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I agree - just took a ride in a new Forester XT and it was really nice. Lots of space. Compares to my old 2005 Honda Pilot, minus the 3rd row seat.
That F-150 is nuts. Probably lots of fun.
Should get this: 1996 Military 6x6 Deuce BMY Harsco
Or if you have some white sunglasses, some extra NOR*CAL stickers and a flat-brim hat, you could get this:
04 diesel lifted excursion ? TRADE?
If I could swing the fuel cost, I would absolutely drive a full size truck. One with back doors is super useful because you can really put a lot of crap back there. They are a blast to drive (most of them are) and really comfortable. But then, I am peculiar and I really enjoy driving huge things. I have a blast driving U-Haul trucks and stuff. The dually is only for having a 5th wheel trailer, and looking silly. In every day use, the extra wide rear basically just makes for piles of understeer in what was a fairly fun to drive vehicle.
Every once in a while, I rent a truck from Enterprise because they are useful and fun to drive. I don't need one often enough to justify owning one, and renting one is great for many reasons. I have rented Dodges, Fords and Chevrolet full size trucks from Enterprise. Highly recommended if you are even considering one.
Keep in mind, you don't need to go full on beefcake for a truck to be nice. Even the base-ish models are really fun to drive, and great vehicles. I recommend picking one up as a rental for at least a week and drive it all over. A friend has a 2009 F-150 4 door 5.4L 4x4 and I drive it occasionally - aside from the walls of plastic, it's great. Super comfy and you can store my Justy in the center console. The only full-size I have owned was a '90 Ford F-350 Diesel 4x4 long bed w/ a 5spd manual. That thing was brutal but so much fun.
That F-150 is nuts. Probably lots of fun.
Should get this: 1996 Military 6x6 Deuce BMY Harsco
Or if you have some white sunglasses, some extra NOR*CAL stickers and a flat-brim hat, you could get this:
04 diesel lifted excursion ? TRADE?
If I could swing the fuel cost, I would absolutely drive a full size truck. One with back doors is super useful because you can really put a lot of crap back there. They are a blast to drive (most of them are) and really comfortable. But then, I am peculiar and I really enjoy driving huge things. I have a blast driving U-Haul trucks and stuff. The dually is only for having a 5th wheel trailer, and looking silly. In every day use, the extra wide rear basically just makes for piles of understeer in what was a fairly fun to drive vehicle.
Every once in a while, I rent a truck from Enterprise because they are useful and fun to drive. I don't need one often enough to justify owning one, and renting one is great for many reasons. I have rented Dodges, Fords and Chevrolet full size trucks from Enterprise. Highly recommended if you are even considering one.
Keep in mind, you don't need to go full on beefcake for a truck to be nice. Even the base-ish models are really fun to drive, and great vehicles. I recommend picking one up as a rental for at least a week and drive it all over. A friend has a 2009 F-150 4 door 5.4L 4x4 and I drive it occasionally - aside from the walls of plastic, it's great. Super comfy and you can store my Justy in the center console. The only full-size I have owned was a '90 Ford F-350 Diesel 4x4 long bed w/ a 5spd manual. That thing was brutal but so much fun.
I have driven trucks and they are comfortable, when I fit.
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Going back to the OP, i have a transit connect i drive for a work truck. No bueno.
How about a used 6.3 c class benz?
17mpg but omg power and sound <3
How about a used 6.3 c class benz?
17mpg but omg power and sound <3
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All the 5.7 gas engines get ok milage for a half ton truck too. Multi-displacement technology.
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The transit is it this gen or the first gen with first gen focus suspension parts on it?
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To be honest.....you know what you could make badass into a camping/offroad rig and still have good milage is a dodge sprinter with a cummins. They are bigger and look more badass. This transit is lame in general and like u said no eco boost. But the 2.0 na ferd engine in here has more than enough power for the fwd/traction control type driving. Good thing is the tc cuts the throttle 100 % when the front tires loose traction.
Happens when im stopped and cut the wheel n floor it to get the tires to spin.
I like testing things out lol. Esp the conti pro contacts on here. Which arent bad so far.
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