WearyMicrobe
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Thought that I would post this in here as I am still a new owner. I was on the fence for a long time about getting a truck and here were my concerns and some comments on the truck that a prospective owner should keep in mind.
Fit & Finish.
Truck is much better then I expected, the only two American cars that I have owned built in the last 50 years have been this truck and several prowlers. This truck is pretty darn good, its not my BMW but its leaps better then some would lead you to believe. All the gaps are good, the paint is surprisingly straight and free of fish-eye and its bolted together pretty darn well. No suspension squeaks on mine and good tracking. The black paint on mine is very nice for a OEM job.
Drivetrain/suspension
The ride in definitely "sport truck" not "truck". Its much happier with 20+ gallons of gas in the tank and it can get a little bouncy when dry. The person who picked the brake pad material should be "SHOT". I mean that. If they all squeak like mine do, then, drawn and quartered for good measure.
Budget 110$ for the zimm pads, heck buy them before the truck shows up or your wife will tease you about the sound.
The tires seem to be fine but the sidewalls are a little thin. I cut a tire open on a pipe and started a autopsy. The spare tire works surprisingly well and is pretty easy to get on if you are not hopping mad. The mirror does not go down automatically, darn European cars are spoiling me.
The motor is just tits, great power, gear selection is great, idles fine, just enough rumble to get your attention. 6th is stretched way out but I don't care I get ~17 mpg on the freeway with crap Cali gas and a light foot. With my driving style ~325 mile per tank, the trip computer was accurate on mine for the first tank or two down to ~.1 mpg. You can spin the tires at will with correct gear selection. And the truck launches straight and trus but in a turn its all in the drivers hands.
Interior.
Stereo is very ood for a stock vehicle. I think better door speakers and some suffing in the sub will make it perfect.
The CD is finicky with scratched CD's but it holds up well even on the bumpy stuff.
The seats are great but I am thinner then most, if you are of larger girth I would not know but I think the side bolsters could put some pressure on your legs. Passenger seat rattles over big bumps, drivetrain noise is great for a stock truck, amazing for something with 22's.
I would love the truck to be ~150% louder and no change in tone or drone but I doubt it would pass the EPA regs on the exhaust.
Overall.
Love the truck, except for the brakes and the stupid wing. I have had that thing on and off about 6 times already and its annoying. I love the look of it and I am willing to deal with moving it on and off. Once I have the new pads on and seated I will work on building a quick release system for it.
The cleats in the back bed work well, no idea why ford or anybody else would use the little loops anymore. The cleats just work.
The 22's are a pain to keep clean, but I expect the new pads to take care of that.
Originally I planned on using the truck for a weekend/fun vehicle but after having it a while and getting a few things worked out I think I am going to drive it everyday and get rid of the BMW. I am much happier in the truck and all that power is intoxicating
Currently the mod budget is growing and I have a few things that I would like to do to personalize but nt to a extent that the truck becomes a full toy
Fit & Finish.
Truck is much better then I expected, the only two American cars that I have owned built in the last 50 years have been this truck and several prowlers. This truck is pretty darn good, its not my BMW but its leaps better then some would lead you to believe. All the gaps are good, the paint is surprisingly straight and free of fish-eye and its bolted together pretty darn well. No suspension squeaks on mine and good tracking. The black paint on mine is very nice for a OEM job.
Drivetrain/suspension
The ride in definitely "sport truck" not "truck". Its much happier with 20+ gallons of gas in the tank and it can get a little bouncy when dry. The person who picked the brake pad material should be "SHOT". I mean that. If they all squeak like mine do, then, drawn and quartered for good measure.
Budget 110$ for the zimm pads, heck buy them before the truck shows up or your wife will tease you about the sound.
The tires seem to be fine but the sidewalls are a little thin. I cut a tire open on a pipe and started a autopsy. The spare tire works surprisingly well and is pretty easy to get on if you are not hopping mad. The mirror does not go down automatically, darn European cars are spoiling me.
The motor is just tits, great power, gear selection is great, idles fine, just enough rumble to get your attention. 6th is stretched way out but I don't care I get ~17 mpg on the freeway with crap Cali gas and a light foot. With my driving style ~325 mile per tank, the trip computer was accurate on mine for the first tank or two down to ~.1 mpg. You can spin the tires at will with correct gear selection. And the truck launches straight and trus but in a turn its all in the drivers hands.
Interior.
Stereo is very ood for a stock vehicle. I think better door speakers and some suffing in the sub will make it perfect.
The CD is finicky with scratched CD's but it holds up well even on the bumpy stuff.
The seats are great but I am thinner then most, if you are of larger girth I would not know but I think the side bolsters could put some pressure on your legs. Passenger seat rattles over big bumps, drivetrain noise is great for a stock truck, amazing for something with 22's.
I would love the truck to be ~150% louder and no change in tone or drone but I doubt it would pass the EPA regs on the exhaust.
Overall.
Love the truck, except for the brakes and the stupid wing. I have had that thing on and off about 6 times already and its annoying. I love the look of it and I am willing to deal with moving it on and off. Once I have the new pads on and seated I will work on building a quick release system for it.
The cleats in the back bed work well, no idea why ford or anybody else would use the little loops anymore. The cleats just work.
The 22's are a pain to keep clean, but I expect the new pads to take care of that.
Originally I planned on using the truck for a weekend/fun vehicle but after having it a while and getting a few things worked out I think I am going to drive it everyday and get rid of the BMW. I am much happier in the truck and all that power is intoxicating
Currently the mod budget is growing and I have a few things that I would like to do to personalize but nt to a extent that the truck becomes a full toy
