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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 06:32 PM
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I am going to buy an F-250 in the near future. I am either going to get a Lariat loaded or a King Ranch. Would King Ranch owners please let me know if the extrea dollars are worth it for a KR.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2004 | 07:25 PM
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But the King Ranch option requires you to add Lariat Lux package, and 18" rims, and one of the two tire choices. Then you will be obligated to many of the other cool and very necessary options, upfitter switches, engine heater, Trailer brake controller, hitch, electric slide rear window, moon roof, and on and on until the MSRP will scare the H3LL out of you...

Never fear you can get it back down to under invoice right hear at FTE in the new buyer section.

I have a 05 V10 F350 LB 4X4 King Ranch being built just for me this week in Kentucky
 
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 05:30 AM
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Thanks for the info, I appreciate your imput.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 08:40 AM
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Just picked one up myself and love it! Go for it
 
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by dhawk57
I am going to buy an F-250 in the near future. I am either going to get a Lariat loaded or a King Ranch. Would King Ranch owners please let me know if the extrea dollars are worth it for a KR.
I just ordered an 05 with 20 options (52K msrp/45K invoice). If you plan to use it for pleasure and work, as I am, then also plan on spending a lot of time protecting the interrior during work. Seat covers, wheel cover, etc. That is critical for resale. I drove the highest end Lariat and a King Ranch before ordering. No doubt the 17K option is worth it.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 08:27 PM
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If you plan on doing a lot of driving then deffinatly go for it, I never wanted the option when I ordered mine but when I pulled into the dealership and he had his arrive with the KR pkg I convinced him to take my truck in exchange for his plus of course the difference.

But the seats are amazing and very comfortable and hold you pretty good. Much better than I expected. Take a look at my gallary you can see the seats as they are.

Ciao
 
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Old Aug 24, 2004 | 10:16 PM
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thanks for your response
 
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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 01:27 AM
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I like the King Ranch model so much, that I bought two! I wasn't really keen on having the front captains chairs because I wanted the 40/20/40 bench, but that's what came in the package. The leather in the King Ranch model is awesome. The diamond plate insert running boards look sharp also. The bed rail caps are also painted to match the accent color and look good also. I'm pretty sure the King Ranch model will hold more re-sale value also.

People can hardly believe that I actually use my truck as a work truck (nothing too bad, just towing my Bobcat around). My wife's truck actually get used like a ranch truck and gets horse hair and hay in the interior after a day with the horses.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 08:33 AM
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Thanks for your imput. I think I am covinced
 
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Old Sep 14, 2004 | 02:20 AM
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I've just got a 01 F150 king ranch I love it. I'm looking for a hitch cover with the king ranch emblem anyone know where I can find one?
 
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Old Sep 14, 2004 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Don_Raja
I've just got a 01 F150 king ranch I love it. I'm looking for a hitch cover with the king ranch emblem anyone know where I can find one?
You can order that from the King Ranch Saddle shop online. The web address is www.krsaddleshop.com if this link works, it should take you to that item: http://www.krsaddleshop.com/shopping...productID=1631

They also sell leather conditioner for your seats. Best of luck.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2004 | 07:49 AM
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By the way, I just received an email from my dealer saying that Ford has increased the price on the King Ranch package on the Supper Duty trucks. The package went from $2995 to $3185 I ordered my 05 F-250 PSD CC 4x4 KR 3 weeks ago and he said mine will be one of the last ones he was able to order for that lower price.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2004 | 08:52 AM
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Sounds like the KR is the way to go. I am going to order in nov. Glad I waited for the 05 so I can get climate control and 18inch wheels.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2004 | 01:16 PM
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Moosekingranch: thanks for the link I ordered my leather conditioner from them last week should see it here in about 2 more days. I just ordered the HItch cover it's on back order till the end of the month, it'll be worth the wait though.

dawk57: You'll love your king ranch, you'll be glad you got it.

Cheers,
Don Raja
 
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Old Sep 14, 2004 | 06:34 PM
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Got my 2005 F-350 King Ranch 6.0 PSD SRW Short Box about 3 days ago and am still smiling ear to ear....Love the castano leather.....I would do it again in a heartbeat.
 
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