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Dan November 5th 06 12:25 AM

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I need to get a new tow vehicle that I can also use for the daily
commute and I've narrowed it down to two but that could always change.

'07 BMW X5 4.8 (limited info out right now)

or

'07 MB GL450

Any thoughts? I have an '04 X5 4.4 right now. I've never had a
Mercedes but I am impressed with what I see in the GL.

Thanks,
Dan

Eisboch November 5th 06 12:43 AM

Eisboch
 

"Dan" wrote in message
nk.net...
I need to get a new tow vehicle that I can also use for the daily commute
and I've narrowed it down to two but that could always change.

'07 BMW X5 4.8 (limited info out right now)

or

'07 MB GL450

Any thoughts? I have an '04 X5 4.4 right now. I've never had a Mercedes
but I am impressed with what I see in the GL.

Thanks,
Dan


Whatever floats your boat, I guess. :-)

Seriously, I can't offer any opinion or experience. I don't know what the
tow ratings of either are. Although we had an X5 for a couple of years, it
was not set up to tow nor did we ever try.

Speaking of BMWs .... you might get a kick out of this. Mrs.E. is taking
delivery of a Z4si Roadster on Monday. She decided she wanted something
"sporty" to drive and other than her pickup truck, she's hooked on BMWs. At
first she called me from the dealership and was going to get the Z4-M but I
talked her out of it. Too much car and only available in a 6 speed manual
that I know she would tire of quickly.

She thinks she's gonna race me against the Porsche. hehehehe.

Eisboch



Dan November 5th 06 12:49 AM

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Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:

On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:25:50 GMT, Dan
wrote:


I need to get a new tow vehicle that I can also use for the daily
commute and I've narrowed it down to two but that could always change.

'07 BMW X5 4.8 (limited info out right now)

or

'07 MB GL450

Any thoughts? I have an '04 X5 4.4 right now. I've never had a
Mercedes but I am impressed with what I see in the GL.



Jumpin' Tree Frogs...

And I'm bitchin about the price of a 2006 F-250 diesel!! :)


There isn't that much of a difference!

Dan

Eisboch November 5th 06 01:03 AM

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"Harry Krause" wrote in message
. ..
On 11/4/2006 7:25 PM, Dan wrote:
I need to get a new tow vehicle that I can also use for the daily commute
and I've narrowed it down to two but that could always change.

'07 BMW X5 4.8 (limited info out right now)

or

'07 MB GL450

Any thoughts? I have an '04 X5 4.4 right now. I've never had a Mercedes
but I am impressed with what I see in the GL.

Thanks,
Dan



A 4.8 liter engine for a daily commuter? A fool and his money...


Depends on where and how far your commute is. These modern engines aren't a
Toyota Prius in terms of gas mileage, but they aren't that bad either
considering the performance they deliver.

Eisboch



Eisboch November 5th 06 01:13 AM

Eisboch
 

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...

On Sat, 4 Nov 2006 19:43:36 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:

She thinks she's gonna race me against the Porsche. hehehehe.


Take her up on it.

~~ snerk ~~


Most of the time I drive it like an old lady. I shift at or before 3000
rpm. The turbos don't kick in until 3000 rpm. But, once in a while it's
fun to nail it and when you do, it's like being launched off an aircraft
carrier.

Eisboch



Eisboch November 5th 06 01:30 AM

Eisboch
 

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...

On Sat, 4 Nov 2006 20:13:11 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:


Most of the time I drive it like an old lady. I shift at or before 3000
rpm. The turbos don't kick in until 3000 rpm. But, once in a while it's
fun to nail it and when you do, it's like being launched off an aircraft
carrier.


I wonder - can you add NOX to it? :)


I've read that it's done ... quite often. The flat 6 engine in the 911 is
pretty much bullet proof and there are all kinds of both factory and
aftermarket upgrades to increase horsepower. Mine's stock at 420hp and I
feel no need for more. It's not that kind of a car, to me.

Eisboch



Eisboch November 5th 06 02:24 AM

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"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...



Performance? Well, maybe you can use it in Montana. Not around here. Not
commuting.


That's true. I've forgotten. Actually, I very rarely had to drive in
commuter traffic for the past 25 years. My business was local (within 10
miles) and traffic was minimal because I traveled in the direction opposite
to the main flow. I always felt badly for the people driving from the South
Shore to Boston everyday. I could never do it. Got spoiled, I guess.

Eisboch



Capt John November 5th 06 07:38 AM

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Dan wrote:
I need to get a new tow vehicle that I can also use for the daily
commute and I've narrowed it down to two but that could always change.

'07 BMW X5 4.8 (limited info out right now)

or

'07 MB GL450

Any thoughts? I have an '04 X5 4.4 right now. I've never had a
Mercedes but I am impressed with what I see in the GL.

Thanks,
Dan


It's your money, but I wouldn't consider either of these to be an
acceptable towing vehicle. Their cars designed to look like something
else, don't be fooled. I would go with a domestic vehicle equipped with
the towing package. Towing is not easy on any vehicle, but using an
expensive vehicle like your talking about, that really isn't up to the
task, is foolish.
I'd get to know the service manager real well if I were you, your going
to be leaving some cash with him.


Eisboch November 5th 06 09:17 AM

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"Capt John" wrote in message
ups.com...

Dan wrote:
I need to get a new tow vehicle that I can also use for the daily
commute and I've narrowed it down to two but that could always change.

'07 BMW X5 4.8 (limited info out right now)

or

'07 MB GL450

Any thoughts? I have an '04 X5 4.4 right now. I've never had a
Mercedes but I am impressed with what I see in the GL.

Thanks,
Dan


It's your money, but I wouldn't consider either of these to be an
acceptable towing vehicle. Their cars designed to look like something
else, don't be fooled. I would go with a domestic vehicle equipped with
the towing package. Towing is not easy on any vehicle, but using an
expensive vehicle like your talking about, that really isn't up to the
task, is foolish.
I'd get to know the service manager real well if I were you, your going
to be leaving some cash with him.


Just for kicks I looked up the tow capacities of a 2001 BMW X5 with the 4.4L
V8 and was surprised.
It was the only vehicle out of the 30 or so manufacturers that listed the
tow capacity in terms of transmission type, off road towing limitations and
maximum towing of a trailer without brakes. No other manufacturer breaks it
down like that. The ratings a

4.4L V8 with automatic transmission: 6000lbs
3.0L I6 with automatic transmission: 5000lbs
3.0L I6 with manual transmission: 6000lbs
Max towing weight without trailer brakes: (all) 1,650lbs
Max towing weight off-road with trailer brakes: 3,300lbs

I've seen many X5's on the road with a factory, receiver type hitch but
frankly I don't think I've ever seen one towing anything. It's interesting
though, that BMW rates them in this kind of detail, unlike other
manufacturers.

http://a178.g.akamai.net/7/178/8932/...owingguide.pdf

or: http://tinyurl.com/4wbcl

Eisboch



Dan November 5th 06 11:54 PM

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Harry Krause wrote:

On 11/4/2006 7:25 PM, Dan wrote:

I need to get a new tow vehicle that I can also use for the daily
commute and I've narrowed it down to two but that could always change.

'07 BMW X5 4.8 (limited info out right now)

or

'07 MB GL450

Any thoughts? I have an '04 X5 4.4 right now. I've never had a
Mercedes but I am impressed with what I see in the GL.

