Having XLT remorse...
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07-16-2017, 02:47 PM
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That's awesome. I'd be much happier with the bigger screen. The factory calls it an 8" productivity screen? I searched eBay and didn't see any.
This one has the remote start, but not the box lighting. When I bought this one (Feb), an xlt with remote start was very hard to find at the time. Would the F150 box light kit be the same thing for the 250?
Can I add the phone app stuff if my truck is already equipped with remote start?
This one has the remote start, but not the box lighting. When I bought this one (Feb), an xlt with remote start was very hard to find at the time. Would the F150 box light kit be the same thing for the 250?
I bought the remote start stuff from a Ford dealer on eBay as well for $225. Remote start/stop and unlock from your phone. You get texts and emails if your alarm goes off. This isn't available from the factory on any trucks, you have to purchase it separately. It's all OEM parts as well.
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07-16-2017, 02:49 PM
#18
07-16-2017, 03:01 PM
Yea, the stock leather is really abysmal imo. It's super flat, bunches up, and there's just no padding. Katzkins have a better grade leather, lots of cushioning and look better to boot.
The remote start stuff via the app is completely separate from the factory installed remote start, you can have both. They both are Ford part numbers. Message the user Banner Ford on these boards, they have some special pricing for forum members and will get you hooked up.
The remote start stuff via the app is completely separate from the factory installed remote start, you can have both. They both are Ford part numbers. Message the user Banner Ford on these boards, they have some special pricing for forum members and will get you hooked up.
#19
07-16-2017, 03:02 PM
Tricon, I had no idea that you could swap out the digital gauges, can you do a write up on how its done? I may be interested in that as well.
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07-16-2017, 03:03 PM
#22
07-16-2017, 03:06 PM
I'd start calling pick your parts places for wrecked platinums and lariats. My dash had 18 miles on it, poor sucker totaled a brand new Platinum with 18 miles on it... His loss, my gain
#24
07-16-2017, 03:08 PM
I think the XLT Ultimate package is the best package that balances some of the nicer add ons, like heated seats (really like them here during the Wyoming winters) and things that bring value to me but not a lot of the whiz bang gizmos that I could care less about. I have a couple of other things like the box lighting, camper package and FX4 package and that is all I need. Oh, I also like the split bench front seat also rather than the center console, which I also had in my Lariat.
#25
07-16-2017, 03:11 PM
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I came from a 15 F-150 xlt that was equipped almost exactly how this 250 is equipped so I thought I'd be ok. I know I didn't need all the crazy bells and whistles that a platinum or KR offers, but factory remote start was one of the options I had to have. It's nice to start it a couple minutes a head of time to get the heat or ac going. The led box lighting was something my 150 had that this 250 doesn't. I used it all the time. Remote start and led box lights come with the lariat value package. Oh well. I might keep this one a little longer and sell or trade it. Anyone want to buy a nice xlt?!
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07-16-2017, 03:12 PM
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I'm coming from a "loaded" '05 F150 FX4... the '17 F250 XLT we ordered is WORLDS ahead of what we had. Everything you mention missing except the gauges could have been ordered in a XLT, that's why we decided to be patient and order the truck like we wanted it. I didn't want the spray in factory bedliner or the factory navigation. I did want BLIS and the camera system... no dealer would order that for inventory, so here we are waiting.
I started to order one, but the dealer didn't want to give me the price until it showed up on the lot! Your right...those factory bedliners are junk compared to bullet or line x.
#28
07-16-2017, 03:18 PM
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To be fair.... Tricon found a unicorn deal on the gauge cluster as I can't find one at all except (ford dealer $800).... however the katzkin leather is super soft and by all reports an easy install. So even if you had to pay $800 for the cluster and $600 for the leather it's much better than $5000. Not sure exactly what else the lariat offers though without some research.
#29
07-16-2017, 03:19 PM
Yes, you'll acquire the new clusters mileage. You can up the mileage in FORscan to match yours apparently, or just wire a mileage statement. I haven't looked into it much. I swapped mine out at like 900 miles.
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07-16-2017, 03:20 PM
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I'm going from a 2011 F150 FX4 to the 17 F250 XLT. I couldn't see paying the extra 5K for the Lariat. I can add nicer Leather for $515. Replace the bigger center screen. Maybe change the steering wheel. I should be able to all of that for under $1200. What else is missing from the XLT to the Lariat ?
Plus in my area the XL and XLT's get a bigger rebate. And I'm guessing lower tax and insurance rates.
Plus in my area the XL and XLT's get a bigger rebate. And I'm guessing lower tax and insurance rates.