New Pickup Truck Advice

[petrolhead611]

WD15, The 3 large knobs to operate climate control are present on the Smart ForFour car from 2004 onward so maybe Toyota copied that idea.

[jdlowery]

Originally Posted by craigster59

I have been looking around for a truck ever since I sold my Tacoma. This popped up and I jumped on it. 2016 F150 4x4 XLT Northwest Edition w/ 3.5L Ecoboost.

I have to say it's very comfortable and the engine has more than enough power to pull the R-Pod.

Very nice! Looks like the PO took good care of it. Enjoy.

It's funny, now that I own a truck I seem to notice trucks a whole lot more.

[berettafan]

white looks good on the eff one fiddy fourbuhfour.

also like the cutout near the mirrors on the door for better vision.

[craigster59]

Originally Posted by URY914

So what exactly is the Northwest Edition? Starbucks locator? Extra windshield wipers? Roachclip holders in the ashtray?

The exhaust smells like weed and patchouli and you have to wear flannel and a sock on your head otherwise the truck won't start.

Actually, remote start, heated seats and mirrors, tow package with trailer brake controller, trailer assist (you place "Q code" stickers on your trailer and it backs it up for you, a feature I won't use), 18" wheels and a few other gadgets.

Yes I kept the 4 Runner, the dog won't let me get rid of it, he seems to prefer the ride. I've been driving it for a few days and I really like it, very different than the 4Runner, almost like cruising in a Cadillac.

[red-beard]

Originally Posted by jdlowery

Here's an update to my query about pickup trucks. As I mentioned previously, I decided to go with the Ford F-150. I didn't go too crazy with options but here's the major options:

• 4x2, Supercab, 6.5' bed
• 3.5L Ecoboost V6
• 10 speed transmission
• Max tow package
• 101A Package
• STX Appearance Package

By the way, the truck was custom ordered in late January and I picked it up last Friday, April 20. A long wait but I wasn't in a hurry and I was able to get exactly what I wanted and not just what the dealerships wanted to move off their lot.

Thanks again Rick for your help.

Here's a few pics. Not my horse in the last pic.

Wow, looks great. I did not know you could get the F150 with an extended cab and the 6.5 foot bed. That is the setup I have for my F250, that I picked up last fall. Same length as the F150 crew cab. A LOT shorter than my crew cab F350 with the 8 foot bed!

[URY914]

Originally Posted by craigster59

Actually, remote start, heated seats and mirrors, tow package with trailer brake controller, trailer assist (you place "Q code" stickers on your trailer and it backs it up for you, a feature I won't use), 18" wheels and a few other gadgets.

Probably the same things on the Longhorn Edition, the Southern Edition, the Grand Canyon Edition, the Great Lakes Edition, the Bluegrass Edition, etc, etc etc....

Marketing at it best.

[jdlowery]

Originally Posted by red-beard

Wow, looks great. I did not know you could get the F150 with an extended cab and the 6.5 foot bed. That is the setup I have for my F250, that I picked up last fall. Same length as the F150 crew cab. A LOT shorter than my crew cab F350 with the 8 foot bed!

Just to clarify, I have the supercab with the 6.5' bed. That is considered the standard bed length. Anything shorter didn't make sense for my use. I'm still getting use to the overall length and size.

[jdlowery]

Originally Posted by craigster59

The exhaust smells like weed and patchouli and you have to wear flannel and a sock on your head otherwise the truck won't start.

Actually, remote start, heated seats and mirrors, tow package with trailer brake controller, trailer assist (you place "Q code" stickers on your trailer and it backs it up for you, a feature I won't use), 18" wheels and a few other gadgets.

Yes I kept the 4 Runner, the dog won't let me get rid of it, he seems to prefer the ride. I've been driving it for a few days and I really like it, very different than the 4Runner, almost like cruising in a Cadillac.

All good features, depending on your location. I have all of those except remote start and heated seats. Hopefully I will not need those in CA.

I agree with you about the ride. It's much smoother than the Acura MDX (of course I'm remembering the 15 year MDX and not a new one). My wife commented the other day that it rides like a car. I have to admit that my recollection of how a pickup truck rides was based on my summer job with the parks department 30 years ago. Needless to say I'm happy with the ride.