Look into VMP Performance. They specialize in Ford. Their supercharged Mustangs are insane. https://www.vmpperformance.com

No matter what you tow with make sure you have it attached properly. Just saw this today.


​​​​​​https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enth...Hhg?li=BBnb7Kz

Saw that on the news last night. The safety chain probably isn’t much more than what we yank engines with. Amazing...

Trucks aren't badly priced, the options/trim packages are killing it. I bought a new leftover 2019 reg cab F150 XL (power windows/locks, chrome bumpers/alum wheels, rubber floor, 3.3 V6) for 22K (MSRP was like 32K). In 2013 I bought a leftover Silverado in the same trim (no power windows/locks though) and it was 18,300. 2010 I bought a new leftover (see a pattern here) 2010 F150 Lariat crew cab for 31,900 (MSRP 40,525), truck was loaded! Today (10 years later) that truck would cost me 55K+ (almost double).

You can buy a nice brand new F350 dually for less than 55K............sure it will be gas, XL trim with power windows/locks but still a nice capable truck that will last decades or you can go Lariat/King Ranch whatever and spend 30K more! Used trucks are simply crazy prices, the savings aren't usually signficant enough to even consider used.

As someone looking to replace my truck I think they are crazy price, and you are right used is insane. I laugh here when people talk about ride,,,,, I have drove my old twin I beam ford from Florida to Indiana and back with a worn out broken down seat,,,,, want to talk about how those old front and rear leaf spring trucks rode! LOL

I did the price, power windows comes with a $1075 package,,,, still crazy in my book but it will be what I end up having to do. This is with the new 7.2 gas, 10K upgrade for Diesel.

https://shop.ford.com/build/superdut...RW.350.CBC.%5D

What ticks me off is they also drop a lot of the safety items off that saves you on insurance (all brands).

My issue is I really would like leather front power seats with a center console, again that kills you on all brands. I am wondering if I could swap a set out of a wrecked one.

I'm always amazed by how many really optioned out 3/4 ton diesel pickups I see without any sign of the tow hitch being used. The receiver still has shiny new paint inside.

I'll have to ask a buddy what he does. He buys a new truck every 2 years and buys the work truck model but adds leather seats. He also hates carpet and the work trucks dont come with it.

Lol I know right! Its the fantasy of knowing you can tow whatever you want. Big heavy loads towing up steep grades is what men do. Ikes Gauntlet here I come. Ive got rails in my truck for a goose neck or 5th wheel. I dont tow either but its nice knowing that I can. When we are hauling hay I use my neighbors 1990 model 1ton dodge. No need in tearing my sh t up...

I ran into a friend so to speak the other day locally and noticed he was driving a 2019 ranch king 450 dully loaded. Told him how nice it looked and I’d love it. Asked what he towed with it and he said whaaaaat? Hasn’t towed anything but said hey I’d be happy to tow your boat down to the launch (1 mile) just to see how it does. Wtf. Crazy. He’s on ss disability go figure. He has not towed a single damm thing with. 🙈

Thats crazy! On a side note I think the state of Louisiana is giving away new vehicles with the Louisiana purchase card (old food stamps). Twice in the last 2 weeks Ive been in line at the grocery store or Dollar General (I live rural) people are paying with there food stamp card then leaving in their new car. If you cant afford your groceries how do you have good enough credit to buy a new car??????????????????????????????????????????