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I purchased. I paid cash out right on New Year’s Eve from a dealer 150 miles away that hadn’t made quota. I set aside $500 each month for *future* purchases and post warranty repairs or damage. Last truck I bought was in 2001 and sold that one above list value.

I can’t complain. With ~5,000 of Houston driving, I’m consistently averaging 20+ in mixed driving. I will say that while I’m not driving with a heavy foot, I don’t get on it that much either.

Wow! I had no idea they ring you up for that much. Last time I rented one for 3 days I paid less than $50. Years ago mind you...

Not trying to spend someone else’s money, have you considered renting a light trailer? U-Haul has them starting around $15 a day. And it would give additional capacity if you had other items to move.

From the sound of it, I need to read up on the MAP. My other vehicles are a 2002 F-150 and a 2008 M35 which have the MAF. And yes, from experience they do get fouled.

Thanks for a detailed response. Yes, was aware the MAF didn’t directly control the air flow but rather it provides the ECM readings of air mass (density) which changes due to environmental conditions (temp, altitude, and I think even humidity???) which in turn the ECM reacts to calculate the...

Did not know there isn’t a MAF on these (obviously ). Thanks for that bit of new info PowerJrod!

As I understand it, the Mass Airflow Sensor‘s job is to make adjustments to the air flow to keep a consistent flow of air going into the fuel inj system. So unless you make adjustments to the programming, the MAF will simply adjust itself to the preprogrammed volume of air feeding the injectors...

I live in Houston. The temp at the vent, set to max, on 100 degree day is 50. Move the thermometer 3 and 4 feet from the vent, after 15 minutes on the road, the ambient temperature hovers around 67-69. That’s with the fan speed at its highest setting. For every other car I own, and have owned...

That is a near duplicate of how mine fits. Right up to the plywood and foam board!

I just handed the keys for my 2002 F-150 Lariat to my sister yesterday. Other than heater core needing to be replaced it’s in great condition inside and out. About 3 1/2 years ago I upgraded the radio to touchscreen Bluetooth CarPlay and replaced the leather and foam in the driver’s seat.

Thanks for the insights and tips. I have a Quick Quack about 2 miles away so I’m going to give that a shot today.

Brilliant idea! I’ve often use the hose to spray but it doesn’t reach the middle well. I like that idea.

I think you’re right about black paint. I’ve not been a fan of white paint because they used to get chalky looking back in the 70s or so. But today’s paints are so much better so I bought white and I think it’ll help obscure any swirling I get over the years. Thanks.

I think I’m at that point too. Having worked for a company making car wash, wax, and detailing products, I’m having to adjust my biases for hand washing.

Ok. I’m going to step in here I’m sure. I’ve had my truck for almost 3 months now and have only hand washed (I used to work for a company that made retail branded wash/wax/detail products). But with the great pollening going on in Houston, I can’t keep up. What’s been your experience with...

Hi Dog Hauler. I too am wondering how your mods have held up, and if you could offer more details on the modifications, particularly regarding the interference with the rambox. I just purchased the manual Retrax Pro MX today and am pretty disappointed with how poorly engineered it is. Any...

I had an Infiniti that was broken in to. They broke the driver window to get in and the glass cut the leather seats and was found to have gotten into the defrost vents. Add a couple small paint scratches and broken door lock and it was totaled out. Dealer’s body shop mentioned interior damage...

Thanks. Yeah story but those are microphones for the phone and UConnect voice response system. I was hoping against hope you saw something I didn’t have. Now, I’m wondering if in the inch-inch and a half between those and the edge of the headliner is there something beefy enough to allow...

I use this menu view as the default. Temp and pressure gauges (both analog and digital) along the bottom, driving conditions, and trip info in center. Gives me the ability to see pertinent info in a quick glance.