My story and my 04 F150 Lariat Supercrew
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My story and my 04 F150 Lariat Supercrew
Warning this may be a long read.
First a little background: My mother just bought a new 04 Suburban (her 2nd Suburban, my dad drives a 01 Silverado (his 3rd Chevy truck) and on a recent trip to San Diego in July, I saw my brother’s new 03 Chevy Avalanche. I drove a 01 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab for almost 3 years (up until last Friday) which is twice as long as I have EVER driven any one vehicle. I have always been the “get a new vehicle every year or so” kinda guy. I was extremely satisfied with my Toyota but with a growing family and interest rates low, I knew a replacement for the Tacoma was on the horizon.
As I said, I went on a business trip at which time I saw my brother’s Avalanche. I had never been to impressed with them and even thought them a tad on the ugly side. We got together one evening for dinner and he picked me up at my hotel in the Av and went for a ride. This is when I decided that my replacement vehicle would be an Avalanche. It was the smoothest, plushest, comfiest truck I’d ever been in.
I returned from my trip with Avalanche on the brain, my quest had begun. I found several vehicles that fit my criteria (sunroof, leather, drivers convenience etc) but could never get the deal I wanted (mostly because I could never get a decent trade in). After 2 months I had all but given up and decided that the Tundra 4 door would be my replacement when it arrived in December.
Friday, I went to my Toyota dealership (happens to sell Ford also) to get my oil change and scheduled maintenance. While I waited, I took a trip down the line to look at the new F150’s (I was intrigued by the new interiors). Well the next thing you know I’m test driving a new 04 F150 Lariat Supercrew.
Let’s just say that the idea of Avalanche or anything else just drifted away with that first drive. I actually drove it about 150miles (they told me to take it for the evening) before I really decided to buy it. I got what I wanted for my trade in, I paid the price I wanted for the F150 (sticker was $36400, I walked out with it for $33k tax, title, and license included).
I can’t believe that I, ME, am driving a Ford but I tell you between the dealership (best damn people I’ve ever had to deal with and I’ve bought A LOT of cars) and the products they sell I couldn’t be happier. The last 3 days as I’ve driven past the Chevy dealership, I’ve just looked out and grinned.
First a little background: My mother just bought a new 04 Suburban (her 2nd Suburban, my dad drives a 01 Silverado (his 3rd Chevy truck) and on a recent trip to San Diego in July, I saw my brother’s new 03 Chevy Avalanche. I drove a 01 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab for almost 3 years (up until last Friday) which is twice as long as I have EVER driven any one vehicle. I have always been the “get a new vehicle every year or so” kinda guy. I was extremely satisfied with my Toyota but with a growing family and interest rates low, I knew a replacement for the Tacoma was on the horizon.
As I said, I went on a business trip at which time I saw my brother’s Avalanche. I had never been to impressed with them and even thought them a tad on the ugly side. We got together one evening for dinner and he picked me up at my hotel in the Av and went for a ride. This is when I decided that my replacement vehicle would be an Avalanche. It was the smoothest, plushest, comfiest truck I’d ever been in.
I returned from my trip with Avalanche on the brain, my quest had begun. I found several vehicles that fit my criteria (sunroof, leather, drivers convenience etc) but could never get the deal I wanted (mostly because I could never get a decent trade in). After 2 months I had all but given up and decided that the Tundra 4 door would be my replacement when it arrived in December.
Friday, I went to my Toyota dealership (happens to sell Ford also) to get my oil change and scheduled maintenance. While I waited, I took a trip down the line to look at the new F150’s (I was intrigued by the new interiors). Well the next thing you know I’m test driving a new 04 F150 Lariat Supercrew.
Let’s just say that the idea of Avalanche or anything else just drifted away with that first drive. I actually drove it about 150miles (they told me to take it for the evening) before I really decided to buy it. I got what I wanted for my trade in, I paid the price I wanted for the F150 (sticker was $36400, I walked out with it for $33k tax, title, and license included).
I can’t believe that I, ME, am driving a Ford but I tell you between the dealership (best damn people I’ve ever had to deal with and I’ve bought A LOT of cars) and the products they sell I couldn’t be happier. The last 3 days as I’ve driven past the Chevy dealership, I’ve just looked out and grinned.
Last edited by Bunker; Oct 28, 2003 at 03:59 PM.
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The dealership is Philpott Ford in Beaumont, Tx. They have Toyota and Hyundai also. My salesman was Willie Pickens, he's new to the business (maybe thats why I liked him, no pressure 
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Great truck and a great story. I too considered an Avalanche at one time, but they are just soooo hideous. I swore I would never buy a Ford again after the abysmal 86' Ranger I had way back when. WORST CAR EVER MADE. But the reviews of the 04' F-150 here and elsewhere brought me back. Have fun!