Regrets, Regrets, Regrets....
More Turbo
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The upfitter switches ordered from partsguyed or silverstate are fairly close in price to what the original option would have stickered for. The sunvisor with homelink is a different story. It's about double, and it was too expensive for what it is to start with. Both easy to install should there be a need in the future.
Freshman User
Joined: Apr 2011
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I wish I had been more picky in finding one WITHOUT the chrome and camper packages, it has enough chrome already and now that I have it I like the 20's way more. The 18's make what is a fully loaded truck look cheap.
Elder User
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: K.C. MO
I purposefully did not order the visor with the Homelink. My neighbor had the "built in garage door opener" in his car and one of the "techs" from the local quicky oil change places used a learning remote to clone his garage door frequency (even though it was a rolling code model) and since he had my neighbor's address on the paperwork, came over and helped himself to a bunch of tools. Even stole his riding mower. Cops busted him when he tried to pawn some of the stuff and he confessed that is how he did it. He had also done it to several other homes previously. Cops said it is pretty common. Easier than making a spare key off your keyring.
I don't take my garage remotes (or anything of value) in when I get serviced and only give them the one ignition key and no remote fob. I also try to never give them an actual address, only a p.o. box for their records or on my registration etc.
I also have a small video camera that looks like a ball point pen that records for hours in the console and it takes nice candid views of anyone "fishing" through my stuff.
I don't take my garage remotes (or anything of value) in when I get serviced and only give them the one ignition key and no remote fob. I also try to never give them an actual address, only a p.o. box for their records or on my registration etc.
I also have a small video camera that looks like a ball point pen that records for hours in the console and it takes nice candid views of anyone "fishing" through my stuff.
Jäger
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Northern Arizona
Really no regrets on mine, except I wish it had come with the Ford/Reese 5th wheel hitch. I don't have a 5th wheel trailer yet, so it's no big deal.
The supplemental cab heat would have been a nice, though rarely used, feature.
My previous Super Duty was an F-250 so I'd already made that mistake. Got to have the F-350 for a toy hauler 5th wheel!
(Tongue-in-cheek) Oh, wish I could have gotten the V-10 cuz it's the perfect engine for everything...
The supplemental cab heat would have been a nice, though rarely used, feature.
My previous Super Duty was an F-250 so I'd already made that mistake. Got to have the F-350 for a toy hauler 5th wheel!
(Tongue-in-cheek) Oh, wish I could have gotten the V-10 cuz it's the perfect engine for everything...
Mountain Pass
Joined: Jan 2011
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Really no regrets on mine, except I wish it had come with the Ford/Reese 5th wheel hitch. I don't have a 5th wheel trailer yet, so it's no big deal.
The supplemental cab heat would have been a nice, though rarely used, feature.
My previous Super Duty was an F-250 so I'd already made that mistake. Got to have the F-350 for a toy hauler 5th wheel!
(Tongue-in-cheek) Oh, wish I could have gotten the V-10 cuz it's the perfect engine for everything...
The supplemental cab heat would have been a nice, though rarely used, feature.
My previous Super Duty was an F-250 so I'd already made that mistake. Got to have the F-350 for a toy hauler 5th wheel!
(Tongue-in-cheek) Oh, wish I could have gotten the V-10 cuz it's the perfect engine for everything...
Elder User
Joined: Mar 2011
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My choices were limited specifically because I didn't want the buckets/console. I can see times when needing to carry six people will come in handy.
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For example, me, the wife, two kids and the in-laws. Hmm, maybe I should have got the buckets....
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: The Sunshine State
I coulda got the stock nav unit but decided there were other toys the $1800 could be used for. BTW I just bought the 7 inch Magellan 9055 Roadmate. It actually sticks to the front cupholder door in my center seat model F250. It also has provisions for an AV input so an additional back up camera can be installed. All for the sum of 279.95
Tuned
Joined: May 2011
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From: Arvada, CO
That's makes sense! (ha ha) My choices were also limited. There was only 1 bench available in the state at the time,but was about $2,000. more than the one I ended up getting. I wanted the bench cause I have 4 kids, although it is rare when all six of us go somewhere together.
Postmaster
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Maryland
I had the 6 person seating in my 06 and only found maybe 3 or 4 occasions that I actually needed it. Most of the time that I need more than 5 it seems like I need 7. When I looked at the new center seat option and it's very limited "console" storage space, I knew I wouldn't be as happy with it as I was in the 06. So far I am more than happy with the buckets and full console. My brother has the seat option so it's not like I don't know what I'm missing out on. He on the other hand is very aware of his lack of AC outlet and rear vents!
Postmaster
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Central Illinois
I was reading the post and looked at the avatar and said to myself, "I saw that truck the other day". then noticed you are in IL LOL.
Gavin, good luck on the new radio install. I really wish I had the Nav just to have it, but having an iPhone is all you really need.
I also wish I had the cab lights but when I bought my rig, there were only a few within a few hours driving distance and I actually did not think I was going to drive one home. I don't like to wait otherwise I would have ordered a black KR with the black KR interior. I love my heated and cooled seats. Amazing.
Gavin, good luck on the new radio install. I really wish I had the Nav just to have it, but having an iPhone is all you really need.
I also wish I had the cab lights but when I bought my rig, there were only a few within a few hours driving distance and I actually did not think I was going to drive one home. I don't like to wait otherwise I would have ordered a black KR with the black KR interior. I love my heated and cooled seats. Amazing.
-Gavin
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Senior User
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Houston
I just ordered my 2011 truck, after much research - the nav is not that great. You cant use it or look up an address while driving because of the saftey feature. Yes it has Sync - but you know how many times you have to repeat youself if not pronounced correctly. My truck is going to be used to pull my 34 ft camper, if I am on the highway and need to look for something - I dont want to pull over and stop to use it. I went with a garmin - I can use it while in motion - and works great. Plus it's portable. I/M/H/O
