2009 Ford F-150 Platinum Model?

[sweenyite]

Originally Posted by trodery

I received an internet quote on a Platinum model for $36, 840, that included the Navigation unit, OR $34, 987 without the nav.

Can't beat that with a stick!

[fishnfool]

I've got 10k miles on my 09 loaded FX4 now - love it! I'm getting 16-16.5 and I don't drive it easy.

[sweenyite]

Only trouble I've had with my FX4 is that the 4x4 wouldn't engage one day and it got me pretty stuck at the mouth of the Colorado. Dealership changed some little electric motor that engages it. No other problems. With those nitto terra grapplers, it rides a lot smoother and quieter than it did with the BFGs. I can go pretty much anywhere I need to.

[wbay2crowded]

Originally Posted by trodery

Yesterday I stopped in at Mc Ree Ford and had a look around, for the first time I seen a 2009 Ford F-150 Platinum edition...WOW! That sucker was NICE!

Anyone here have one?

What kind of MPG are you getting on the 5.4ltr?

Just bought one...from McRee no less. Only have 550 miles on it. Mostly Houston driving. Getting about 12-14mpg in town...hope it gets better. Got about 17mpg going to & from Galvatraz last weekend.

I came out of a diesel Excursion...its a new way of life for me. The nav/radio is absolutely awsome...better than the one in my wife's Acura.

You're right...they're pricey, but I look at my vehicle like I look at my bed. You spend a LOT of time in both of them. And I don't scrimp on either item.

[trodery]

Yesterday I went to the dealership with every intention to buy that Platinum edition but I had yet to drive it, so I got the keys and went for a drive... I was not impressed!

The interior is very nice but I found that I did not like the seats and I certainly would not want to sit in that backseat for any amount of time.

The power...What Power? The truck felt very sluggish to me, and not very quick at all.

I am not a Ford hater by any means (I have bought 12 new Ford trucks in my years and probably as many Ford cars) but after having drove my Tundra for the past year I just don't think there is any comparison. The Tundra is very comfortable and extremely quick...I think I will stick with the Toyota!

I know lots of you are Toyota haters but if you have not ridden in or driven one you owe it to yourself to check it out.

[jarrod croaker]

not a toyota hater but they have the same problem as dodge which is they dont make a truck with nice enough interior for me

[sweenyite]

There is no right or wrong brand, you just have to buy what fits you and your needs best. I have custom black leather seats in mine and they are very comfortable. One of these days I'll upgrade to a three quarter ton, but for now, I'm content.

[bogan]

Tundra is coming out with a platinum edition in 2010. It will have A/C ventilated seats and tons of other options. It has a 381 horse engine compared to Ford's 310.

[johnyb777]

On that note, if HP is very high on the priority list, the F150 is scheduled to get the 6.2L Boss engine in 2010. It is supposed to produce close to 400 HP and over 400 lb-ft. torque.

I am rather happy with my 5.4's 20 MPG (at least for now).

[CaptainJMB]

I just bought an XLT last week, I got out of an 07 Sierra with the 5.3 2wd because the tranny was getting hotter than he**. I paid 32 drive out for my supercrew 4x4 loaded. I dont like leather so that wasn't even an option. I did drive the Tundra though....it's it's a nice truck with PLENTY of power....I could find a 4x4 in stock anywhere with the 5.7 to save my life...I borrowed the Ford for 3 days and they got money the 4th!! I'm only on my second tank so far, the second tank I'm running E85 to compare...so far it's only 14 mpg. So far, I absolutely love this truck...cost of ownership is half of what a powerstroke is....and I'm not crazy about the 6.4, I'm a 7.3 man