Who have big SUV-s?

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Re: Who have big SUV-s?

Postby Ivan » Thu Oct 01, 2009 12:15 pm

How heavy is that car that you need 450 hp to make it feel good

Mine has only 150 turbocharged hps
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Re: Who have big SUV-s?

Postby OVERLORD_CHRIS » Thu Oct 01, 2009 4:11 pm

How heavy is that car that you need 450 hp to make it feel good

Mine has only 150 turbocharged hps

About 5,700lbs(2585kg) The good thing is it can tow 4 tons though, and I loaded it recently front to back with maybe another 1600lbs of stuff, and made it about 444 miles on a tank, but I don't like going pass 1/8th a tank if I don't have too, so I stopped once  during that time.
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Re: Who have big SUV-s?

Postby Plugpennyshadow » Sat Oct 10, 2009 11:18 pm

I drive a 1991 Ford F-150 4x4 Extended Cab for my work and recreational needs.  Rebuilt engine, transmission, transfer case and drive-shafts and bearings at 200K miles.  Truck is UGLY, but everything works including the airconditioner.  Sucks on gas but I dont care as it will pull a tank.  Boat and camper trailer are no contest.

Also have a 2006 Saturn Ion.  Love the thing.  It has enough room for myself and the girlfriend, gets excellent mpg (33mpg highway/28 city) and hasn't given a bit of trouble in the three years Ive owned it.  Shoulda seen the salesman's eyes bug out when I brought in a cashiers check to pay for it.  He didnt beleive me when I said I would not need financing.  LOL.

The GF has a Subaru Outback.  She likes it but I dont fit in it.  Just cant get comfortable any way I set the seat.
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Re: Who have big SUV-s?

Postby DaveSims » Wed Oct 14, 2009 5:07 pm

I have a Ford F-150 Supercrew FX-4. 

http://205.252.250.26/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaB ... 34318041/0

I own a big four wheel drive for three reasons.

1.  I am a snow plow operator, which means I am having to drive to work in during blizzards, often before the city crews have cleared the streets.

2.  As a homeowner, I am doing a lot of remodeling and need the ability to haul materials.

3.  Used to own a boat, and hope to acquire a camper eventually, so need something that can tow it.
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Re: Who have big SUV-s?

Postby OVERLORD_CHRIS » Thu Oct 15, 2009 7:16 pm

2008 Ford F-150 Supercrew FX4

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Have you been able to find a bull bar or push bumper for your year truck? It seems from 04-08 it is really hard to find a decent front bumper, since did the major redesign on it. On the other hand they the steal bumpers/guards I am looking for for every thing from 99-03 and 09-up.

This is all I can find:
http://www.stylintrucks.com/handlers/dy ... 09MTMmbz0w

This is what I want though, or at least this style:
http://www.arbusa.com/Products/Bull-Bar ... on/15.aspx
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Re: Who have big SUV-s?

Postby DaveSims » Fri Oct 16, 2009 7:15 am

I haven't really looked, too busy spending money on my house to accessorize my truck yet.  Once I can get around to it, I plan to buy the 2 inch leveling kit for the front, get my bed sprayed, and dual pipes.
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