Triton V8 or Ecoboost V6?

[07xln]

Not bashing you for buying new.

Actually that's exactly what you're doing.

You're telling someone how they should spend THEIR money. Worry about your own finances.

You've derailed this thread with your bs. Somehow we go from talking engines to you being the forums financial advisor.

 

[Hayes Riviere]

Can we stop this debate already? I'm sure the creator of this forum already has enough info to decide. By now it's just a mess of argument, contradictions, and denials. Enjoyable to read, yes, but it's time to end this shit-show.

 

[JExpedition07]

Actually that's exactly what you're doing.

You're telling someone how they should spend THEIR money. Worry about your own finances.

You've derailed this thread with your bs. Somehow we go from talking engines to you being the forums financial advisor.

I'm not talking to you nor would I ever please never quote me again. You aren't important enough for me to address. I only address respectable open minded people who can hold a conversation on this forum which you are not. I'm out.

 

[5x10]

Back to my dad being a general manager for a dealership, it's totally common for people to buy a new car every year or so
I remember when I was younger, my dad would tell me about his repeat customers and how buying cars were some people's hobbies
Buying used doesn't mean there is something wrong with the car

 

[ranger024x4]

Back to my dad being a general manager for a dealership, it's totally common for people to buy a new car every year or so
I remember when I was younger, my dad would tell me about his repeat customers and how buying cars were some people's hobbies
Buying used doesn't mean there is something wrong with the car

yep! I've owned 9 cars since Jan 1 myself.. currently down to 3. One of which I purchased new and already shipped it. Out of the group, only 2 I really wanted to sell.

 

[jeff kushner]

Wow, nine in 8 months? Sounds like that motorcycle collecting phase I went through a few years ago....LOL.

Buy new, buy used, lease.....

I'm one of those people that will buy new or used and keep FOREVER. The hardest part of buying my truck in the first place was getting my head around payments again. It had been many years since I had a pymt....and I'll keep this truck long after it's paid for...and THAT is how I save over those that trade in or lease....but that's all my choice as is for anyone to make a different choice. I guarantee you that we all think we are doing the right thing for our own situations...buy new, buy used, lease..whatever...because none of us would do it if we really thought it was the wrong thing to do....right? Make sense?

And adults can debate without sinking to a new level, children cannot.....

jeff

 

[ranger024x4]

Wow, nine in 8 months? Sounds like that motorcycle collecting phase I went through a few years ago....LOL.



jeff

pretty much. Had quite a variety of vehicles too, from a RHD 300zx to a v12 Benz

Having a kid on the way changes things. Selling my bronco here soon so that will put is back to two. Planning on keeping that two for several years.

 

[Rigpig]

I buy a new Tundra every 3 years. Been doing that since 07. I'm getting ready to trade in my '14 CrewMax TRD with 35k miles. Trade-in agreement with dealer is for $32k. I paid $38k for it 4 years ago. All I've done to it is put on a set of tires out of preference and a bumper replacement grille guard. Not counting property taxes, which are unavoidable, I feel like it's worth it to me to trade in and get a new truck every few years for a marginal amount of money. That being said, I did enjoy my latest Expedition purchase, just because SUVs don't hold their value so I was able to get a lot of vehicle for very little money.

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

I buy a new Tundra every 3 years. Been doing that since 07. I'm getting ready to trade in my '14 CrewMax TRD with 35k miles. Trade-in agreement with dealer is for $32k. I paid $38k for it 4 years ago. All I've done to it is put on a set of tires out of preference and a bumper replacement grille guard. Not counting property taxes, which are unavoidable, I feel like it's worth it to me to trade in and get a new truck every few years for a marginal amount of money. That being said, I did enjoy my latest Expedition purchase, just because SUVs don't hold their value so I was able to get a lot of vehicle for very little money.

I went through a phase where I leased a new Mercedes ML350 every 30 months or so. I had a 2003, 2006, and 2009. Then came the rough years, I lost my job and couldn't find work. I finished up the lease went without my own car for a while (wife still had hers) and then in 2013 I bought my 05 Expedition, and now I have the 17 which is paid for and that makes it my favorite truck.

 

[Clemson82]

There's a bit of an uproar (understandably) on the Mercedes Forum today because Mercedes Benz isn't making replacement keys for the ML anymore. If you have one without a key, you're up the creek!

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

There's a bit of an uproar (understandably) on the Mercedes Forum today because Mercedes Benz isn't making replacement keys for the ML anymore. If you have one without a key, you're up the creek!

Really? for which year? The 03 had the switchblade key like the 2016 Fusion, the 06 had the infrared key that had fit in the plastic slot on the dash, and the 09, that I had, had the push button ignition like the Expedition.

 

[Clemson82]

The OP had a 2003, but it looks like some others were in the same boat.
https://mbworld.org/forums/m-class-w163/628004-they-stopped-making-my-key.html

My 06 C class has the one with the slot in the dash as well, makes me think I should order another key just in case...

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

The OP had a 2003, but it looks like some others were in the same boat.
https://mbworld.org/forums/m-class-w163/628004-they-stopped-making-my-key.html

My 06 C class has the one with the slot in the dash as well, makes me think I should order another key just in case...

It might not be a bad idea but they are like $500 for the key. My son had to replace the entire ignition switch and key in his 99 E320 a couple of years ago and that was around $1500 (in his case, his ignition switch went bad.) He only got one key and a second was going to be $500 so he didn't get one. He finally got rid of it in February when he bought his 2014 Flex.

 

[Clemson82]

We had to have one made for our GL450 and it was $240. I have two keys, so I'll probably just chance it. I only drive it about 1,000 miles a year.

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

We had to have one made for our GL450 and it was $240. I have two keys, so I'll probably just chance it. I only drive it about 1,000 miles a year.

That's not bad. Obviously you will know the price before you order it.

 

[EliteFord]

No way am I spending $50K. I could put $10K in the old '93 and have a vehicle I would be happy with for years to come. The '03 has already been lowered vie Eiibach and Bilstein shocks, exhaust recently replaced from cats back with Magnaflow hardware and she rolls on 20" wheel with Michelin LTX tires with many miles left.

However, I am seeing several '14-'16 XLT model with 25K-35K miles going for $28K-$35K in south Texas, which does have me scratching my head.

Thanks again for the feed back; keep it coming.

I'm on 20's as well, 22's for a while too. 'Would love to see a pic of it lowered...? thanks!

 

[Alexx123]

I really enjoyed reading... Increasing octane, increase power?, There is no unleash power on factory engines? And finally some people think that a turbo engine will lasts more than a natural aspirated... True that looks like ford doesn't learn from mistakes, and is not completely fair to evaluate and compare engines generation...

 

[DeafBringer]

holy grave dig.