Huge discrepancies
We have been looking at F-150s. Each time we find one that looks like a likely candidate, we call the dealership and ask about it, including the payload capacity. Four out of four people have given ...
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Mike Up wrote:Thanks for doing that for me - didn't have time to figure it out on my own. I'm surprised on your Carmax comment though. I've bought and sold through them and price of purchase and trade in was spot on with numerous black/blue book services. But you are not going to be able to dicker with them.2012Coleman wrote:
I searched on CarMax.com at the San Gabriel Valley/Duarte location. They have a 2012 Ford F150 XLT 4D Crew Cab with a GVWR of 7350-lb and a Payload Capacity: 1700 lbs. I don't see why this could not work for you.
Here's the truck's window sticker: HERE
Here's Car Max's webpage
Everything on it looks good. Has the 3.73 gear. ;)
It doesn't have the integrated trailer brake controller as mine but has load C LT Tire which will help greatly with stability while towing.
It won't have 1700 lbs payload as that is with a base XL model but pretty close to my 1582 lbs.
It also has the Off Road package which mean the shocks will be a little squirrely with bounce though. It would be perfect with the brake controller and the absence of the Off Road package.
Here's the biggest kicker, as always, CAR MAX is way OVERPRICED. They are wanting what I PAID IN 2012 for MY NEW TRUCK! UNBELIEVABLE! Here, we avoid Car Max like the plague.
My point was to use the tools available to search, know your options and don't be in a hurry.
