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1) same reason given by lwf, give more choices for some people
and
2) liability.
I think it is actually good business sense to do so when you are as big as GM. GM is the biggest automotive manufacturer in the US and second biggest in the world. You more or less don't put all your eggs in one basket. GM has been doing it for a long time, and whether you think it works or not is your opinion, but i know some people who for some reason think that GMC's are different from Chevy. They'll buy strictly GMC, and don't want the bow tie. It something you can't change after so long. do you think if Ford and Mercury starting making a line of Mercury Pickup trucks that any would sell? no. if GMC stopped making trucks and they all became chevy's, would you keep all your GMC owners? in my opinion, no. status quo is the way it will stay.
funny story-- My dad bought a chevy 1-1/2 ton cab-chassis work truck about 4 years ago. after 8 weeks it got delivered on the semi-trailer with chevrolet stickers, silverado on the side badge, the bowtie badge on the door, --- and a GMC grille. the poor truck driver didn't know which dealership to drop it off at. pretty impressive quality control on that one!
Are you sure about the sales concerning GMC? You're talking a dip in sales of almost 65-70% from 1996 to 1997. Surely, this would have caused some big news/chaos in the GM conference rooms. I'll have to see that before I buy into it.
Michael from Tampa
BTW...I doubt GMC ever sold anywhere near the Chevy total in any year. Better check that one.
Will let you know just how good when the "honeymoon" is over in a few 1000 miles or so.
Ron
You can read more about it in our News and Views Conference, Ford Recalls 1.7 Million Vehicles (Topic #108)
www.abol.com/users/jlester
I'd like to stay with the stock hangers and exhaust plumbing routing as (including single tailpipe exit behind passenger side rear wheel) and I would like for the exhaust to not be too much louder than stock. Thanks in advance for any input you can give me.
Read up on this vehicle in the latest issue of TRUCKIN'.
Ron
I ordered my F150 XLT a year ago, my first new vehicle and first truck. I love it! A huge difference from the Toyota Corolla SR5 that I previously drove.
What is the difference between a recall and a "voluntary" recall? Do you just have 'em fix the problem if you want to?
On another note, I've also heard of a voluntary recall on the emission control for selected F150's, or something along those lines. Has anyone had either/both of these items fixed?
I'm a relatively new F150 owner who has yet to drive it in freezing weather, but I noticed that after a recent rain, each wheel had indeed collected about an inch of water. Mine is an XLT, so whatever wheels come with that package, that's what I have. The wheel is designed with 5 egg-shaped holes (approximately 2" x 4") that do, in fact, allow water to enter, but there is no way for the water to drain out. I suppose when the wheels are turning, this water is thrown out, but it seems to me this water could freeze when the truck is left standing and cause the problem identified above. Has anyone had that experience?
I'll have to admit, it looks like a pretty dumb wheel design. If there is a problem, I guess a 1/4-inch electric drill will solve it, but why does a new-vehicle owner have to resort to something like that?
I enjoy the discussions taking place within this topic--I own a 1991 F-150 XLT Lariat 4x4. Although it has more than its fair share of problems, I do love the truck!
This is my first Ford, but I have developed a strong sense of brand loyalty--Which brings me to my question...
I am having a very hard time accepting the new looks for the F-Series--The Super Duty line is nice, but not economical! I wish to hear anyone's information on when Ford Motor is going to again overhaul (major/minor) their full-size trucks.
I know what you're going to say: "But they just did one!" I do not like it and I am anxiously awaiting the next overhaul. The Ford Trucks of the 1970's were great...
Thank you and Long Live Ford Trucks!
Duke
If they get enough negative feedback on the new look to Ford trucks (the Dodge wannabe look), they'll make another overhaul rather than lose sales.
have a heat shield under the hood? A dealer
told me that the hood is made out of alluminum?
Is this true?
Thanks,
Darrin Cashel
darrinc@sw.ods.com
I just ordered an F150 XLT with 4.6 V8 and 4spd automatic transmission. I am trying to decide
if I should go for the 3.55 rear-end gear ratio over the standard 3.08.
With the lower 3.55 gear I'm sure I'll have better towing performance and perhaps better acceleration, but will there be a negative impact on gas mileage, or does the 4spd auto's overdrive give me a low enough highway rpm to make this a non-issue?
Can anyone give me any advice based on experience?
Thanks in advance
I to will order tomarrow the same drive line combo as avgjoe except for a 5.4. I have the same thoughts. Also they say it will take 4-6 weeks, think that will be true.
Anybody got any more lines to tell the wife other than "I need it to go to the dump and lumber yard", it's working so far but getting a little thin.
I will keep you updated on my order story.
My '97 4.2 XLT is noisy, but only from the outside
of the truck. I never noticed noise in the usual
places (fast food drive-up windows), but did notice it when approaching it from the front while in a fast idle. The large grille opening may be responsible for this, but I gotta say that the cooling system works fine here in Texas and it's
purty durned HOT here lately!
Which is less expensive styleside or flareside?
trucks last Saturday. I was prepared to order
a 98 F-150 SuperCab but he talked me out of it.
He said that his dealership will start ordering 1999 F-150's in July and we should see them on
the dealer lots in August. I'm going to order my
99 F-150 in July. He said 99 F-150's will have
several changes including:
- more hp on the engines
- four doors standard on SuperCabs
- XLT and Lariat get 4 wheel ABS standard
- New door trim panels
- re-styled front seats
- GVWR's higher on most models
- new wheels
- speed compensated volume control on premium
stereo
- new colors (Toreador Red,Amazon Green,
Deep Wedgewood Blue)
The standard 4-doors on the SuperCab was enough
to make me wait until 99.
Darrin Cashel
darrinc@sw.ods.com
I'm not sure which is more expensive between the flareside and the styleside. You can find out by checking out the new truck section of this site. I'm pretty certain that the flareside only comes in the shortbed model. Flaresides provide a more stylish look, but cut down on the amount of cargo space.
I'm in the process of deciding between the two versions myself.
Checking with Edmund's on an F150 Extended Cab XLT 3-Dr Styleside the
invoice = $21,531, MSRP=$24,730
Same vehicle in Flareside invoice = $22,181 and MSRP =$25,495
Hope this helps
Bed liner or spray-on?
Soft or hard bed cover (I do not want cap)?
I will be hauling fire-wood, golf clubs(as play time permits!)dirt, stone, etc.
I live in a condo and have no place to keep a cap,I do have enough room to store a tonnou(sp?) cover.
As for a cover, it sounds like a tonneau will work for you if you don't need to be concerned about stuff getting stolen. Obviously, you can't lock a tonneau. A tonneau will pretty much keep your stuff protected from the elements, although I'm sure there is the potential for some seepage in the rain.
I've seen some hard covers that come in three segments. It appears to be fairly easy to take off when you don't need it. They lock, so it would be safer than a tonneau. Since they come segmented, you could probably put them in your condo when you're not using them. I've seen them advertised in the JC Whitney catalogue. You can get one of those catalogues free if you visit their website. I think the cost is in the $500 range. I'm sure a tonneau is less expensive and may be all you need.
Again, thanks for your input. I agree with everything you said.
RonB