I think the taco bed was polymer! Or at least coated (not bed lined).
And yes, the aluminum body panels and bed on the f150 is a concern...
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I think the taco bed was polymer! Or at least coated (not bed lined).
And yes, the aluminum body panels and bed on the f150 is a concern...
RaleighReloader
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Does the V6 really get better mileage? The 6.2 L86 motor in my new GMC is getting mid to high 20's when I lock the cruise control in at 55. Of course, the mileage drops if I put my foot into it, but that's true of anything.
I wouldn't touch the aluminum Fords with a 10 foot pole, and that's coming from a guy that grew up driving and loving an F150 farm truck. I know it's the way of the future and all that, and I know the EPA will eventually force every automaker to build cars out of little electric motors and tinfoil. But until that happens (and especially given that the OP wants to pull a trailer), I'd be sticking to a steel truck.
Oh, and I'd avoid the current crop of small diesels like the plague. Most of them are made by VM Motori in Italy, and the three shops I frequent are all seeing problems with the current generation of low sulfur diesel. I sold my Duramax last month (an engine that was infinitely better than any of the Italian crap) and was sad to see it go, but I'm getting better mileage with the 6.2 and I don't have to worry about carrying a bottle of Stanadyne.
Mike
I wouldn't touch the aluminum Fords with a 10 foot pole, and that's coming from a guy that grew up driving and loving an F150 farm truck. I know it's the way of the future and all that, and I know the EPA will eventually force every automaker to build cars out of little electric motors and tinfoil. But until that happens (and especially given that the OP wants to pull a trailer), I'd be sticking to a steel truck.
Oh, and I'd avoid the current crop of small diesels like the plague. Most of them are made by VM Motori in Italy, and the three shops I frequent are all seeing problems with the current generation of low sulfur diesel. I sold my Duramax last month (an engine that was infinitely better than any of the Italian crap) and was sad to see it go, but I'm getting better mileage with the 6.2 and I don't have to worry about carrying a bottle of Stanadyne.
Mike
I was getting avg 15 mpg when I had 18 inch wheels on my car, now they are 24 inch and gas mileage suffered
Well... I sold my Monte Carlo (Revolution Auto Sales has it and it cleaned up beautifully if someone is looking for a nice daily driver or car for a kid!). My Xterra died. Both catalytic converters clogged and the engine was going out. Sold it for next to nothing... but I'm done with it.
I found a 2015 Frontier crew cab with only 16k miles on it. Nice little truck and the price was better than expected. Trailer hitch is done, but I need to set up the electric brake system. A bed cover would be nice but they want some money for a chunk of plastic! I'm tempted to cut some plywood and paint it black!
I found a 2015 Frontier crew cab with only 16k miles on it. Nice little truck and the price was better than expected. Trailer hitch is done, but I need to set up the electric brake system. A bed cover would be nice but they want some money for a chunk of plastic! I'm tempted to cut some plywood and paint it black!
Well... I sold my Monte Carlo (Revolution Auto Sales has it and it cleaned up beautifully if someone is looking for a nice daily driver or car for a kid!). My Xterra died. Both catalytic converters clogged and the engine was going out. Sold it for next to nothing... but I'm done with it.
I found a 2015 Frontier crew cab with only 16k miles on it. Nice little truck and the price was better than expected. Trailer hitch is done, but I need to set up the electric brake system. A bed cover would be nice but they want some money for a chunk of plastic! I'm tempted to cut some plywood and paint it black!
I bought an expensive one piece plastic lid for my truck. It is 100% waterproof, like I wanted. I have friends happy with their cheap fold up types, which also allow you to carry tall items.
Inexpensive? I'm seeing $800 plus? if you found something cheaper let me know where...
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