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Drove a new King Ranch 07' and was impressed very much. The sticker ($42,500) was high because it was loaded up with options. I think Ford really pulled a boner though with NO factory equipped remote start. I believe GM charges $125 for this factory option which is well worth it. The trucks interior was second to none. Ford does indeed build great trucks.
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I wouldn't think there would be a ton of people who desire or have the conditions where remote start would be a huge advantage. As for being " loaded with options ".... isn't that the point of the King Ranch ? Well, I suspect Ford needs to err on the side of the most desired options...yet keep the price in check by not including EVERY option that was ever created ? I have two KR's...one F-250 and an '07 F-150. They " threw in " the satelite radio....and I must admit....I'm in love.
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My whole "take" on such useful/popular options as remote start is that when one auto mfg offers it the others are too stubborn/egotistical to "give in" and do the same. Their egos will NOT allow them to accept the fact they were "outdone." Fords keypunch entry drivers side device is a great idea. So is GM's phone system via its Onstar program. Remote start is a great idea especially in the areas where winters are cold. Instead of giving kudos to their competitors and then ADOPTING these great ideas they take the hard *** approach. Maybe some of these listed can't be offered due to patent infringement but not all I'm sure are under that umbrella.
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Onstar is a great option but, the none stop telemarketing and mailers about renewal and the service is down right annoying
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The one time they called me on the system to see about renewal, she was explaining to me how much more reliable the system was over a cell phone becuase I told them I wasn't interested because I would rather spend the money on a cell. About half way through her pitch the call dropped, my cell still had service though.
