CJpilot
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- City, State
- Central Maine
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2005 Ford Taurus
Hey all, I'm Cody.
I've been a Ford fan for a while, and I actually have always had a weird liking for Sport Tracs ever since my parents bought me an orange Sport Trac model truck for my 7th birthday. I've ended up getting stuck with a Taurus as a first car, and killed the first one, and got a hell of a deal on the second one I have now...but it's time for a change. An F150 is too big for what I do, but a Trac seems perfect.
What should I look for in a Sport Trac? I've been thinking I prefer the feel and comfort of the first generation, so I'm looking at the newest of that gen, the 2004-2005s. The top end of my price range is around 10k, and if something needs minor work, that's fine. I see many Tracs they have 150+ miles, and some sellers claiming "low miles" at 120k. In my book, that's extremely high, but what is considered high for these trucks? I need something reliable for driving over 400 miles a week.
What are some things to look out for on a Trac? Rust is obviously a problem here in the Northeast, so I'm looking for a Southern truck. Are the 4WD systems pretty tough? The girlfriends family owns a logging company, and I occasionally help out in the woods. Can a Trac handle 100 mile hikes on dirt/rough roads at 50mph?
And I know this is always a question, but other than the way I drive, what is the absolute best thing I can do for increased gas mileage? (Other than buying a Prius!) These trucks seem horrendous on gas.
And lastly, guys, sell me on the Sport Trac...why do you love yours, and why should I buy my own?
I've been a Ford fan for a while, and I actually have always had a weird liking for Sport Tracs ever since my parents bought me an orange Sport Trac model truck for my 7th birthday. I've ended up getting stuck with a Taurus as a first car, and killed the first one, and got a hell of a deal on the second one I have now...but it's time for a change. An F150 is too big for what I do, but a Trac seems perfect.
What should I look for in a Sport Trac? I've been thinking I prefer the feel and comfort of the first generation, so I'm looking at the newest of that gen, the 2004-2005s. The top end of my price range is around 10k, and if something needs minor work, that's fine. I see many Tracs they have 150+ miles, and some sellers claiming "low miles" at 120k. In my book, that's extremely high, but what is considered high for these trucks? I need something reliable for driving over 400 miles a week.
What are some things to look out for on a Trac? Rust is obviously a problem here in the Northeast, so I'm looking for a Southern truck. Are the 4WD systems pretty tough? The girlfriends family owns a logging company, and I occasionally help out in the woods. Can a Trac handle 100 mile hikes on dirt/rough roads at 50mph?
And I know this is always a question, but other than the way I drive, what is the absolute best thing I can do for increased gas mileage? (Other than buying a Prius!) These trucks seem horrendous on gas.
And lastly, guys, sell me on the Sport Trac...why do you love yours, and why should I buy my own?