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boatmangc
11-14-2012, 03:08 PM
So yesterday my wife's 1996 F150 with 220000 miles decided not to start at the Post Office.
I got it started (probably an IAC) but I didn't have the heart to put anymore energy and $ into it.
I decided it was time to shop. Drove down to KW and started looking at trucks, new. used, whatever.
Nothing tripped her fancy. I told the salesman I was disappointed that they didn't have an Ecoboost new on the lot and he says "we just took one in on trade today but it hasn't been detailed yet. I said let me se it.
DONE! 2012 F150 4 door short bed with 10,000 miles and somebody else already took the depreciation hit.
It has a few bumps and bruises but WTH momma will abuse it anyway.
Awesome power, quiet and 22MPG on the way home.:)

DOOM
11-14-2012, 03:11 PM
Sweet!

Any pics?

Bluerauder
11-14-2012, 03:11 PM
DONE! 2012 F150 4 door short bed with 10,000 miles and somebody else already took the depreciation hit.

A family friend got one at the beginning of this year. Awesome truck !!!

:congrats:

Bigdogjim
11-14-2012, 03:12 PM
Nice! Ford hit a homerun with that combo:)

martyo
11-14-2012, 03:14 PM
Nice!!!!!!!

ctrlraven
11-14-2012, 03:21 PM
Congrats, that's smart and lucky shopping!

SpartaPerformance
11-14-2012, 03:25 PM
Awesome find!!!!

2,4shofast
11-14-2012, 03:32 PM
Great find, my brother just pick one up a few months back...they truely are amazing!:beer:

jimlam56
11-14-2012, 03:40 PM
Very nice, I am currently driving an ecoboost Edge as a rental car.
Very impressive power.
But when I buy my own ecoboost engine it will be wrapped in a Focus ST.

LANDY
11-14-2012, 03:52 PM
Great deal

8UWITH6
11-14-2012, 04:27 PM
If they would put the V6 EcoBoost in the new Explorer I would buy my wife one in a second..........

DEFYANT
11-14-2012, 04:45 PM
I remember the butterflies when we heard Ford was putting a "V6" in a F150. Whata surprise! I wish the new police cars we were getting had that!

MOTOWN
11-14-2012, 05:09 PM
Sounds very nice!

boatmangc
11-14-2012, 05:28 PM
It is slower than most though. Its a DTR

Dave Compson
11-14-2012, 09:03 PM
I just ordered my wife an explorer sport with the eccoboost. It's scheduled to be built on dec the 5th. I'm excited for her! Sounds like fun!

GAMike
11-14-2012, 09:16 PM
Congrats Momma & Gary :)

mcb26
11-15-2012, 03:22 AM
Congrats, one question, does the eco use hi-test only?

boatmangc
11-15-2012, 03:49 AM
Congrats, one question, does the eco use hi-test only?

Doesn't specify on the gauge or the filler, I put 87 in it this tankful.
I will peruse the manual tis weekend.

Marauderman
11-15-2012, 05:46 AM
Doesn't specify on the gauge or the filler, I put 87 in it this tankful.
I will peruse the manual tis weekend.

Its a great engine--just bought a 2012 King Ranch with it and it kicks azz...and it does take 87 Reg----how cool is that!!! WTG Gary!