Author Topic: We're looking for a new tow car (Read 18404 times)

Rosscoe · « **Reply #20 on:** February 13, 2014, 08:49:56 PM »

I saw this on FB the other day. Glad everyone was ok. A roll over has got to be scary.
I think anything will roll if you hit a patch of ice, go sideways then hit a dry spot.
So its totaled I assume. Too bad. That was a nice vehicle and you had gotten a deal on it. Hope you make out decent with the insurance end of it.

Jerry · « **Reply #21 on:** February 14, 2014, 05:58:01 PM »

I like it. We'll know more Tuesday or Wednesday

Jason · « **Reply #22 on:** February 14, 2014, 05:59:15 PM »

Me too!

carlsoncvx18 · « **Reply #23 on:** February 14, 2014, 06:21:51 PM »

Me three.

You will be keeping the gas station in business with that one.

TomLund · « **Reply #24 on:** February 14, 2014, 06:57:11 PM »

i love the color if i am right its 5.4 liter which 14 city 18 hwy not bad considering my frontier gets the same mileage. Hope it all works out.

Tom

84carlson · « **Reply #25 on:** February 14, 2014, 08:12:32 PM »

Me 4

I have a 2002 F150 Super Crew, great truck 125k still runs great, 4.6, gas mileage not great at all, needs to run on mid range gas...But I love that old truck....

dorelse · « **Reply #26 on:** February 14, 2014, 08:33:15 PM »

Quote from: 84carlson on February 14, 2014, 08:12:32 PM

Me 4

I have a 2002 F150 Super Crew, great truck 125k still runs great, 4.6, gas mileage not great at all, needs to run on mid range gas...But I love that old truck....

I doubt that a Lincoln Mark LT could be bought with the smaller V8...most probably a 5.4L.

MarkS · « **Reply #27 on:** February 15, 2014, 05:48:54 AM »

Nice truck Jerry, hope it works out for you. My '05 Super Cab F-150 has the 4.6L, avg 17 mpg. Pulling the boat doesn't effect the mileage at all, probably because I tend to take it a little "easier" when towing? I don't believe there's much difference in the two motors when it comes to mileage, unless you're towing really heavy loads. Best truck I've ever owned!

Jerry · « **Reply #28 on:** February 15, 2014, 07:55:46 AM »

It's a 5.4 SHO. Been doing some carfax checking. Never used it before. interesting reading.

Jason · « **Reply #29 on:** February 15, 2014, 10:17:22 AM »

Fueleconomy.gov is a pretty accurate list of fuel economy for cars. You can compare motors too. All 5.4s are SOHC. Starting in 05 or 06 they went to a 3 valve 5.4 SOHC that made 300hp. I just had an 06 expedition with that motor and it was surprisingly quick. Good luck Jerry!

Rosscoe · « **Reply #30 on:** February 16, 2014, 06:30:39 PM »

What?
Jerry looking at a ford?
I need to re-read that lol....

Jerry · « **Reply #31 on:** February 16, 2014, 08:02:54 PM »

Maybe not. I learned how to use carfax. What a tool! Here's some pictures from today. They cleaned it out and pulled Dottie's ham plates.

The CDs stuck in the sun roof. they couldn't find the "EJECT" button

Jason · « **Reply #32 on:** February 16, 2014, 08:24:02 PM »

That does not look too bad. What's the insurance buy back price?

Jason · « **Reply #33 on:** February 16, 2014, 08:24:44 PM »

Oh yea, if you want $5 carfax reports let me know...I know a guy.

75starflight · « **Reply #34 on:** February 16, 2014, 08:34:49 PM »

Quote from: Jason on February 16, 2014, 08:24:02 PM

That does not look too bad. What's the insurance buy back price?

I agree, it looks repairable. But I am not a body guy.

Jerry · « **Reply #35 on:** February 20, 2014, 05:18:53 PM »

She belongs to State Farm!
I can tell you the people at State Farm were the best I have ever worked with. Of course I have 4 cars, 3 boats, the House, and The Golf cart covered.

Wait till ya see the new tow car, NOT A FORD)
should close on that tomorrow.

75starflight · « **Reply #36 on:** February 20, 2014, 05:24:02 PM »

Not a bad payment for the bravada IMO.

Jerry · « **Reply #37 on:** February 20, 2014, 05:26:08 PM »

More than I paid for it a year ago.

84carlson · « **Reply #38 on:** February 20, 2014, 05:43:07 PM »

I've been with State Farm for over 30 years...no complaints either...I wonder how they came up with the figure to include 46 cents...

J

Jerry · « **Reply #39 on:** February 20, 2014, 06:09:18 PM »

It was top Blue Book, plus Sales Tax, and transfer, less $500.
Do the math I guess. lol