Any buyers remorse with their XLT?
#1
Any buyers remorse with their XLT?
Like most people on here I assume, I began looking at a Lariat. Best I was able to do with my PCO, other rebates, included was $4500 which in the Boston area still would bring my OTD to around 50k.
I have to exercise some financial responsibility and not buy a Lariat. I will miss some things like push button start, leather seats, the larger odometer screen, etc. I'm sure I can add all these things aftermarket at a later date.
I guess my question is does anyone who have owned their XLT for a few years now wish they went Lariat instead? I found a few nice optioned XLT (including blis/sensing) end of the year 2018 that I'm sure I can get a decent deal in.
I have to exercise some financial responsibility and not buy a Lariat. I will miss some things like push button start, leather seats, the larger odometer screen, etc. I'm sure I can add all these things aftermarket at a later date.
I guess my question is does anyone who have owned their XLT for a few years now wish they went Lariat instead? I found a few nice optioned XLT (including blis/sensing) end of the year 2018 that I'm sure I can get a decent deal in.
#2
Senior Member
If possible, I would wait and save up the extra cash that you need to get exactly what you want. If you are asking this question now I find it highly likely you will regret not getting what you really wanted in the not-to-distant future.
#4
Senior Member
Yep, when i found out my XLT FX4 doesn't have 4A.
After a couple months talked to my sales guy to see if i could trade it in for a Lariat. That was back in '16.
He offered me $33k trade in value for my brand new truck with only 1100 miles on it which was 10K below what i paid for but couldn't locate a Lariat with the options i wanted.
Yesterday i got a sales flier in the mail from my dealer offering $28 trade in for my 2yrl old truck.... WTF is going on?
After a couple months talked to my sales guy to see if i could trade it in for a Lariat. That was back in '16.
He offered me $33k trade in value for my brand new truck with only 1100 miles on it which was 10K below what i paid for but couldn't locate a Lariat with the options i wanted.
Yesterday i got a sales flier in the mail from my dealer offering $28 trade in for my 2yrl old truck.... WTF is going on?
#5
If money was no option then a 502A Lariat would have been the choice. But for the $10k OTD price difference, I am fine with the XLT. It has everything I need. I got it fairly loaded for a XLT: 302A, 5.0, BLIS, tow pckg, locking diff, sync connect, nav, power equipment group, sport, and added brake controller and hill decent on my own. I would make the same choice again.
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#8
No regrets
No regrets here (2018 XLT SE). In fact, the XLT with 302A, for me, includes the perfect combination of features and options I need and/or want. Although I’m on the Ford D-plan, and can afford a Lariat, I still opt for XLT’s, since they are a decent value.
To add some perspective: My wife’s 2018 loaded Explorer has the basically same creature comforts as a well-equipped Lariat; leather, heated steering wheel, sensors and cameras everywhere, smart keyless entry/push-button start, upgraded sound system, adaptive cruise control, LED headlights/fog lights/taillights, etc. And when I use her vehicle, even with its myriad luxury and convenience appointments, I miss my “only an XLT” truck dearly.
To add some perspective: My wife’s 2018 loaded Explorer has the basically same creature comforts as a well-equipped Lariat; leather, heated steering wheel, sensors and cameras everywhere, smart keyless entry/push-button start, upgraded sound system, adaptive cruise control, LED headlights/fog lights/taillights, etc. And when I use her vehicle, even with its myriad luxury and convenience appointments, I miss my “only an XLT” truck dearly.
#9
Senior Member
Like most people on here I assume, I began looking at a Lariat. Best I was able to do with my PCO, other rebates, included was $4500 which in the Boston area still would bring my OTD to around 50k.
I have to exercise some financial responsibility and not buy a Lariat. I will miss some things like push button start, leather seats, the larger odometer screen, etc. I'm sure I can add all these things aftermarket at a later date.
I guess my question is does anyone who have owned their XLT for a few years now wish they went Lariat instead? I found a few nice optioned XLT (including blis/sensing) end of the year 2018 that I'm sure I can get a decent deal in.
I have to exercise some financial responsibility and not buy a Lariat. I will miss some things like push button start, leather seats, the larger odometer screen, etc. I'm sure I can add all these things aftermarket at a later date.
I guess my question is does anyone who have owned their XLT for a few years now wish they went Lariat instead? I found a few nice optioned XLT (including blis/sensing) end of the year 2018 that I'm sure I can get a decent deal in.
#10
Senior Member
It's all about need vs. want.
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