The new to me toy truck.
11-28-2011, 02:32 PM
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There are VIN tags on the frame and engine. Shouldn't be hard to find one and run it through carfax or similar database. It would be interesting to know the truck's whole story.
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11-28-2011, 02:40 PM
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He has gone silent on gchat, I am betting he is talking to the owner now.
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11-28-2011, 03:14 PM
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^^^ Looks like the line item charges for Frankenford diagnosis were $54.50 plus $163.50. Seems a little steep IMO.
"Yep, we looked it over, can't help you. That'll be $246.34 sir."
"Yep, we looked it over, can't help you. That'll be $246.34 sir."
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11-28-2011, 04:18 PM
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Big mess.
Neither I think. Title was clear. I mean, all was good in the hood with carfax here. No wonder though, wrong vin for the chassis.
the guy who sold me the truck genuinely is worried.
the small owner of the company seems to slightly care
the majority owner doesnt give a **** and said "oh well".. "people change engines all the time". When I told him the bank alone said I should get a police report he said "i dont care, police cant do anything".
He was kind of a dick but I played it cool. Cards are all in their hands really. Right now I am out a good trade in which I will take back, out cash which i may not see again and owe a bank.
Overall, I will give them the benefit of the doubt and say they are handling it. I get the impression they dont want me to spew about it on the net.
Engine was solid during my ownership. I was happy with the 6.0. LOL
I am not even close to being out of the woods right now. The dealer has the X, the dealer has my trade in and money. Really, I have a bill to the bank to pay. I cant even remove insurance from it because a partial amount is financed.
To say I am not worried would be a lie. This easily could go south and I could be screwed.
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11-28-2011, 04:35 PM
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From my experince as a Tech, then service writer, then manager at a Ford dealer
1. Aftermarket warranties are so bad, they arent worth the paper they are printed on. Absolute waste of money... Get Ford's Premuimcare, or nothing else.
2. Excursion is one sweet truck.
3. The 6.0 is the worst mistake Ford made since the contour. Swap it for a turbo miata motor.
and good god.. Diesel engine in a gas truck is going to be a nightmare.. I don't know about emissions laws in your area, but here it is illegal for a dealer to sell a car that wont pass. There may be an angle there.
1. Aftermarket warranties are so bad, they arent worth the paper they are printed on. Absolute waste of money... Get Ford's Premuimcare, or nothing else.
2. Excursion is one sweet truck.
3. The 6.0 is the worst mistake Ford made since the contour. Swap it for a turbo miata motor.
and good god.. Diesel engine in a gas truck is going to be a nightmare.. I don't know about emissions laws in your area, but here it is illegal for a dealer to sell a car that wont pass. There may be an angle there.
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11-28-2011, 04:37 PM
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From my experince as a Tech, then service writer, then manager at a Ford dealer
1. Aftermarket warranties are so bad, they arent worth the paper they are printed on. Absolute waste of money... Get Ford's Premuimcare, or nothing else.
2. Excursion is one sweet truck.
3. The 6.0 is the worst mistake Ford made since the contour. Swap it for a turbo miata motor.
and good god.. Diesel engine in a gas truck is going to be a nightmare.. I don't know about emissions laws in your area, but here it is illegal for a dealer to sell a car that wont pass. There may be an angle there.
1. Aftermarket warranties are so bad, they arent worth the paper they are printed on. Absolute waste of money... Get Ford's Premuimcare, or nothing else.
2. Excursion is one sweet truck.
3. The 6.0 is the worst mistake Ford made since the contour. Swap it for a turbo miata motor.
and good god.. Diesel engine in a gas truck is going to be a nightmare.. I don't know about emissions laws in your area, but here it is illegal for a dealer to sell a car that wont pass. There may be an angle there.
As for the e-test here, diesel only requires a visual and guess what, passed perfect!
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