Probably selling the F
06-17-18, 05:39 PM
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06-17-18, 05:55 PM
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will probably end up getting a used ford raptor. Although I like having a faster car...having something i can go snowboarding and surfing with and can just throw **** in the back is what i need right now. I also dont want to have to worry about going slow over everything. My next car will be at gt3 hopefully in the next year or 2.
06-17-18, 06:54 PM
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Wow! $25k??
I hear you about the expenses, I've only had mine for a 1 year and 10 months (mostly covered by my extended warranty). Picked up an 08 with 58.5k miles (I now have 83K). Here is a list of things done in the short time I've had it :
Under Warranty
1) Water Pump $750
2) Dead Battery and Tow - $300
3) Navigation Unit - $2,100
Major maintenance / issues I have done so far (out of pocket):
Spark Plugs $300
Trans Fluid fill $300
4 sets of tires $1400
Front Brakes $500
Rear speaker rattle $250
Issues I fixed at no cost (thanks to this forum):
Visor light no longer working
Airbag light turned on
Rattles on the front dash
Ongoing issues:
Moonroof rattles
Losing coolant every 4 months (possibly valley plate but no signs of leaks)
Engine ticking (sounds like cracked manifold).
It may seem like a lot and it has been a roller coaster but I LOVE the car. I wouldn't blame you if you sold it and got something else but I've already invested so much time that it's going to be hard to let go.
I hear you about the expenses, I've only had mine for a 1 year and 10 months (mostly covered by my extended warranty). Picked up an 08 with 58.5k miles (I now have 83K). Here is a list of things done in the short time I've had it :
Under Warranty
1) Water Pump $750
2) Dead Battery and Tow - $300
3) Navigation Unit - $2,100
Major maintenance / issues I have done so far (out of pocket):
Spark Plugs $300
Trans Fluid fill $300
4 sets of tires $1400
Front Brakes $500
Rear speaker rattle $250
Issues I fixed at no cost (thanks to this forum):
Visor light no longer working
Airbag light turned on
Rattles on the front dash
Ongoing issues:
Moonroof rattles
Losing coolant every 4 months (possibly valley plate but no signs of leaks)
Engine ticking (sounds like cracked manifold).
It may seem like a lot and it has been a roller coaster but I LOVE the car. I wouldn't blame you if you sold it and got something else but I've already invested so much time that it's going to be hard to let go.
06-17-18, 06:56 PM
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06-18-18, 10:55 AM
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06-18-18, 05:58 PM
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Yeah steer clear of German. You have had an atypical experience. Most here have bought oil, filters, fuel, tires and brakes over the life of the car.... well and thousands in customizing.
07-13-18, 11:32 AM
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So I read this thread yesterday and my otherwise trouble-free F just had the nav screen stop working?!
Can I put a newer gen nav in it to get better interface and Bluetooth from say a 11+ car?
Can I put a newer gen nav in it to get better interface and Bluetooth from say a 11+ car?
07-14-18, 07:08 PM
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Fixing a broken screen is pretty easy and at this point, not terribly expensive if you can work on electronics yourself.
07-17-18, 12:16 PM
#27
Wow, this thread is surprising to me. I am fairly new here and have only owned my 08 since October 2016/29,500 miles, but have put about 44k on it as of today. So far, other than spark plugs/brakes/tires, it has only had one issue, some headlight condensation that was covered under warranty. No cracked headers, no bad water pump, no valley plate leak, and no sticky dash/door panels. Heck, I was hoping the warranty would get more use since it was around $2500. Performance is great, MPG's are great, and insurance isn't crazy high. So far it's my favorite car. I hope you have less issues or find an easier to own car. No matter how good a dealer or car is, can't enjoy it if it's from the seat of a loaner.
07-18-18, 07:20 AM
#28
So far, I've had my 2012 for about two years. I purchased CPO with 40k and have just over 120k now, mostly highway. I haven't had any track days and have only ran it down the 1/4 once. I really haven't had any significant issues so far, but I have a few that will be coming soon enough. I'm getting exactly the type of ownership that I expected from the car.
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