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Let me start by saying the market is crazy right now. Used vehicle trade-in prices are insane. With getting my wife the 05 Suburban, we have not needed one of the two additional vehicles (Accord or Truck). I love the Accord as a car, but am hooked on how comfortable and useful a daily truck is. Additionally, car seating position has not been well for me. I find my legs and back very fatigued after driving long periods. Truck wise, I have been wanting a crew cab truck for some time, in addition to some finer amenities.
So I did some looking online.
Trade in values are crazy. I did an online quote with CarMax and walked away from the Accord with some decent profit. The truck was traded in at the Ford dealer -- again decent trade-in value.
I had some specific requirements for my next truck. Crew Cab, 2.7 Ecoboost, 3.73 gearing, trailer tow package, FX4 offroad, B&O unleashed stereo system, Lariat 502A high package, Lead Foot paint and Lariat Sport appearance package. I found it all, besides paint, an added sunroof, and the drivetrain.
Color is Agate black, which is super sharp. Really like the black. An added sunroof, I do like my sunroof -- what a plus.
No 2.7 Ecoboost... OK, no 3.5 Ecoboost... Sure OK, no 3.3 V6... alright. So you all probably like "OK guy got a 5.0 V8". Yes sure, V8... nope. Found all I wanted with a 3.5 PowerBoost. This is the new F150 Hybrid. This is a 3.5 EcoBoost paired with the hybrid system. Something like 430HP and 570lb-ft of torque. I have not goosed it yet, but in moderate throttle, it hauls. This also has the 2400watt generator in the bed, awesome for camping or 4-wheeling which me and my buddies do a lot.
Me and my wife really really like this truck. It has all I have ever wanted option wise, look wise, and an added bonus of Hybrid electric. It has been returning decent fuel economy. It takes FL500S and 5W-30. Will probably change it early. This truck was a demonstrator model and has 1,400miles on it. Got a fair amount off with that. Also was fortunate to receive an A-Plan pin from my uncle.
Back to two vehicles which is nice. And this one can do all the last two did. Welcome hybrid electric Ford!
So I did some looking online.
Trade in values are crazy. I did an online quote with CarMax and walked away from the Accord with some decent profit. The truck was traded in at the Ford dealer -- again decent trade-in value.
I had some specific requirements for my next truck. Crew Cab, 2.7 Ecoboost, 3.73 gearing, trailer tow package, FX4 offroad, B&O unleashed stereo system, Lariat 502A high package, Lead Foot paint and Lariat Sport appearance package. I found it all, besides paint, an added sunroof, and the drivetrain.
Color is Agate black, which is super sharp. Really like the black. An added sunroof, I do like my sunroof -- what a plus.
No 2.7 Ecoboost... OK, no 3.5 Ecoboost... Sure OK, no 3.3 V6... alright. So you all probably like "OK guy got a 5.0 V8". Yes sure, V8... nope. Found all I wanted with a 3.5 PowerBoost. This is the new F150 Hybrid. This is a 3.5 EcoBoost paired with the hybrid system. Something like 430HP and 570lb-ft of torque. I have not goosed it yet, but in moderate throttle, it hauls. This also has the 2400watt generator in the bed, awesome for camping or 4-wheeling which me and my buddies do a lot.
Me and my wife really really like this truck. It has all I have ever wanted option wise, look wise, and an added bonus of Hybrid electric. It has been returning decent fuel economy. It takes FL500S and 5W-30. Will probably change it early. This truck was a demonstrator model and has 1,400miles on it. Got a fair amount off with that. Also was fortunate to receive an A-Plan pin from my uncle.
Back to two vehicles which is nice. And this one can do all the last two did. Welcome hybrid electric Ford!