Thanks,
Dan




A 4.8 liter engine for a daily commuter? A fool and his money...


Both are very small V-8 engines and there are less efficient V-6's on
the road. The trip to my office is 18 miles so 1-2 mpg is nothing.

BTW - both are made in the US with union labor. Seems like just a few
weeks ago you were talking up some Japanese vehicles...

Dan November 6th 06 12:02 AM

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Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:

On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:49:51 GMT, Dan
wrote:


Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:


On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:25:50 GMT, Dan
wrote:



I need to get a new tow vehicle that I can also use for the daily
commute and I've narrowed it down to two but that could always change.

'07 BMW X5 4.8 (limited info out right now)

or

'07 MB GL450

Any thoughts? I have an '04 X5 4.4 right now. I've never had a
Mercedes but I am impressed with what I see in the GL.

Jumpin' Tree Frogs...

And I'm bitchin about the price of a 2006 F-250 diesel!! :)


There isn't that much of a difference!



I suppose if you consider $20,000 dollar difference minor. :)

What's that GL450 run nowadays.


$55,600. A Ford F-250 base model is nearly $51,000 depending on the
specific model. Factor in depreciation and the MB is probably the same
after a few years.

Dan November 6th 06 12:19 AM

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Eisboch wrote:

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
. ..

On 11/4/2006 7:25 PM, Dan wrote:

I need to get a new tow vehicle that I can also use for the daily commute
and I've narrowed it down to two but that could always change.

'07 BMW X5 4.8 (limited info out right now)

or

'07 MB GL450

Any thoughts? I have an '04 X5 4.4 right now. I've never had a Mercedes
but I am impressed with what I see in the GL.

Thanks,
Dan



A 4.8 liter engine for a daily commuter? A fool and his money...



Depends on where and how far your commute is. These modern engines aren't a
Toyota Prius in terms of gas mileage, but they aren't that bad either
considering the performance they deliver.

Eisboch



My '04 X5 4.4 gets 16/22 mpg (city/highway). The 3.0 gets 16/21. I
have the same experience with the five F-150's I own (for my company).
The V-6's are marginally worse than the V-8's. The smaller engines just
have to work harder to move the same vehicle.

I wonder if the same is true with boats? Since running WOT in the ocean
can only happen on a calm day does a bigger engine give you better
economy for trolling, cruising, and running at near-idle in the no-wake
zones like the intracoastal waterway?

Dan November 6th 06 12:36 AM

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Eisboch wrote:

"Capt John" wrote in message
ups.com...

Dan wrote:

I need to get a new tow vehicle that I can also use for the daily
commute and I've narrowed it down to two but that could always change.

'07 BMW X5 4.8 (limited info out right now)

or

'07 MB GL450

Any thoughts? I have an '04 X5 4.4 right now. I've never had a
Mercedes but I am impressed with what I see in the GL.

Thanks,
Dan


It's your money, but I wouldn't consider either of these to be an
acceptable towing vehicle. Their cars designed to look like something
else, don't be fooled. I would go with a domestic vehicle equipped with
the towing package. Towing is not easy on any vehicle, but using an
expensive vehicle like your talking about, that really isn't up to the
task, is foolish.
I'd get to know the service manager real well if I were you, your going
to be leaving some cash with him.



Just for kicks I looked up the tow capacities of a 2001 BMW X5 with the 4.4L
V8 and was surprised.
It was the only vehicle out of the 30 or so manufacturers that listed the
tow capacity in terms of transmission type, off road towing limitations and
maximum towing of a trailer without brakes. No other manufacturer breaks it
down like that. The ratings a

4.4L V8 with automatic transmission: 6000lbs
3.0L I6 with automatic transmission: 5000lbs
3.0L I6 with manual transmission: 6000lbs
Max towing weight without trailer brakes: (all) 1,650lbs
Max towing weight off-road with trailer brakes: 3,300lbs

I've seen many X5's on the road with a factory, receiver type hitch but
frankly I don't think I've ever seen one towing anything. It's interesting
though, that BMW rates them in this kind of detail, unlike other
manufacturers.

http://a178.g.akamai.net/7/178/8932/...owingguide.pdf

or: http://tinyurl.com/4wbcl

Eisboch



The '04 X5 4.4i is rated at 6000#. The M-B GL450 is rated at 7500#.
The X-5 tows very well although I have never pulled more than about 4000#.

Dan November 6th 06 12:38 AM

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Duke Nukem wrote:

On Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:02:45 GMT, Dan
wrote:


$55,600. A Ford F-250 base model is nearly $51,000 depending on the
specific model. Factor in depreciation and the MB is probably the same
after a few years.



Well, no - it's not $51,000 because I just priced one out.

$34,000 and change and that's the XLT option with the Tow Command and
some other goodies.


Well, yes - read "depending on the specific model" and go to ford.com.

Capt John November 6th 06 07:41 AM

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Dan wrote:
Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:

On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:49:51 GMT, Dan
wrote:


Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:


On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:25:50 GMT, Dan
wrote:



I need to get a new tow vehicle that I can also use for the daily
commute and I've narrowed it down to two but that could always change.

'07 BMW X5 4.8 (limited info out right now)

or

'07 MB GL450

Any thoughts? I have an '04 X5 4.4 right now. I've never had a
Mercedes but I am impressed with what I see in the GL.

Jumpin' Tree Frogs...

And I'm bitchin about the price of a 2006 F-250 diesel!! :)

There isn't that much of a difference!



I suppose if you consider $20,000 dollar difference minor. :)

What's that GL450 run nowadays.


$55,600. A Ford F-250 base model is nearly $51,000 depending on the
specific model. Factor in depreciation and the MB is probably the same
after a few years.


I don't know where you got those numbers. My brothers F-250 with four
wheel drive was around $25K out the door (give or take a thousand),
it's a 2005. He did buy it with all kinds of incentives, but it was a
real world price. Now it is a little on the limited side in terms of
options, but it's got a gas V8, automatic transmission, A/C, anti lock
brakes, air bags. For a towing vehicle, it's just fine (get's like 16
MPG overall, not that bad for a heavy work truck). Now if your talking
about a fully loaded truck with a diesel, your price is probably more
realistic. But comparing a truck like that to the vehicles your talking
about is like comparing apples to oranges. A truck like that could tow
loads all day long, your vehicles would be heading for the scrap heap
in a hurry if you did that to them.


Capt John November 6th 06 07:49 AM

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Dan wrote:
Eisboch wrote:

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
. ..

On 11/4/2006 7:25 PM, Dan wrote:

I need to get a new tow vehicle that I can also use for the daily commute
and I've narrowed it down to two but that could always change.

'07 BMW X5 4.8 (limited info out right now)

or

'07 MB GL450

Any thoughts? I have an '04 X5 4.4 right now. I've never had a Mercedes
but I am impressed with what I see in the GL.

Thanks,
Dan


A 4.8 liter engine for a daily commuter? A fool and his money...



Depends on where and how far your commute is. These modern engines aren't a
Toyota Prius in terms of gas mileage, but they aren't that bad either
considering the performance they deliver.

Eisboch



My '04 X5 4.4 gets 16/22 mpg (city/highway). The 3.0 gets 16/21. I
have the same experience with the five F-150's I own (for my company).
The V-6's are marginally worse than the V-8's. The smaller engines just
have to work harder to move the same vehicle.

