You know, the whole I didn't buy a truck to race thing cracks me up. Neither did I. I like the verstility. But I enjoy being able to scoot along, and like you say, I like the sleeper element.

My s/c was in IL on teh way to MI, so i should have it this week. I need to schedule an appointment for install.

 

My comment was IN NO WAY intended to be a slap at people who want to make their trucks fast, just at those who act as if the F-150 is an inferior truck to the Titan because it is slower in the quarter mile.

 

Not a Titan fanatic here either but some of you guys are just way too brand loyal to the point of ignorance (Which leads me to believe a good portion of you are still teenagers or simply act like one). Fact is majority of the trucks out there are good trucks and we all have our preference whether it’s due to cosmetics, performance, towing, price, comfort, or?? It’s funny when someone says “Yes I used to own a XYZ brand and <insert comment here>” if it’s a negative comment you all jump on it like it is they way they all are and is written in stone, you don’t think that doesn’t happen on other forums when someone is complaining about their F-150 being a lemon, or Ford buying back, or whatever the case may be?


But here is my main point and food for thought.........what do you estimate the resale value will be on your 10 year old Ford VS a Nissan? I bet the import is higher in value and more times than not be more reliable at that point in time, it has been that way for many years now, go compare a mid 90's 4-runner against a Explorer!! Not to mention you did not see the import companies having to offer an “Employee Pricing Plan” to the world to move their vehicles tanking the used market on their models did you?? If I kept vehicles for any length of time I would consider purchasing an import.


Tony

 

["go compare a mid 90's 4-runner against a Explorer!!"] posted by Tony

What 4 runner are you looking at? Do you mean Pathfinder? Either way most of them are rusted and having mechanical issues just like the Explorer. However, I see a lot more of the Explorer's still humpin down the highway! The new generation of Ford's are linear in terms of quality to most forgein car companies and can do twice the work! Plus you have the pride of knowing that you are driving an American car, most importantly a Ford!

 

I was more less comparing a import to a domestic SUV hence the 4-Runner, however for further my thoughts with some evidence I just went to Auto Traders site (I am in Canada so results are for here) and here is what I found.

Average selling price of a 1995 Explorer is $6,247 Canadian

Average selling price of a 1995 Pathfinder is $7,358 Canadian

Average selling price of a 1995 4-Runner is $11,645 Canadian

I would say the proof is in the pudding there! And I don’t buy into the pride of driving an American car as a lot of the imports are built in the US nowadays contibuting the the US economy one way or another, not to mention how much of the “American vehicles” parts, labor, etc is sourced outside of the US!!


Tony

 

Thought this post was about some guy who had a sweet supercharger?

 

Tony, I don't have the time to double check your quotes, I'm sure they aren't to far off. My point was it's about PRIDE, do you know what that is? Convince yourself however you like that some of that money stays in the USA. I know for a fact that more of it stays here if I buy a Ford, so that's why I buy Ford. Like some say, I would rather push a Ford then drive anything else if that's what it comes down to. I will let it go at that, and yes this post was about a sweet supercharger on an AMERICAN TRUCK! To each their own.....

 

You cant compare an F150 to a Titan in terms of import an domestic.....the titan is a domestic truck....designed and built right here in the us JUST like the ford......and im gonna say that in ten years that F150 will be worth alot more....cars built 10 years ago and cars built today are MUCH different......espeacialy with import and domestic cars being so close in competition.......and beside the fact, you dont think ford is gonna step up to the plate and match the reliability with nissan?.......Just because the average import from ten years ago is still in better condition than the average domestion from ten years ago doesnt mean that the import of today is gonna out last the domestic of today. That was then and this is now.

 

You’re kidding right? Are you going on ANY facts or just what you “think”? Since we are apparently just hypothesizing here anyhow do you think the US auto manufactures got where they are overnight? Or could it be from the many years of shoddy workmanship, poor gas mileage, and enormous depreciation VS the competition?

