Jag
XL Regrets
Tuned
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 335
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From: Ames, Iowa
My only real complaint from my 16XL was that it was so noisy compared to my current 16 XLT. I got used to everything else and didn't mind the truck at all. In fact, I'd be happy with one. The noise level is the only negative I see.
More Turbo
Joined: Apr 2016
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The XL/XLT should definitely be considered by some over buying over a higher trim level.
Post Fiend
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 6,801
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From: DFW, TX-GoldCanyon, AZ
If only real interest is resale value, there is one F150 that retains more resale value percentage than all the others -- The Raptor.
I worked the numbers using KBB, CARS.com, CarSoup, eBay (BIN) and Craigslist ...
While certainly not 100% scientific, the Raptor only loses ~10% of its MSRP cost over a period of 2 years.
And yes - the cost of entry is substantially higher than that of any lower optioned truck..
I worked the numbers using KBB, CARS.com, CarSoup, eBay (BIN) and Craigslist ...
While certainly not 100% scientific, the Raptor only loses ~10% of its MSRP cost over a period of 2 years.
And yes - the cost of entry is substantially higher than that of any lower optioned truck..
Cargo Master
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 2,710
Likes: 77
From: Central Florida
If only real interest is resale value, there is one F150 that retains more resale value percentage than all the others -- The Raptor.
I worked the numbers using KBB, CARS.com, CarSoup, eBay (BIN) and Craigslist ...
While certainly not 100% scientific, the Raptor only loses ~10% of its MSRP cost over a period of 2 years.
And yes - the cost of entry is substantially higher than that of any lower optioned truck..
I worked the numbers using KBB, CARS.com, CarSoup, eBay (BIN) and Craigslist ...
While certainly not 100% scientific, the Raptor only loses ~10% of its MSRP cost over a period of 2 years.
And yes - the cost of entry is substantially higher than that of any lower optioned truck..
Post Fiend
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 6,801
Likes: 7
From: DFW, TX-GoldCanyon, AZ
Can you decode that? I can't figure out what you're trying to say...
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Cargo Master
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 2,710
Likes: 77
From: Central Florida
Cost of carry would be the costs associated with having the vehicle; plates, insurance, interest, maintenance ...
Opportunity Costs are those associated with having having money tied up so you can use it to buy lotto tickets.
Opportunity Costs are those associated with having having money tied up so you can use it to buy lotto tickets.
Post Fiend
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 6,801
Likes: 7
From: DFW, TX-GoldCanyon, AZ
I will say that finding XLs that have not been worked half to death and interior is shoddy condition might be a bit difficult. Most of the XLs that I've known were working trucks - including those that I've had (70's and 80's)...
Moderator
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 8,236
Likes: 1,248
From: San Antonio, TX
Yeah, no doubt about it. You loose the least amount with a Raptor, but a base one is $50k or so.
An XL bought new and taken care should loose no more percentage of it's original cost than a higher trim level, and may actually hold a slightly higher percentage. The fancier trucks don't seem to age as well, and are more expensive to get back into presentable condition if they were used for work.
An XL bought new and taken care should loose no more percentage of it's original cost than a higher trim level, and may actually hold a slightly higher percentage. The fancier trucks don't seem to age as well, and are more expensive to get back into presentable condition if they were used for work.
Junior User
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 93
Likes: 1
From: Knoxville, Tn.
The only thing I wanted I couldn't get on an XLT was power folding mirrors so I added them to mine and a lot cheaper than buying a Lariat. On trucks this big, they should be an option on any trim package.
Posting Guru
Joined: Jun 2012
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The lower cost trucks (XL, XLT) don't necessarily have bad resale value especially when a lot of them were bought at $8,000 to $10,000 off MSRP. It's almost impossible to get that off the Lariat and higher ends so the higher ends suffer from significantly worse resale value.
My 2012 XLT 4x4 SCREW was bought for $29k (down from $39k) and traded in a little over four years later for $23k. That's only $6,000. I might've gotten more if I sold it directly.
You'd lose so much more with the higher ends.
My 2012 XLT 4x4 SCREW was bought for $29k (down from $39k) and traded in a little over four years later for $23k. That's only $6,000. I might've gotten more if I sold it directly.
You'd lose so much more with the higher ends.