I wonder if the same is true with boats? Since running WOT in the ocean
can only happen on a calm day does a bigger engine give you better
economy for trolling, cruising, and running at near-idle in the no-wake
zones like the intracoastal waterway?


A boat engine is running under a heavier load than a car or truck all
the time. It takes a lot more energy to push a boat hull through the
water. No one really run's their boat at WOT for long periods of time
unless their a speed freak or they just don't care. But the engines are
running at higher RPM's (3000 to 3500 RPM) for longer periods of time.
And yes, typically, with inboard gas engines, a V8 will outlast a V6
simply because the V6 is working much harder to put out the same power.


basskisser November 6th 06 02:38 PM

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Dan wrote:
Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:

On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:49:51 GMT, Dan
wrote:


Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:


On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:25:50 GMT, Dan
wrote:



I need to get a new tow vehicle that I can also use for the daily
commute and I've narrowed it down to two but that could always change.

'07 BMW X5 4.8 (limited info out right now)

or

'07 MB GL450

Any thoughts? I have an '04 X5 4.4 right now. I've never had a
Mercedes but I am impressed with what I see in the GL.

Jumpin' Tree Frogs...

And I'm bitchin about the price of a 2006 F-250 diesel!! :)

There isn't that much of a difference!



I suppose if you consider $20,000 dollar difference minor. :)

What's that GL450 run nowadays.

A Ford F-250 base model is nearly $51,000 depending on the
specific model.


Bull****!!!!!


CalifBill November 6th 06 08:20 PM

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"basskisser" wrote in message
oups.com...

Dan wrote:
Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:

On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:49:51 GMT, Dan
wrote:


Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:


On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:25:50 GMT, Dan
wrote:



I need to get a new tow vehicle that I can also use for the daily
commute and I've narrowed it down to two but that could always
change.

'07 BMW X5 4.8 (limited info out right now)

or

'07 MB GL450

Any thoughts? I have an '04 X5 4.4 right now. I've never had a
Mercedes but I am impressed with what I see in the GL.

Jumpin' Tree Frogs...

And I'm bitchin about the price of a 2006 F-250 diesel!! :)

There isn't that much of a difference!


I suppose if you consider $20,000 dollar difference minor. :)

What's that GL450 run nowadays.

A Ford F-250 base model is nearly $51,000 depending on the
specific model.


Bull****!!!!!


May be close to that list price. My 2004 Silverado HD LT 4x4 Diesel was
list about $47k.



Dan November 7th 06 12:55 AM

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Capt John wrote:

Dan wrote:

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:


On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:49:51 GMT, Dan
wrote:



Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:



On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:25:50 GMT, Dan
wrote:




I need to get a new tow vehicle that I can also use for the daily
commute and I've narrowed it down to two but that could always change.

'07 BMW X5 4.8 (limited info out right now)

or

'07 MB GL450

Any thoughts? I have an '04 X5 4.4 right now. I've never had a
Mercedes but I am impressed with what I see in the GL.

Jumpin' Tree Frogs...

And I'm bitchin about the price of a 2006 F-250 diesel!! :)

There isn't that much of a difference!


I suppose if you consider $20,000 dollar difference minor. :)

What's that GL450 run nowadays.


$55,600. A Ford F-250 base model is nearly $51,000 depending on the
specific model. Factor in depreciation and the MB is probably the same
after a few years.



I don't know where you got those numbers. My brothers F-250 with four
wheel drive was around $25K out the door (give or take a thousand),
it's a 2005. He did buy it with all kinds of incentives, but it was a
real world price. Now it is a little on the limited side in terms of
options, but it's got a gas V8, automatic transmission, A/C, anti lock
brakes, air bags. For a towing vehicle, it's just fine (get's like 16
MPG overall, not that bad for a heavy work truck). Now if your talking
about a fully loaded truck with a diesel, your price is probably more
realistic. But comparing a truck like that to the vehicles your talking
about is like comparing apples to oranges. A truck like that could tow
loads all day long, your vehicles would be heading for the scrap heap
in a hurry if you did that to them.


The discussion was about prices, not towing capability. I have a
customer who paid just under $51K for an F-250 from the dealer's showroom.

Dan November 7th 06 01:07 AM

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basskisser wrote:

Dan wrote:

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:


On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:49:51 GMT, Dan
wrote:



Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:



On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:25:50 GMT, Dan
wrote:




I need to get a new tow vehicle that I can also use for the daily
commute and I've narrowed it down to two but that could always change.

'07 BMW X5 4.8 (limited info out right now)

or

'07 MB GL450

Any thoughts? I have an '04 X5 4.4 right now. I've never had a
Mercedes but I am impressed with what I see in the GL.

Jumpin' Tree Frogs...

And I'm bitchin about the price of a 2006 F-250 diesel!! :)

There isn't that much of a difference!


I suppose if you consider $20,000 dollar difference minor. :)

What's that GL450 run nowadays.


A Ford F-250 base model is nearly $51,000 depending on the

specific model.



Bull****!!!!!


Kevin has come to play. Obsessed???

I just "built" a fully loaded F-250 on ford.com and the MSRP came to
$54,065. It was almost $51K before options. To help you with the math,
that is only $1610.00 less than the Mercedes Benz GL450 base model. Now
start spinning my post...

Dan November 7th 06 01:58 AM

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Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:

On Tue, 07 Nov 2006 01:07:21 GMT, Dan
wrote:


basskisser wrote:


Dan wrote:


Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:



On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:49:51 GMT, Dan
wrote:




Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:




On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:25:50 GMT, Dan
wrote:





I need to get a new tow vehicle that I can also use for the daily
commute and I've narrowed it down to two but that could always change.

'07 BMW X5 4.8 (limited info out right now)

or

'07 MB GL450

Any thoughts? I have an '04 X5 4.4 right now. I've never had a
Mercedes but I am impressed with what I see in the GL.

Jumpin' Tree Frogs...

And I'm bitchin about the price of a 2006 F-250 diesel!! :)

There isn't that much of a difference!


I suppose if you consider $20,000 dollar difference minor. :)

What's that GL450 run nowadays.

A Ford F-250 base model is nearly $51,000 depending on the


specific model.

Bull****!!!!!


Kevin has come to play. Obsessed???

I just "built" a fully loaded F-250 on ford.com and the MSRP came to
$54,065. It was almost $51K before options. To help you with the math,
that is only $1610.00 less than the Mercedes Benz GL450 base model. Now
start spinning my post...



I'm not going to spin, but I've got to believe that there is some kind
of problem here.

The F-250 4X4 I just dealer priced, XLT, tow package, plow package,
extra cab, eight foot bed, liner, auto trans, fabric interior came to
$34,745 before trade on my truck. They have a diesel for $37,950,
same package. We're still arguing over what my truck is worth.

That's a fact and I can scan both truck's spec sheets.

Now I don't know where you got $54,065, but that ain't anywhere near
$34,745 or $37,950 and from what I can gather, we priced similar
trucks.


http://www.ford.com is the source. I also have a customer who spent
that kind of money on an F-250. It's the H-D edition plus options.
We're not comparing vehicles here since they obviously are not
competitors for the same market. The "challenge", if you want to call
it that, was that a F250 could (or couldn't) run into the $50K range.
Kevin managed to hit about 15 keys and hit send without checking it out.

