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Heisman Winner [119571]
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The hybrid F150 makes sense to me
May 12, 2021, 2:32 PM
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All electric doesn’t.....
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Oculus Spirit [85088]
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I'd take one....after seeing the hummer demand seems
May 12, 2021, 2:37 PM
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dumb not to. Will it really go 300 miles though? Probably not.
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CU Medallion [53155]
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Re: I think Ford has lost it
May 12, 2021, 2:55 PM
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First, they sabotage the Mustang name by calling some inflated Tesla SUV knockoff a "Mustang".
Now, they are ruining the Lightning name too? That truck was bad ass in its day. Some little poosay EV Truck gets the title now?
I can actually see an EV having a ton of torque, cause electric. But, range/time would be drained quickly. Or, 3/4 gross weight will be lithium-ion
Sad.
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All-TigerNet [11626]
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Been excited to see it since they announced it a year ago...
May 12, 2021, 4:17 PM
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Looks like it will start around $70k which is a lot of coin. No XL or XLT trim available.
That said, Ford still has the $7,500 tax credit which will help. It will be the fastest F-150 ever which means it will be darn quick. Rumors are 300 mile or more range. I'm very skeptical for that as the Mach-E underdelivered.
If it gets a 300+ mile range, I think it will be a home run. We'll know a whole lot more in a week.
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All-TigerNet [11155]
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Will it cost less than $50k?
May 12, 2021, 4:25 PM
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*shakes magic 8-ball*
"Signs point to no."
I love the thought of a hybrid or an all-electric. But they're going to price it to where the everyday truck users can't afford it. If there's really a desire to have these vehicles impact the emissions in the United States (and we are by far not the worst offenders from a global perspective), it has to be available and appealing to the masses. High torque output of an electric motor = appealing, although horsepower is the "sexy" number.
More than $50k for a new truck is not appealing. (which is why jroberts is driving a 2015 Colorado and has no urgent desire to "upgrade")
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All-TigerNet [11626]
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Have you priced a new truck?
May 12, 2021, 4:29 PM
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You can barely get into an XLT for $50k.
Inflation is coming, and fast.
Electric is rumored to start at $70k in Lariat Trim. I'm guessing 4-wheel/All-wheel drive will be ~$80k.
Until batteries get cheaper, EVs will continue to be expensive. Really expensive.
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Oculus Spirit [80978]
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A Ford F150 was a $75K truck 2 years ago.
May 12, 2021, 5:05 PM
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You can still buy a 2500/3500 series GM with a Duramax cheaper than you can a moderately loaded F150.
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All-TigerNet [11155]
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Yeah, which is why I'm glad I'm set for a while
May 12, 2021, 5:50 PM
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I go out and look every once in a while to see what the new bells and whistles are that are being offered. And every time I see the price tag I run away. Trucks got wicked expensive really fast. And I just don't know if I believe the numbers that are advertised for the full size trucks with the 6 cylinder engines. Neither the EPA numbers nor the torque/horsepower performance numbers.
Again, glad I have my 2015 Colorado. Not a full size, but rarely do I find I need a full size's capacity.
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All-TigerNet [11137]
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Nah, my next truck will be a 7th gen ‘Burban.
May 13, 2021, 12:21 AM
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3 or 4 spd manual if I can find it.
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