FX4 vs. Platinum

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Jan 12, 2009 | 10:13 AM

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Geaux-Fish

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Originally Posted by broncobran68

and yes im replacing the 350 it doesnt like the cold.

What are they giving you for the trade? I was gonna trade my 08 F-250 but probably try to sell instead as trade-ins on diesels are way below what they are worth. I was debating on Platinum or FX4, but may have to go platinum cuz gotta have the cold seats in south louisiana.

Jan 12, 2009 | 05:12 PM

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Recall

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Well I would do it soon if you plan to trade the 08 F-250 while gas is low because it's going back up. See what they offer for trade first.

Jan 12, 2009 | 08:48 PM

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broncobran68

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they offered 13-19k at different dealers. 16.5k at the dealer where i ordered my truck today but i'm going to try to sell mine. i payed 32k for it a year and a half ago plus another 5k or so in add-ons so anything under 20k would be painful. if i was in a humid area the cooled seats would be more of a must.
anyway i ended up switching to the sterling gray color(same as previous truck-lame i know) instead of the blue. i think the blue might be too flashy. heres the pic that inspired me to make the switch.

Jan 12, 2009 | 10:01 PM

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SteveVFX4

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I've been trying to wait another year or 2 for a new truck (Ecoboost V6 sounds interesting), but I'm also getting that new truck fever now.

I'm also debating between FX4 Luxury package or a Platinum. I can add most of the same options to the FX4 that comes standard on the Platinum, yet the Platinum is still $3k more. Yeah, the Platinum is very cool but it is hard to justify spending that extra money. Plus I do like the Blue Flame color but it's not available on the Platinum.

I might just try emailing some dealers with some crazy offers on the Platinum, see if they will bite on like $10k off sticker.