More Opinions Needed Please
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From: Las Vegas, Nevada (originally from Kearny, New Jersey)
More Opinions Needed Please
Okay - found another SCREW pretty loaded, FX4. Maroon and silver accent.
I like my white/silver accent truck. I think white is easier to maintain. But, I've had white now for the past 4 years and kind of think it's time to mixe it up. Opinions? The maroon was sharp but I'm afraid of swirls...
Also, the maroon didn't have a hitch or 7 pin on it. Now I haven't towed anything in a while but it's nice to know it's there. Opinion? Just as simple as connecting a 7 pin and hitch? Salesman said the FX4 package already has the needed cooling system for towing. True?
Truck had been on the lot for about a month, they cleaned it up right before I got there. Drove nice. But when i shut it off, didn't restart - battery needed a jump. Possibly sitting for too long without running? Jumped it, ran fine. Tried it again about 30 mins later, sputtered - had to restart a few times. Than ran fine. Opinion? Think it was a weak battery from sitting or just stay away from it.
Rebates are great - with everything Xplan, military,Ford loyalty etc...I'm looking at just about 10K off of MSRP...
I like my white/silver accent truck. I think white is easier to maintain. But, I've had white now for the past 4 years and kind of think it's time to mixe it up. Opinions? The maroon was sharp but I'm afraid of swirls...
Also, the maroon didn't have a hitch or 7 pin on it. Now I haven't towed anything in a while but it's nice to know it's there. Opinion? Just as simple as connecting a 7 pin and hitch? Salesman said the FX4 package already has the needed cooling system for towing. True?
Truck had been on the lot for about a month, they cleaned it up right before I got there. Drove nice. But when i shut it off, didn't restart - battery needed a jump. Possibly sitting for too long without running? Jumped it, ran fine. Tried it again about 30 mins later, sputtered - had to restart a few times. Than ran fine. Opinion? Think it was a weak battery from sitting or just stay away from it.
Rebates are great - with everything Xplan, military,Ford loyalty etc...I'm looking at just about 10K off of MSRP...
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From: Indy
Maroon and silver
After 3 years mine has developed some swirls, but not bad. The disapear after waxing.
I think the FX4 does have the tranny cooler, and installing a hitch and pigtail isn't hard.
It sounds like the battery might have a bad cell in it. It should not act that way and don't let them say it's because it's been sitting to long. A lot of cars spend more than a month on the lot without draining the battery. Make them replace the battery before you take possesion. I'm thinking the battery is either not included in the warranty, or it is only covered for a year.
After 3 years mine has developed some swirls, but not bad. The disapear after waxing.
I think the FX4 does have the tranny cooler, and installing a hitch and pigtail isn't hard.
It sounds like the battery might have a bad cell in it. It should not act that way and don't let them say it's because it's been sitting to long. A lot of cars spend more than a month on the lot without draining the battery. Make them replace the battery before you take possesion. I'm thinking the battery is either not included in the warranty, or it is only covered for a year.
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From: Rochester, NY, USA
It kind of depends how much dirt and swirls bother you. I think dark colors are just awesome, but even a nut case like me can't keep them clean enough. The great look of a freshly washed black truck lasts about 10 minutes. I buy white trucks (and I've had 6) because it hides so many sins. White is also more forgiving on hiding crash repairs - if that should happen. You need to make your own choice here, but it sounds like a beautiful truck.
On the transmission cooler, that truck does come with one, but it's not as big as the cooler that comes with the Class 3 towing package - and it needs it.
On the transmission cooler, that truck does come with one, but it's not as big as the cooler that comes with the Class 3 towing package - and it needs it.