I would not consider the moonroof option, that's a deal-breaker for me, heard bad things. Also, my last 3 or 4 cars had moonroof which I never used!

I required: V8 with 4x4, 6.5' bed, 302A, center console with column shifter. MSRP $51,080, Chrome Pkg Discount -$2,000, bought for $39,000. That's $10k off.

I love the 6.5' bed, looks sleek with the shell. My 2012 didn't have it and it was my deepest regret. Sure, I deal with the inconvenience of trying to park but I wouldn't have it any other way.

Most of my driving is 1 or 2 miles so the A/C is either "HI" or "LO". My old car had automatic temperature control.. if it's hot and my thermostat is at where it was last night... 80.. click, click, click... until I get to 60. Annoying! Smart of Ford to use a dial instead.

 

Yes understood , to me a moon roof is a waste of $$$ -just my taste and not knocking others--My opinion-Leather-don't care for it , I do want the tow pkg ,3.5 turbo,36gallon tank -I have the other half (wife) who loves leather, no moon roof etc-etc.....TR

 

Geez, you didn't mention the wife's role in the decision-making process, everything everybody has said goes out of the window.

Okay, I'm starting all over again. Go back to her and ask what she wants. If she says, "okay!" with an eye roll, remember, it has to be with eye roll, that means it's "no."

They're so hard to decipher sometimes.

 

I have been married for 40 years (yes to the same woman) and there are two phrases that should be taught in school, perhaps in a gender specific health class.

If your significant other says "I don't care" or "do what you want" and you in blind faith follow that advice. You are Doomed!
I strongly suggest you look at a truck with leather and no Moon roof.

 

This is it exactly. The track on mine has bent/broken every time. They have supposedly made revisions, and the service manager said mine was the new style, but it has happened again. This time only about 3,000 miles (2 months) into the fix. Hoping since it was fixed and Ford warranty on repairs is now 12mo/unlimited miles they will cover it - but I'm not sure they will since the last time it was repaired it was under the 36k warranty.
It is awesome hen it works, but I don't think I would take the gamble if I bought a new truck today unless they discounted the complete price of it off the truck itself. YEAH RIGHT!

 

Tree, I am with you close to 40 here-Gulp Gulp, only reason I am including her, she will drive it from time to time-(wont touch my other trucks)Too many Fords in this driveway, I buy and never sell (ha ha).Only thing she likes is Leather-rest is ok-- For me must have- FX4 3.5Turbo,Crewcab, Towing and 36 gallon tank and I Hate salemen/saleswomen.Xlt packages in leather are????TR

 

I was actually in the same boat as you. But the difference was the AWD. I am in rural Ontario and we get some long messy winter's I know you can use 4H but if my wife was driving it would never happen. So she needs AWD only on the Lariat. It's hard for me to comment on value as our Lariat packages are different. Canadian 500a base Lariats come with what I wanted (except heated steering wheel!). The only options I added were HDPP/MTTP, Tailgate Step, and wheel linners. It was a good fit I ordered the truck wanted and could also add the HDPP (at very little cost).
I know this very subjective but to me the 2018 Light Camel interior looks amazing I really like the Chocolate brown inserts and steering wheel. I do wish the seats were a couple of shades darker though.

 

I agree. Have you ever sat on a leather seat while wearing shorts after the car/truck has been out in 90 degree sun for a while? It's pretty damn hot. If all you care about is looks then get the leather....

 

Mine are quite fine - cooled seat are great.

 

Yep, remote start your Lariat 5 minutes Leather seats are cool by the time you get in! Heated and Cooled seats and Climate control, plus the all wheel drive mode. I love my Lariats!

 

 

 

 

Actually with the cover slide closed I never noticed any diffeence between it and the trucks I've had with out a moon roof. Now leave the cover open and yes even though the glass is tinted it gets HOT! Even driving with the AC on the sun coming though is hot rarely used the thing except during our couple weeks of spring and fall. Also one of the reasons I ordered the 2018 with out it and it's a $1,200. option I didn't need.