New England B.S. Thread

The truck was okay driving when I got it, and now it's how I think it should drive. Sure they could tighten things up a little but it's a huge improvement. I don't know if you've driven a 2010+ 4runner, but its a lot more like that. I find it is even smoother though, on the 4 runner you punch it and it can take a few seconds sometimes, I think with the new flash my taco accelerates more quickly now than the 4runner. It really made me enjoy driving the truck. As far as your dealer not flashing and @Spare Parts . I don't get why not, it doesn't cost them anything and it takes 10 minutes. I'd call around and ask a few other places and see if they will do it.

 

Oh, I haven't even asked yet. I may for giggles, but given the headaches people have had, I'm anticipating it. I've actually had luck with the 3G getting fixed, I got denied regularly for the 2G.

 

Wait so your 3g burns close to a qt of oil every 5k!?

 

When you are looking at trucks, go with the SuperCrew (full 4 doors) car seat doesn’t fit in a the SuperCab (clamshell doors) 2.7 is a really strong motor, but like all things EcoBoost it’s either Eco or Boost. So when you get your foot in it the gas mileage is gonna suck. But on the highway cruising they get around 23mpg

 

What do you usually get for intervals? About 10k miles?

Oh for sure. I used to have a F-150 lariat SuperCab and I wouldn’t go with it again. I think it had plenty of room but it’s super inconvenient to have to open my door in order to get to the back door. Especially when I had someone in the back seat say in a parking space. You have to both wedge in and open the doors at the same time to get in.

 

No. The wife’s Jeep does. The spec on the 3.6L is a quart per 2,000 so I’m not going to win the battle there.

I have issues with 5w-20 but since I’ve got the Maxcare lifetime warranty I’m not going to stress it outside of keeping on top of it so I don’t run it low.

 

In march of 2016 I picked up my 2005 TRD Off-Road access cab 4x4 v6 Manual with 84,000miles for $16,500. I paid a little over market value but it was worth it for me. You can probably stick close to your budget if you're willing to settle for a v6 with higher miles or the i4. There's a few dealerships in NH that carry a good stock of Tacomas usually. But I'm not sure how far you're willing to travel. Autotrader is probably a good site to keep tabs on. I'm pretty sure if you get financing from a bank credit union it doesn't matter where you get the truck. But the 2 times I've financed it's been a dealership purchase.

Yeah! I listened to it a few times, I like it for what it is. I think the regular Dance Macabre is one of the better songs off that album, along with Faith.

 

The truck has a counter that looks like it would typically land me around 10k. I did the first change at 5 and just did another at 7500 past that. I think I am sticking to around 7500 on synthetic. That is what I did on the Tacoma.

I actually have a SuperCab. I special ordered it because I didn't want a crew cab and it was hard to find SuperCabs that were relatively loaded on lots. I don't have or want kids so the bed space is more valuable to me than a bigger cab. I would say the back seat of my SuperCab is very similar to my Tacoma's back seat for size and legroom, only marginally smaller.

I get 23 MPG on a hilly rural commute of mostly 45 MPH roads. Highway at 70 I get about 24. Highway at 55 I can get 25-26. I have no cities to speak of around here so I don't know what I would get with a lot of stop and go.

 

Finished my Doggie platform...pooch is much happier vs the stock access cab back seats..

 

So I just drove it and I’d have to say I like it a lot. Very comfortable tons of room. Quiet on the road and very smooth. That engine has definitely got some pep to it. I found the original window sticker in it and shows that it only has 3.55s in it despite the dealers description saying it had 3.73s

 

3.55s are by far the most common config. Did it have the e-locker? That's standard with the FX4 package, but it could have also been added as a standalone option.

There's a Ford tech info site where you can put in a VIN and it'll give you a line-by-line build of the truck. It's kind of a pain to navigate. If you don't want to try to figure it out, I can run it quick if you send me the VIN.

 

• 1FTEW1EP6HFB96731

 

Got tired of running to/from home depot for hardware - hit up boltdepot.com (Mass based company) for a few assortment boxes... nothing like ordering 300$ worth of hardware - at least it'll get used for sure.

