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11-13-2013, 12:58 PM
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I thought that was your driveway?
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No. A friend's.
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11-13-2013, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by JaneM.
Yes! We're camping at El Capitan SB in Santa Barbara for Thanksgiving. Enjoy Morro Bay!
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Oooh, El Capitan, that brings back many good memories. I used to love camping there when I lived in California. About as close as you can get to camping on the beach around there. I used to camp right on the beach in Ensenada, Mexico.
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11-13-2013, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Seamstress
Oooh, El Capitan, that brings back many good memories. I used to love camping there when I lived in California. About as close as you can get to camping on the beach around there. I used to camp right on the beach in Ensenada, Mexico.
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It is gorgeous there! We take our stand-up paddle boards and get out on the water.
Where in California were you?
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11-13-2013, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by JaneM.
It is gorgeous there! We take our stand-up paddle boards and get out on the water.
Where in California were you?
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Seal Beach, just south and across the marina from Long Beach.
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11-13-2013, 08:03 PM
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Dan, if I remember correctly you have a Ford F150 with the ecoboost engine. Reace has the F150 with ecoboost and really likes it over his previous F150 with a V8 engine.
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11-13-2013, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by RickM
Dan, if I remember correctly you have a Ford F150 with the ecoboost engine. Reace has the F150 with ecoboost and really likes it over his previous F150 with a V8 engine.
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Yeah, it's because of Dan (and Chris) and Bret (and Ellen) and Reace (and Tammy) that I'm really, really considering a new F-150 (with Ecoboost) to tow my new 5er!!! I haven't heard anything 'Icky" from any of the three that says I should change my mind...
On edit.. okay, the only "Icky" thing I've heard is a new Ford F-150 with Ecoboost comes with a "mortgage." sigh...
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11-13-2013, 09:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RickM
Dan, if I remember correctly you have a Ford F150 with the ecoboost engine. Reace has the F150 with ecoboost and really likes it over his previous F150 with a V8 engine.
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We have about 31,000 miles on it, a lot of it towing. Really like this truck. On paper the 5.0 V8 and the Ecoboost look pretty close. Reace is the first person I have met that has had both. He told me when we were in Bandon that towing his toy hauler, his buddies with diesels left him on the steep grades with the V8, but with the Ecoboost, he hangs with them just fine.
I can say that for the Casita, and now the Escape 19, it is plenty capable, is very comfortable, and is pretty low cost to own.
Previously I had an Excursion diesel.
I would recommend this truck to a friend. The new Dodge looks pretty good too.
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11-13-2013, 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Donna D.
Yeah, it's because of Dan (and Chris) and Bret (and Ellen) and Reace (and Tammy) that I'm really, really considering a new F-150 (with Ecoboost) to tow my new 5er!!! I haven't heard anything 'Icky" from any of the three that says I should change my mind...
On edit.. okay, the only "Icky" thing I've heard is a new Ford F-150 with Ecoboost comes with a "mortgage." sigh...
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I think you will like it. One of the things I like is the service is pretty reasonable. I just went in for the 30K service and expected it to be more expensive. $39.95 at the quick lane at the Ford dealership I always go to.
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11-14-2013, 07:55 AM
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The latest reliability ratings from Consumer Reports.
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11-14-2013, 08:14 AM
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…..and that's when the fight broke out. LOL.
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11-14-2013, 08:17 AM
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I'd swap my Ram for a Toyota in a minute, but with a lifetime warranty, it is hard to get rid of!!
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11-14-2013, 08:43 AM
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Going Coastal
Seeing my friends at Three Rivers was fun. Time to move on. Heading for the coast.
Here is the view out the front window this morning.
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11-14-2013, 08:59 AM
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Looks pretty awesome Dan. My view this morning is of a desk top covered with papers and a computer screen. I think I would rather be where you are.
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11-14-2013, 09:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaharley2008
I'd swap my Ram for a Toyota in a minute, but with a lifetime warranty, it is hard to get rid of!!
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Dodge Ram offers a lifetime warranty? Just the power train right?
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11-14-2013, 10:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by J Mac
Dodge Ram offers a lifetime warranty? Just the power train right?
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yes, just the power but still…..
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11-14-2013, 11:00 AM
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and, what's the definition of "lifetime" in the small print?
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11-14-2013, 11:04 AM
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the original owner...
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11-14-2013, 11:35 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DeadEyeDan
One of the things I like is the service is pretty reasonable. I just went in for the 30K service and expected it to be more expensive. $39.95 at the quick lane at the Ford dealership I always go to.
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Same thing for Toyota; when I do have someone else do the regular service, I take it to a Toyota dealer for the same price as the quick lube joints. Basically just avoid cars sold to people who are trying to impress others with their wealth: BMW and Mercedes maintenance costs are high.
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11-14-2013, 05:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JaneM.
Yes! Come and join us in Morro Bay - it's lovely right now! If you need any recommendations, please ask!
Jane
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I am at Morro Dunes. B-6. Come by and say hello! Coffee or tea will be on!
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11-14-2013, 05:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian B-P
Same thing for Toyota; when I do have someone else do the regular service, I take it to a Toyota dealer for the same price as the quick lube joints. Basically just avoid cars sold to people who are trying to impress others with their wealth: BMW and Mercedes maintenance costs are high.
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That is so true, my wife has a Lexus and it is $200.00 every time she goes in. I have had a few German cars, same thing.
Our Toyota and Ford are very reasonable to maintain. That is quite a relief. 
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