Finally got it!! 2008 Lariat
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Finally got it!! 2008 Lariat
Well I finally got it!!
I really haven't been able to drive it other that the 35 mile drive home from work but man is it nice. My last Lariat was an 05 and I thought that was nice but there are so many refinements, it seems like it's not even from the same family!
So far, I really don't miss the 6.0 PSD (I've been driving a V10 company truck for the past couple of months) i am really getting used to the peace and quiet
Here are the specs...
2008 MODEL YEAR
OXFORD WHITE CLEARCOAT
CAMEL LEATHER
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG.608A
.LARIAT TRIM
.LEATHER STRG WHL
W/REDUNDANT
.PASSENGER AIRBAG RESTRAINT
.ADVANCED SECURITY GROUP
6.8L EFI V-10 ENGINE
5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANS
LT275/70R18E BSW ALL TERRAIN
4.30 RATIO LIMITED SLIP AXLE
JOB #2 BUILD IDENTIFIER
ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS
4X4 OFF-ROAD PACKAGE
.SKID PLATES
CHROME TUBULAR CAB STEPS 5
9600# GVWR PACKAGE
ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY
POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW
CAMPER PACKAGE
SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL
POWERSCOPE TRAILER TOW
MIRROR
MEMORY GROUP
TRACTION CONTROL
JACK
ADJUSTABLE GAS/BRAKE PEDAL
UPFITTER SWITCHES
REVERSE VEHICLE AID SENSOR
TAILGATE STEP
HEATED SEATS
TOW COMMAND SYSTEM
TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER
I really haven't been able to drive it other that the 35 mile drive home from work but man is it nice. My last Lariat was an 05 and I thought that was nice but there are so many refinements, it seems like it's not even from the same family!So far, I really don't miss the 6.0 PSD (I've been driving a V10 company truck for the past couple of months) i am really getting used to the peace and quiet
Here are the specs...
2008 MODEL YEAR
OXFORD WHITE CLEARCOAT
CAMEL LEATHER
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT PKG.608A
.LARIAT TRIM
.LEATHER STRG WHL
W/REDUNDANT
.PASSENGER AIRBAG RESTRAINT
.ADVANCED SECURITY GROUP
6.8L EFI V-10 ENGINE
5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANS
LT275/70R18E BSW ALL TERRAIN
4.30 RATIO LIMITED SLIP AXLE
JOB #2 BUILD IDENTIFIER
ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS
4X4 OFF-ROAD PACKAGE
.SKID PLATES
CHROME TUBULAR CAB STEPS 5
9600# GVWR PACKAGE
ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY
POWER SLIDING REAR WINDOW
CAMPER PACKAGE
SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL
POWERSCOPE TRAILER TOW
MIRROR
MEMORY GROUP
TRACTION CONTROL
JACK
ADJUSTABLE GAS/BRAKE PEDAL
UPFITTER SWITCHES
REVERSE VEHICLE AID SENSOR
TAILGATE STEP
HEATED SEATS
TOW COMMAND SYSTEM
TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER
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Sure a lot of converts, is it the higher gas prices, and maintence cost that got you, or was it the 6.0?
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It is a combination of things for me. Don't tow as much as I used to. Price of fuel. Additional $5800 for the diesel v. $600 for the V10. Winter camping in -10 with no electricity for miles (hard, hard start on the 6.0), etc.
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. I have a feeling that if the diesel fuel situation doesn't improve by the time the 2009's start appearing (I don't see any signs that diesel prices will decrease much) that you are going to see some great incentives and pricing on the remaining diesels.
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I've had my '08 F-350 Lariat for a year now and I love it. Bought a dually but did not get 4x4 this time. I also opted for the V-10, took me over 6 months to make up my mind between the V-10 and diesel. The diesel guys were the ones who finally made me decide on the V-10! Pulled a 15,000# 5th wheel to Florida and back this past winter and that V-10 just hummed along. Had no problem with the mountains in TN. That built-in brake controller is really the nuts!
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That's kind of how I figured it.
Mainly the price of fuel, but those oil changes hurt too
As I posted in another thread, I've been searching for a while, but here in the southwest, you just can't find V10 Lariats. In my searches one dealer in my area had 64 SD's but not one V10. I have a feeling that if the diesel fuel situation doesn't improve by the time the 2009's start appearing (I don't see any signs that diesel prices will decrease much) that you are going to see some great incentives and pricing on the remaining diesels.
Mainly the price of fuel, but those oil changes hurt too
As I posted in another thread, I've been searching for a while, but here in the southwest, you just can't find V10 Lariats. In my searches one dealer in my area had 64 SD's but not one V10
. I have a feeling that if the diesel fuel situation doesn't improve by the time the 2009's start appearing (I don't see any signs that diesel prices will decrease much) that you are going to see some great incentives and pricing on the remaining diesels.
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Yah these 2008 SDs are great. I test drove one the other day. Oh man talk about nice. Made my 2003 SD look bad. I have ridden in several friends Dodges an Chevies the o8 models an these new superduties just blow them away easily. The build quality on these New SDs is incredible. The chassis on these trucks makes the other look like wimps. 2008 superduty is the ultimate HD truck for sure. Congrats on your new truck. Hopefully there wil be a new SD in my future.
