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Old Oct 9, 2010 | 10:43 AM
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The dealers can search a database and they can put a mileage radius in to search from.

As for the trucks I like #2 mainly because of the power option and the bucket seats, I am assuming that means there is a center console. The XL's with a bench have pretty much no where but the top of the dash to store things. The Decor group will help a little on resale as well.

The power group should be power windows/locks and mirrors and yes you want them. Nothing worse than needing to get out of the truck adjust the P. side mirror go sit back down and hope you got it right. It is the 1 option on our XL I wish we could have gotten.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2010 | 01:09 PM
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Another interesting XL feature...

At least on mine ('08 CC 4WD TS 5.4 XL), It is nice to have the power package installed. It's an easy upgrade to add factory tow mirrors, CD player, etc., if you want that stuff - all the wiring is there ready to go. I'd guess without the power package it will probably have a different wire harness, but maybe somebody else knows.

I kinda made an XLT out of my XL via CL & EB over the past year. I'm not sure what type of bucket seats #2 has, but I'm sure they are more comfortable than my bench. If you're lucky it has the split bench which can be flipped to seat a 3rd person, but is comfortable like a bucket seat to boot (I wish I had that set-up).

I'd go for #2 myself.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2010 | 01:16 PM
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I went down to dealership but did not buy. Told them i would "think about it" hopping for another 500 or so off.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2010 | 03:35 PM
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I only buy XL trucks... But the bench is worthless IMO I hate it
 
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