Which would you buy

[Lason]

I think King Ranches are balls ugly.

Couldnt agree more. But then again I voted for option 3.

[TX_92_Notch]

Platinum FTW.

And you can't get a King Ranch without 20" wheels - the King Ranch has one specific wheel dedicated only to the King Ranch, just like the Platinum and Lariat Limited.

I have an '11 Platinum with the EB and I absolutely love it. My dad has an F250 King Ranch and the interior looks like complete shit after a few years. Those seats require ridiculous maintenance to keep them looking decent.

[Pro88LX]

^^^Agreed^^^

Bought my wife a '10 model Platinum F150 with 10k on it a couple months ago, and I gotta say, that is one damned nice truck. If you haven't looked at that package it's worth looking at as it's probably a bit more loaded out than the King Ranch.

Sales guys, what is the pecking order in models these days? What with the Limited, Platinum, King Ranch etc it's hard to keep them straight...

NICE! Those platinum edition trucks are fucking baller!

[Pro88LX]

Oh and i voted diesel with the price being the same. Better resale, and comparable fuel economy.

[dewayne6243]

Current 2 year old King Ranches sell for about 35k with decent mileage. I'd be paying 42k for mine, but I get what you're saying. The only other benefit is I plan on keeping this truck for at least 8 to 10 years. My current DD is 8 years old and has 123k miles. Been paid off for 4 years so I got my money's worth out of it.

Get the king ranch. I just bought a new F350 king ranch. Super nice truck.

[The King]

I ran a Honda Fit head to head for one block with a King Ranch P/U last week. The driver got mad and punched the throttle at the next light, showing me who da' Big Dog was LOL.

[FreightTrain]

Just my own worthless opinion.....Honestly I wouldn't buy any of that King Ranch stuff. I'd get a basic truck with a few things and drive it until the wheels fall off of it. That is just how I like it. If you want to get crazy then get a diesel and maybe a 4X4. All the extras are great but not necessary, if you want a luxury car then buy the car, this is a truck.

LOL I agree you with you 100%. I'd love to find a 2000 to 2003 F150 single cab 4x4 with decent mileage. I'd buy that in a heart beat to satisfy my truck need and then I'd go buy a used corvette to put in the garage.

The bigger problem is I'm a tight ass and been saving every penny I make for the better part of the last 10 years. If I don't splurge and buy something now I never will. Especially if my wife and I have a baby.

The other problem is I'm a perfectionist and I know those seats are going to drive me up the fucking wall. But I blame it on Ford Marketing and selling the idea that King Ranch is a status symbol and I want one anyways lol. I know call me crazy.

[dewayne6243]

I ran a Honda Fit head to head for one block with a King Ranch P/U last week. The driver got mad and punched the throttle at the next light, showing me who da' Big Dog was LOL.

And what does ur little story have anything to do with this discussion?

[FreightTrain]

Get the king ranch. I just bought a new F350 king ranch. Super nice truck.

Thanks for not helping the situation. Every time I pull into the parking lot at work I'm reminded how bad I want a King Ranch.

[The King]

And what does ur little story have anything to do with this discussion?

Performance trumps an appearance package every time when considering the purchase of a pickup, at least for those who use them for their intended purpose.

[dewayne6243]

Thanks for not helping the situation. Every time I pull into the parking lot at work I'm reminded how bad I want a King Ranch.

Just get it. It was easy for me. My wife sat in it and said "we will take it".

[johnny--2k]

diesel all the way. it will hold it's value better, better gas mileage (to some extent) and the new diesel is just plain BA. 400HP and 800 ft lbs of torque!

[David]

Those king ranch trucks are ugly as shit.

[jw33]

4X4 diesel would be my choice. I tow a jet ski twice a year, live in an area where there is a dirt road, and I can afford $850 monthly payments. Plus, the diesel motor will last for 100K+ miles.

[Z06killinsbf]

A guy I work with has an 04 KR 150, It's a nice truck but the leather is TOO soft and he treats his like shit. I put a Predator program on it and the fuel mileage took a dump. 13 avg vs 18.