Back to reality now, it was just announced yesterday that in 2006 Toyota will be leading vehicle producer at 9.2 million toping Gm’s output. Maybe that’s because the US Auto Manufactures are “stepping up” hey? Maybe they can have another “Employee Pricing” plan to further help everyone’s resale values?

http://www.forbes.com/afxnewslimited...fx2298921.html

And just for more giggles here is yet another comparison of average selling price here in Canada according to the Auto Trader.

2004-2005 Nissan Titan Average Selling Price $39,847 Canadian
2004-2005 Toyota Tundra Average Selling Price $40,608 Canadian
2004-2005 Ford F-150 Average Selling Price $31,153 Canadian
2004-2005 Chevy 1500 Average Selling Price $33,651 Canadian
2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Average Selling Price $33,309 Canadian

The reason I purchased and drive a F-150 is due to multiple reasons such as, short term looks and comfort, my buddy owns the dealership, I don’t keep vehicles more than 1 ½ - 2 years, and I write them off through my business. If those reasons weren’t in place like I had mentioned before I would seriously look at purchasing an import.

Back to the original poster, sorry about the thread jack some people’s ignorance just irks me (Let me add I am not pointing the finger at any one person here)!! Congratulations on your supercharger! You do not have to please me or anyone else on this board just yourself and it sounds as if you have done so! I also tossed around the idea of adding a supercharger to my truck due to its mediocre towing abilities and snail blistering speed but soon came to the realization it actually has a negative effect on its towing abilities. So I came to the conclusion FOR ME adding a supercharger to my truck was sort of like putting makeup on an ugly girl……………….end result is you still have an ugly girl.


Tony

 

Lots of great infor and lots of usless info in this thread. Kind of makes me feel less intelegent after reading it.

The whine is devine

I have never owned an American vehicle that got as many compliments as my truck. The F150 is the best pickup on the road today, that could change tomorrow, but for today, I didnt see any other manufacturer selling 2-3 trucks a minute in July. Numbers don't lie.

And racing around in heavy trffic..is stupid (I'm not saying anyone specifically is stupid, just the action is a stupid).

 

So I came to the conclusion FOR ME adding a supercharger to my truck was sort of like putting makeup on an ugly girl……………….end result is you still have an ugly girl.
Tony[/QUOTE]

Some of these people will keep their trucks for more than a year or two like myself. Putting a supercharger on is a great idea especially if it's under warranty. It sounds super cool, looks cool, and if properly maintained increases the value of the truck. If you kept your truck for more than a year or two you might understand the concept of all the modifications you see all over this board. Let's go back more than 10 years, I personally would love to have a 60's series F150 slammed with 20's on it. Is that possibe with a Toyota or Nissan truck? I think not. You should make a friend that owns a Nissan dealership as your mouth is supercharged and spewing rice all over this forum. Do us all a favor and sell your F150 to someone who wants it!!!!!

 

So I came to the conclusion FOR ME adding a supercharger to my truck was sort of like putting makeup on an ugly girl……………….end result is you still have an ugly girl.


Tony[/QUOTE]

Wow! So if you think that your truck is ugly anyway, then why did you purchase one? If you bought the truck because of the price, friend at dealer, blah, blah, then I don't think that your a very good consumer. Your situation just sounds a little ignorant, because you are definitely NOT practicing what you preach. Also, I do feel that these imports hold their value a little more because "yuppies" lov'em. Yep, I said YUPPIE. The CO front range is full of them.

 

What was the original selling price of those three vehicles. It's easy to have more "resale value" if it cost $10K more to begin with...

 

I think this thread got Hi-Jacked
Ford Man Dan
Congrats on the SCer, much luck and many burn-outs. I saw your vid and it was deffinately cool(too bad I dont have a speaker on my computer)

What the heck does "short term looks and comfort" mean?

I am not "Brand Loyal" I am an enthusiast. Anything with a motor any year any Brand, heck I have a CRF50 Mini Motard and a Nitro RC truck. Its all about burnin fuel (and the smell of it, of course ). You should see me when I hear a rumble coming down the street, I jump around to see what it is. Some people say I'm sick, I just love Cars/Trucks/Bikes you get the picture. Enough of me rambling.

Congrats again on the new SCer
Later
M V

 

Same here man, i think this is where us sickos come to ge our fix when we're indoors.