Saw this 2017 F450 at the Philly Auto Show today.

 

Not impressed. How many fenders did they piece together to cover the rear tires??? The grille and the side badge have to go.

 

Definitely a big fail on all those things. Ford need to hire new designers for the superduty. I would have rather had a bigger version of the 150 front end

 

They look fine and will probably blend in pretty quickly after they're on the road.

One thing I think is funny is how the designers change from soft rounded edges to angular sharp edges on everything. It's a back and forth cycle they pull on us every 4-6 years. I get tired of the predictable back and forth style schemes like this.

It's nice though, I will be in line in 4-8 years when my 15 is used up.

 

I think it looks great.

 

I've been on the Ford forums long enough to remember how hated the 2011's where when they first came out. Seems that most everyone eventually came around to love them. I suspect they naysayers today will eventually own one in good time.


Adam

 

Don't forget that the Lariat today has TONS more stuff than the Lariat of 2000. And twice the HP and nearly twice the torque. And more safety equipment. And more capability. And then there's that pesky thing called inflation.

 

Not me. I think it's probably the ugliest truck of any brand ever made.

 

It's always the same thing. People always "hate" the new model because they usually can't afford it or can't upgrade. A psychological attempt to "validate" their own vehicle and not purchasing a new one.

The reality is that the new Superduty's are far superior to previous ones. Whining about grills and side badges isn't going to change that.

 

It has grown on me a lot. I like the dually fenders better than the previous ones. I still think the xlt with the fx4 package looks the best to me.

 

Good for you. Notice I said "most", not all. Enjoy what you own and move on.


Adam

 

I do not have to false validate myself if I do not like the way it looks. If I want to have one, I will get it. Money is not an obstacle.


I agree that the new model are far superior to any model and truck brand and especially the one I have currently. If you like the badges and grill, then good for you, I don't.

 

Glad I got a 16, maybe the 17s will eventually grow on me. But for now...... nope.

 

Why would you get a supercab though? Their looks have never grown on me. Ford really needs to rethink offering that stupid ugly configuration.

 

I've got an '04 GM extended cab for my work truck, and for me, I like that it's got an extra couple inches over the Ford extended cab I had, as well as the extra door on the drivers side [I went from a '97 F150 with just an extra door on the passenger side]. But I use it for tools and equipment [tossed out the rear seat for the extra room]. I actually prefer the suicide-door style vs the new "double-cab regular door" style GM has now, as the door opening is bigger.