Before the resident hot head jumps in and delicately edits my post, I
clearly said "A Ford F-250 base model is nearly $51,000 depending on the
specific model."

Dan


Eisboch November 7th 06 08:28 AM

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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...

On Tue, 07 Nov 2006 01:58:02 GMT, Dan
wrote:


I just "built" a fully loaded F-250 on ford.com and the MSRP came to
$54,065. It was almost $51K before options. To help you with the math,
that is only $1610.00 less than the Mercedes Benz GL450 base model. Now
start spinning my post...




The F-250 4X4 I just dealer priced, XLT, tow package, plow package,
extra cab, eight foot bed, liner, auto trans, fabric interior came to
$34,745 before trade on my truck. They have a diesel for $37,950,
same package. We're still arguing over what my truck is worth.


http://www.ford.com is the source. I also have a customer who spent
that kind of money on an F-250. It's the H-D edition plus options.
We're not comparing vehicles here since they obviously are not
competitors for the same market. The "challenge", if you want to call
it that, was that a F250 could (or couldn't) run into the $50K range.
Kevin managed to hit about 15 keys and hit send without checking it out.


No problem - just trying to figure it out that's all. :)



My son and I both bought '05 Ford pickups last summer. His is a F-250 V10
gas XLT Crew Cab, nicely equipped with several options including Tow
Command. It's MSRP was right around 34K.

Mine is a F-350 diesel "Harley Edition" Crew Cab that is loaded up with
every option known to man ... all leather, front and rear buckets, 20" rims,
Tow Command, moonroof, heated seats, etc. plus the custom Harley interior
treatment and exterior paint. It's MSRP was just over 52K, but I paid
considerably less for it. I wasn't looking for a Harley edition but needed
the F-350's tow rating and it just happened to be the only truck available
in my area that was rated to tow a 15,500lb fifth-wheel trailer that I could
get quickly and without placing a factory order. Funny thing is that
regardless of the F-350's increased GVW, payload and towing capacity, the
only difference between it and a F-250 is the rear spring ratings and, of
course, the diesel.

So, everyone's correct.

BTW .... Shortwave .... I don't know if you are considering the gas V10.
It's a nice engine but my son's only complaint is the poor mileage ...
towing or not towing. He's lucky to get 10 mpg around town. Still, he
loves the truck and wouldn't even think of getting rid of it.

Eisboch



basskisser November 7th 06 05:21 PM

PING: Eisboch
 

CalifBill wrote:

A Ford F-250 base model is nearly $51,000 depending on the
specific model.


Bull****!!!!!


May be close to that list price. My 2004 Silverado HD LT 4x4 Diesel was
list about $47k.


Did you just possibly happen to read "base model"??? Do you ever get
tired of being wrong?
Here is an example, MSRP is $34k can be had for $30k, do you consider
THAT close to $51k?:

http://autos.yahoo.com/ford_truck_f_...t _styleside/

The King Ranch version is only $40k directly from Ford's website:
http://tinyurl.com/yyjm23


basskisser November 7th 06 05:25 PM

PING: Eisboch
 

Dan wrote:
basskisser wrote:

Dan wrote:

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:


On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:49:51 GMT, Dan
wrote:



Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:



On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:25:50 GMT, Dan
wrote:




I need to get a new tow vehicle that I can also use for the daily
commute and I've narrowed it down to two but that could always change.

'07 BMW X5 4.8 (limited info out right now)

or

'07 MB GL450

Any thoughts? I have an '04 X5 4.4 right now. I've never had a
Mercedes but I am impressed with what I see in the GL.

Jumpin' Tree Frogs...

And I'm bitchin about the price of a 2006 F-250 diesel!! :)

There isn't that much of a difference!


I suppose if you consider $20,000 dollar difference minor. :)

What's that GL450 run nowadays.


A Ford F-250 base model is nearly $51,000 depending on the

specific model.



Bull****!!!!!


Kevin has come to play. Obsessed???

I just "built" a fully loaded F-250 on ford.com and the MSRP came to
$54,065. It was almost $51K before options. To help you with the math,
that is only $1610.00 less than the Mercedes Benz GL450 base model. Now
start spinning my post...


I take it you were too stupid to see that the original poster said
"BASE MODEL"? On the build your own website, you can get the base model
for way under $30k. I don't have to spin your post seeing how you're
not bright enough to read. So, now you are obsessed with Kevin? Good,
you might leave me alone. You're getting like the pesky little gnat
just staying barely out of reach to get slapped down.


Jack Redington November 8th 06 12:48 AM

PING: Eisboch
 
Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Tue, 7 Nov 2006 03:28:38 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:


"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
. ..


On Tue, 07 Nov 2006 01:58:02 GMT, Dan
wrote:


I just "built" a fully loaded F-250 on ford.com and the MSRP came to
$54,065. It was almost $51K before options. To help you with the math,
that is only $1610.00 less than the Mercedes Benz GL450 base model. Now
start spinning my post...



The F-250 4X4 I just dealer priced, XLT, tow package, plow package,
extra cab, eight foot bed, liner, auto trans, fabric interior came to
$34,745 before trade on my truck. They have a diesel for $37,950,
same package. We're still arguing over what my truck is worth.


http://www.ford.com is the source. I also have a customer who spent
that kind of money on an F-250. It's the H-D edition plus options.
We're not comparing vehicles here since they obviously are not
competitors for the same market. The "challenge", if you want to call
it that, was that a F250 could (or couldn't) run into the $50K range.
Kevin managed to hit about 15 keys and hit send without checking it out.


No problem - just trying to figure it out that's all. :)



My son and I both bought '05 Ford pickups last summer. His is a F-250 V10
gas XLT Crew Cab, nicely equipped with several options including Tow
Command. It's MSRP was right around 34K.

Mine is a F-350 diesel "Harley Edition" Crew Cab that is loaded up with
every option known to man ... all leather, front and rear buckets, 20" rims,
Tow Command, moonroof, heated seats, etc. plus the custom Harley interior
treatment and exterior paint. It's MSRP was just over 52K, but I paid
considerably less for it. I wasn't looking for a Harley edition but needed
the F-350's tow rating and it just happened to be the only truck available
in my area that was rated to tow a 15,500lb fifth-wheel trailer that I could
get quickly and without placing a factory order. Funny thing is that
regardless of the F-350's increased GVW, payload and towing capacity, the
only difference between it and a F-250 is the rear spring ratings and, of
course, the diesel.

So, everyone's correct.

BTW .... Shortwave .... I don't know if you are considering the gas V10.
It's a nice engine but my son's only complaint is the poor mileage ...
towing or not towing. He's lucky to get 10 mpg around town. Still, he
loves the truck and wouldn't even think of getting rid of it.



There are some construction guys here in town that have the V-10 and
they complain about the gas mileage all the time.

I'm staying away from the V-10.


Whats interesting in this thread is that while the Ford Price has taken
over as the lead issues. If the above is true There is no way to compair
a truck that can tow 15,000 lbs and one that tows 7500lbs ie Mercedes
Benz GL450. Or as the site says - Optional 7,500-pound towing capacity.

These are two totaly different markets here.

Capt Jack R.
Glad to be out of the towing business :-)


Dan November 9th 06 12:50 AM

PING: Eisboch
 
basskisser wrote:

CalifBill wrote:


A Ford F-250 base model is nearly $51,000 depending on the

specific model.

