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Sorry, the new black steelies make the XL look cheap

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The XL is the cheapest model, it would be a surprise if it didn't look cheap
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the xl is also the top selling model so that says something about it. what did the article say, 45% increase over last month or quarter
 

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The XL is the cheapest model, it would be a surprise if it didn't look cheap
Yeah, steel wheels and rubber floor instead of alloy and carpet, plus only a couple of differences from an XLT makes it 'cheap'. An XL is $2500 less than a base XLT.o_O Spend another $1k and you couldn't tell the difference from XL and XLT just by looks.
 

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i put xlt wheels on my truck and other then no miniature sliding rear window and less sensors on the bumper, it looks just like an xlt. i don't know why my FIL bought an xlt since the interior is identical to my xl
 

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Literally the only thing an XLT has the XL doesn't, that would matter to me, is the V6 engine.
 

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yup, but the stx seems to be the best seller here where i live. i see tons of those around and an occasional lariat or xlt. in reality, i have seen more ranger raptors then xlt and lariats, though that is not saying alot since there are now 5 ranger raptors in my town
 

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Yeah, steel wheels and rubber floor instead of alloy and carpet, plus only a couple of differences from an XLT makes it 'cheap'. An XL is $2500 less than a base XLT.o_O Spend another $1k and you couldn't tell the difference from XL and XLT just by looks.
It's a work fleet truck, if you want it to look prettier get the XLT.
 

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It's a work fleet truck, if you want it to look prettier get the XLT.
that is the point of his comment. the xlt and xl are visually almost identical. i know, my FIL and i have the same trucks, except his is xlt and mine is xl. the miniature sliding rear window, different rims, and some more sensors in the bumper is the only way to tell them apart.

same interior, same exterior, different rims and rear window. not worth the price difference to go from an xl to an xlt
 
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I think what makes them look cheap is....the black plastic center caps . they are Ugly🤮
 

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that is the point of his comment. the xlt and xl are visually almost identical. i know, my FIL and i have the same trucks, except his is xlt and mine is xl. the miniature sliding rear window, different rims, and some more sensors in the bumper is the only way to tell them apart.

same interior, same exterior, different rims and rear window. not worth the price difference to go from an xl to an xlt
Ok, my point still stands: if you want a prettier truck, get the XLT rather than the work truck XL that looks like a work truck. It seems like you think the XL shouldnt even exist at all. which is strange.
 

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I think the xl is the best for the money. I feel like the xlt isnt actually needed.
 

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My xl came with aluminum rims, carpet, rear locker, tow package, and spray in bed liner. Was 32,500. Way better then any other midsize truck at that price
 
 







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