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03-01-2013, 01:12 PM
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The F-150 has been replaced...
......as my daily driver!
The almost $300 a month Ive been paying in gas to get me to and from work was starting to hurt more an more so Ive been tossing around the idea of a cheap commuter car or truck. I originally wanted a 2wd 4 banger Ranger but to get one around here reasonably priced is tough, its like they are made of gold or something, way overpriced so reluctantly I started looking at cars, which I hate. Came across this 2003 Focus, liked the price, liked the car so I bought it. With the money I save in gas driving this I will save me about $150 monthly. My F-150 will get parked and will only come out on really crappy winter days and when I need to tow with it.
Anyways, here is my new chick car!
Specs:
2003 Focus SE
147,000 miles
2.0 4 banger
5 speed manual
4 awesome doors
some rust
previous collision repair
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...&&aff=national
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2001 Ranger 4x4 Stepside
-RCD Suspension lift
-33x12.5 BFG KM2's on Mickey Thomson classic locks
-4:56 gears
-Auburn gear LS
-James Duff traction bars
-Headers
-Flowmaster duals
-SCT X-Cal2 and some small exterior mods
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2321189
2005 F-150 Lariat 4x4
- LED third brake light
-Weathertech floor liners
-Edge tuner
Last edited by 01_ranger_4x4; 03-01-2013 at 01:17 PM.
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03-01-2013, 01:14 PM
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"FRF young'n"
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Looks like a nice little car for a commuter.
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03-01-2013, 01:19 PM
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OIF Veteran
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Re: The F-150 has been replaced...
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Originally Posted by Devin-20
Looks like a nice little car for a commuter.
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Thanks, it seems decent. Runs and drives well. Leaks a little oil from the valve cover and the AC condenser is damaged but thats easy stuff to fix. The nice part is that is has newish snow tires and these cars get high 20's, low 30's for mileage.
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2001 Ranger 4x4 Stepside
-RCD Suspension lift
-33x12.5 BFG KM2's on Mickey Thomson classic locks
-4:56 gears
-Auburn gear LS
-James Duff traction bars
-Headers
-Flowmaster duals
-SCT X-Cal2 and some small exterior mods
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2321189
2005 F-150 Lariat 4x4
- LED third brake light
-Weathertech floor liners
-Edge tuner
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03-01-2013, 01:19 PM
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Found a Diesel
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 10,692
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Not bad
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03-01-2013, 01:27 PM
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Blacked Out
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Not bad. My sister drives one and gets good mpgs.
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2006 F150 Lariat
SOLD - 05 Ranger Edge
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03-01-2013, 01:32 PM
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Ford Ranger Driver
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Re: The F-150 has been replaced...
why didnt you just drive the 2nd gen ranger?
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03-01-2013, 01:33 PM
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Re: The F-150 has been replaced...
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Originally Posted by reconjb
Not bad
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Originally Posted by 05 Ranger Danger
Not bad. My sister drives one and gets good mpgs.
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Thanks. I cant wait to roll up to my shop in this beauty, the guys are going to have a ball with this one. ha ha
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2001 Ranger 4x4 Stepside
-RCD Suspension lift
-33x12.5 BFG KM2's on Mickey Thomson classic locks
-4:56 gears
-Auburn gear LS
-James Duff traction bars
-Headers
-Flowmaster duals
-SCT X-Cal2 and some small exterior mods
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2321189
2005 F-150 Lariat 4x4
- LED third brake light
-Weathertech floor liners
-Edge tuner
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03-01-2013, 01:36 PM
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Canadian Baja Champion
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Re: The F-150 has been replaced...
thread jack Q's.
you doin silverlake in june?
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03-01-2013, 01:38 PM
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Simple Kind of Man
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My friend had almost the same exact focus. Sold it last week with like 235,000 miles. Looks good
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2019 Ford Ranger Lariat Sport Fx4 Crew Cab
2014 Ford F150 STX Sport 4x4 TRADED
2006 Ford Ranger Ext cab 4x4 TRADED
1999 Ford Ranger Reg cab 2wd SOLD
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03-01-2013, 01:44 PM
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OIF Veteran
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Re: The F-150 has been replaced...