Bull****!!!!!


May be close to that list price. My 2004 Silverado HD LT 4x4 Diesel was
list about $47k.



Did you just possibly happen to read "base model"??? Do you ever get
tired of being wrong?
Here is an example, MSRP is $34k can be had for $30k, do you consider
THAT close to $51k?:

http://autos.yahoo.com/ford_truck_f_...t _styleside/

The King Ranch version is only $40k directly from Ford's website:
http://tinyurl.com/yyjm23


Who are you trying to reply to, Kevin? If it's CalifBill, your response
has nothing to do with his statement. If it's me, you are STILL wrong
and need to go to ford.com where you will find a base F250 for just
short of $51K. When you are done, admit that you are a liar or you
aren't a man. Where did *that* come from???

Dan November 9th 06 12:54 AM

PING: Eisboch
 
basskisser wrote:

Dan wrote:

basskisser wrote:


Dan wrote:


Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:



On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:49:51 GMT, Dan
wrote:




Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:




On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:25:50 GMT, Dan
wrote:





I need to get a new tow vehicle that I can also use for the daily
commute and I've narrowed it down to two but that could always change.

'07 BMW X5 4.8 (limited info out right now)

or

'07 MB GL450

Any thoughts? I have an '04 X5 4.4 right now. I've never had a
Mercedes but I am impressed with what I see in the GL.

Jumpin' Tree Frogs...

And I'm bitchin about the price of a 2006 F-250 diesel!! :)

There isn't that much of a difference!


I suppose if you consider $20,000 dollar difference minor. :)

What's that GL450 run nowadays.

A Ford F-250 base model is nearly $51,000 depending on the


specific model.


Bull****!!!!!


Kevin has come to play. Obsessed???

I just "built" a fully loaded F-250 on ford.com and the MSRP came to
$54,065. It was almost $51K before options. To help you with the math,
that is only $1610.00 less than the Mercedes Benz GL450 base model. Now
start spinning my post...



I take it you were too stupid to see that the original poster said
"BASE MODEL"? On the build your own website, you can get the base model
for way under $30k. I don't have to spin your post seeing how you're
not bright enough to read. So, now you are obsessed with Kevin? Good,
you might leave me alone. You're getting like the pesky little gnat
just staying barely out of reach to get slapped down.


Nice spin, but the original poster wasn't specific about anything but
the fact that it was a Ford F250. Of the several available I have no
idea which one he is considering. You seem to find it difficult to read
that I clearly said "depending on the specific model". Give up, moron,
you are WRONG.

basskisser November 9th 06 02:21 PM

PING: Eisboch
 

Dan wrote:
basskisser wrote:

CalifBill wrote:


A Ford F-250 base model is nearly $51,000 depending on the

specific model.

Bull****!!!!!


May be close to that list price. My 2004 Silverado HD LT 4x4 Diesel was
list about $47k.



Did you just possibly happen to read "base model"??? Do you ever get
tired of being wrong?
Here is an example, MSRP is $34k can be had for $30k, do you consider
THAT close to $51k?:

http://autos.yahoo.com/ford_truck_f_...t _styleside/

The King Ranch version is only $40k directly from Ford's website:
http://tinyurl.com/yyjm23


Who are you trying to reply to, Kevin? If it's CalifBill, your response
has nothing to do with his statement. If it's me, you are STILL wrong
and need to go to ford.com where you will find a base F250 for just
short of $51K. When you are done, admit that you are a liar or you
aren't a man. Where did *that* come from???


I'm not Kevin. And it's because you are a known liar. For instance, you
said that you've seen me both on CNN and in the AJC. Liar. Now, here is
a base 2007 for less than the $30k I stated:

http://tinyurl.com/y8zvpt

This is Ford's website, notice in the right hand corner that the first
two are less than 30k for a 2007, and the King Ranch addition is only
40k, as I've stated:

http://tinyurl.com/yk36a8

Here in Smyrna, GA, notice the MSRP is 27k to 53k. If you are any kind
of buyer, you never pay MSRP.

http://tinyurl.com/ycaogh

Another built from Ford's website for 23k:

http://tinyurl.com/yen57u

Autobytel four of them in different trim options from $20k to $26k

http://tinyurl.com/yj2mgk

From Edmund's website, showing MSRP for 2006 models at $22k to $38k:


http://www.edmunds.com/new/2006/ford...rge/index.html

From Edmund's showing invoice price of a tad over $20k:


http://www.edmunds.com/new/2006/ford...21/prices.html

So, I've shown you that a base model Ford F-250 2006 OR 2007 model is
nowhere near $51k.

You should be feeling pretty stupid by now....


basskisser November 9th 06 02:26 PM

PING: Eisboch
 

Dan wrote:
basskisser wrote:

Dan wrote:

basskisser wrote:


Dan wrote:


Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:



On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:49:51 GMT, Dan
wrote:




Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:




On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:25:50 GMT, Dan
wrote:





I need to get a new tow vehicle that I can also use for the daily
commute and I've narrowed it down to two but that could always change.

'07 BMW X5 4.8 (limited info out right now)

or

'07 MB GL450

Any thoughts? I have an '04 X5 4.4 right now. I've never had a
Mercedes but I am impressed with what I see in the GL.

Jumpin' Tree Frogs...

And I'm bitchin about the price of a 2006 F-250 diesel!! :)

There isn't that much of a difference!


I suppose if you consider $20,000 dollar difference minor. :)

What's that GL450 run nowadays.

A Ford F-250 base model is nearly $51,000 depending on the


specific model.


Bull****!!!!!


Kevin has come to play. Obsessed???

I just "built" a fully loaded F-250 on ford.com and the MSRP came to
$54,065. It was almost $51K before options. To help you with the math,
that is only $1610.00 less than the Mercedes Benz GL450 base model. Now
start spinning my post...



I take it you were too stupid to see that the original poster said
"BASE MODEL"? On the build your own website, you can get the base model
for way under $30k. I don't have to spin your post seeing how you're
not bright enough to read. So, now you are obsessed with Kevin? Good,
you might leave me alone. You're getting like the pesky little gnat
just staying barely out of reach to get slapped down.


Nice spin, but the original poster wasn't specific about anything but
the fact that it was a Ford F250. Of the several available I have no
idea which one he is considering. You seem to find it difficult to read
that I clearly said "depending on the specific model". Give up, moron,
you are WRONG.


YOU said: "A Ford F-250 base model is nearly $51,000 depending on the
specific model.". BASE MODEL........ those are YOUR words. Depending on
the specific model is fine. But, you are only $30k off of the BASE
MODEL.....

Once again, your childish name calling shows you have no credibility.
Now, go to all of the websites I've given you for new 2006 and 2007
Fords where the MSRP is $30k less than you've stated above. Tell the
group what you see!!!


Dan November 10th 06 12:59 AM

PING: Eisboch
 
basskisser wrote:

Dan wrote:

basskisser wrote:


CalifBill wrote:



A Ford F-250 base model is nearly $51,000 depending on the


specific model.

Bull****!!!!!


May be close to that list price. My 2004 Silverado HD LT 4x4 Diesel was
list about $47k.


