Personal Results are in
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Hello Ultra--
Your perspective is interesting...
My father, my grandfather, and my great grandfather have all worked in the mines in Western Kentucky. While I never had an opportunity to discuss this type of thing with my great grandfather, my grandfather and father are both die-hard Ford guys because of their experiences in the mining environment. My father is over maintenance for a very large strip mining operation in Western Kentucky -- not only for vehicles, but also for all of the equipment. To date, when truck leasing comes to the forefront for the mine, the choice is clear on which route they pursue.
I broke the family chain in following in their mining footsteps (somewhat, I am a geologist) but, I certainly haven't broken the chain on the Ford tradition.
RP
Your perspective is interesting...
My father, my grandfather, and my great grandfather have all worked in the mines in Western Kentucky. While I never had an opportunity to discuss this type of thing with my great grandfather, my grandfather and father are both die-hard Ford guys because of their experiences in the mining environment. My father is over maintenance for a very large strip mining operation in Western Kentucky -- not only for vehicles, but also for all of the equipment. To date, when truck leasing comes to the forefront for the mine, the choice is clear on which route they pursue.
I broke the family chain in following in their mining footsteps (somewhat, I am a geologist) but, I certainly haven't broken the chain on the Ford tradition.
RP
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From: Ky/Va Mountains
Ultra_Miner is right on with this.
All the mines, gas companys, power companys, telephone companys, transit, police, fire, rescue use fords for a reason.
My neighbor is a mine foreman and is provided with a company truck. Over the last 2 years he had a dodge 1500 for 6 months, a silverado 2500 diesel for 6 months, and has had a f250 for a year and it is still going strong.
All the mines, gas companys, power companys, telephone companys, transit, police, fire, rescue use fords for a reason.
My neighbor is a mine foreman and is provided with a company truck. Over the last 2 years he had a dodge 1500 for 6 months, a silverado 2500 diesel for 6 months, and has had a f250 for a year and it is still going strong.
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Re: Personal Results are in
[QUOTE]Originally posted by sumncguy
I have settled the Chevy, Ford, Dodge pickup truck rivalry in my own mind.
What I have owned in order newest to oldest.
2004 F150 Super Crew 4X4 5.4l
2003 Quad Cab 4.7l 4x4
2001 Sliverado
How I rate these trucks worst to best
2004 F150 - biggest piece of crap I ever owned (including my 2 Monte Carlos, 2 Hyundais, 2 cameros, and 1 toyota).
2001 Silverado - Ok but also alot of mechanical problems. This was an LT. Nice features, but lots of engine noise and other issues.
2003 quad Cab - Dodge by far makes the best truck out there in this class. This is not to say that I didnt have any problems at all with it. But Dodge leads the pack in workmanship, handling, design and comfort. These are all "things" learned about a vehical after riding in it for a while. 3 or 4 20 minute test drives wont raise issues that you find over time.
I am taking this F150 into a Dodge dealer today with a wad of money in my pocket and dumping it quick. To make matters worse, I bought this truck 2 weeks ago and the rear went already. They said its fixed but its still howling and clunking around. The original dealer doesnt want to work on it because I told them that I needed good documentation so that I can start lemon law proceedings if necessary.
Regards [/QUOTE
Beat it Troll... Looking at your vehicle history, you'll probably trade the Dodge in when the headlight burns out...
I have settled the Chevy, Ford, Dodge pickup truck rivalry in my own mind.
What I have owned in order newest to oldest.
2004 F150 Super Crew 4X4 5.4l
2003 Quad Cab 4.7l 4x4
2001 Sliverado
How I rate these trucks worst to best
2004 F150 - biggest piece of crap I ever owned (including my 2 Monte Carlos, 2 Hyundais, 2 cameros, and 1 toyota).
2001 Silverado - Ok but also alot of mechanical problems. This was an LT. Nice features, but lots of engine noise and other issues.
2003 quad Cab - Dodge by far makes the best truck out there in this class. This is not to say that I didnt have any problems at all with it. But Dodge leads the pack in workmanship, handling, design and comfort. These are all "things" learned about a vehical after riding in it for a while. 3 or 4 20 minute test drives wont raise issues that you find over time.
I am taking this F150 into a Dodge dealer today with a wad of money in my pocket and dumping it quick. To make matters worse, I bought this truck 2 weeks ago and the rear went already. They said its fixed but its still howling and clunking around. The original dealer doesnt want to work on it because I told them that I needed good documentation so that I can start lemon law proceedings if necessary.
Regards [/QUOTE
Beat it Troll... Looking at your vehicle history, you'll probably trade the Dodge in when the headlight burns out...
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From: Somewhere near the back of beyond
Originally posted by Odin's Wrath
If you've owned 2 Camaros, and still can't spell it, you might be a dumbass.
If you've owned 2 Camaros, and still can't spell it, you might be a dumbass.
You expect him to spell that when he can't get his own name right...sumncguy....shouldn't it be scumnguy?? 
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Re: Re: Personal Results are in
Originally posted by Odin's Wrath
If you've owned 2 Camaros, and still can't spell it, you might be a dumbass.
If you've owned 2 Camaros, and still can't spell it, you might be a dumbass.
SL