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Originally Posted by 06RangerXLT
thread jack Q's.
you doin silverlake in june?
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You mean the RF meet? Im planning on it right now. Wont know for sure until the date gets closer, my wife is great at filling my schedule with BS. lol
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Originally Posted by beef_stew
My friend had almost the same exact focus. Sold it last week with like 235,000 miles. Looks good
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Thats good to hear, I hope this still has plenty of life left in it.
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2001 Ranger 4x4 Stepside
-RCD Suspension lift
-33x12.5 BFG KM2's on Mickey Thomson classic locks
-4:56 gears
-Auburn gear LS
-James Duff traction bars
-Headers
-Flowmaster duals
-SCT X-Cal2 and some small exterior mods
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2321189
2005 F-150 Lariat 4x4
- LED third brake light
-Weathertech floor liners
-Edge tuner
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03-01-2013, 02:10 PM
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Captain Slow
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Re: The F-150 has been replaced...
The problem is the added cost of insurance (plus registration, inspection, upkeep) of owning another vehicle kind of nullifies the savings in gas. I think it would take a number of years to even break even. Just my .02..reason I decided not to get a second commuter car
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2000 Ranger XLT 4x4 Flareside
3.0 Auto 3.73 gears
31x10.5r15 Mastercraft Courser AXTs
Manual mirrors, door locks and windows
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03-01-2013, 02:15 PM
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Ranger Enthusiast
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Re: The F-150 has been replaced...
Not bad, looks like a really cute car!
...but seriously, can't say it's a bad idea, saving money is always a good thing.
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03-01-2013, 02:18 PM
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OIF Veteran
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nmarzoli04
The problem is the added cost of insurance (plus registration, inspection, upkeep) of owning another vehicle kind of nullifies the savings in gas. I think it would take a number of years to even break even. Just my .02..reason I decided not to get a second commuter car
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No inspections here, registration is 80 a year and insurance is so cheap for this car it's a non issue. I've done my homework, even after you break down registration and insurance I will still be saving over $100 a month over my truck. Trust me, I wouldn't have decided to park my beautiful F150 in favor of this if it wasn't saving enough to make it worth my while.
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Originally Posted by Tom
Not bad, looks like a really cute car!
...but seriously, can't say it's a bad idea, saving money is always a good thing.
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Ha ha thanks. My buddy already named it Twinkie. I might tint the windows so I can't be seen in it. Lol
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2001 Ranger 4x4 Stepside
-RCD Suspension lift
-33x12.5 BFG KM2's on Mickey Thomson classic locks
-4:56 gears
-Auburn gear LS
-James Duff traction bars
-Headers
-Flowmaster duals
-SCT X-Cal2 and some small exterior mods
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2321189
2005 F-150 Lariat 4x4
- LED third brake light
-Weathertech floor liners
-Edge tuner
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03-01-2013, 02:22 PM
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Captain Slow
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Join Date: May 2012
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Re: The F-150 has been replaced...
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Originally Posted by 01_ranger_4x4
No inspections here, registration is 80 a year and insurance is so cheap for this car it's a non issue. I've done my homework, even after you break down registration and insurance I will still be saving over $100 a month over my truck. Trust me, I wouldn't have decided to park my beautiful F150 in favor of this if it wasn't saving enough to make it worth my while.
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Fair enough. I know a lot of people don't do their homework and just think buying a second car will save a ton of money. It makes the most sense if you drive a loonng commute (not in my case)
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2000 Ranger XLT 4x4 Flareside
3.0 Auto 3.73 gears
31x10.5r15 Mastercraft Courser AXTs
Manual mirrors, door locks and windows
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03-01-2013, 02:24 PM
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Senior Member
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Re: The F-150 has been replaced...
It looks pretty good. My Silverado has already out performed my ranger in every area I can possibly think of. From fuel ecomomy (31 mpgs) to power. It's already proven that is costs me less to own the Silverado than it was for my ranger. Alot of people that I know have been complaining about the F-150's fuel economy. They say it isn't good at all.
Last edited by knightmare1015; 03-01-2013 at 02:31 PM.
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