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Is it beyond the realms of possibility even as a RAM type arrangement? Surely if they can make a dollar out of it (otherwise why would they be doing it?) someone else can with a bigger name plate in F Series.
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RAM sales are up 31% while the market is down 24% on the whole! Or would it split the market too much? https://www.caradvice.com.au/860870/...for-australia/ |
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Different price points too, cause converted ones would be more than the raptor is priced at. |
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RAM has shown the conversion can work on smaller volumes, it's also shown there is demand for such a product.
What about a setup like the original Tickford of the early 90's? From memory it was part factory owned, part private industry - post-manufacturing additions created a niche product. Saw a Super Duty in town today, looked huge and amazing.
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I'm surprised how good they have gone. Despite the low volume, even in a small population, I'm seeing a lot of these trucks everywhere.
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I think when Aussie V8 utes went a lot of people miss that spec in a car.
Also, dual cab utes are the new sedans for blokes - more practical, but still basically the 3 box design. A big V8 one is a no brainer.
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Aussie V8s utes were always about car like dynamics with some capacity to throw a few slabs in the back. If that is not enough, then you could always get a trailer. Served us well for ages.
This has always been the disconnect with US 'trucks' in my opinion. |
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The new smaller F series would be a great seller here no doubt if they only gave it a chance.
Around here I see so many older large duallies still pulling big goosenecks and 5th wheelers. Chevy, Dodge and Ford.
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