My Black Friday purchase :-)

PDenbigh · 12-01-2008, 01:26 PM

'07 F150, Extended Cab, Short Bed, Lariat, 5.4 (~365 lb-ft!) truck. Then, Alison and I promptly drove it 200 miles through snow, ice, curves, and mountains, thus why it's a little dirty in the pictures.

Pros:
It'll take me a little while to get used to it and be able to drive it like the tan one, but it really is a nice truck. It has a firm, responsive ride, the steering resistance is perfect, it hauls ass up the mountains, and it stops well too. Automatic climate control is sweet, steering wheel controls are an unnecessary but fun feature, integrated sat radio eliminates a gadget from the dash, and the power seats fit well.
3.73 rear end, big V-8, trans and oil coolers = tow much better than my other truck.

Cons:
I'm not a fan of the 20" wheels just because tires are expensive and limited.
The PO ordered it without the limited slip rear end. It needs LS. That's a big bummer. 3.73's, 365lb-ft torque = tire smoking machine.
Also, the PO ordered it without the sliding rear glass. Bummer #2.
Drive-by-wire is a little different in terms of throttle response. No necessarily a con, but a "Get use to it" thing.

It's no secret I'm a Ford guy. I think they really have the best truck out there. A drive in this thing across snowy, twisty WV roads just furthers my dedication to the brand.

***Jake*** · 12-01-2008, 02:56 PM

Looks great! I really like that generation of F-150s. Any plans for the gold one or are you gonna sell it?

Ole · 12-01-2008, 03:26 PM

Nice! I like the Ford trucks except the 250-350 4x4 with the solid frt axle. The GM 3500 offers a much nice highway drive. If I didn't have the need for 4x4 I would have bought a 350 dually.

FWIW, I bought a Lincoln in '07 and have had no problems whatsoever. Nice quality, much better than any other car I have owned (even all my BMWs).

PDenbigh · 12-01-2008, 03:42 PM

Jake Wrote:Looks great! I really like that generation of F-150s. Any plans for the gold one or are you gonna sell it?

I'm going to sell it when I have time. It's been such a good truck I hate to see it go!

PDenbigh · 12-01-2008, 03:44 PM

Ole Wrote:Nice!

Thanks!

Ole Wrote:FWIW, I bought a Lincoln in '07 and have had no problems whatsoever. Nice quality, much better than any other car I have owned (even all my BMWs).

Wow, that's good to hear! Hopefully I'll share the same experience!

ScottyB · 12-01-2008, 04:30 PM

nice buy Pete...where's the smoky burnout pictures? 8)

Kaan · 12-01-2008, 05:07 PM

i think the other one needs to get donated to me! Wink

D_Eclipse9916 · 12-01-2008, 07:23 PM

Nice Pete, and I thought you were just talking so much about Ford trucks instead of others because you hated ford...lol.

Damn, thats a pretty ballin truck, lariat too.

PDenbigh · 12-01-2008, 08:08 PM

D_Eclipse9916 Wrote:Nice Pete, and I thought you were just talking so much about Ford trucks instead of others because you hated ford...lol.

Damn, thats a pretty ballin truck, lariat too.

Thanks man!

DJ is a first hand witness to their durability :-).

PDenbigh · 12-01-2008, 08:09 PM

Kaan Wrote:i think the other one needs to get donated to me!

You really want a truck that's been driven by me for the past 125000 miles?

CaptainHenreh · 12-01-2008, 08:32 PM

PDenbigh Wrote:
Kaan Wrote:i think the other one needs to get donated to me!

You really want a truck that's been driven by me for the past 125000 miles?

Better than a CRX driven by kaan for the same...

D_Eclipse9916 · 12-01-2008, 11:43 PM

PDenbigh Wrote:
D_Eclipse9916 Wrote:Nice Pete, and I thought you were just talking so much about Ford trucks instead of others because you hated ford...lol.

Damn, thats a pretty ballin truck, lariat too.

Thanks man!

DJ is a first hand witness to their durability :-).

I will be honest, ive never been 4 wheels off the ground in a ford f150 before

Feersty · 12-02-2008, 08:41 PM

Looks good man. Are those the King Ranch wheels? Or were those optional on that year Lariat?

Were you able to negotiate with the dealership, since times are tough for Ford? how much below sticker did you get it at. I remember on your other truck it has I-77 dealership front plate. Repeat customer I assume?

CaptainHenreh · 12-02-2008, 08:55 PM

Feersty Wrote:Repeat customer I assume?

You could even say his family is responsible for keeping that place in business...

**balactm** · 12-02-2008, 09:15 PM

D_Eclipse9916 Wrote:
PDenbigh Wrote:
D_Eclipse9916 Wrote:Nice Pete, and I thought you were just talking so much about Ford trucks instead of others because you hated ford...lol.

Damn, thats a pretty ballin truck, lariat too.

Thanks man!

DJ is a first hand witness to their durability :-).

I will be honest, ive never been 4 wheels off the ground in a ford f150 before

i know it's off topic, but i was 4 wheels off the ground in my friend's tc...talk about scary.

back on topic...nice truck pete. i'm a big fan of the F-150. driven a couple from enterprise, and they seem like a really good ride. hope it works out for you.

**Mike** · 12-02-2008, 10:59 PM

87jdmmr2 Wrote:
D_Eclipse9916 Wrote:
PDenbigh Wrote:
D_Eclipse9916 Wrote:Nice Pete, and I thought you were just talking so much about Ford trucks instead of others because you hated ford...lol.

Damn, thats a pretty ballin truck, lariat too.

Thanks man!

DJ is a first hand witness to their durability :-).

I will be honest, ive never been 4 wheels off the ground in a ford f150 before

i know it's off topic, but i was 4 wheels off the ground in my friend's tc...talk about scary.

i win. try an xa.

PDenbigh · 12-03-2008, 09:17 AM

Feersty Wrote:Looks good man. Are those the King Ranch wheels? Or were those optional on that year Lariat?

Were you able to negotiate with the dealership, since times are tough for Ford? how much below sticker did you get it at. I remember on your other truck it has I-77 dealership front plate. Repeat customer I assume?

Thanks. Stock wheels on the 07' Lariats.

My Dad is part of the dealership actually, so that probably answers the deal/repeat stuff.

PDenbigh · 12-03-2008, 09:18 AM

87jdmmr2 Wrote:back on topic...nice truck pete. i'm a big fan of the F-150. driven a couple from enterprise, and they seem like a really good ride. hope it works out for you.

Thanks man. I can't wait to tow with it!

**Goodspeed** · 12-03-2008, 10:11 AM

Congrats Pete, I know you'll break her in right. I'll keep a lookout for a white F-150 in a cloud of tire smoke around the 'burg

**balactm** · 12-03-2008, 02:14 PM

Mike Wrote:
87jdmmr2 Wrote:
D_Eclipse9916 Wrote:
PDenbigh Wrote:
D_Eclipse9916 Wrote:Nice Pete, and I thought you were just talking so much about Ford trucks instead of others because you hated ford...lol.

Damn, thats a pretty ballin truck, lariat too.

Thanks man!

DJ is a first hand witness to their durability :-).

I will be honest, ive never been 4 wheels off the ground in a ford f150 before

i know it's off topic, but i was 4 wheels off the ground in my friend's tc...talk about scary.

i win. try an xa.

touche. how is it that i am always conceding to you winning?

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