I bought a thing

"fhrblig" (fhrblig) 04/02/2019 at 21:31 • Filed to: None

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No more Cube. I found something with relatively low mileage that I could still afford while focusing most of my finances to pay off debt.

So, what did I get? It has RWD and a V8. It can technically seat 6. I’m not saying any more until I take a pic.

Edit: SpaceballTwo got the model right first, and Chuckles got the general vehicle type first. You both win several internets! I bought a 2008 Ford F-150 XL. It’s RWD and has the 4.6 V8. That means it’s both the first V8 powered vehicle and the most powerful vehicle I’ve owned. I’ve owned a lot of underpowered cars, LOL.

It’s been cared for pretty well, and everything seems very mechanically sound. Just driving it the little bit that I have, I love it. It has manual everything, but has cruise control and the upgraded stereo with an aux jack.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > fhrblig 04/02/2019 at 21:33

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6? I'm thinking Dodge Coronet 2-door with a front bench?

Chuckles > fhrblig 04/02/2019 at 21:33

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I noticed your name change and wondered what you bought. My guess is a crew cab pickup with a bench seat up front to allow seating for 6.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > fhrblig 04/02/2019 at 21:33

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Mustang with 4 pedestrians on the hood?

Honeybunchesofgoats > fhrblig 04/02/2019 at 21:41

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Town Car

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > fhrblig 04/02/2019 at 21:42

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Panther with bench seats... what do I win?

David Baker > fhrblig 04/02/2019 at 21:43

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Panther- Cr own Vic/T own Car?

WilliamsSW > fhrblig 04/02/2019 at 21:47

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1962 Cadillac Sedan Deville?

dogisbadob > fhrblig 04/02/2019 at 21:50

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An R-Class? :p

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > fhrblig 04/02/2019 at 21:54

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Ford  econoline van, from a church camp.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > fhrblig 04/02/2019 at 21:59

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Is it that Town C ar you were posting about before you got the Cube?

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > fhrblig 04/02/2019 at 22:02

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Dajiban with a missing bench  (for lightness...)

wafflesnfalafel > fhrblig 04/02/2019 at 22:03

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Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > fhrblig 04/02/2019 at 22:04

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“It can technically seat 6.”

Jeep Grand Cherokee. NOPE, not my real answer.

Buick Roadmaster.  

Spaceball-Two > fhrblig 04/02/2019 at 22:26

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F150

fhrblig > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 04/02/2019 at 22:51

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Nah. If I was gonna plow through a crowd somewhere, it'd be a farmer's market and I'd be driving a Buick.

fhrblig > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 04/02/2019 at 22:52

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Nothing, because no.

fhrblig > Spaceball-Two 04/02/2019 at 22:52

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Ding ding ding!

fhrblig > Chuckles 04/02/2019 at 22:54

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Not a crew cab, but an Xtra Cab. It's a 2008 F-150 XL. I'm about to update the post.

Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch > fhrblig 04/02/2019 at 22:54

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Extended cab F- 150

Chuckles > fhrblig 04/02/2019 at 22:55

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Was it that blue one you posted about a while ago?

fhrblig > Bman76 (no it doesn't need a WS6 hood) M. Arch 04/02/2019 at 23:01

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Si.

fhrblig > Chuckles 04/02/2019 at 23:02

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No, it's boring white. But that's ok.

fhrblig > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 04/02/2019 at 23:04

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No, if I was going to get something that vintage it'd probably be an AMC of some sort.

fhrblig > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 04/02/2019 at 23:06

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I drive a modern equivalent of a Dajiban every day for work, so I don't  really want another.

fhrblig > Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks 04/02/2019 at 23:06

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Nope

fhrblig > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 04/02/2019 at 23:08

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No, that was unfortunately sold before I bought the Cube. I bought an F-150, but it rides like a Town Car oddly enough. Makes me wonder if the first one I tried to buy had bad shocks.

smobgirl > fhrblig 04/02/2019 at 23:09

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That’s a big change! Looks good! 

fhrblig > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 04/02/2019 at 23:10

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No more cargo vans please. I already have one.

fhrblig > WilliamsSW 04/02/2019 at 23:10

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I wish.

fhrblig > dogisbadob 04/02/2019 at 23:10

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Ha, no.

fhrblig > Honeybunchesofgoats 04/02/2019 at 23:11

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That would've been the next most likely car, but no.

fhrblig > wafflesnfalafel 04/02/2019 at 23:11

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It’s gorgeous. I'll take one. But no.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > fhrblig 04/02/2019 at 23:12

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Yay you got your truck  finally!

fhrblig > David Baker 04/02/2019 at 23:12

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No, but I do like those.

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 04/02/2019 at 23:12

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Correction: 1 missing bench would just make it a just a 5-seater. Your Dajiban must actually be equipped with 6 buckets in a Captain’s chair arrangement, I’m assuming with a minibar and VHS deck (and CRT TV) between the rear seats. Now we’re talking...

fhrblig > smobgirl 04/02/2019 at 23:14

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Thanks! It seems to be in really good shape. Previous owner only did about 10k per year, and I'm about to do less than that. In six months with the Cube I drove it just under 3k.

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > fhrblig 04/02/2019 at 23:15

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Dinner at Wendy’s tonight?

fhrblig > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 04/02/2019 at 23:16

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I friggin' love it so far. It's surprisingly quiet, too.

fhrblig > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. 04/02/2019 at 23:17

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Yes. Who can resist the Asiago Club Chicken? I cannot.

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > fhrblig 04/02/2019 at 23:18

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I’ve been meaning to get over there, but the selection of coupons on the app hasn’t been all that good lately.

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > fhrblig 04/02/2019 at 23:20

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I DECLARE TECHNICAL FOUL ON YOU, SIR.

“ Buick Roadmaster” also implies   Chevy Caprice.

Spaceball-Two > fhrblig 04/03/2019 at 00:18

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After you posted the blue one I figured that was it. I have a 2013 XLT . A few key things. Check the seal on the third brake light. They tend to get brittle and then water gets into the headliner. Tighten the holds on the battery tray. They rattle and loosen and then the connections pull off. Keep an eye on your alternator. Have fun!

Longtime Lurker > fhrblig 04/03/2019 at 00:41

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Soo you traded a practical boxy 4 cylinder, for a Ford truck...

Again.

Congratulations!