Man's Sanctuary ???
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From: Memphis, TN
Man's Sanctuary ???
I've lost my sanctuary!! I've been married to a wonderful gal for 28 years. One thing I could always count on, was that she really wouldn't like to drive "my" vehicle. The last couple have been trucks. The most recent a '93 full sized Bronco - - she REALLY hated that brute. But now, I've got problems. I let her pick out the color of "my" SuperCrew - - mostly to smooth over some resentment about what "we" were spending on "my" new toy!!!
Well, the other day she was talking about "our" truck. I left on a five day business trip, and the next thing I know, she's down at Home Depot in "our" truck, picking up mulch. Last week, our son needed a hand moving from Gainesville to Jacksonville, FL. I offered to re-arrange my schedule to give him a hand. You guessed it, SHE drove MY truck down to FL to move our youngest. I'm in deep, serious trouble. I love my Super Crew, but at what price ?
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2001 F-150 Super Crew Lariat 4x4. 5.4 engine. Chestnut w/ gold trim. Ford/ Duraliner bed insert. Six disc cd changer. Moon roof. 98/99 Expy center console. Bed extender.
Well, the other day she was talking about "our" truck. I left on a five day business trip, and the next thing I know, she's down at Home Depot in "our" truck, picking up mulch. Last week, our son needed a hand moving from Gainesville to Jacksonville, FL. I offered to re-arrange my schedule to give him a hand. You guessed it, SHE drove MY truck down to FL to move our youngest. I'm in deep, serious trouble. I love my Super Crew, but at what price ?
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2001 F-150 Super Crew Lariat 4x4. 5.4 engine. Chestnut w/ gold trim. Ford/ Duraliner bed insert. Six disc cd changer. Moon roof. 98/99 Expy center console. Bed extender.
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From: Anchorage
Your Supercrew, huh? Seems like she's enjoying it more. Next time make her change the oil and filter; since she's the one putting on the mileage. hehe.
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1999 F250 LD S/C XLT 4x4
5.4L, 3.73, 4R100 trans.
Flowmaster 40 series, K&N, Poweraid, Superchip, Rancho RSX shocks, Stull billet grille, 2-PIAA Pro80XT's (120W), 2-KC Daylighters (150W)
265/70 R17 BFG AT KO's on 17x8 American Racing Atlas rims
Kenwood 7007 CD, Alpine 3342 Signal Processor, Alpine MRV-F353 5Ch. Amp, Pioneer TS-A6865 3-way speakers, Lightning Audio 1 Farad Capacitor, MTX Thunderforms. CompuStar alarm/autostart.
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1999 F250 LD S/C XLT 4x4
5.4L, 3.73, 4R100 trans.
Flowmaster 40 series, K&N, Poweraid, Superchip, Rancho RSX shocks, Stull billet grille, 2-PIAA Pro80XT's (120W), 2-KC Daylighters (150W)
265/70 R17 BFG AT KO's on 17x8 American Racing Atlas rims
Kenwood 7007 CD, Alpine 3342 Signal Processor, Alpine MRV-F353 5Ch. Amp, Pioneer TS-A6865 3-way speakers, Lightning Audio 1 Farad Capacitor, MTX Thunderforms. CompuStar alarm/autostart.
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From: Des Moines, Ia USA
FedExPilot,
I feel your pain. The wife was really mad at me when I first got my crew. We don't need it she said. Then it was I'm taking that damn truck! Now it's I need our truck to get food for the family. (she has a van) When will it ever end??? TRUCK BELONGS TO MAN!!!
I love my wife but I gotta find a solution. Now I just tell her it won't start! It don't look good for the home team : (
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2001 SuperCrew Amazon Green/Silver 5.4 4x4 Capt chairs,cd changer,Lim slip,Tow Pkg, Pw seat, BFG 285/75/16 American Racing Baja 172's,Sliding rear, Keyless/lojack
I feel your pain. The wife was really mad at me when I first got my crew. We don't need it she said. Then it was I'm taking that damn truck! Now it's I need our truck to get food for the family. (she has a van) When will it ever end??? TRUCK BELONGS TO MAN!!!
I love my wife but I gotta find a solution. Now I just tell her it won't start! It don't look good for the home team : (
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2001 SuperCrew Amazon Green/Silver 5.4 4x4 Capt chairs,cd changer,Lim slip,Tow Pkg, Pw seat, BFG 285/75/16 American Racing Baja 172's,Sliding rear, Keyless/lojack
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From: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Ford Outfitter,
Only one thing to do, trade in the van and get a second Screw. My wife says that the truck will probably be to big for her to drive (I just hope that she does not change her mind). Must be nice to have these problems, I just have ONE, I don't have our (my) truck yet. Build week (28 AUG)
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(Currently) Ordered 4 May 2000 Cancelled, and reordered on June 29th.
4X2, Lariat, 5.4L, Arizona Beige, Moonroof, 6cd changer, captain's chairs, limited slip.
Only one thing to do, trade in the van and get a second Screw. My wife says that the truck will probably be to big for her to drive (I just hope that she does not change her mind). Must be nice to have these problems, I just have ONE, I don't have our (my) truck yet. Build week (28 AUG)
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(Currently) Ordered 4 May 2000 Cancelled, and reordered on June 29th.
4X2, Lariat, 5.4L, Arizona Beige, Moonroof, 6cd changer, captain's chairs, limited slip.
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From: Iron Mountain, MI, USA
Dutchy,
You have the early warning signs already - beware. My wife also thought it would be too big for her to drive. She actually feared the thought of having to driving it and was very content to just ride in it. I felt bad that she too could not enjoy driving it so I kept encouraging her to try it. Back then it was referred to as "my truck".
She finally did try it one day (3 days into ownership) and of course loved it - no more fear. Since then it is referred to as "your truck", usually in the context of "I'm taking your truck to do some errands".
Good luck to all in keeping tabs on "their truck"!
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2001 SuperCrew, XLT, 4x4, Island Blue/Silver, Med gray int., 4.6L, 60/40 seats, 6 disc CD, cab steps, power seat, 17" 10 spoke wheels.
Mods: Access Roll-Up tonneau cover.
You have the early warning signs already - beware. My wife also thought it would be too big for her to drive. She actually feared the thought of having to driving it and was very content to just ride in it. I felt bad that she too could not enjoy driving it so I kept encouraging her to try it. Back then it was referred to as "my truck".
She finally did try it one day (3 days into ownership) and of course loved it - no more fear. Since then it is referred to as "your truck", usually in the context of "I'm taking your truck to do some errands".
Good luck to all in keeping tabs on "their truck"!
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2001 SuperCrew, XLT, 4x4, Island Blue/Silver, Med gray int., 4.6L, 60/40 seats, 6 disc CD, cab steps, power seat, 17" 10 spoke wheels.
Mods: Access Roll-Up tonneau cover.