I’ve never thought that it would happen

My wife told me yesterday that I should start looking at trading on a new truck and I just don’t have the urge to do it. I currently have a 2015 F150 XLT supercrew sport edition with the 5.0 in 2 wd with less than 24000 miles. She doesn’t want me to switch to another brand either. Other than getting into a 4x4 nothing really excites me about trading. https://www.fairwayford.com/new-Gree...EW1E5XKFA28094 the truck in this link has some appeal to me but it isn’t at my local dealer. Maybe I should take a road trip and see it in person and see if I get excited enough to want trade.

At 24k miles that truck isn't broke in. I cant imagine there is much difference between a 15 and a 19.

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Originally Posted by Axkiker

At 24k miles that truck isn't broke it. I cant imagine there is much difference between a 15 and a 19.

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The 19 comes with a much lighter wallet.

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Originally Posted by Axkiker

At 24k miles that truck isn't broke it. I cant imagine there is much difference between a 15 and a 19.

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I believe that is why I can’t get excited about trading, but that wasn’t an issue in the past. I have grown fond of the “no chrome” looks as well and that excludes a lot of trucks.

why would you trade a truck with only that mileage and only 4 years old? Now if it were giving you mechanical trouble or had high mileage I could understand.

You don't want a new truck and obviously don't need one so don't buy one lol.

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Originally Posted by Tequila Sunrise

I believe that is why I can’t get excited about trading, but that wasn’t an issue in the past. I have grown fond of the “no chrome” looks as well and that excludes a lot of trucks.

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I'm cheap so I run them till the wheels fall off then I put them back on and run some more LOL. But yeah if there isn't some big feature or something you need I wouldn't make a move. Just be taking another big depreciation hit for really no gain.

Even if there is some new feature you don't have like cameras or nav or whatever you can typically add that for not too much $$

Upgrade the bass boat instead (assuming you have one).

The one thing that I have to be careful of is that she is telling me to either get one in the very near future or plan on keeping my current truck for several more years. If I get the urge 6 months or a year from now then I’ll get an earful and it’ll be more than one earful at that.

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Originally Posted by Tequila Sunrise

The one thing that I have to be careful of is that she is telling me to either get one in the very near future or plan on keeping my current truck for several more years. If I get the urge 6 months or a year from now then I’ll get an earful and it’ll be more than one earful at that.

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Or shes a mental ninja and what she really wants is to tell you to get a new truck because there is something really expensive she wants and that's her pass.

Watch your back they are tricky lol.

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Originally Posted by Tequila Sunrise

The one thing that I have to be careful of is that she is telling me to either get one in the very near future or plan on keeping my current truck for several more years. If I get the urge 6 months or a year from now then I’ll get an earful and it’ll be more than one earful at that.

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So what ever happened to just keeping it and being happy with what you have?:confused2:
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I have a 12 year old truck I bought new; been paid off for years. Since I’m not making payments on it, I see it as it’s just making me money everyday!
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It’s a truck, it still does truck stuff, no clue why I would lighten my wallet for something new for no reason.......unless I’m missing something here.

what is your boat situation maybe want to upgrade that instead.....

There has to be more to this story. For no reason whatsoever, your wife wants you to buy a new truck? Does it have to do with income tax write offs possibly.


and I’ll add, the truck in your link is way cheaper than what they charge down here!

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Originally Posted by grout-scout

There has to be more to this story. For no reason whatsoever, your wife wants you to buy a new truck? Does it have to do with income tax write offs possibly.

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My truck is our main family vehicle as well since she has a Mustang and it’s not good for road trips. That’s what she’s telling me anyhow.

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Originally Posted by Tequila Sunrise

My truck is our main family vehicle as well since she has a Mustang and it’s not good for road trips. That’s what she’s telling me anyhow.

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:thumb up2: So maybe she’s bored with your current truck, it happens.

Wish my wife would give me the go ahead on trading in my 05 silverado! :laugh:

No way would I replace a 4 year old truck with only 24,000 miles. Honestly, that doesn’t make sense. My 4 year old truck has 104,000 miles on it just from everyday driving.

