View Poll Results: What did you buy?
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More Turbo
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 740
Likes: 152
From: USA
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 1,641
Likes: 507
From: Phelan CA
WOW! 6.8% for XL’s and over 20% for Plats?!? I guess I’m just too old and set in my ways to understand why this would be the numbers for anyone justifying an SD. Do people actually work an $80K truck? And I’m not talking about towing your yacht... I’m of the mind that you should work the hell out of your truck and go to dinner in a luxury vehicle of your choice.
Just my .02, but I just replaced my danged-up old ‘93 Ford farm truck with my new 2017 F-250 and hope I’ll trade that in for my next one in another 25 years when it’s just as danged-up, ugly, and awesome as my other one was. And, just saying, it took me a long time to find a stripper XL on a lot with manual seats, roll up windows, and a seat that didn’t massage my *** while I drive.
Just my .02, but I just replaced my danged-up old ‘93 Ford farm truck with my new 2017 F-250 and hope I’ll trade that in for my next one in another 25 years when it’s just as danged-up, ugly, and awesome as my other one was. And, just saying, it took me a long time to find a stripper XL on a lot with manual seats, roll up windows, and a seat that didn’t massage my *** while I drive.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,777
Likes: 138
From: Maryland
Still only 7%, I am surprised at the low number of xl trucks. I couldn't imagine working out of a lariat or above, even with my base model xl I have mudflaps, seat covers and a dash rug to help try and keep it in good shape. I'd honestly be terrified jumping in a Lariat with dusty pants and muddy boots fresh off a job site.
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Cargo Master
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 2,745
Likes: 72
From: West Virginia
The Lariat seems like the best compromise between luxury and utility. As far as working a truck, I'd say that delivering RV's around the country qualifies and sitting behind the wheel fourteen hours a day requires some creature comforts.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,529
Likes: 390
From: SEVA
Back in 2010, the F150 FX4 was its own model ... was situated between the Lariat and Raptor ... and was what I traded in towards my F250. But yes, nowadays, FX4 is just an optional equipment package. And I didn't opt for it because I wasn't impressed with it on my F150.