Did you just possibly happen to read "base model"??? Do you ever get
tired of being wrong?
Here is an example, MSRP is $34k can be had for $30k, do you consider
THAT close to $51k?:

http://autos.yahoo.com/ford_truck_f_...t _styleside/

The King Ranch version is only $40k directly from Ford's website:
http://tinyurl.com/yyjm23


Who are you trying to reply to, Kevin? If it's CalifBill, your response
has nothing to do with his statement. If it's me, you are STILL wrong
and need to go to ford.com where you will find a base F250 for just
short of $51K. When you are done, admit that you are a liar or you
aren't a man. Where did *that* come from???



I'm not Kevin. And it's because you are a known liar. For instance, you
said that you've seen me both on CNN and in the AJC. Liar. Now, here is
a base 2007 for less than the $30k I stated:

http://tinyurl.com/y8zvpt

This is Ford's website, notice in the right hand corner that the first
two are less than 30k for a 2007, and the King Ranch addition is only
40k, as I've stated:

http://tinyurl.com/yk36a8

Here in Smyrna, GA, notice the MSRP is 27k to 53k. If you are any kind
of buyer, you never pay MSRP.

http://tinyurl.com/ycaogh

Another built from Ford's website for 23k:

http://tinyurl.com/yen57u

Autobytel four of them in different trim options from $20k to $26k

http://tinyurl.com/yj2mgk

From Edmund's website, showing MSRP for 2006 models at $22k to $38k:


http://www.edmunds.com/new/2006/ford...rge/index.html

From Edmund's showing invoice price of a tad over $20k:


http://www.edmunds.com/new/2006/ford...21/prices.html

So, I've shown you that a base model Ford F-250 2006 OR 2007 model is
nowhere near $51k.

You should be feeling pretty stupid by now....


I didn't click on a single link - I have better things to do.

You really should learn to read. All of your obsessive work is nothing
but a waste of time. The point, once again, was that a Ford F-250 base
model can run just short of $51K. You chose to spend half a day at work
looking for cheaper models of the F-250 that cost less. Good for you.
You are still wrong - or a liar as you would say.

Dan November 10th 06 01:07 AM

PING: Eisboch
 
basskisser wrote:

Dan wrote:

basskisser wrote:


Dan wrote:


basskisser wrote:



Dan wrote:



Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:




On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:49:51 GMT, Dan
wrote:





Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:





On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:25:50 GMT, Dan
wrote:






I need to get a new tow vehicle that I can also use for the daily
commute and I've narrowed it down to two but that could always change.

'07 BMW X5 4.8 (limited info out right now)

or

'07 MB GL450

Any thoughts? I have an '04 X5 4.4 right now. I've never had a
Mercedes but I am impressed with what I see in the GL.

Jumpin' Tree Frogs...

And I'm bitchin about the price of a 2006 F-250 diesel!! :)

There isn't that much of a difference!


I suppose if you consider $20,000 dollar difference minor. :)

What's that GL450 run nowadays.

A Ford F-250 base model is nearly $51,000 depending on the



specific model.


Bull****!!!!!


Kevin has come to play. Obsessed???

I just "built" a fully loaded F-250 on ford.com and the MSRP came to
$54,065. It was almost $51K before options. To help you with the math,
that is only $1610.00 less than the Mercedes Benz GL450 base model. Now
start spinning my post...


I take it you were too stupid to see that the original poster said
"BASE MODEL"? On the build your own website, you can get the base model
for way under $30k. I don't have to spin your post seeing how you're
not bright enough to read. So, now you are obsessed with Kevin? Good,
you might leave me alone. You're getting like the pesky little gnat
just staying barely out of reach to get slapped down.


Nice spin, but the original poster wasn't specific about anything but
the fact that it was a Ford F250. Of the several available I have no
idea which one he is considering. You seem to find it difficult to read
that I clearly said "depending on the specific model". Give up, moron,
you are WRONG.



YOU said: "A Ford F-250 base model is nearly $51,000 depending on the
specific model.". BASE MODEL........ those are YOUR words. Depending on
the specific model is fine. But, you are only $30k off of the BASE
MODEL.....

Once again, your childish name calling shows you have no credibility.
Now, go to all of the websites I've given you for new 2006 and 2007
Fords where the MSRP is $30k less than you've stated above. Tell the
group what you see!!!


You're kidding, right? Base model/trim level - call it what you want.
I guess I shouldn't expect anything different from you since you seem to
live for altercations on usenet.

Also, "your childish name calling shows you have no credibility" is
getting old. Find a new catchphrase, **** for brains.

Wayne.B November 10th 06 01:21 AM

PING: Eisboch
 
On Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:59:31 GMT, Dan
wrote:

You chose to spend half a day at work
looking for cheaper models of the F-250 that cost less. Good for you.
You are still wrong - or a liar as you would say.


Frankly Dan, not too many people care.

Why not give it up and think about boats.


JohnH November 10th 06 12:12 PM

PING: Eisboch
 
On Thu, 09 Nov 2006 20:21:12 -0500, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:59:31 GMT, Dan
wrote:

You chose to spend half a day at work
looking for cheaper models of the F-250 that cost less. Good for you.
You are still wrong - or a liar as you would say.


Frankly Dan, not too many people care.

Why not give it up and think about boats.


Isn't that the truth!

basskisser November 10th 06 12:59 PM

PING: Eisboch
 

Dan wrote:
basskisser wrote:

Dan wrote:

basskisser wrote:


CalifBill wrote:



A Ford F-250 base model is nearly $51,000 depending on the


specific model.

Bull****!!!!!


May be close to that list price. My 2004 Silverado HD LT 4x4 Diesel was
list about $47k.


Did you just possibly happen to read "base model"??? Do you ever get
tired of being wrong?
Here is an example, MSRP is $34k can be had for $30k, do you consider
THAT close to $51k?:

http://autos.yahoo.com/ford_truck_f_...t _styleside/

The King Ranch version is only $40k directly from Ford's website:
http://tinyurl.com/yyjm23


Who are you trying to reply to, Kevin? If it's CalifBill, your response
has nothing to do with his statement. If it's me, you are STILL wrong
and need to go to ford.com where you will find a base F250 for just
short of $51K. When you are done, admit that you are a liar or you
aren't a man. Where did *that* come from???



I'm not Kevin. And it's because you are a known liar. For instance, you
said that you've seen me both on CNN and in the AJC. Liar. Now, here is
a base 2007 for less than the $30k I stated:

http://tinyurl.com/y8zvpt

This is Ford's website, notice in the right hand corner that the first
two are less than 30k for a 2007, and the King Ranch addition is only
40k, as I've stated:

http://tinyurl.com/yk36a8

Here in Smyrna, GA, notice the MSRP is 27k to 53k. If you are any kind
of buyer, you never pay MSRP.

http://tinyurl.com/ycaogh

Another built from Ford's website for 23k:

http://tinyurl.com/yen57u

Autobytel four of them in different trim options from $20k to $26k

http://tinyurl.com/yj2mgk

From Edmund's website, showing MSRP for 2006 models at $22k to $38k:


http://www.edmunds.com/new/2006/ford...rge/index.html

From Edmund's showing invoice price of a tad over $20k:


http://www.edmunds.com/new/2006/ford...21/prices.html

So, I've shown you that a base model Ford F-250 2006 OR 2007 model is
nowhere near $51k.

You should be feeling pretty stupid by now....


I didn't click on a single link - I have better things to do.

You really should learn to read. All of your obsessive work is nothing
but a waste of time. The point, once again, was that a Ford F-250 base
model can run just short of $51K.


