My Lightning came in today...I'm not going to buy it.

[bartlee]

Going from a late model Volvo (XC90 or V90) to the Lariat will be somewhat of a challenge if one expects to have Volvo level finishes in the Ford truck.

I already owned an F-150 and was perfectly happy with the interior. The Volvo is nice, but I'd rather have the larger screen and fold out work surface, I will use the hell out of that.

That being said, when I take delivery of mine this summer (or fall), if they're going for over $100k on carsandbids, I'll probably be tempted to sell it and wait to buy one for myself when the hype dies down and supply is more plentiful.

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@rugbysecondrow Is there a story to go with your avatar? It looks like a 1964 Chevy C10 Stepside with the smaller rear window.

The first vehicle I ever drove/owned was a '63 C10, small window, 230 c.i. straight six, 3-on-the-tree. It was one of those '1% trucks'. My father bought it used in 1965 to tow the boat he bought because the 1959 Pontiac Chieftain wasn't up to towing. Then, he used the truck to haul the woodworking tools home from Sears. He needed them to replace the oak bed after it rotted out from sitting around waiting to tow the boat. He said he could buy a radial arm saw and table saw and all the rest for under the $400 they wanted to replace the bed. I still have the tools.

He sold me the truck when I turned 16 for $300 of paperboy money. I drove it all through the '70s. I learned how to fix just about anything from fixing that truck. When they put up the poll this morning about, "Have you driven/owned a full-sized truck?", I answered "no". To me, those older trucks look small sitting next to today's vehicles. I've been driving a tiny 2000 Frontier for 22 years. The Lariat will be the most expensive vehicle I've ever bought by a factor of 3x. I know that I'll enjoy it, but I'm quite sure the next vehicle I buy will be smaller.

It is also a truck I own. I trailered it home and drive it once every week or so.

I have always loved the classic C-10s, especially the step-sides. My first car was a 1972 Chevelle and a buddy had a 64' step-side. I always coveted his, the only car I actually coveted, and I always wanted one. They look amazing from every angle, they are curvy and sexy, and they just feel proper. Mine is an update original truck. 230 inline 6, 3 on the tree...just a classic cruiser.

Thanks for asking.

 

[Pjlightning]

It is also a truck I own. I trailered it home and drive it once every week or so.

I have always loved the classic C-10s, especially the step-sides. My first car was a 1972 Chevelle and a buddy had a 64' step-side. I always coveted his, the only car I actually coveted, and I always wanted one. They look amazing from every angle, they are curvy and sexy, and they just feel proper. Mine is an update original truck. 230 inline 6, 3 on the tree...just a classic cruiser.

Thanks for asking.

this is all great. Appreciate hearing the story.

but at the same time, you continue to be all 007 on the simple

Color and Dealer question?

is there a reason?
Did they have you sign a non disclosure? (Tongue firmly in cheek )

just getting kind of weird how attentive you are to answering every other post.

again, full respect on your original comments.

Everyone has been so helpful in answering questions over the months I’ve been on the site.

would be super nice if you would oblige:

Color and Dealer ?

If you don’t mind.

many thanks

 

[illusion86]

No way this is real…

 

[Deleted member 9811]

this is all great. Appreciate hearing the story.

but at the same time, you continue to be all 007 on the simple

Color and Dealer question?

is there a reason?
Did they have you sign a non disclosure? (Tongue firmly in cheek )

just getting kind of weird how attentive you are to answering every other post.

again, full respect on your original comments.

Everyone has been so helpful in answering questions over the months I’ve been on the site.

would be super nice if you would oblige:

Color and Dealer ?

If you don’t mind.

many thanks

A) it is not your business
B) I have not finalized the process with them. They are closed on Sundays and the salesman wasn't there on Saturday. I plan to finalize this Monday, tomorrow.
C) its not your business.

 

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@Administrator - likely time to just lock this thread. It isn't going to improve from here.

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