 

Primary Features
Build Date: 29.03.2017
Vehicle Line: F-150
Body Style: Double Cab (3/4 Door)
Version: 150
Engine: 2.7L DOHC 4V DI GT V6 GAS/FFV
Transmission: 6 Speed Automatic Trans (6R80)
Drive: LHD 4WD (PTD)
Axle Ratio: 3.55
Emission: With California/Green State Req
Air Conditioning: Manual Air Conditioning
Territory: (+)"USA"
Paint: Shadow Black (Mica)

Minor Features

• Medium Earth Gray Interior
• Less Underbody Protection
• Front Door Scuff Plate - MIC
• With Front Fascia - Level 2
• Less Hood Applique
• Less Bed Divider
• Decal - STX 4X4
• My Key
• With Conventional Tailgate
• Less Tailgate Applique
• Less Second Unit Body Covers
• With 5.5' Styleside Box
• Less Pickup Box Extender
• Less Load Box Bedliner
• Less Bed Ramps
• With Base Payload Package
• 145"/3675MM Wheelbase
• XL/Workhorse
• XL Sport Package
• Dearborn Plant Build
• Less Special Equipment Package
• Less Exterior Dress Up Package
• 6500 LB. GVW
• STX Package
• F150 Sales Badge
• Less Special Value Packages
• Less Ambient Temp/Speed Pack
• Feature Content Group 1
• Less Tailgate Badges
• With English Language Label
• Owner Hand Book Pack
• Less Water Wading Equipment
• Less Tailgate Badges-2nd Level
• Equipment Package 3
• Less Outbound Modification Cnt
• With Standard Jack
• Less Fuel Label
• With Power Front Windows
• With Electric Rear Windows
• With Privacy Glass
• With Power Sliding Rear Window
• With Heated Rear Window
• Standard Ovrhed Console & With Rail
• Flowthrough Console-Vinyl Lid
• Less Floor Mat Kit
• Less Interior Veneer Pack
• Fixed Foot Pedals
• Interior Trim Accent Pack A
• Front Floor Carpet Mats
• Rear Floor Carpet Mats
• With Carpet Floor Covering
• Sunvisor Less Mirror - Drivers
• With Sunvisor Mirror - Passenger
• Running Boards - Platform Black
• With Body Colour Grille - 1 Slot
• Less Exterior Wheel Lip Moulding
• With Black Belt Moulding
• Less Rear Back Panel Applique
• Less Side Auxiliary Step
• With Dipping Rear View Mirror
• Dual Power Mirrors-Manual Fold Back
• With Black Exterior Mirror
• With Driver Seat Back Map Pocket
• Passenger Seat Back Map Pocket
• Less Front Seat Centre Armrest
• Less Rear Underseat Stowage Bin
• With Front 4 Way Headrest
• Less Rear Seat Centre Armrest
• With Drivers Manual Lumbar Support
• With Passengers Man Lumbar Support
• Less Multi - Contour Seats
• Less Temp Control Driver Seat
• Less Temp Control Passengers Seat
• Less Rear Heated Seat
• 2 Row-H/Ser Flip Up W/Elon Cushion
• With Driver 2 Way Mnl. Seat Adjust
• With Pass 2 Way Manual Seat Adjust
• With Heavy Duty Trailer Towing
• With Front Towing Hook
• Trailer Tow Lighting Module
• LESS CLEAT TIE-DOWN ENGR
• Less Decal Option 1
• Ecoboost Badge 1
• Exterior Door Handle - Black
• Double Cab (3/4 Door)
• With Moulded Gearshift Knob
• Less Remote Controlled Tailgate Rel
• Frequency - 315MHZ
