whitexc Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 (edited) Trucks work but do get boring when pulling DD duty. I have never been down to the truck as my only vehicle in over 20 years....until the LGT engine bit the dust. I very much look forward to driving the car soon. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Edited October 26, 2021 by whitexc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 I'd like a rcsb f150 5.0. 5-10grand in mods and be hittin 11s in no time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 I'd like a rcsb f150 5.0. 5-10grand in mods and be hittin 11s in no time Until something breaks, and it will, lol. But that's the life of budget builds! Have you seen the youtube vids for the boosted f150 swb reg cab 4wd with a supercharger. It was very fast, for little while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted November 2, 2021 I Donated Share Posted November 2, 2021 "stay stock stay happy" -- @bosco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creep_nu Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 what's the car guy's car meme? used brown manual diesel wagon? well i got 80% of it. wasn't expecting to buy a new car but this big brown slab of sexy popped up with some minor issues(all but 1 already fixed within 3 hours of getting the car home) for a price i couldn't pass up, so i bit the bullet. 2012 jetta sportwagen TDI with the DSG and no pano sunroof, the exact spec and color i wanted, just was shocked to find one so soon. engine is dry as a bone and runs flawlessly, same for transmission, DPF and egr replaced a year ago under warranty(which expired in september, which is disappointing), timing belt done ~10k miles ago, and newish craptacular tires that will be...fine...for a commuter. returned 39 mpg on the ~120 mile ride home without a hitch...well, except for the tow hitch on the back:lol:. happy to have a real wagon again, and though i'll miss the TL forever, i'm happy with the new purchase. just needs a full detail since the interior and exterior are both disgusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 I like the brown too. Congrats! What's the next plan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Well I mean I don't have a problem with this either Sent from my SM-G960U1 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creep_nu Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 I like the brown too. Congrats! What's the next plan? honestly just some exterior stuff...needs fog lights at some point, and possibly a set of projector headlights since halogens are just acceptable, but aside from that it'll stay stock. already has enough power and rides well enough for a daily, so i don't want to go messing with stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted November 7, 2021 I Donated Share Posted November 7, 2021 Well I mean I don't have a problem with this either We looked at one of those to replace the Stinger. Dealer wanted $10k over sticker for a Premium AWD long-range... On a car that was already $56k. We decided that, at $45k, a fully loaded Santa Fe was a comparative bargain. [emoji38] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 For that price an a Ford flex would be my pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Well I mean I don't have a problem with this either Sent from my SM-G960U1 using TapatalkIs that yours? Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Could be...I'd just have to right a check for one lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitexc Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 Just wanted some real world feed back. Electric is cool for bopping around town but that thing is ugly IMO. They could have been a bit more creative in the naming. Sent from my SM-G996U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 "stay stock stay happy" -- @bosco "Bosco got some good advice you" -Bosco's avatar I could suck start a snow blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted November 9, 2021 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Fine what about this then? Sent from my SM-G960U1 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loya1ty Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 ^ That's the closest I feel the modern trucks can get to the old school square body feel. somethin' bout single cab, fat tires, on a lower ride height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Ecoboost or Coyote? "Striving to better, oft we mar what's well." - Bill Shakespeare - car modder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexmed2002 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Ecoboost or Coyote? Coyote, no doubt. I don't want an engine with turbos that sounds like a lawnmower and wont last nearly as long in terms of reliability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 It seems with research I'm doing in the regular cab you can rarely find the 2.7 eco and the 5.0 coyote. The standard V6 is easy to find in long beds. I missed one today by about 4 hrs owell. Luckily enough there is one here local that's pretty done up. Might be making a move on one and selling my Silverado to the dealer rather than the hassle of private party Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 When you say “standard” are you referring to the base NA v6 OR 3.5L ecoboost. I love my ecoboost and basic maint it will last the lifetime of the truck. As far as “lawnmower” sound - meh. I don’t really give a crap what the engine sounds like. It hauls ass. Funny thing is that the 2.7L turbo is actually the quickest of all engine options, it just doesn’t do so well when it tows. Also funny to hear someone complain about turbo noises on a Subaru forum. Lol. "Striving to better, oft we mar what's well." - Bill Shakespeare - car modder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 It seems with research I'm doing in the regular cab you can rarely find the 2.7 eco and the 5.0 coyote. The standard V6 is easy to find in long beds. I missed one today by about 4 hrs owell. Luckily enough there is one here local that's pretty done up. Might be making a move on one and selling my Silverado to the dealer rather than the hassle of private party I don't know what kind of lawnmower you have, but my friends F150 3.5TT sounds nothing like it. I would rather have the 3.5TT, with a tune it a lot faster than 5.0. The only turbo engine I have driven that I thought sounded horrible from the factory was the Jeep 2.0T. My neighbor kid has an older CRV (slammed, stretched times, with lot of camber) with some aftermarket exhaust (maybe no cat) that does actual sound like a lawn mower. When he 1st did the exhaust, the 1st time I noticed was him starting it up at 6am and I woke up wondering who the hell is mowing their lawn at that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 The base na v6 can find fairly easy in a long bed since those are mostly work trucks. Trying to find a rcsb is a bit harder with the whole sport truck scene really starting to take off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoodhue Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 The base na v6 can find fairly easy in a long bed since those are mostly work trucks. Trying to find a rcsb is a bit harder with the whole sport truck scene really starting to take off Those are still huge. My perspective though is as a long time GMC Syclone owner... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 True I remember you have yours. I also built a bronco the other day so that's appealing too. Eta would be 10months but they can't promise that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loya1ty Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 For me it's just gotta do 1 thing (for now :grin:). But you can bet your arses I'll eventually be cutting out the muffler to let this 5.7 Hemi breathe like it was made to! I'll probably convert to true duals and exit out the back as well. Sent from my SM-N975U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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