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King Ranch vs Platnium

Old 05-19-2013, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Wanted33
Easy now, I'm beginning to get a complex here........
Lol...
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Originally Posted by Toddman34
If it was in the budget for a truck, Id get the platinum, love the power steps, you can always remove the fugly tailgate plastic piece! But if I was gonna spend that much on the Plat. Id go ahead and get myself the Limited, red leather looks great!
You cannot easily remove the tailgate plastic piece. Check old threads on this topic and you will see it's basically not possible except painting over it or by buying a different tailgate to change it out with (which then you have an issue with backup camera and keyhole). It is however easy to add the Amp Powersteps after the fact.
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Originally Posted by cegan1825
You cannot easily remove the tailgate plastic piece. Check old threads on this topic and you will see it's basically not possible except painting over it or by buying a different tailgate to change it out with (which then you have an issue with backup camera and keyhole). It is however easy to add the Amp Powersteps after the fact.
Thats why Id just go for a Canadian Limited, w/the 6.2 L
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But then again, I can't justify spending around 45k after rebates & such on a truck used for transportation to work only! Which is why I bought my Xlt, and modded it the way I like for less! Although I do like all trims from STX & up!!!

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I can't get past the tailgate on the platy, and don't use running boards anyway. Between the two, I'd pick the kr, but for me, a decked out Lariat was perfect!
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If I was dead set on a Platinum, I just order a lariat tailgate same color! That would fix the problem.... Its only $$$, cant take it with you!
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Originally Posted by KBS
I've seen platinum work trucks on construction sites...
Let me explain: When I ride in a Platinum, I feel like I'm in a escalade, id be scared as hell to ruin that interior working on my cattle ranch. When I'm in my King Ranch, I feel as I have a nice interior, but still tough enough to get the job done.
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Originally Posted by 24packman

Let me explain: When I ride in a Platinum, I feel like I'm in a escalade, id be scared as hell to ruin that interior working on my cattle ranch. When I'm in my King Ranch, I feel as I have a nice interior, but still tough enough to get the job done.
I feel scared as hell in both interiors, probably even more in the king ranch because it seems the leather scuffs/scratches much easier.
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Originally Posted by RDFTS

That is exactly what I plan on doing with my KR next year, getting the Raptor because of resale value. If you can afford the Platinum or KR, then spend the extra thousands and get the Raptor instead, wish I did.
But if you plan on towing or hauling the raptor isn't the best choice. Low payload and tow ratings.
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Originally Posted by 24packman
Let me explain: When I ride in a Platinum, I feel like I'm in a escalade, id be scared as hell to ruin that interior working on my cattle ranch. When I'm in my King Ranch, I feel as I have a nice interior, but still tough enough to get the job done.
My dealer won't even stock the KR because the leather is too fragile, they have replaced a ton of them. They would much rather sell the Lariat or Platinum. I've had a Lariat and now a Platinum, the seats are much tougher. I much prefer my current Platinum. Especially the power running boards, they suck up high enough that they won't get ripped off or bent. They are also rated to support about 3 times the weight of the standard tubes.

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