XL Regrets
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Joined: Feb 2017
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From: Indiana
Just curious if anyone here has ever purchased an XL or XLT, figuring it was all the truck they needed and could do without the extra bells and whistles, then later on regretted it?
I'm leaning towards a loaded-up XL (101A, Sport Appearance, STX, FX4, Max Tow) or a nearly-loaded XLT (302A, Sport Appearance, FX4, Max Tow). A Lariat spec'd virtually the same as the XLT is more than $5k higher than the XLT, and that's with the 501A package, not the 502 (comparing MSRP's). For me at least I just don't see an extra $5k+ worth of "truck" over the XLT (and $10k over the XL). Am I missing something here?
I'm leaning towards a loaded-up XL (101A, Sport Appearance, STX, FX4, Max Tow) or a nearly-loaded XLT (302A, Sport Appearance, FX4, Max Tow). A Lariat spec'd virtually the same as the XLT is more than $5k higher than the XLT, and that's with the 501A package, not the 502 (comparing MSRP's). For me at least I just don't see an extra $5k+ worth of "truck" over the XLT (and $10k over the XL). Am I missing something here?
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Joined: Feb 2015
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From: SE Wisconsin
I had planned to buy an XL with a some select options/gadgets. However finding an XL with those options wasn't happening (lots of inventory searches). The 302A package had most of what I wanted, and the XLT's had better incentives and rebates at the time.
The only regret I can say I have is not getting the tailgate step.
The only regret I can say I have is not getting the tailgate step.
There is niceties and necessities when it comes to options and trucks. Those will vary between person to person.
I always say buy the truck you want and can afford from the get go. Always makes the most sense financially.
That being said, I have a XL with the 101A packages, Sport Package, Max Tow and a few other options and it will serve me well. I could afford a $75K Limited or Platinum if I wanted, but the extras are just not worth it to me. YMMV.
UB
I always say buy the truck you want and can afford from the get go. Always makes the most sense financially.
That being said, I have a XL with the 101A packages, Sport Package, Max Tow and a few other options and it will serve me well. I could afford a $75K Limited or Platinum if I wanted, but the extras are just not worth it to me. YMMV.
UB
