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I like my 2 95's and 97's interiors. Those trucks were comfortable. That body style changed the game in all trucks. It was the first in the cab forward thinking. Interiors and dash got bigger, and the engine bays got smaller. They(interior) changed some in 98-02. They weren't as pillow'y. After the body change and diamler did there boo-fooing, I can say that the interiors sucked. Hard and plasticky. Hated that body style. Only bright side for those model years were the srt10 and the power wagon. It was a couple cool ideas in a sea of grocery getters.
Now I like the new body style, but I hate all the bells and whistles that they insist on. I just like a normal standard cab 2500 or 3500 4x4 with a diesel and a stick. No power peadals or any crap that goes haywire. Power windows locks and a nice radio are about all I need. Oh and Ac.
Now I like the new body style, but I hate all the bells and whistles that they insist on. I just like a normal standard cab 2500 or 3500 4x4 with a diesel and a stick. No power peadals or any crap that goes haywire. Power windows locks and a nice radio are about all I need. Oh and Ac.
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Winning at what?
I understand you are passionate about ford, but that's a very broad statement. Sold more cars than Camaro? Probably. But I seem to remember the introduction of a certain LS series based engine that would mop the floor with the small block ford. Plus, you are forgetting about a little thing called Corvette. Not that you can directly compare the two, but that takes a lot of sales away from the Camaro. The Mustang is the only thing Ford had. I think they are popular because people can afford them and tinker, that's about it, and that's their advantage.
Let's just agree that we disagree!
I understand you are passionate about ford, but that's a very broad statement. Sold more cars than Camaro? Probably. But I seem to remember the introduction of a certain LS series based engine that would mop the floor with the small block ford. Plus, you are forgetting about a little thing called Corvette. Not that you can directly compare the two, but that takes a lot of sales away from the Camaro. The Mustang is the only thing Ford had. I think they are popular because people can afford them and tinker, that's about it, and that's their advantage.
Let's just agree that we disagree!
Also they have so many more "cool things" made by SVT.... Can't compare to gm and dodge....
Now we gonna drink Saturday??
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I like my 2 95's and 97's interiors. Those trucks were comfortable. That body style changed the game in all trucks. It was the first in the cab forward thinking. Interiors and dash got bigger, and the engine bays got smaller. They(interior) changed some in 98-02. They weren't as pillow'y. After the body change and diamler did there boo-fooing, I can say that the interiors sucked. Hard and plasticky. Hated that body style. Only bright side for those model years were the srt10 and the power wagon. It was a couple cool ideas in a sea of grocery getters.
Now I like the new body style, but I hate all the bells and whistles that they insist on. I just like a normal standard cab 2500 or 3500 4x4 with a diesel and a stick. No power peadals or any crap that goes haywire. Power windows locks and a nice radio are about all I need. Oh and Ac.
Now I like the new body style, but I hate all the bells and whistles that they insist on. I just like a normal standard cab 2500 or 3500 4x4 with a diesel and a stick. No power peadals or any crap that goes haywire. Power windows locks and a nice radio are about all I need. Oh and Ac.
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lol I hear ya, still funny they put a mustang up agains a vette all the time and it wins or gets awful close for a budget car.... Trucks are better, sell more, and dominate fleet....
Also they have so many more "cool things" made by SVT.... Can't compare to gm and dodge....
Now we gonna drink Saturday??
Also they have so many more "cool things" made by SVT.... Can't compare to gm and dodge....
Now we gonna drink Saturday??
And if you;re talking about that $60K+ convertible GT500 (or whatever it's called) that wheel hops and runs 12s, I would ask you to go back to the drawing board. Funny that my neighbor has a "5.0L" that runs a BBC with a Supercharger. I think he once held the record for 10" tire, powered by Chevy. Wonder why he won't run a Ford in it??? Why don't you put Ford BBC in your Mistress???
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In 94 ford had the same body and can as they did in 88. They changed the headlights and interior a little. Gm had the same body and interior in 94 as it did in 88. That's why the 94 dodge body style with the larger cabs and more aerodynamic styling changed the market. My dad almost bought a ford in 94, because there was a year wait on an extended cab.
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Since when has a Mustang ever beat a Corvette? Possibly a special edition Stang versus base model Vette. You're off you rocker! Trucks are OK, but better is subjective at best considering what they offer now. I would say that in the 90s, the Ford trucks were the best, now? I would beg to differ, at this point it's a matter of brand loyalty.
And if you;re talking about that $60K+ convertible GT500 (or whatever it's called) that wheel hops and runs 12s, I would ask you to go back to the drawing board. Funny that my neighbor has a "5.0L" that runs a BBC with a Supercharger. I think he once held the record for 10" tire, powered by Chevy. Wonder why he won't run a Ford in it??? Why don't you put Ford BBC in your Mistress???
And if you;re talking about that $60K+ convertible GT500 (or whatever it's called) that wheel hops and runs 12s, I would ask you to go back to the drawing board. Funny that my neighbor has a "5.0L" that runs a BBC with a Supercharger. I think he once held the record for 10" tire, powered by Chevy. Wonder why he won't run a Ford in it??? Why don't you put Ford BBC in your Mistress???
600 hp Shelby's can compete is some cases with a vette, point is theyvare totally different platform and cost....
And I wish I could afford to convert the boat to BBF it's just not cost effective at this point, you can make tons of power BBF also
The styling on the newer Ford trucks blows away gm all day long, funny how the cars they are making look like a Taurus, and the escalades are now using headlights that look like explorer ones.... Love how gm is few years late to the table...the gmc truck front end is nearly identical to a 2005 f350 look.... And we had much better looking slide out mirrors that gm didn't even use at all until 8 years after Ford made them...
Can we have beer now? Please... Haha
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In 94 ford had the same body and can as they did in 88. They changed the headlights and interior a little. Gm had the same body and interior in 94 as it did in 88. That's why the 94 dodge body style with the larger cabs and more aerodynamic styling changed the market. My dad almost bought a ford in 94, because there was a year wait on an extended cab.
I do like that my super duty has way more space then the smaller gm and dodge cabs.... Love it