chit chat thread

[B C]

The current gen of F-150 drives so well. Amazing truck

[patsbimmer1]

B C said:

The current gen of F-150 drives so well. Amazing truck

My dad has a '16 5.0 and i've spent a lot of time driving it and it's great.  I've spent time with it in downtown Chicago and it doesn't feel it's size.  I like them.

I'm looking at this one on Thursday on my way back from Chicago.  I've already negotiated a price so hopefully it looks as it should and I buy it.

https://www.boucherfordmenomoneefalls.com/used-Menomonee+Falls-2018-Ford-F+150-XLT-1FTEW1EP9JKC19917

[Rekpoint]

patsbimmer1 said:

My dad has a '16 5.0 and i've spent a lot of time driving it and it's great.  I've spent time with it in downtown Chicago and it doesn't feel it's size.  I like them.

I'm looking at this one on Thursday on my way back from Chicago.  I've already negotiated a price so hopefully it looks as it should and I buy it.

https://www.boucherfordmenomoneefalls.com/used-Menomonee+Falls-2018-Ford-F+150-XLT-1FTEW1EP9JKC19917

https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/ctd/d/eau-claire-the-ultimate-f-svt-raptor/6952168858.html

[SteelBlue]

Anyone do an film photography? Picked up pretty mint Pentax K1000, already shot a roll through it. Interested to see the results.

I guess this is WIBOOMERS, so some of you probably shot film without choice.

[Jdesign]

Rekpoint said:

https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/ctd/d/eau-claire-the-ultimate-f-svt-raptor/6952168858.html

I agree, why waste you time with an F150 when you can get a raptor for the same price?  On top of that, you know damn well it will hold its value unlike the F150.

@patsbimmer1

[Rekpoint]

Jdesign said:

I agree, why waste you time with an F150 when you can get a raptor for the same price?  On top of that, you know damn well it will hold its value unlike the F150.

@patsbimmer1  

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[rampelsauce]

Raptors? @REKIII get in pls

[straight6pwr]

Jdesign said:

 why waste you time with an F150 when you can get a raptor for the same price? 

the same reason you don't buy a Corvette or a Hummer: people will think you're a douche, even if you are in fact, a non-douche.

[SteelBlue]

straight6pwr said:

the same reason you don't buy a Corvette or a Hummer: people will think you're a douche, even if you are in fact, a non-douche.

[Rekpoint]

straight6pwr said:

the same reason you don't buy a Corvette or a Hummer: people will think you're a douche, even if you are in fact, a non-douche.

Who wants a dull old truck when you can buy a "Sports Truck" There is a reason we all have a BMW. We want a "Sports Car"

[patsbimmer1]

Rekpoint said:

Who wants a dull old truck when you can buy a "Sports Truck" There is a reason we all have a BMW. We want a "Sports Car"

I drive an M3 because I wanted a semi practical summer sports car, I will drive a truck because I want a truck.

Jdesign said:

I agree, why waste you time with an F150 when you can get a raptor for the same price?  On top of that, you know damn well it will hold its value unlike the F150.

@patsbimmer1  

As much as I would drive a raptor it's less practical than an F-150 for a company vehicle.  That and it has to be within 4 model years to qualify for the allowance from work.

[Jdesign]

patsbimmer1 said:

it has to be within 4 model years to qualify for the allowance from work.

Q U I T .

[REKIII]

Congrats on the new job!

I do enjoy the Raptors.  I was very close to replacing my Gen1 with an F250.  Wife won out and I now have a '17 Gen2.  They are fun trucks, but nothing really more than a cool looking F150 (which are pretty cool looking in their own right).

There are constant rumors about putting the Mustang V8 into the raptor, if and only if that happens will Gen2 raptos really take a resale tumble.  It's stupid how well they retain their value.

[Boris3]

Congrats on the new gig!

I've been impressed with my 2012 f150 xlt with the 5.0. Granted I'm coming from an 03 Tundra. Tows great, comfortable, and better mileage.

[patsbimmer1]

REKIII said:

Congrats on the new job!

I do enjoy the Raptors.  I was very close to replacing my Gen1 with an F250.  Wife won out and I now have a '17 Gen2.  They are fun trucks, but nothing really more than a cool looking F150 (which are pretty cool looking in their own right).

There are constant rumors about putting the Mustang V8 into the raptor, if and only if that happens will Gen2 raptos really take a resale tumble.  It's stupid how well they retain their value.

Boris3 said:

Congrats on the new gig!

I've been impressed with my 2012 f150 xlt with the 5.0. Granted I'm coming from an 03 Tundra. Tows great, comfortable, and better mileage. 

Thanks guys!  So I pulled the trigger on the blue XLT today and I'm picking it up tomorrow.  It's a 2.7 Ecoboost which is all I really need for what I tow.  It's got everything I wanted in a truck other than the tailgate step ladder but I suppose my knees can hold out for a bit longer and I'll roll my fat ass in the bed.  Funny thing about the raptor is my wife is 100% on board and says it's the only truck she'd drive but the practicality just isn't there for me to drive one every day.  Maybe her next vehicle...

[Rekpoint]

patsbimmer1 said:

Thanks guys!  So I pulled the trigger on the blue XLT today and I'm picking it up tomorrow.  It's a 2.7 Ecoboost which is all I really need for what I tow.  It's got everything I wanted in a truck other than the tailgate step ladder but I suppose my knees can hold out for a bit longer and I'll roll my fat ass in the bed.  Funny thing about the raptor is my wife is 100% on board and says it's the only truck she'd drive but the practicality just isn't there for me to drive one every day.  Maybe her next vehicle...

When has practicality ever been on the top of our list?

I'm just giving you a hard time. Congrats on the new truck. Post up a pic!

[Jdesign]

Rekpoint said:

Congrats on the new truck. Post up a pic!

Better yet, lets see a video of that thing laying some of that sweet power down on the pavement. @patsbimmer1 

Congrats on the new hauler!

[patsbimmer1]

So I bought that truck on Thursday and put about 200 miles on it Friday for work.  I like it a lot!  The navigation is really intuitive but I'll probably use the Android auto or Apple carplay most of the time.  The 2.7 got about 24mpg and I'm hoping to average 20-22 mpg with this thing.  I'm happy with the purchase so far but did cry a little bit when I pulled up to a customer and he had a brand new Raptor supercrew in the same color as my truck sitting outside the shop with a 2" leveling kit and brand new Nitto ridgegrapplers.  Someday...

[Rekpoint]

patsbimmer1 said:

but did cry a little bit when I pulled up to a customer and he had a brand new Raptor supercrew

Yep

[YoungCR]

Android Auto and Car Play make me want a new car. I really enjoyed the Fusion I rented earlier this year, the new Sync system is good on its own too.