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« on: April 15, 2008, 09:33:29 pm » |
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Day 1:
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Last week was nice having a sporty coupe with the weather turning better and all, but this week it is time to get my hands dirty. I have a few projects I wanted to get done around the house and a truck is the perfect companion to help with the materials gathering. More...
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« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2008, 11:42:20 pm » |
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The obvious: this is a truck by Ford, it is all-wheel drive (otherwise known as 4×4 in the truck world) and it is powered by a V8 engine. That looks like an Adrenalin Package and if so comes with an on demand AWD system that is different than the regular Sport Trac's Control Trac 4x4 system. |
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« Reply #2 on: April 15, 2008, 11:53:55 pm » |
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It also looks lowered?
That should help it from tipping over - as apparently many Sport Tracs do. |
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« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2008, 12:45:13 am » |
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Looks very sharp and sporty. Looks more like a "Sport Truck". |
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« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2008, 05:35:49 am » |
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Oh - look mommy - Audi has made a pick up truck!   |
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« Reply #5 on: April 16, 2008, 08:07:05 am » |
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SIVIC, I don't think it is lowered, I will look at the specs tonight. But it does have 20" wheels I believe. |
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« Reply #6 on: April 16, 2008, 08:29:33 am » |
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There is something very appealing about the SportTrac. I have always been a fan of the functionality. I am not a fan of the heavy gas use though.
Broken record - A diesel would be nice!
Otherwise it seems to fill the void between the dated Ranger (but still a good little truck) and the F-150. The space where the other manufacturers have already pushed their smaller trucks. |
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« Reply #7 on: April 16, 2008, 09:46:59 am » |
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Did i ready 47,000 and change??? Gulp!
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« Reply #8 on: April 16, 2008, 09:52:58 am » |
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« Reply #9 on: April 16, 2008, 10:06:25 am » |
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Did i ready 47,000 and change??? Gulp!
We do indeed live in a time of high priced vehicles, especially when you look at top-line versions of anything beyond the compact car class. For me it hit home when I realized that a loaded CRV can easily hit $50,000+. |
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« Reply #10 on: April 16, 2008, 11:30:33 am » |
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Did i ready 47,000 and change??? Gulp!
We do indeed live in a time of high priced vehicles, especially when you look at top-line versions of anything beyond the compact car class. For me it hit home when I realized that a loaded CRV can easily hit $50,000+.  Honda CR-V? A 08' CR-V EX-L w/Navi costs $37,790. |
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« Reply #11 on: April 16, 2008, 11:48:56 am » |
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Did i ready 47,000 and change??? Gulp!
We do indeed live in a time of high priced vehicles, especially when you look at top-line versions of anything beyond the compact car class. For me it hit home when I realized that a loaded CRV can easily hit $50,000+. Honda CR-V? A 08' CR-V EX-L w/Navi costs $37,790. Try checking off a few option boxes and see what the price can climb to. |
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« Reply #12 on: April 16, 2008, 12:00:42 pm » |
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The links from the blog preview at the top right of the forum header are broken. |
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« Reply #13 on: April 16, 2008, 12:12:05 pm » |
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Did i ready 47,000 and change??? Gulp!
We do indeed live in a time of high priced vehicles, especially when you look at top-line versions of anything beyond the compact car class. For me it hit home when I realized that a loaded CRV can easily hit $50,000+. Vehicles are actually extremely cheap these days, they are at the lowest prices since 1991 in relation to income!! You can get a Lexus for $31,900! My dad paid $59,000 for a loaded 1992 300zx Twin Turbo. His income has doubled since then, and car prices have decreased. For $59,000 you could buy something that would walk circles around the 300zx in terms of performance, reliability, etc... As far as the whole arguement that the base $31,900 IS250 is not well equipped, I am sure it is better equiped than any 1992 fully loaded ES300. Did those even have keyless entry? Let alone Smart Key. |
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« Reply #14 on: April 16, 2008, 12:14:01 pm » |
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It looks like a boy racer truck that has taken to much of a testosterone injection. It certainly wants you to take notes. But is has to much grill at the front. Like the new Aveo. Or like someone else here said an Audi.  |
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« Reply #15 on: April 16, 2008, 12:16:16 pm » |
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The links from the blog preview at the top right of the forum header are broken.
Yes we know unfortunately that can't be fixed until later. |
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« Reply #16 on: April 16, 2008, 12:17:03 pm » |
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It's the trucks that are getting pretty expensive these days ... |
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« Reply #17 on: April 16, 2008, 12:31:41 pm » |
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$50,000 for a truck is NOT expensive here in Alberta. |
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« Reply #18 on: April 16, 2008, 12:36:49 pm » |
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« Reply #19 on: April 16, 2008, 01:09:53 pm » |
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The Adrenalin Package is the exact body styling that was originally intended for the SVT Sport Trac that was cancelled a couple years ago. Although there was much moaning when Ford cancelled the SVT version, the current 4.6L/6-speed auto combo isn't that far off. $50,000 for a truck is NOT expensive here in Alberta. Very true. |
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