*Sniff* It's been a ride. *Sob*

First off, I want to say thanks to everyone on this forum. By far the best advice and help I've seen on any forum. You're all family.

As some of you know, I bought my '13 Taco brand new and loved it for 4 years. Maintained everything myself and never had an issue. I cheated on Toyota a few days ago. I found a great deal on a truck I've had my eye on for months. Truth be told, when an idiot rear ended me, they gave me a 10 speed 3.5 twin turbo F150. I had it for a week while Betty was in the shop. In that time I took it to the Canadian Rockies. 1000km road trip with camping, hiking, biking and all. I fell in love with it. I did some homework on the truck, loved the numbers they push out. 375hp and 470 ft-lbs of torque right out of the box. Long story short, I cheated. I miss my Betty dearly, but Lilith has welcomed me with open arms. So far I am really impressed. She goes like a bat out of Hell without any effort. I do tons of highway driving, and she is a dream, revving at a measly 1550 rpm going 65 mph. Better gas mileage than the 4.0. Amazing features, the cab is amazing, black cloth, sitting high up, tons of room in the front and back with gorgeous trim, baby blue lights everywhere you look inside @ night, a responsive touch screen that has everything you'd ever need, heated seats and mirrors, the works. Beautiful pewter 20" wheels with nice suspension keeping the pressure on.
Pretty impressed. 10 years ago I'd never buy domestic, I must say though; they've hiked up their socks. Such a fun whip to drive, I'm finding excuses to get in her and cruise around. Take one for a test drive, but be warned; you might end up unfaithful like me.
I need to find my new family, but I won't forget you guys. Thanks again for the help and entertainment throughout the years. I'll be lurkin'.


2017 3.5 EcoBoosted 10 speed XLT FX4 Off Road - Lilith.

 

Welcome to the ecobeast club

 

Congrats on the new rig!

So basically same powertrain/tranny as a Raptor but different suspension is what I'm getting?

 

very nice truck! What's the sticker on the F150 FX4?

 

They've done away with the 6.2L Raptor, they now use this engine that is slightly modified. This has the Off Road suspension with a skid plate and what not. So yes, a baby Raptor. The mommy Raptor has beefier suspension and more bells and whistles in the cab. Still have the gyro for hills that says the degree angle right on the screen, crawling, etc. Rawr.

 

I'm peanut butter & jealous. Been eyeballing one of those for awhile, but need to sell my car first. Nice upgrade!

The Raptor's puts out more power because Raptor. Raptor has a different beefier frame as well, if memory serves right.

 

Nice truck man! Good luck with it and make sure you stay in touch here. Good bunch of peeps.

 

$$ I think is what he was asking.

 

I cringe at the thought of the turbos blowing, which will eventually happen. Sweet truck while it's good though

 

See you in 2025! Let the games begin