Potentially buying an 06, have questions.

[Volatile]

Hey guys, I'm new around here. Always been a Ford guy, but the SRT-10's pull is too strong, haha. I have the opportunity to buy an 06 RC with only 16k miles, and just had a few questions before I pull the trigger. I'm sure this is like hearing a broken record, but bear with me!

-This truck will be a DD essentially, so what are some problem areas I need to address if any?
-What kind of mileage are you RC guys getting? I understand mileage should not be a concern, I'm just curious. I currently drive a 600rwhp '04 Cobra, so I know about bad mpg.

Any other info I should know about them before I drive 500 miles to pick this one up? Thanks in advance, guys.

 

[FATJACK]

You are gonna love it. I have had absolutely no problems with my truck that were not caused by me. 57,000 miles and still running strong.

 

[Troy's QC SRT]

Welcome and with the 06 you should be fine as long as it wasnt abused..... can you post a link to the vehicle......maybe someone here knows it! or its close to someone here on the forums and they could check it out for you before u make the drive! People are cool like that here

 

[WOT]

This biggest potential problem will be when launching hard and running it up all the way through 4th gear, you will notice a red flashing light. It will slowly get closer and closer to you as you slow down. Then, once you stop to figure out what it is, an official-looking person will get out and come up to your window and hand you a little piece of paper that will cost you a bunch of money.

 

[SANTEEN]

This biggest potential problem will be when launching hard and running it up all the way through 4th gear, you will notice a red flashing light. It will slowly get closer and closer to you as you slow down. Then, once you stop to figure out what it is, an official-looking person will get out and come up to your window and hand you a little piece of paper that will cost you a bunch of money.

Lol.

 

[TNVIPER]

Expensive to mod...other than that you will love it....expect 11-14mpg city and 15-19 hwy.....just depends on how hard you pedal it..

 

[wesalbert]

expect 11-14mpg city and 15-19 hwy.....just depends on how hard you pedal it..

I wish I got those #'s. And I am easy. I get about 9-12 most of the time. But then again, south FL is like city miles all the time.

 

[HV SRT]

Get it. 06 is the fastest year.

 

[kyle's srt10]

Get it. 06 is the fastest year.

06's are the heaviest so how did you come up with that?:dontknow: :aetsch:

There all good. I've owned all 3 years

 

[TNVIPER]

I wish I got those #'s. And I am easy. I get about 9-12 most of the time. But then again, south FL is like city miles all the time.

Most of my driving is city...usually 14-15....I got as high as 19.6 on a trip to Nashville 3 yrs ago....drove 65-70MPH.......I would think a lack of hills would help you in FL but maybe the traffic is heavier..:dontknow:

 

[SANCHOBA]

its a well put together truck,TPS is the only repair ive' done.

 

[THEDAV]

Expensive to mod...other than that you will love it....expect 11-14mpg city and 15-19 hwy.....just depends on how hard you pedal it..

my truck says I am getting 9.1 avg . . . . . :elefant:

 

[THEDAV]

This biggest potential problem will be when launching hard and running it up all the way through 4th gear, you will notice a red flashing light. It will slowly get closer and closer to you as you slow down. Then, once you stop to figure out what it is, an official-looking person will get out and come up to your window and hand you a little piece of paper that will cost you a bunch of money.

:congrats: :congrats: :congrats: hahaha!

 

[TNVIPER]

my truck says I am getting 9.1 avg . . . . . :elefant:

Mines says I'm getting 26.2.. .........seems tuning does something to the MPG calc..:dontknow: ..I checked mine the old fashion way...

 

[oldcolt]

No major issues with my 06. I did have a problem with a long repair at a dealership. It was more an issue with them than the truck. Get to know Stinker and Justin. They are great vendor's here on VTCOA.

 

[SANTEEN]

Mines says I'm getting 26.2.. .........seems tuning does something to the MPG calc..:dontknow: ..I checked mine the old fashion way...

Yeah, once the larger injectors went in and it was retuned, i get like 24 mpg on the overhead display. I wish I got half of that.

 

[Black Venom-'04]

there all great trucks ...04 is my style though

 

[SANTEEN]

there all great trucks ...04 is my style though, for us gay guys

Fixed it for ya. :elefant:

 

[Black Venom-'04]

hahahaha STFU:rock:

 

[WA 2 FST]

Hey I bleed some Ford blue, too... and can tell you that you will love this truck.

I had an '05 QC for a couple of years, and recently sold it and purchased an RC. If not abused, you will get a lot of service out of the vehicle.

Gas mileage for me is about what others describe... 11-13 city, upwards of 18mpg on the highway.