Originally Posted by 1stTruckGuy

What are you towing? I paid 26k for my 12 lariat supercrew 5.0 4x4 with 64k miles on it. I had an 05 lariat with the 5.4L and would not drive another one, even if the 6 speed transmission in the newer trucks makes it more peppy. I had trouble with the motor and the 09 and 10s were not really very different and will be susceptible tor the same cam chain tensioner issues (hydraulically actuated and driven by oil pressure rather than torque like on the 5.0). They are still relatively new and only offered in the new body for two years but Google it, you will see the same failures as in the 04-08s.

Plus, the 11+ trucks got Electric power steering and the big info display in the dash as well as select shift. If you will be towing anything, hold out for select shift in an 11. The the 5.0 is a potent power plant, towes sooo much better than my old 5.4 did and when you mash the go pedal, it snarles and moves out.

Originally Posted by Ncm86

Yes, I would love to get an '11 but unfortunately $30k is my limit, want the max tow package with a V8 and figured leather would easier to clean with the kids. From what I found the '11 is out of my price range with those options.