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Out with the 7.3 in with the 5.9

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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 05:29 PM
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Out with the 7.3 in with the 5.9

Well after much deliberation I finally decided to get a new truck and get rid of my F350 7.3.Which never gave me a problem,but I was taxed out in the H.P. department unless I wanted to spend big $$$ to maybe get a little over 500 hp.

So I have had my eye on this truck for a few weeks and decided what the heck lets try something new.Went and talked numbers Friday night and picked up on Sat. morning.I could not pass up the deal since I purchased it around $10,000 under the MSRP.

I like the truck allot it rides good,has good power,nice interior.
Still finding new little things.like when I was backing up and found the stereo controls on the back of the steering wheel.

Sorry for the long post but just wanted to share my excitement.
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 05:43 PM
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congrats on the new purchase! I can't speak for the 7.3 cause I never had one, but I've been more than happy with my CTD! I wish I had gotten the sport edition...
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 05:45 PM
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Nice looking truck, and welcome to DTR.

I had a 7.3, it was a good engine. The 5.9 is better (IMHO)
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 05:47 PM
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Congrats on the new truck. I also had a '99 PSD and loved it, but wouldn't trade my 04.5 for another one. Good luck with the truck.
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 07:43 PM
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man, that shore is a purty truck!!!!!

love the color!

you're going to be pleasantly surprised at how easy 500rwhp is w/ that thing
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 08:02 PM
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Very nice truck!!

Want to find something else new about it? . . . . . open your driver's door, and back up a few inches with your seatbelt unbuckled . . . . it won't hurt your truck.

That's one that I "found" on my own when I was hooking up to my trailer. . . . .
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 08:43 PM
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Nice truck, Howling.....and I'm a Sport fan as well.
Greg

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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 09:01 PM
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Nice truck!!!

Welcome to DTR
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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Thanks guys,

Looking forward to bombing it.
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