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  1. Blue Oval 5.0

    2024 Ford Maverick

    I should add that I am going to spring for the Lariat trim next time to get the nice amenities. It was like $2k more that what the MSRP was on mine, well worth it IMO.
  2. Blue Oval 5.0

    2024 Ford Maverick

    Hi Kevin, I owned a 2023 Maverick XLT AWD for over 8 months before selling it to Carmax in February. It was a solid vehicle overall, the 2.0 EcoBoost with 8 speed transmission was smooth and very quick. The vehicle had more interior room than my 2019 Ranger did. The ride was very SUV like...
  3. Blue Oval 5.0

    In the market

    Not a Ram guy either and these may be too new for your price range but my father had 2017 and 2020 and while the first one was very sound, the 2020 had the Hemi tick and a water leak from 3rd brake light. Overall, he was happy and is ordering a 2025.
  4. Blue Oval 5.0

    2025 Ram 1500 Build & Price Tool

    Thanks Tim. A lot off good people here and this gentleman came to my rescue quickly and really helped out.
  5. Blue Oval 5.0

    2025 Ram 1500 Build & Price Tool

    Yes, I had to do this as well. They have some bugs to fix for sure. Thanks again. We are at about $60k, not cheap. He will have to make it work as Laramie will be $70k I figure.
  6. Blue Oval 5.0

    2025 Ram 1500 Build & Price Tool

    Wow, thanks the assist on this! It must be the 20 inch wheel requirement. I will have to try again from a better device. I did an inventory search on the Ram site and did find three that matched for 2024 but none for 2025. Knowing that it can be built makes life easier, he can just order what...
  7. Blue Oval 5.0

    2025 Ram 1500 Build & Price Tool

    Hi Folks, I am trying to help my 77 year old father build out a 2025 Ram. I am a Ford guy through and through. His last five trucks going back 21 years were 2003, 2012, 2014 Silverado and 2017, 2020 Ram 1500. He wants the following: Crew Cab 4x4 Big Horn Pentastar V6 Sport Package Big Horn...
  8. Blue Oval 5.0

    Depreciation

    Carmax sold it down in Maryland within two days of listing it $34,998 which is more than I paid. Unreal.
  9. Blue Oval 5.0

    My area

    Looks incredible! Keep posting pics like this up on occasion, maybe with the new truck in the background..
  10. Blue Oval 5.0

    drove the TRD PRO 24, GMC AT4 and the Chev RST very surprised

    Can you tell me more about the experience with the AT4 and diesel? I am intrigued…
  11. Blue Oval 5.0

    UAW Strike... Again???

    Ford has prided itself on the F-Series being built in the USA while some GM & Ram trucks are built in Canada or Mexico. SO, my guess is that Farley is bluffing and Fain and the UAW know it. Farley's angle of making smaller crossover EV's is a joke because we all know that the F-Series is their...
  12. Blue Oval 5.0

    UAW Strike... Again???

    More issues between FoMoCo and the UAW: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/uaw-workers-fords-kentucky-truck-plant-serve-strike-notice-2024-02-16/ This is not a good look for either side IMO, get this settled and be done with it. Enough already.
  13. Blue Oval 5.0

    Depreciation

    Yes, they have a hard-core fan base even if they are fickle at times. Congrats to your cousin.
  14. Blue Oval 5.0

    Depreciation

    You were fortunate to have gotten out of here. I am born and bread in Hauppauge. Long Island has become way overdeveloped and overpopulated for probably 20-30 years now. The middle class is getting squeezed out. All of my friends left for the Carolinas, Florida, etc. I am looking forward to...
  15. Blue Oval 5.0

    YouTube comments FTW!

    You have to love the trolls out there... my gosh... what an idiot!
  16. Blue Oval 5.0

    Does a projected truck resale value matter to you?

    It seems the sentiment is that you should buy what you like or want and not to concern yourself with depreciation. I'm on board with that but I am wondering if we SHOULD be factoring depreciation in. I was playing around on the Car Edge site where they estimate operating costs by year and the...
  17. Blue Oval 5.0

    Depreciation

    Funny thought just crossed my mind. My wife had to use the 2008 F-150 today to take my son to a doctor appointment about 30 mins away. She actually said it rode nice and liked being King of the road with the higher stance where you can see more around you. Maybe that is a sign that she'll let me...
  18. Blue Oval 5.0

    Depreciation

    Hi, Yes, Carmax is new to Long Island. I had to go to East Meadow even though I live 5 minutes from the new Smithtown location that opens this Wednesday. It is 10x the size of the East Meadow location. $29k is a fair price in this market for that vehicle. I agree, floor plan is hurting dealers...
  19. Blue Oval 5.0

    Depreciation

    Wound up selling to CarMax today for $29k with 1,725 miles. Took a $4,100 hit which really sucks. I wish I had sprung for a Lariat, maybe I would have considered keeping it. I still enjoy driving the larger truck though, gas mileage be damned…
  20. Blue Oval 5.0

    Does a projected truck resale value matter to you?

    Not if you plan to keep it forever…
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