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Old Aug 30, 2020 | 07:07 PM
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console shifter all day every day... its just classier and feels higher end.... whenever i have an xlt rental with a column shifter im reminded of basic work trucks i drove in the 80s...
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Old Aug 30, 2020 | 07:23 PM
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I have a column shift with a console.
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Old Aug 30, 2020 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 16IngotFX4
The thin area between the shifter and the cup holders -is that really meant for a phone? Mine has been there since I got the truck but didn't realize that's the goal!
That would make sense why the lid of the console has the cutout for the coil cord charger.
Yes, just what it's for, and it works well, can lean the phone to either side and it stays there nicely on its side, even the largest of phones. It's not necessarily obvious until you see or try it I suppose...I'm pretty sure it was intentional

You can run a cord through the console cutout or back from the USB ports, I run a cord back from the USB for a direct android auto connection.
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Old Aug 30, 2020 | 07:42 PM
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I've had both. I like both. My last two trucks have the console with the column shifter. I do like the extra space having the shifter on the column.
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Old Aug 30, 2020 | 07:56 PM
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No doubt about it, center console 'stick' shifter.
I specifically sought out a Sport trim just for that in addition no chrome here and there.
Makes it feel a little like my old gear head days.
I have more than enough storage room in my center console.

I once had a hand me down '60 Chevy something for a short while with a column shifter and with a manual tranny. Never again.

For those who need to haul large amounts of people and maybe need a bench seat for that, yeah a column shifter does make more sense.
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Old Aug 30, 2020 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by pjband
And a small dog 🐕/ 👶 to keep it company.
Disgusting. I would never do that to a dog.
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Old Aug 30, 2020 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by blkZ28spt
Yes, just what it's for, and it works well, can lean the phone to either side and it stays there nicely on its side, even the largest of phones. It's not necessarily obvious until you see or try it I suppose...I'm pretty sure it was intentional

You can run a cord through the console cutout or back from the USB ports, I run a cord back from the USB for a direct android auto connection.
I still have the ancient power port phone charger so I just run that from the console port.
Definitely one pro for the console with the charge port and other things like that.
The con is less room for storage. Noticed it my 3rd day (1st day to work after purchase) then I left the store with a sandwich from the deli and realized I couldn't keep it in arms reach to prevent it from being launched while in transit.
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Old Aug 30, 2020 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by angelo7
I wouldn't. Not safe.
Wrap it in a blanket and leave the console lid cracked for air.
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Old Aug 30, 2020 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Taggart
Wrap it in a blanket and leave the console lid cracked for air.
You are funny!
Or do you really mean it?!

Last edited by angelo7; Aug 30, 2020 at 11:02 PM.
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Old Aug 30, 2020 | 10:10 PM
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Column.

Gives me more area on the bench to dump paperwork,tools,parts,whatever.
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