:cheers: Here's to all of you and your kind thoughts and condolences. The other vehicle was a 96 GMC 1/2-ton and it wasn't a pretty site. Impact speed was - me 30; him 45-50 -- in a 30 mph zone no less and no skid marks, neither of us ever touched the brakes. I didn't have time and he was looking at the floor for his dropped phone. Totally demolished the front of his truck right up to the windshield, bent the truck in half at the cab/box junction so the frame was touching the ground. I'll never drive anything less then a 250 (3/4 ton) again - it made the difference and took the impact -- Thank God. My frame was bent/stretched 3 different ways from bouncing off a 12-inch high curb. It wasn't fun and I am still in shock - have found myself driving at least 10 mph slower now.
A word to the wise from one that's been there - it can happen. Slow down and have a little patience when driving, remember that most of the other drivers aren't really paying attention.
About Fords - I think there great but I seriously don't want to start a debate here. Have had 4 in the last 15 years - '91 F150 w/275,000; '95 Ranger w/385,000; '01 F150 w/195,000 & my '06 250 w/16,000 before it was crunched. Never any trouble with each, but to each his own. I just go with what has worked for me.
As for color - Red again, no doubt. And yes SP II, thanks.
As far as the diesel - I appreciate all your input. I know it's a kickass power machine, my friend regularly pulls a backhoe with his. My towing requirements are a little less severe - just a Bobcat around town occasionally. I've got a small dump truck for anything further away or heavier. The price on the diesel is $7,000 more and I have never been able to get use to the diesel engine noise. But I will give it some serious consideration.
Thanks again, what a great group.
A word to the wise from one that's been there - it can happen. Slow down and have a little patience when driving, remember that most of the other drivers aren't really paying attention.
About Fords - I think there great but I seriously don't want to start a debate here. Have had 4 in the last 15 years - '91 F150 w/275,000; '95 Ranger w/385,000; '01 F150 w/195,000 & my '06 250 w/16,000 before it was crunched. Never any trouble with each, but to each his own. I just go with what has worked for me.
As for color - Red again, no doubt. And yes SP II, thanks.
As far as the diesel - I appreciate all your input. I know it's a kickass power machine, my friend regularly pulls a backhoe with his. My towing requirements are a little less severe - just a Bobcat around town occasionally. I've got a small dump truck for anything further away or heavier. The price on the diesel is $7,000 more and I have never been able to get use to the diesel engine noise. But I will give it some serious consideration.
Thanks again, what a great group.
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