Topic: Test Drive: 2015 Ford F-150 King Ranch

[.l..]

Ill admit I hit 130+ once......just to see if I could...... scary....never again.

I was doing 140 in the Miata on 16 not far from Edson and a lunatic went BY ME with his holiday trailer - I saw the trailer leave the ground once over a bump - unreal.

That'll happen at 100-110 kmh - not shocking really.  140 is too fast.  Done that when passing someone, but never as cruising speed.  Not scary at all...

Never understood the economics of hauling a massive trailer through the rockies. Tenting or luxury condo for me please. Considering all the fuel/massive truck/campground fees/storage fees etc. a  luxury condo with pool is cheaper.

Meh, it's about even. The plus with a camper is you have your own bed(s), no bed bugs (other than the ones you bring in from outside), your own kitchen - you don't need to eat out for every meal - gets expensive when JR has to order steak at every opportunity...and you get to feel like a truck driver for the time you're hauling your load around.  Every boy wanted to be a truck driver at one time, right?  I'd rather haul than hotel it.

[bridgecity]

Having a decent car as a daily driver and basically a work truck for truck duty is way better...just a lot more expensive.

There lies the kicker.  I'd far rather be driving a car.  I've been contemplating driving my truck into the ground and buying a sporty sedan or even coupe for daily trips when the truck isn't needed.  The expense of having another vehicle in the driveway is the big deterrent.

[Noto]

I've been contemplating driving my truck into the ground
...
Cars: 2013 CR-V; 2007 Tundra

you're going to be waiting a longggggggg time for that one, buddy...

[mixmanmash]

This is why my parents bought a folding tent trailer.  Not a huge fuel economy penalty when towing (I can't even feel it when towing with their 88 GMC Vandura 2500), not as expensive to buy, etc.  It's the perfect balance between a tent and a full on trailer.

[PJungnitsch]

These loaded King Ranch machines are beautifully done. I had a co-worker that loved them, he said the secret is buying used, depreciation is enormous and they are usually babied.

[johngenx]

depreciation is enormous

The guy across the street from me has a full-boat F350 KR that he bought after selling his, wait for it, Toyota Echo - 'cause he wanted something more "manly" for his 100km daily commute.  The fuel bill must be horrendous - that 100km round trip is in mostly urban traffic.

Now he's thinking of selling it.  He was telling me that he figured it was worth $40K or so - I tried to keep a straight face.  He looked at some Ford car - and they offered him $10K on trade - retail on the truck looks to be about $15K.  He paid $65K new.

Trucks in Alberta hold their value well - but you're right about those top models - whoa, do they fall HARD.

[bridgecity]

I've been contemplating driving my truck into the ground
...
Cars: 2013 CR-V; 2007 Tundra

you're going to be waiting a longggggggg time for that one, buddy...

  I guess that's idea, that I can live with the truck for another 5+ years (which I'm not too concerned about) and by a "fun" car.  I've passed the idea by the the Mrs, and I think she'd be on board with getting a fun car.  Her only stipulation was that the car seat four so we can take the kids along, oh, and no muscle cars  .  Infiniti G37 coupe comes to mind 

[johngenx]

The father of one of my daughter's friends (didja all follow that?) has a 2001 Tundra - his first ever new-car purchase (at age 40!) for his painting/contracting business.  Today, it has well over 400K on it, and while is not the most pristine truck (it's a work truck!) it's mechanically near-perfect.

Standing next to it, I'm shocked at how small it is compared to the latest model.

[bridgecity]

The father of one of my daughter's friends (didja all follow that?) has a 2001 Tundra - his first ever new-car purchase (at age 40!) for his painting/contracting business.  Today, it has well over 400K on it, and while is not the most pristine truck (it's a work truck!) it's mechanically near-perfect.

Standing next to it, I'm shocked at how small it is compared to the latest model.

Ya, they were about the perfect sized truck.  Thought about getting one over my 2007, but I thought the interiors were terrible (mine looks very outdated now too).  The way I load mine up now when going camping (trailer, dirt bikes, etc), I'm glad I have the extra capability of the 2007.

[dkaz]

I like trucks, and moving to Kelowna it might make sense to own one. But my minivan can do all that for the time being.

To each their own, as they say.

[dkaz]

With a proper transmission, of course.

[PJungnitsch]

Test drive first! Some might be OK, but generally the Big Three struggled with clutches and manual transmissions in pickups.