• Power Locks W/Auto Lock - Relock
• Door Entry R/Cont Unit - Flip Key
• With Remote Keyless Entry
• With Variable Intermittent Windscreen Wiper
• Less Sun Roof
• Less Tu-Tone Accent Colour
• Less Body Tu-Tone Paint
• Front Bumper - Painted Body Colour
• Rear Bumper-Painted Body Colour
• With Front Licence Plate Bracket
• Side Air Bag - 1st & 2nd row
• With Standard Rear Seat Belts
• With 18" Steel Spare Wheel
• Tyre Pressure Sensors - 315 MHZ
• H/D Dual Front Shock Absorbers
• Heavy Duty Rear Shock Absorbers
• 20" X 8.5 Cast Alum Painted C/C
• 275/55R20 A/T BSW
• Spare Tyre-275/65R 18 A/T OWL
• With Centre Hub Ornament-Ford Oval
• With Bright Wheel Lug Nuts
• Pro Trailer Backup Assist
• Less Immersion Heater
• Starter - Stop/Start System
• Less Remote Starter
• With California/Green State Req
• Emission Compliance - USA
• 3.55
• Less Elect Locking Differential
• Non - Limited Slip Front Axle
• With 8.8 Axle
• 2.7L DOHC 4V DI GT V6 GAS/FFV
• Single Exhaust
• Less Exhaust Pipe Extension
• With Electric Parking Brake
• With 4 Wheel Disc-Brake
• Less Brake Control Valve
• Less ABS-Hill Descent Control
• Normal Fuel Fill
• Column Shift
• Select Shift Tech (SST) W/Thm Swtc
• Electric Trans Case With IWE'S
• Less Skid Plates
• A/C Refrigerant-HF01234YF
• With Single Fuel Tank
• For Unleaded Fuel
• Less Gaseous Prep Pack
• Steering Col-Man Tilt/Tele-Col Shf
• With Locking Steering Column
• Standard PUR Steering Wheel
• Less Heated Steering Wheel
• With Speed Control
• With MPH/KMH Speedometer
• Dual Note Electric Horn - Level 2
• Outside Temp Thermometer
• With Compass Display
• MFD TFT Touch Screen
• Less Navigation System
• Customer Info Display-Package 2
• Less Revers Gear Alarm
• Less Speed Audible Warning Device
• Less Blind Spot Information System
• Less Lane Keeping Aid
• Human Machine Interface 4
• With Perimeter Anti-Theft
• Less Rear Parking Aid
• Less Automated Parking System
• Less Power Convertor
• With Satellite Radio Reception
• With NAAO Radio Frequency
• Mid Audio + CD + Sdars
• Less ICE Noise Reduction
• With 6 Speakers
• Less Radio Subwoofer
• Less Cell Phone Interface System
• Sync III
• Less Garage Door Opener
• Less Wiring Prep
• Less Smokers Package
• Rear View Camera-Fixed
• Less Specialty Packages
• Less Optional Equipment Pack
• Less Auxillary Lights
• With Level 1 Headlamps
• User Conf DTRL Lit In Auto
• With Front Fog Lamps
• Less Spot Light
• Less Roof Marker/Clearance Light
• Less Right Hand Spot Light
• Less Lighting Packages
• Less Interior Light Group
• Tail lamps - Level 1
• High Mounted Stp Lmp W/Cargo Light
• Less Rear Fog Lamps
• Trailer Hook Up Light-Fixed
• With Auto Headlamp Plus Wiper
• Less Spare Accessory Switches
• Shadow Black (Mica)
• Generic Country Group 1
• 150 Series
• FL34-5310-SA* L/F Coil Spring
• 6 Speed Automatic Trans (6R80)
• F-150