No, that's with many, many options which makes it NOT a "base model".
Again, if a base model is $21k, how could a base model be $51k? Unless
you are a sucker.


You chose to spend half a day at work
looking for cheaper models of the F-250 that cost less. Good for you.
You are still wrong - or a liar as you would say.


Took about 30 seconds to prove you wrong.

Infatuation.....
Infatuation....
It's making Dan crazy....
It's driving Dan CRAAAAAZZZYYY....


basskisser November 10th 06 01:00 PM

PING: Eisboch
 

Dan wrote:
basskisser wrote:

Dan wrote:

basskisser wrote:


Dan wrote:


basskisser wrote:



Dan wrote:



Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:




On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:49:51 GMT, Dan
wrote:





Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:





On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:25:50 GMT, Dan
wrote:






I need to get a new tow vehicle that I can also use for the daily
commute and I've narrowed it down to two but that could always change.

'07 BMW X5 4.8 (limited info out right now)

or

'07 MB GL450

Any thoughts? I have an '04 X5 4.4 right now. I've never had a
Mercedes but I am impressed with what I see in the GL.

Jumpin' Tree Frogs...

And I'm bitchin about the price of a 2006 F-250 diesel!! :)

There isn't that much of a difference!


I suppose if you consider $20,000 dollar difference minor. :)

What's that GL450 run nowadays.

A Ford F-250 base model is nearly $51,000 depending on the



specific model.


Bull****!!!!!


Kevin has come to play. Obsessed???

I just "built" a fully loaded F-250 on ford.com and the MSRP came to
$54,065. It was almost $51K before options. To help you with the math,
that is only $1610.00 less than the Mercedes Benz GL450 base model. Now
start spinning my post...


I take it you were too stupid to see that the original poster said
"BASE MODEL"? On the build your own website, you can get the base model
for way under $30k. I don't have to spin your post seeing how you're
not bright enough to read. So, now you are obsessed with Kevin? Good,
you might leave me alone. You're getting like the pesky little gnat
just staying barely out of reach to get slapped down.


Nice spin, but the original poster wasn't specific about anything but
the fact that it was a Ford F250. Of the several available I have no
idea which one he is considering. You seem to find it difficult to read
that I clearly said "depending on the specific model". Give up, moron,
you are WRONG.



YOU said: "A Ford F-250 base model is nearly $51,000 depending on the
specific model.". BASE MODEL........ those are YOUR words. Depending on
the specific model is fine. But, you are only $30k off of the BASE
MODEL.....

Once again, your childish name calling shows you have no credibility.
Now, go to all of the websites I've given you for new 2006 and 2007
Fords where the MSRP is $30k less than you've stated above. Tell the
group what you see!!!


You're kidding, right? Base model/trim level - call it what you want.
I guess I shouldn't expect anything different from you since you seem to
live for altercations on usenet.

Also, "your childish name calling shows you have no credibility" is
getting old. Find a new catchphrase, **** for brains.


Your childish name calling tells alot about you, that's why. It shows
that you are too stupid to debate anything without acting like a little
school girl.

Infatuation......


Calif Bill November 10th 06 06:42 PM

PING: Eisboch
 

"basskisser" wrote in message
ups.com...

Dan wrote:
basskisser wrote:

Dan wrote:

basskisser wrote:


CalifBill wrote:



A Ford F-250 base model is nearly $51,000 depending on the


specific model.

Bull****!!!!!


May be close to that list price. My 2004 Silverado HD LT 4x4 Diesel
was
list about $47k.


Did you just possibly happen to read "base model"??? Do you ever get
tired of being wrong?
Here is an example, MSRP is $34k can be had for $30k, do you consider
THAT close to $51k?:

http://autos.yahoo.com/ford_truck_f_...t _styleside/

The King Ranch version is only $40k directly from Ford's website:
http://tinyurl.com/yyjm23


Who are you trying to reply to, Kevin? If it's CalifBill, your
response
has nothing to do with his statement. If it's me, you are STILL wrong
and need to go to ford.com where you will find a base F250 for just
short of $51K. When you are done, admit that you are a liar or you
aren't a man. Where did *that* come from???


I'm not Kevin. And it's because you are a known liar. For instance, you
said that you've seen me both on CNN and in the AJC. Liar. Now, here is
a base 2007 for less than the $30k I stated:

http://tinyurl.com/y8zvpt

This is Ford's website, notice in the right hand corner that the first
two are less than 30k for a 2007, and the King Ranch addition is only
40k, as I've stated:

http://tinyurl.com/yk36a8

Here in Smyrna, GA, notice the MSRP is 27k to 53k. If you are any kind
of buyer, you never pay MSRP.

http://tinyurl.com/ycaogh

Another built from Ford's website for 23k:

http://tinyurl.com/yen57u

Autobytel four of them in different trim options from $20k to $26k

http://tinyurl.com/yj2mgk

From Edmund's website, showing MSRP for 2006 models at $22k to $38k:

http://www.edmunds.com/new/2006/ford...rge/index.html

From Edmund's showing invoice price of a tad over $20k:

http://www.edmunds.com/new/2006/ford...21/prices.html

So, I've shown you that a base model Ford F-250 2006 OR 2007 model is
nowhere near $51k.

You should be feeling pretty stupid by now....


I didn't click on a single link - I have better things to do.

You really should learn to read. All of your obsessive work is nothing
but a waste of time. The point, once again, was that a Ford F-250 base
model can run just short of $51K.


No, that's with many, many options which makes it NOT a "base model".
Again, if a base model is $21k, how could a base model be $51k? Unless
you are a sucker.


You chose to spend half a day at work
looking for cheaper models of the F-250 that cost less. Good for you.
You are still wrong - or a liar as you would say.


Took about 30 seconds to prove you wrong.

Infatuation.....
Infatuation....
It's making Dan crazy....
It's driving Dan CRAAAAAZZZYYY....


Go to www.ford.com and check it out.
F-250 Super Duty Harley-Davidson MSRP $50,890



Dan November 12th 06 01:54 AM

PING: Eisboch
 
basskisser wrote:

Dan wrote:

basskisser wrote:


Dan wrote:


basskisser wrote:



CalifBill wrote:




A Ford F-250 base model is nearly $51,000 depending on the



specific model.

Bull****!!!!!


May be close to that list price. My 2004 Silverado HD LT 4x4 Diesel was
list about $47k.


Did you just possibly happen to read "base model"??? Do you ever get
tired of being wrong?
Here is an example, MSRP is $34k can be had for $30k, do you consider
THAT close to $51k?:

http://autos.yahoo.com/ford_truck_f_...t _styleside/

The King Ranch version is only $40k directly from Ford's website:
http://tinyurl.com/yyjm23


Who are you trying to reply to, Kevin? If it's CalifBill, your response
has nothing to do with his statement. If it's me, you are STILL wrong
and need to go to ford.com where you will find a base F250 for just
short of $51K. When you are done, admit that you are a liar or you
aren't a man. Where did *that* come from???


