05-09-2009, 12:26
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Z06:
Thanks for the insider perspective and advice.
Good gouge.
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05-09-2009, 12:59
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Originally Posted by zuluzerosix
Anyway, just thought I'd share. Hope I didn't wast anybody's time. Remember, if anyone needs info on any new Ford, Lincoln or Mercury product,
please send me a PM, I am here for you.
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Zuluzerosix,
Wow! Thanks for writing such an informative post! 
Good info to have indeed!
Holly
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05-09-2009, 16:05
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Z06, not a waste of time at all...thanks for the info it was very informative.
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05-09-2009, 17:13
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I had a Mercury Cougar XR7 in the early 90s, purchased used with maybe 15k miles, and I never had any problems with it. 96% domestic content, loved it. I now drive a Cadillac Escalade EXT. Not sure where it was assembled or the parts content, but except for door seals that leave a little to be desired, it freaking RULES. No problems with it, it is the most satisfying vehicle I have ever owned. I had terrible problems with a '68 Mustang I owned in the mid-80s, but I don't think you can whine about manufacturing with a car that old.
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05-09-2009, 17:59
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ZO6,
Thanks for the insight!!
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05-09-2009, 18:26
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Zuluzerosix, great info. I am in the middle of a transfer & no longer will have a company vehicle, so I've been looking for a Toyota Tacoma the past few weeks. Basically, same thing everyone else is saying, I'm tired of the problems I've had with Jeep & GM vehicles I've had.
Anyways, when looking at financing, I'm finding a big difference between banks.
For example, Wells Fargo, who I do all my banking with, gave me a rate of 9%, while US Bank gave me a rate of 6.1% or 5.6% if I would open up a checking & savings account with them. The difference in rates surprised me.
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05-10-2009, 02:26
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I have a good Ford (Lincoln) story to add to this post.... I've got 2 old Lincoln's that are a 1994 and 1999.... Town Cars, Signature series that have served me very well... They say cars like these will cost you an arm and a leg to repair.... And that is true,but that's the catch, I didn't buy them new... The 94 was 10 years old when I got it and the 99 was 5 years old when I bought it..... I've had them for about 5 years now and I've haven't had to spend more than $1,000 in minor repairs total on both of them.... The quality is there and I've had 7 Lincoln's in my lifetime and I'll vouch for their quality...... 
GB TFS 
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05-10-2009, 05:52
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Z06 is spot on re: Credit Union interest charges. Wife just bought an 09 Dodge Journey (We have for the last 10 years or so owned Caravans) the rate in this area is 6.15%.
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05-10-2009, 06:46
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Pentagon Federal is at 3.99% for up to 60 months.
Most of the military members here are eligible.
If you were in the market for a new car right now.
TR
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05-10-2009, 12:32
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Wilson Offroad
Anyone who goes to Wilson Offroad here in Fayettenam is going to get F**Ked over hard.
I can't even begin to tell you just how bad they screwed my truck up. Would you like the Fuel Pump story where they replaced my fuel pump for me.. and then I drove the truck back to them with about 5 gallons of gas flowing out of the truck from the fuel pump seal (they fixed this frigging thing 5 times. before I just wrote these bozos off).
Never mind the Swaziland school of engineering feat that they did on my 3" lift. first the wrong lift kit, then put the rear springs on backwards, and the ensuing issues that I've had to bring back to them multiple times to fix under their warranty.
Keith Wilson is a POS !!!!
buddy of mine bought some new rims from them.. and of course they scratched (9" gouge) one of the rims.. then claimed it came in like that. oh yeah, he was caught in that lie.. when they realized that they opened the boxes on the new rims.
I'm still looking for a good offroad place to have my truck checked out to see what else I need fixed after I let wilson touch my truck.
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05-10-2009, 22:07
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From my times as a shade tree
During the 90's I was an amateur mechanic with a diploma from the Local VoTech and while I worked on a lot of gm vehicles, I learned a few things about Ford that was a little surprising. Things like they did not give out troubleshooting codes, even dealerships had a hard time getting them much less my school. There were other issues. While at school, the phrase "Ford and all their knowledge..." was commonly used.
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05-10-2009, 22:34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stras
Anyone who goes to Wilson Offroad here in Fayettenam is going to get F**Ked over hard.
I can't even begin to tell you just how bad they screwed my truck up. Would you like the Fuel Pump story where they replaced my fuel pump for me.. and then I drove the truck back to them with about 5 gallons of gas flowing out of the truck from the fuel pump seal (they fixed this frigging thing 5 times. before I just wrote these bozos off).
Never mind the Swaziland school of engineering feat that they did on my 3" lift. first the wrong lift kit, then put the rear springs on backwards, and the ensuing issues that I've had to bring back to them multiple times to fix under their warranty.
Keith Wilson is a POS !!!!
buddy of mine bought some new rims from them.. and of course they scratched (9" gouge) one of the rims.. then claimed it came in like that. oh yeah, he was caught in that lie.. when they realized that they opened the boxes on the new rims.
I'm still looking for a good offroad place to have my truck checked out to see what else I need fixed after I let wilson touch my truck.
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FYI,
I use 4wheel parts.com in Raleigh. I usually just order the parts, and schedule an appointment to have them installed. They are a little out of the way, but the service is better than anything in the Fayetteville area.
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05-11-2009, 08:44
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Shortbrownguy,
Thanks,
I'm up there for med appts and will check them out.
Gives me another excuse to go shop for another Harley too.
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05-11-2009, 10:29
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There is a Ford Dealer in Fayettville, Crown Ford, if not mistaken. My Ford Factory rep complained to me on about all the problems and complaints with that place.
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05-11-2009, 11:08
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Quote:
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There is a Ford Dealer in Fayettville, Crown Ford, if not mistaken. My Ford Factory rep complained to me on about all the problems and complaints with that place.
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Crown and Layfayette are the two Ford dealerships here.
Both bad places to do business, IMHO.
TR
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