Ford F-150 - Your Top Choice for a Used Truck

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The Ford F-150 is a powerhouse. It has been America’s truck leader for 30 consecutive years, setting the standard for strength, endurance, and toughness. In fact, there are more Ford F-150 trucks on the road with over 250,000 miles than any other brand.  That alone is proof why Ford F-150 trucks are also one of the best selling used vehicles on the market.

Year after year, Ford has continued to raise the bar, giving truck customers more powerful features and options. The term “Built Ford Tough” is not an exaggeration in terms of the F-150’s power and design.

With 1,000 pounds more payload than the nearest competitor and a class-leading 11,000-pound towing capacity, the Ford F-150’s capability leadership can be measured down to the bolts. While its 300-horsepower, 5.4-liter V-8 engine, fully boxed frame and robust suspension get most of the credit, the bolts hold it all together over the long haul.

The Ford F-150 is one of the only half-ton pickups to have earned NHTSA’s five-star crash rating for both driver and front passenger. This is due to its solid structure and rigorous testing. The structure includes strong hydroformed front frame rails that are built with computer-designed front horns to help manage crash forces. In an impact, these areas of the frame are designed to collapse in an accordion fashion, dissipating energy before it reaches the passenger compartment.

The Ford F-150 features a 4×4 system with integrated wheel ends that automatically disconnect when the truck is shifted into 4×2 and re-connect when it is shifted into four-wheel mode. The system reduces fuel consumption by up to a half gallon per mile in 4×2 driving conditions compared to more traditional systems used by competitive trucks. Combined with fuel-saving engine technologies such as the 5.4-liter 3-valve V-8’s variable cam timing, the F-150 gets comparable real-world fuel economy while still delivering class-leading capability.

The above characteristics and features are what helped the Ford F-150 reclaim its ‘Top-Selling Vehicle’ title, according to Truck Trend. Due to higher fuel costs and a sagging economy, sales for trucks, both new and used, are down compared with those of last year. However, Americans obviously still love their Fords. The Ford F-series continues to be a draw at truck dealerships, due in part to their power and reliability. Consumers who want a good valued truck that they can rely on, the Ford F-150 is not only a safe option, it’s only one.

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* In Mississipi, contact Darryl Your Car Guy at Russ Mullin Ford Lincoln Mercury in Gulfport, MS Phone: (479)-283-7147

Volkswagen Jetta - It’s Not a Beetle, It’s a ‘Betta Jetta’

Volkswagen gets kudos for revamping some of its most classic car models, most notably the Volkswagen Beetle (aka Bug) and the Volkswagen Jetta. Both are great cars, yet both are so very different.

The fourth-generation Volkswagen Jetta was designed with the sporty driver in mind. It’s classy look, stylish interior, excellent ride quality, good safety records and a variety of engine choices all contribute to its popularity - and even make it one of the most sought after used cars on the market today.

The Volkswagen Beetle, on the other hand, is a revived version of its predecessor, the famous VW Bug. Still keeping its bug-like body, the Beetle keeps consumers wanting more with its new rear-mounted or air-cooled 4-cylinder engine.

Does the Beetle ride as smooth as the Jetta? Not a chance.
The Volkswagen Jetta is in a class all of its own. It comes with four great engine options:

• The base 4-cylinder SOHC 2.0L engine with 115 horsepower
• The high-performance DOHC 4-cylinder 1.8L turbo engine with 150 horsepower
• The 1.9L Turbo Diesel engine with 90 horsepower, which has very impressive fuel economy
• The powerful and smooth DOHC VR6 2.8L engine with 174 horsepower

* All engines except the 2.8 VR6 have a timing belt that must be replaced regularly.

Overall Volkswagens do not have the best reliability (hence the timing belt issue). Service and parts can be expensive. The same goes for the overall price of used Volkswagen cars. While the cars depreciate, they still hold their monetary value for several years.

Bottom line: If it’s a classy-looking compact car you are looking for then a Volkswagen Jetta is a safe choice.  If you want fun, playful and zippy, then you’ll want to take a closer look at the Volkswagen Beetle. Both are light on fuel economy yet easy on the eyes.

* In Mississipi, contact Darryl Your Car Guy at Russ Mullin Ford Lincoln Mercury in Gulfport, MS Phone: (479)-283-7147

Ford Certified Used Cars - Better Than New?

Ford Certified Used Cars are Sometimes “Better Than New”
The Ford Motor Company stands behind its used car sales by providing a dynamic Pre-Owned Certification Program. The favorable Ford used car prices are enhanced by the Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) package that includes six essential components.

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* In Mississipi, contact Darryl Your Car Guy at Russ Mullin Ford Lincoln Mercury in Gulfport, MS Phone: (479)-283-7147