Cascade Crew

aaron_sK · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 5:50 pm Post subject:

Yes I have. My issue is that I am self-employed in a business that is statistically declining. Now I'm not necessarily hurting for jobs or for money, but the banks tend to go running when they see those three words.

QwkTrip · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 6:00 pm Post subject:

Have you tried doing it through an underwriter? They bypass the standard application process and take special consideration to your situation. I have a friend that never got credit until he bought a house. Had to use an underwriter because he had no credit history and didn't quality for normal loan.

IROCDave · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 9:09 pm Post subject:

Interesting debate going on here with the gasoline turbo versus diesel. From a historical standpoint, I cant see the gasser holding up as well after 100K miles, but from an initial cost and service life perspective I can see the benifits. Keep us informed on the service / issues with the Eco Boost.

The Eco Boost is a bandaid for what should be offered by the big 2.5 in trucks. A small displacement turbo diesel, AKA baby Max. To bad the fed decided to eliminate diesels in light duty trucks...

QwkTrip · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 11:26 pm Post subject:

It's really irrelevant if my Superduty is the most reliable truck on the road (even more reliable than Aaron's truck Razz

) because it doesn't fit my lifestyle any more. It was a very smart purchase 5 years ago and the value today is very close to what I paid so it's a good time to sell. And I don't really care how many more miles I could get off the truck because I'm not interested in driving something until it falls apart. Screw that, because I can afford to drive whatever I want. Thumbs up

The F150 fits my lifestyle perfectly. Crew cab, smooth ride, high level of comfort for long drives, quiet and peaceful. This is my daily driver but on rare occasions I do need a truck. Not an F650 flatbed rollback; just something to haul my car, move a couch, or get some mulch for the garden. With a tow rating exceeding 11K pounds I have more than enough capability to do whatever I want. And the coolest thing is I special ordered so it is mine. Nobody else test drove it, abused it, or farted in it.

chevymad · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 12:51 am Post subject:

QwkTrip · Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 8:36 am Post subject:

Got the new truck on Friday and is it nice to drive! Cool

Good news is the rebates got better since I ordered it and I was given the newer rebates. Got to like that! The dealer also decided they wanted my Superduty more than they did a month ago and raised the trade-in offer a couple thousand. Didn't have to think twice about that! All in all it was a very good day.

chevymad · Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 8:41 am Post subject:

Let us know how it all works out. The ecoboost seems like a good idea to me.. Most of us dont tow all the time so the v/6 makes sense, but its still capable to do it when you need it.

Diesel makes more sense to me if you are always driving loaded. Not the normal use for an average pickup.

QwkTrip · Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 3:54 pm Post subject:

Funny thing is there is nothing macho about the sound of the engine. It sounds like a bumble bee flying around under the hood. Laughing

But this is the quickest stock truck I've ever driven.