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    The full sized mid-size, my 2014 F150 "Fiddy"

    101a (XL) with the STX package is a great value. I was going to go with just a plain XL, but when I saw what STX had to offer, it was a no brainer.
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    The full sized mid-size, my 2014 F150 "Fiddy"

    Yes, I would say 3.55 is plenty for a 2.7. Not sure if I would personally go lower than that if I were towing often or heavy loads, but you should definitely not limit it to 3.73. Also, regarding brake controllers: You can get a factory unit installed cheap. It's already prewired. Just get...
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    The full sized mid-size, my 2014 F150 "Fiddy"

    Take what mechanics say with a grain of salt. They have their bias just like the rest of us. Also remember that V8's made up only about 25% of all F150 sales, so the shops see more ecoboosts naturally. Any of the engines should serve you just fine. Main advantage of 5.0 and 3.5 is the higher...
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    Comparison shopping: Colorado, Gladiator, Tacoma

    I'm guessing you'll see some crazy incentive in the next 8 weeks. Seasonal deals and GM trying to recover from the strike.
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    The full sized mid-size, my 2014 F150 "Fiddy"

    Oh, I'm sure it'll be a rocket. That engine in a Supercrew is already a monster. But in a "work truck", I'd rather save up front and get slightly better mileage (mostly because I won't be tempted to go into boost!) :D
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    New Diesel Owner - Remote Locale + Cold Weather

    Yup, follow the manual. Companies do their due dilligence. Extreme temps, like the Ford rep says, keep it running! ;)
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    The full sized mid-size, my 2014 F150 "Fiddy"

    You could even do better than $36k https://www.lithiafordboise.com/new/Ford/2019-Ford-F-150-Boise-ID-4f9719a70a0e0ae70589baa372ca0438.htm?searchDepth=11:66 And that's a supercrew. Supercab would be slightly cheaper...
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    Comparison shopping: Colorado, Gladiator, Tacoma

    A friend of mine just got the same truck, except with the V6. He loves it. I like that it's all set to go straight out of the box.
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    NEW RIG: 2012 F-150 FX4

    You said you bought it used. Was it a salt/rust belt truck?
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    Oh, the joys of vehicle shopping....

    I looked up Torque Pro and it’s $15. But I’m on iOS. It’s also only got 10 reviews at 3 stars. Looks like a cool app though.
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    Oh, the joys of vehicle shopping....

    I've always wanted to do the Rim Rocker trail in west colorado. https://rimrockertrail.org/
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    Oh, the joys of vehicle shopping....

    I've seen some shady dealers spray pretty much the whole underside with black spray paint. It's very obvious, but maybe not to most buyers. The dealer you're buying from seems to have good reviews, though. Good luck. Take I70 back and hit some national parks along the way.
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    Oh, the joys of vehicle shopping....

    There are lots of dealers with these Canadian trucks. Even small ones. I'm assuming there is a huge importer selling them at auctions. I haven't seen any new vehicles, though (not sure if you are asking about new or used)--all are used.
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    Oh, the joys of vehicle shopping....

    It was my understanding places near Calgory (Airdrie, AB to be exact) uses salt quite heavily? I could be mistaken. But lots coming from that providence.
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    Oh, the joys of vehicle shopping....

    As mentioned before, check the Carfax. If this is the same truck you're looking at, it's from Canada. Lots of (rusty) trucks coming to the states from up there. Granted it's only now ~1.5 years old, I wouldn't touch one, personally. The carfax link is right on the dealer site.
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