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Re: Best vehicle for 4wd trailheads

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Midwestlungs wrote: Mon Dec 06, 2021 1:40 pm
Scott P wrote: Mon Dec 06, 2021 1:20 pmReliable.PNG
Volkswagen being so low surprises me
I don't know how it possibly COULD. :mrgreen:
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stephakett wrote: Mon Dec 06, 2021 11:47 am<snip> if Ford made a reliable motor i would make the switch.

but they don't so i'll stick with toyota.
Au contraire. The 5.0l NA Ford motor is.
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CheapCigarMan wrote: Mon Dec 06, 2021 10:00 am<snip>
I purposely bought it out of state. In Indianapolis to be exact. I did that for two reasons. One because I didn't want to buy a used one where someone had beaten it up on off roading already, the prior owner had it as a city status symbol, and low miles.
The other reason was price. Used vehicles are cheaper in other states. I flew to Indianapolis and drove it back and still paid a lot less had I bought it here in Denver.
You'll be paying for that in the long run due to the rust that will BLOSSOM forth at some point from *within* the vehicle. :mrgreen:
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SkaredShtles wrote: Mon Dec 06, 2021 2:04 pm
stephakett wrote: Mon Dec 06, 2021 11:47 am<snip> if Ford made a reliable motor i would make the switch.

but they don't so i'll stick with toyota.
Au contraire. The 5.0l NA Ford motor is.
let me finish that for you: The 5.0l NA Ford motor is not offered for the Bronco.
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Re: Best vehicle for 4wd trailheads

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SkaredShtles wrote: Mon Dec 06, 2021 2:05 pm
CheapCigarMan wrote: Mon Dec 06, 2021 10:00 am<snip>
I purposely bought it out of state. In Indianapolis to be exact. I did that for two reasons. One because I didn't want to buy a used one where someone had beaten it up on off roading already, the prior owner had it as a city status symbol, and low miles.
The other reason was price. Used vehicles are cheaper in other states. I flew to Indianapolis and drove it back and still paid a lot less had I bought it here in Denver.
You'll be paying for that in the long run due to the rust that will BLOSSOM forth at some point from *within* the vehicle. :mrgreen:
Rust? Mold & Mildew! Haha!
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stephakett wrote: Mon Dec 06, 2021 2:16 pm
SkaredShtles wrote: Mon Dec 06, 2021 2:04 pm
stephakett wrote: Mon Dec 06, 2021 11:47 am<snip> if Ford made a reliable motor i would make the switch.

but they don't so i'll stick with toyota.
Au contraire. The 5.0l NA Ford motor is.
let me finish that for you: The 5.0l NA Ford motor is not offered for the Bronco.
Yeah - that's kind of a shame. 'Cause that's a good motor. :mrgreen:
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SkaredShtles wrote: Mon Dec 06, 2021 2:01 pm
Midwestlungs wrote: Mon Dec 06, 2021 1:40 pm
Scott P wrote: Mon Dec 06, 2021 1:20 pmReliable.PNG
Volkswagen being so low surprises me
I don't know how it possibly COULD. :mrgreen:
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I'm impatiently waiting for Rivian R1T - near year I hope!
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LoveThisSite wrote: Wed Dec 08, 2021 5:46 pm I'm impatiently waiting for Rivian R1T - near year I hope!
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