 

And the ugliest truck award goes to...

 

This is a little easier to look at. I got rid of all the "less" lines:

3.55
145"/3675MM Wheelbase
150 Series
2 Row-H/Ser Flip Up W/Elon Cushion
2.7L DOHC 4V DI GT V6 GAS/FFV
20" X 8.5 Cast Alum Painted C/C
275/55R20 A/T BSW
6 Speed Automatic Trans (6R80)
6500 LB. GVW
A/C Refrigerant-HF01234YF
Column Shift
Customer Info Display-Package 2
Dearborn Plant Build
Decal - STX 4X4
Door Entry R/Cont Unit - Flip Key
Double Cab (3/4 Door)
Dual Note Electric Horn - Level 2
Dual Power Mirrors-Manual Fold Back
Ecoboost Badge 1
Electric Trans Case With IWE'S
Emission Compliance - USA
Equipment Package 3
Exterior Door Handle - Black
F-150
F150 Sales Badge
Feature Content Group 1
Fixed Foot Pedals
FL34-5310-SA* L/F Coil Spring
Flowthrough Console-Vinyl Lid
For Unleaded Fuel
Frequency - 315MHZ
Front Bumper - Painted Body Colour
Front Door Scuff Plate - MIC
Front Floor Carpet Mats
Generic Country Group 1
H/D Dual Front Shock Absorbers
Heavy Duty Rear Shock Absorbers
High Mounted Stp Lmp W/Cargo Light
Human Machine Interface 4
Interior Trim Accent Pack A
Medium Earth Gray Interior
MFD TFT Touch Screen
Mid Audio + CD + Sdars
My Key
Non - Limited Slip Front Axle
Normal Fuel Fill
Outside Temp Thermometer
Owner Hand Book Pack
Passenger Seat Back Map Pocket
Power Locks W/Auto Lock - Relock
Pro Trailer Backup Assist
Rear Bumper-Painted Body Colour
Rear Floor Carpet Mats
Rear View Camera-Fixed
Running Boards - Platform Black
Select Shift Tech (SST) W/Thm Swtc
Shadow Black (Mica)
Side Air Bag - 1st & 2nd row
Single Exhaust
Spare Tyre-275/65R 18 A/T OWL
Standard Ovrhed Console & With Rail
Standard PUR Steering Wheel
Starter - Stop/Start System
Steering Col-Man Tilt/Tele-Col Shf
STX Package
Sunvisor Less Mirror - Drivers
Sync III
Tail lamps - Level 1
Trailer Hook Up Light-Fixed
Trailer Tow Lighting Module
Tyre Pressure Sensors - 315 MHZ
User Conf DTRL Lit In Auto
With 18" Steel Spare Wheel
With 4 Wheel Disc-Brake
With 5.5' Styleside Box
With 6 Speakers
With 8.8 Axle
With Auto Headlamp Plus Wiper
With Base Payload Package
With Black Belt Moulding
With Black Exterior Mirror
With Body Colour Grille - 1 Slot
With Bright Wheel Lug Nuts
With California/Green State Req
With Carpet Floor Covering
With Centre Hub Ornament-Ford Oval
With Compass Display
With Conventional Tailgate
With Dipping Rear View Mirror
With Driver 2 Way Mnl. Seat Adjust
With Driver Seat Back Map Pocket
With Drivers Manual Lumbar Support
With Electric Parking Brake
With Electric Rear Windows
With English Language Label
With Front 4 Way Headrest
With Front Fascia - Level 2
With Front Fog Lamps
With Front Licence Plate Bracket
With Front Towing Hook
With Heated Rear Window
With Heavy Duty Trailer Towing
With Level 1 Headlamps
With Locking Steering Column
With Moulded Gearshift Knob
With MPH/KMH Speedometer
With NAAO Radio Frequency
With Pass 2 Way Manual Seat Adjust
With Passengers Man Lumbar Support
With Perimeter Anti-Theft
With Power Front Windows
With Power Sliding Rear Window
With Privacy Glass
With Remote Keyless Entry
With Satellite Radio Reception
With Single Fuel Tank
With Speed Control
With Standard Jack
With Standard Rear Seat Belts
With Sunvisor Mirror - Passenger
With Variable Intermittent Windscreen Wiper
XL Sport Package
XL/Workhorse

 

Nice I appreciate it! You said 3.55s tow cap is around 7500# correct ?

 

That truck is 7600:



And payload is 1630:

 

Awesome thanks for all the info. I just found a pdf for it with the towing info as well

 

Those STX trucks are a lot of bang for your buck. I almost went that route. My truck has heated seats, remote start, and some other things that those don't but in the end there isn't a huge difference considering how much cheaper the STX is.