXe
If you're buying a truck, Ford > Chevy > Dodge > Toyota.
ok but why? Keep in mind I have not driven them yet Chevy on Monday
I can get very deep discounts on both
Downside is I may sell my Jetta...Upside now I will have the funds to build a project car once I sell it
Old Sep 21, 2010 | 03:27 PM
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Hmm drove the Chevy.... fairly nice...but... I really like the Tahoe and it qualifies(6000lb GVR) for what I need
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Ford just dropped the power ratings on the EcoBoost for the F150. Didnt do mpg yet but its got 365hp and 420tq and up to 90% of torque available under 4000rpms. Drive the ford and you will like it over the Cheby! Built FORD tough! Not, Built Chevy weak!
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Originally Posted by highvoltage1
Ford just dropped the power ratings on the EcoBoost for the F150. Didnt do mpg yet but its got 365hp and 420tq and up to 90% of torque available under 4000rpms. Drive the ford and you will like it over the Cheby! Built FORD tough! Not, Built Chevy weak!
gonna check it out
My ML350 has 400lbs of tq at 1600rpms...gotta love torque
Old Sep 21, 2010 | 09:58 PM
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Ford Transit!
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^Really?
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Originally Posted by JDMJim
Ford Transit!
I want one of those bad but for taxes its gotta be 6klbs.
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Bro, you get a ford I will call you every day and tell you you left your man step down!

The Chevy 5.3 cant be beat...

end of story

(though Id rather buy a used Escalade ESV, bigger motor, more towing cap. around 20K plus when your driving it every day its awfully comfortable... oh wait... I did)
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Bro, you get a ford I will call you every day and tell you you left your man step down!

The Chevy 5.3 cant be beat...

end of story

(though Id rather buy a used Escalade ESV, bigger motor, more towing cap. around 20K plus when your driving it every day its awfully comfortable... oh wait... I did)
right now I am looking at a Tahoe and cew cab for my company(one of each) with the 53..with the right gearing it is nice...
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Originally Posted by CarbonXe
If you're buying a truck, Ford > Chevy > Dodge > Toyota.
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Old Sep 23, 2010 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Sciond
right now I am looking at a Tahoe and cew cab for my company(one of each) with the 53..with the right gearing it is nice...
attempt to get them in Z71 trim, locking difs, factory lifts with real tires, the right gear ratios, and all the interior toys for another 1600 iirc (last time I looked)
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http://www.mahindrana.com/

Coming to the USA you could be the first one!!!
Old Sep 24, 2010 | 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by RedneckwithanxB
attempt to get them in Z71 trim, locking difs, factory lifts with real tires, the right gear ratios, and all the interior toys for another 1600 iirc (last time I looked)
That is almost the exact spec i am looking at without the lift kit(LT or maybe LTZ if I can eek it out)



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