08 Exp XLT
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08 Exp XLT
Well, after two weeks of thinking about it and talking myself into, then out of and back into it, I picked up an 08 XLT yesterday. I traded in my 02 Eddie Bauer, and I have to say, I am not sorry I did it. What a great truck. Rides much nicer, a ton more power than the 4.6 my 02 had, and much nicer looking. To top it off, I got a fantastic deal, so I am really looking forward to owning this vehicle. I was surprised at how many options this XLT had that were similar or better than the 02 Eddie Bauer had. The only thing it doesnt have that I wish it did is the memory seats. I can not believe the difference in power, throttle response and how the transmission feels, and the brakes are much better too. I owe a bit of it to you guys on here, I have been reading the postings and with the positive thoughts on how you guys liked it, that pushed me over the edge. Thanks for all the info.
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The dealer tossed the stupid window sticker when they detailed it before I drove it home, and I honestly don't remember which axle it had, I do know it is coded 15 on the data tag. It did not come with the optional heavy duty tow package either, but thats ok, I dont do much towing. I will probably slap a big honkin' trans cooler on it though, you cant be too safe. I took a road trip to Fl and back this weekend, 450 miles each way. Averaged 20.9 on the way down with the a/c on most of the day and cruise set to 75. Averaged 20.2 on the way back, again, cruise set at 75 and some a/c early on. Ran like a champ, I love the fact that the extra power keeps it from having to downshift so much on the hills, which along with having a/c on killed the hwy mpg's on my old 4.6 Expy, couldnt do better than 17 with a/c on. I Have been getting close to 15mpg around town. Again, I can begin to stress how happy I am so far with this truck, and it looks darn good in redfire metallic to top it off.
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