I'm not Kevin. And it's because you are a known liar. For instance, you
said that you've seen me both on CNN and in the AJC. Liar. Now, here is
a base 2007 for less than the $30k I stated:

http://tinyurl.com/y8zvpt

This is Ford's website, notice in the right hand corner that the first
two are less than 30k for a 2007, and the King Ranch addition is only
40k, as I've stated:

http://tinyurl.com/yk36a8

Here in Smyrna, GA, notice the MSRP is 27k to 53k. If you are any kind
of buyer, you never pay MSRP.

http://tinyurl.com/ycaogh

Another built from Ford's website for 23k:

http://tinyurl.com/yen57u

Autobytel four of them in different trim options from $20k to $26k

http://tinyurl.com/yj2mgk

From Edmund's website, showing MSRP for 2006 models at $22k to $38k:

http://www.edmunds.com/new/2006/ford...rge/index.html

From Edmund's showing invoice price of a tad over $20k:

http://www.edmunds.com/new/2006/ford...21/prices.html

So, I've shown you that a base model Ford F-250 2006 OR 2007 model is
nowhere near $51k.

You should be feeling pretty stupid by now....


I didn't click on a single link - I have better things to do.

You really should learn to read. All of your obsessive work is nothing
but a waste of time. The point, once again, was that a Ford F-250 base
model can run just short of $51K.



No, that's with many, many options which makes it NOT a "base model".
Again, if a base model is $21k, how could a base model be $51k? Unless
you are a sucker.


You chose to spend half a day at work

looking for cheaper models of the F-250 that cost less. Good for you.
You are still wrong - or a liar as you would say.



Took about 30 seconds to prove you wrong.

Infatuation.....
Infatuation....
It's making Dan crazy....
It's driving Dan CRAAAAAZZZYYY....


Here it is, dumbass.

http://www9.forddirect.fordvehicles....and=Ford&sZip=

$50,890 and NO options. A BASE F250 Harley Davidson.

Who's wrong now?

Dan November 12th 06 01:55 AM

PING: Eisboch
 
basskisser wrote:

Dan wrote:

basskisser wrote:


Dan wrote:


basskisser wrote:



Dan wrote:



basskisser wrote:




Dan wrote:




Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:





On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:49:51 GMT, Dan
wrote:






Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:






On Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:25:50 GMT, Dan
wrote:







I need to get a new tow vehicle that I can also use for the daily
commute and I've narrowed it down to two but that could always change.

'07 BMW X5 4.8 (limited info out right now)

or

'07 MB GL450

Any thoughts? I have an '04 X5 4.4 right now. I've never had a
Mercedes but I am impressed with what I see in the GL.

Jumpin' Tree Frogs...

And I'm bitchin about the price of a 2006 F-250 diesel!! :)

There isn't that much of a difference!


I suppose if you consider $20,000 dollar difference minor. :)

What's that GL450 run nowadays.

A Ford F-250 base model is nearly $51,000 depending on the




specific model.


Bull****!!!!!


Kevin has come to play. Obsessed???

I just "built" a fully loaded F-250 on ford.com and the MSRP came to
$54,065. It was almost $51K before options. To help you with the math,
that is only $1610.00 less than the Mercedes Benz GL450 base model. Now
start spinning my post...


I take it you were too stupid to see that the original poster said
"BASE MODEL"? On the build your own website, you can get the base model
for way under $30k. I don't have to spin your post seeing how you're
not bright enough to read. So, now you are obsessed with Kevin? Good,
you might leave me alone. You're getting like the pesky little gnat
just staying barely out of reach to get slapped down.


Nice spin, but the original poster wasn't specific about anything but
the fact that it was a Ford F250. Of the several available I have no
idea which one he is considering. You seem to find it difficult to read
that I clearly said "depending on the specific model". Give up, moron,
you are WRONG.


YOU said: "A Ford F-250 base model is nearly $51,000 depending on the
specific model.". BASE MODEL........ those are YOUR words. Depending on
the specific model is fine. But, you are only $30k off of the BASE
MODEL.....

Once again, your childish name calling shows you have no credibility.
Now, go to all of the websites I've given you for new 2006 and 2007
Fords where the MSRP is $30k less than you've stated above. Tell the
group what you see!!!


You're kidding, right? Base model/trim level - call it what you want.
I guess I shouldn't expect anything different from you since you seem to
live for altercations on usenet.

Also, "your childish name calling shows you have no credibility" is
getting old. Find a new catchphrase, **** for brains.



Your childish name calling tells alot about you, that's why. It shows
that you are too stupid to debate anything without acting like a little
school girl.

Infatuation......


Debate? Infatuation? What the hell are you talking about? This
started as a discussion about tow vehicles. You jumped in and here we are.

Dan November 12th 06 01:56 AM

PING: Eisboch
 
Calif Bill wrote:

"basskisser" wrote in message
ups.com...

Dan wrote:

basskisser wrote:


Dan wrote:


basskisser wrote:



CalifBill wrote:




A Ford F-250 base model is nearly $51,000 depending on the



specific model.

Bull****!!!!!


May be close to that list price. My 2004 Silverado HD LT 4x4 Diesel
was
list about $47k.


Did you just possibly happen to read "base model"??? Do you ever get
tired of being wrong?
Here is an example, MSRP is $34k can be had for $30k, do you consider
THAT close to $51k?:

http://autos.yahoo.com/ford_truck_f_...t _styleside/

The King Ranch version is only $40k directly from Ford's website:
http://tinyurl.com/yyjm23


Who are you trying to reply to, Kevin? If it's CalifBill, your
response
has nothing to do with his statement. If it's me, you are STILL wrong
and need to go to ford.com where you will find a base F250 for just
short of $51K. When you are done, admit that you are a liar or you
aren't a man. Where did *that* come from???


I'm not Kevin. And it's because you are a known liar. For instance, you
said that you've seen me both on CNN and in the AJC. Liar. Now, here is
a base 2007 for less than the $30k I stated:

http://tinyurl.com/y8zvpt

This is Ford's website, notice in the right hand corner that the first
two are less than 30k for a 2007, and the King Ranch addition is only
40k, as I've stated:

http://tinyurl.com/yk36a8

Here in Smyrna, GA, notice the MSRP is 27k to 53k. If you are any kind
of buyer, you never pay MSRP.

http://tinyurl.com/ycaogh

Another built from Ford's website for 23k:

http://tinyurl.com/yen57u

Autobytel four of them in different trim options from $20k to $26k

http://tinyurl.com/yj2mgk

From Edmund's website, showing MSRP for 2006 models at $22k to $38k:

http://www.edmunds.com/new/2006/ford...rge/index.html

From Edmund's showing invoice price of a tad over $20k:

http://www.edmunds.com/new/2006/ford...21/prices.html

So, I've shown you that a base model Ford F-250 2006 OR 2007 model is
nowhere near $51k.

You should be feeling pretty stupid by now....


I didn't click on a single link - I have better things to do.

You really should learn to read. All of your obsessive work is nothing
but a waste of time. The point, once again, was that a Ford F-250 base
model can run just short of $51K.


No, that's with many, many options which makes it NOT a "base model".
Again, if a base model is $21k, how could a base model be $51k? Unless
you are a sucker.


You chose to spend half a day at work

looking for cheaper models of the F-250 that cost less. Good for you.
You are still wrong - or a liar as you would say.


Took about 30 seconds to prove you wrong.

Infatuation.....
Infatuation....
It's making Dan crazy....
It's driving Dan CRAAAAAZZZYYY....



Go to www.ford.com and check it out.
F-250 Super Duty Harley-Davidson MSRP $50,890



You beat me to it, Bill.


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