I think he doth protest too much...

By the way if anyone's interested, 17 beanie babies will fit on the dash of an F150.

 

Has anybody ever raced one of these?

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99 XLT 5.4L reg cab
4x2 120" Wheelbase
4 wheel disc brakes/ABS
5 star larait style wheels
Toreador Red/Silver
3.55 gears 255/70/16 OWL
Delta toolbox
Eclipse 5340 cd player
Memphis ARCS50 component speakers w/tweeters mounted in doors(excellent sound)
Sherwood amp
2 6.5" Bazooka tubes
Lowering shackles?

 

54 RegCab

Funny you should ask........!
I was thinking about posting this in one of the victories/defeats threads but decided not to. But, now that you have asked.....!

Two weeks ago driving home, a youngish guy in a brandy new T150 was next to me at a light. Gunned it on green, I just sort of kept up, staying a little off his rear fender. Next light, same deal, I let him pull me 2-3 lengths but after catching him, stayed right on his door.
Third light (major intersection longer light) he stops 10-15 feet short and power brakes a couple of times up to the intersection. Big grin on his face!
I pointed to Lightning badges on my front fender, didn't faze him. I figure, enough!
He power brakes and lets fly. I ran mine up to 1700 revs or so against the brake and gave him a half second or so. Truck goes sideways, spewing white smoke, hooks up and goes past him like gangbusters.
I tried to get next to him to talk and explain what he was going against, but he cut off at the WaffleHouse and I was late getting home.

No glory here, shooting fish in a barrel, but, you did ask........!

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Bill Murray
Current year Lightning
Oxford Muy Rapido White
Tow Package CD Player
Superchip GTech Meter
HobbyTownUSA Graphics
Identical 1/10 Scale Tamiya RC Truck incl. graphics.
Truck interest e-mail:
fastwhitey@myf150.com
Two decals

 

I bet that's the last Lightning he'll ever race now that he knows what it is.
You should have had him put money on it.
I think my truck could even beat him.
He didn't stand a chance.
I wouldn't even try a to race a Lightning.
Maybe he'll do a little reseach and won't feel so bad about losing.

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99 XLT 5.4L reg cab
4x2 120" Wheelbase
4 wheel disc brakes/ABS
5 star larait style wheels
Toreador Red/Silver
3.55 gears 255/70/16 OWL
Delta toolbox
Eclipse 5340 cd player
Memphis ARCS50 component speakers w/tweeters mounted in doors(excellent sound)
Sherwood amp
2 6.5" Bazooka tubes
Lowering shackles?

 

Another thing the interior is vary similair to the F150 also.

 

Hey you gotta give Toyota some credit....atleast when they picked a truck to try to copy they picked the best!

 

I just read in the computer chips section "99F150 vs other trucks" that the cheapest T150 on the lot was $32,000.
Damn you could buy a fully loaded 4x4 supercab Larait for that.

 

Some of you guys have seen this, some haven't. I posted the results from Truck Trend's test of the Big 3 and the Toy. It's in the Computer Chips category under 99F150 vs. other trucks. Check it out. I pulled everything straight out of the article.

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1998 F-150 XLT 4x4, Regular Cab, Short-Bed, 4.6L V-8, 5-Speed, 3.55 Rear Gears, Dark Toreador Red

 

Ok now, someone has to take an unemotional approach to this Tundra thing. The Tundra is a good truck. Toyota makes vehicles that simply do not require maintenance. Now, don't get me wrong, I am NOT about to trade my F150 (God bless it, I love it!). However, you must judge the Tundra for what it is. It covers a market segment that needs filling. Folks who don't need a true full size truck, that just like trucks and want to haul home some Home Depot stuff occasionally. My sister just bought a good looking, loaded 4x2 Tundra for about $21,000. It drives like a car, brakes like Godzilla is pulling on the bumper and generally has a quality feel to it. It makes her happy and I'm sure lots of other folks will love it as well. I like mine much better, but the Tundra is ok. Don't huff and puff about it unless you have driven one.

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'97 F150 XLT XCab, 4.6L, 4x4, Red as Rita's Rooster, Towing Pkg, 17 inch wheels, Tonneau Cover, Captain chairs, CD Changer. Two high performance freeflow (lots of pooting) booster seats in back for mother's little truckers.

HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA.....Roll Tide!

 

Terrylee did your sister get a V8 or regcab?
If you want a foriegn truck for the occasional trip to the Depot maybe try Nissan
Not as big as the Tundra but only about half the money.
I had a '92 I paid $8,500 new and drove it 106000 never in the shop.
Toyota makes an excellent product but you must admit it is overpriced.
My F150 was actually cheaper that the Toyota V6 regular cab.

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99 XLT 5.4L reg cab
4x2 120" Wheelbase
4 wheel disc brakes/ABS
5 star larait style wheels
Toreador Red/Silver
3.55 gears 255/70/16 OWL
Delta toolbox
Eclipse 5340 cd player
Memphis ARCS50 component speakers w/tweeters mounted flush in the door panels (excellent sound)
Sherwood 35x2 RMS amp for components.
Jensen 50x2 RMS for subs.
2 6.5" Bazooka tubes
Lowering shackles?
54regcab@duesouth.net in Columbia SC

 

can't compare a jap v8 (i'm talking engine only) to any of the big3's versions, it's not a hp thing either, they are smooth as silk, bulletproof, and worth more money.

 

54regcab:
She bought an extended cab w/ V8. It has a CD player, captain chairs, programable gizmo for the garage door opener, nice wheels, in all a really nice truck. Toyotas are priced a little high. Look at the Supra. At $48K they priced it right off the market! I forgot who said something about the american V8, but dude you are right. The US has no competition when it comes to the big block!

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'97 F150 XLT XCab, 4.6L, 4x4, Red as Rita's Rooster, Towing Pkg, 17 inch wheels, Tonneau Cover, Captain chairs, CD Changer. Two high performance freeflow (lots of pooting) booster seats in back for mother's little truckers.

HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA.....Roll Tide!



[This message has been edited by TerryLee (edited 09-23-1999).]

 

Wow! 32K for a T150.

You can get a LOADED Super Duty like mine and have enough left over for a late model Geo (instead of a spare tire )

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1999 F-250 XLT Super Duty Crew Cab Long Bed
V-10, Automatic 4R100, 4.30 Limited Slip.
GVW = 6700# Towing Capacity = 13,300#
4 Wheel ABS disks + Reese 15K hitch
Dark Hunter Green. Ford Running Boards.
Grey Rhino-Liner. Captain's Chairs. CD+Tape
Polished Stainless Steel Wheel-well Molding http://members.home.net/jchartier/jnctrk.html

 

Saw the new Tundra commercial today.
they were bragging that it could pull up to 7,200 lbs.
My F150 can pull 8,300 lbs.

[This message has been edited by 54regcab (edited 09-26-1999).]

 

Terry Lee great deal.
How did your sister get it so cheap?
The ones I looked at were way more than $21,000.
Do you know MSRP and invoice for this truck?
Was this price before or after trade in?
Maybe I should eat my words about Toyota being overpriced.