Vinyl floor
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I do like the look of nice new carpet but as previously stated, the vinyl is a better choice. I have it in my 06 Super Duty XLT, my 96 F150 and in my wife's 08 F150. For me I would take either carpet or rubber mat, but really prefer the rubber mat.
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Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Central New York
Vinyl floor in my XL is great, I did add fitted weather tech's to ease cleaning and protect the vinyl from wearing through, I've seen it quite a few times. The mats cover the area between the seat and door sill and do a great job holding dirt.
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From: Long Island
Vinyl floors FTW 
A little all purpose cleaner and a stiff brush is all it takes to clean them. Winter by me is a ton of salt on the roads, and therefore on my floors. Anyway, once you've got them clean, just wipe them down with a towel and be on your way.
A little all purpose cleaner and a stiff brush is all it takes to clean them. Winter by me is a ton of salt on the roads, and therefore on my floors. Anyway, once you've got them clean, just wipe them down with a towel and be on your way.
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From: Eagle Mountian, Utah
Enjoy carpet with weather tech floor mats! I like a few upgrades. Vinyl floor trucks usually are bone stock unexciting!
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I would take an xl over an "upgraded" truck any day. The upgrades might look pretty on the lot, but they don't last long once you actually use the truck. Especially the cheap plastichrome mirrors and grill. Just about all of them I see are bubbling up or peeling off.
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From: north east Ohio
I`m on my 6th new truck 89`-93`-97`-00`-03`- and 14` I know there was a big span between the last two. The first 5 were xlt larriat trim. The 14 is just xl. It is by far the fanciest truck of them all . I love the vinyl floors.
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From: Southwestern Virginia
I've heard people say that carpet is warmer in the winter, but what exactly are you doing on the floor of your truck?
By a seat-of-the-pants estimate, I think the vinyl floor in the F250 is thicker than the vinyl floor in my P71. Also, the vinyl is a slightly heavier option weight than carpet. Hopefully this means decent wear and tear, and insulation properties.
By a seat-of-the-pants estimate, I think the vinyl floor in the F250 is thicker than the vinyl floor in my P71. Also, the vinyl is a slightly heavier option weight than carpet. Hopefully this means decent wear and tear, and insulation properties.
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I find the hot air from the floor heater bounces off the smooth surface and heats the cab in no time.