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Originally Posted by berudd

The 19 comes with a much lighter wallet.

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Holy crow!

My 15 supercrew sport 5.0 has 78k on it now...bought it with 4 miles on it lol

It's worth looking around. See what deals are out there, should get a good tradein/sale price except for the 2wd part.

I've been eyeing a 19 Lariat crew 6.5' bed 5.0 4x4 3.73 502a package. The price is a bit painful though.

That was a great gesture from your wife. I’d keep my truck I was perfectly happy with and take her on vacation.. somewhere you can get a little fishing in wouldn’t hurt either :thumb up2:

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Originally Posted by bshort

I've been eyeing a 19 Lariat crew 6.5' bed 5.0 4x4 3.73 502a package. The price is a bit painful though.

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I window shopped a couple of trucks today and those Lariat models were in the mid to upper $50’s.... I just can’t get excited enough about it at all.

It’s a setup. Lol. Wife told me I should go look for a new truck. Picked one out and brought her home. 2 days later her, also new one, was delivered to the house

I don't see any reason to buy a new truck just because. Then again, I keep my trucks for 10-11 years and around 200,000 miles before trading. My truck is 2.5 years old and I'm just getting it to where I want with accessories and stuff. Couldn't imagine trading it in as soon as I get it the way I like it.

does she tell you what to wear every day too?

it's an XL, Pass.......

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Originally Posted by enforcer410

it's an XL, Pass.......

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Explain why spending more is better?

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Originally Posted by Tequila Sunrise

My wife told me yesterday that I should start looking at trading on a new truck and I just don’t have the urge to do it. I currently have a 2015 F150 XLT supercrew sport edition with the 5.0 in 2 wd with less than 24000 miles. She doesn’t want me to switch to another brand either. Other than getting into a 4x4 nothing really excites me about trading. https://www.fairwayford.com/new-Gree...EW1E5XKFA28094 the truck in this link has some appeal to me but it isn’t at my local dealer. Maybe I should take a road trip and see it in person and see if I get excited enough to want trade.

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:thumb up2: Told my wife same thing. Have enough trucks and a new boat is the same price and u cant have too many boats !

Maybe she’s dating the guy that owns the dealership and she’s just trying to get him some more business....just kidding.

You said she wants you to get a 4x4. Maybe she needs you to get a 4x4 so she can find you more attractive than her boyfriend. Maybe she wants to go out and get a little mud on the tires. Just kidding of course. Why does she want you to get a 4x4.

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Originally Posted by motomania

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So what ever happened to just keeping it and being happy with what you have?:confused2:
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I have a 12 year old truck I bought new; been paid off for years. Since I’m not making payments on it, I see it as it’s just making me money everyday!
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It’s a truck, it still does truck stuff, no clue why I would lighten my wallet for something new for no reason.......unless I’m missing something here.

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I also have a 12 year old truck (07 F 150 CC XLT 151k miles) that I really love driving it everyday but it's to the age to were do I keep putting money into repairs (tranny only major one others minor) or sell it why there is still value in the truck? I keep the truck in very good condition and have all records on every single thing that was done to it. Probably can sell it for about $9-10k according to KBB and NADA values.
The wife thinks it's time for a newer truck which is surprising but a part of me wants to drive it into the dirt to see how long it will go before it can't go no more.

Why listen to what the wife wants or doesn’t want

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Originally Posted by grout-scout

Explain why spending more is better?

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Because if I'm going to spend that kind of change I want to be able to adjust the front seat into a comfortable position. Just one of the things I dont like about the XL.

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Originally Posted by Tequila Sunrise

I window shopped a couple of trucks today and those Lariat models were in the mid to upper $50’s.... I just can’t get excited enough about it at all.

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This setup was 62K. Think the dealer was offering 2K off.

50% hers in the divorce

Tell her ok, and trade her car in ? Then she will have what she wants, and you will still have your truck you like.

Your house, your finances, your buisness. If you normally take your truck on family vacations and its four years old with 24K miles it sounds like you need more vacations.