F-350 Order: Options Review & Comment
Yes, the very nature of these options is due to the fact that we all value these features a bit differently than one another. It makes it a personal decision, but I'll still ask for opinions. I'm about ready to order for an early-May delivery. Numbered for ease of discussion, not out of any priority (or other reason):
X-Plan: $71,030 Quote: $70,000 (OTD before govt) Here's what I'm not doing:
Thoughts? Did I miss something? Am I thinking poorly about one of these features/options? Thanks. |
Looks like a nice build. Good choice on the sun roof. Too scary for me. That's why I pre-ordered. Many of the lariats on the lots had the sunroof.
I know the 18's are nice, but I went with the 20's because these trucks are just so darn massive that the 20's look "more natural" on such a large truck, if that makes sense. It all comes down to what you like but personally I think the 18's are too small. I had 18's on my 2011 2500HD and loved them. By far a smaller truck. I went with NO liner from FORD. My LINE-X is going in next week. $200 or so more for the top grade LINEX with UV Protection. (another personal preference) Chrome. I did NOT do because I like the painted parts better and couldn't get my 20" aluminum wheels with this package. I do love those 6.7 chrome factory tips though. |
I opted out of the spray in liner on my build as well and had line x do it. Its 525 to have the bed sprayed which is cheaper then Ford. I actually got it done last month for 500 since I was a returning customer. Michael better then Fords version.
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You have a heckuva build already. One comment about the camper package though (#7). It also adds a leaf to the rear springs (at least on the F-250...not sure about the 350, it may already be there), But with my 5th wheel (and I know you said you don't have one in your immediate future), but this so far has helped alleviate the need for air bags. Both my previous trucks needed air bags to help "unsquat" them, and help with the bounce of the 5er. But so far (and I've only had one test drive, not a real trip yet), that extra spring (and sway) bar have helped avoid this.
I like the chrome. But again, it's a personal thing. Sounds like you have everything else covered! Good luck. |
Sounds like you're doing your homework and the truck specs sound great to me. Ought to be a beaut!!
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I would think again about not getting the 5th wheel prep package. If you are ever thinking of a fifth wheel, better get it now.
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Like the other guys, we have a 30ft TT but all of our other family members have 5ers. The wife's eyes are always wondering so I ordered the 5th package "just in case"
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Also, I didn't get the Fx4 but for 100 bucks you can get the skidplates separate. Heck of a deal.
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Originally Posted by 67L48
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Yes, the very nature of these options is due to the fact that we all value these features a bit differently than one another. It makes it a personal decision, but I'll still ask for opinions. I'm about ready to order for an early-May delivery. Numbered for ease of discussion, not out of any priority (or other reason):
X-Plan: $71,030 Quote: $70,000 (OTD before govt) Here's what I'm not doing:
Thoughts? Did I miss something? Am I thinking poorly about one of these features/options? Thanks. If you don’t like the king ranch interior then by all means stick with the lariat. |
Get the gooseneck prep package, it’s worth it for flexibility and resell. I wouldn’t worry about skid plates. I have driven through some rough stuff and never had an issue with my ‘01. |
My F150 I have now is a King Ranch. I'm ready for a change. Plus, the King Ranch model comparably equipped both comes with moonroof (deal-killer) and is a few thousand more. I just don't value the King Ranch.
Also, I have skid plates on the F150 and I don't like them. It seems like I barely nicked a rock once and bent the lip on the plate. It was just so that at certain resonant frequencies, it made a horrible rattling noise. For a few years (yes, years), I thought my transmission was on the fritz. Shop couldn't find anything. Took me months of tracking around my exhaust hardware, bolts, and so on. Finally, on a lark, I just removed my skid plate. Problem solved. Ugh. One day, I'll regret the 5th wheel prep package. However, it's over $500 and a feature I won't use for a decade. I'm at my budget limit, so I'm going to pass. Plus, my coveted payload sticker will look that much nicer without the prep. ;) |
Originally Posted by 67L48
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My F150 I have now is a King Ranch. I'm ready for a change. Plus, the King Ranch model comparably equipped both comes with moonroof (deal-killer) and is a few thousand more. I just don't value the King Ranch.
Also, I have skid plates on the F150 and I don't like them. It seems like I barely nicked a rock once and bent the lip on the plate. It was just so that at certain resonant frequencies, it made a horrible rattling noise. For a few years (yes, years), I thought my transmission was on the fritz. Shop couldn't find anything. Took me months of tracking around my exhaust hardware, bolts, and so on. Finally, on a lark, I just removed my skid plate. Problem solved. Ugh. One day, I'll regret the 5th wheel prep package. However, it's over $500 and a feature I won't use for a decade. I'm at my budget limit, so I'm going to pass. Plus, my coveted payload sticker will look that much nicer without the prep. ;) only thing i wasnt wasn’t a great fan of was the floor mats . I got the all weather mats- if I did it again I would just order the weathertech or huskys while your waiting for your build. |
Dont understand the aversion to Moon roof. Every truck and car I've had in the last 20 years had a moon roof.
I live in the Willamette Valley in Oregon....it RAINS here. NEVER had an issue, not one. The only roofs I've heard having problems have been aftermarket. Perhaps the cold weather causes issues? My F250 that's on a rail car somewhere in the midwest doesn't have a moonroof, simply because $1500 is crazy to me for that option, not because of problems. |
Your build looks like a really nice truck. As mentioned before, get the 5th wheel / gooseneck prep package. Gets you a trailer plug in the bed to boot.
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Very similar to my build. I did the skid plates, not the FX4 package. I off-road a lot for hunting, so I did the skid plates and put BCS Fox 2.0 afterwards. The main thing I would question is doing the snow plow/camper package just to force the 3.55 rear end with the 18” wheels. I went 18” also, and I went 3.31 rear end. Do a search on this and you’ll find many members with the 6.7 and the 3.31 who are towing a lot of weight, and are completely happy. I wouldn’t (didn’t) upgrade the snow plow/camper package to force the 3.55. |
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