Pelican
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On November 2, I traded my 2021 F-150 3.5 EB Lariat 502a SC 4x4 with the sport appearance package and black on black color for a 2024 F-150 PB Lariat 502a SC 4x4 with black appearance package and black on black color.
Reason:
3 reasons: 1.significant personal thing happened just 3 months after purchasing the truck. 2.In November 2023 I clipped a sizeable deer 3. In July 2024, my good neighbor's tree fell on my truck. A lot of cosmetic damage, but the body shop did a poor job on the paint.
About the 2024...
Basically the same as the 2021, but PB and a few more creature comforts and features as follows:
1. PB - a must this time around. We live in what is considered a rural county in OH. Our home has natural gas and is on well water. We've had power outages and after the last 3 day outage I vowed to get a backup power source in place because if i can run the water pump we're up and running.
2. HUD - not a must but I do like it. I'm in my late 40s and my eyes are not what the used to be after working in front of a computer screen for 20+ years.
3. BAP - i really like the full black look. No more brown/red and black interior. Was not a fan it, but a lot my passengers seemed to. The 22 inch wheels are really nice as it's super easy to clean the inside of them, which really draws my eyes to them when clean as they look appropriately sized for the truck. Just 2 more inches, but it makes a big difference. I'm not going where some will go with that last statement.
4. Quality - this truck seems to be really well put together. The last one was as well, but I found a few paint blemishes - not so on the 2024. Orange peel is nearly nonexistent. Inside is rattle free like 2021. Engine compartment is neat and things appear to be buttoned up well. Underbody is neat and there are no wires or other items just hanging. I feel so proud to be driving this truck. Ford hit my high expectations mark on this one.
5. Blue cruise - didn't have on 2021. I drove to IN to pick up the 2024, which was about 4 hours away. I drove nearly the whole way home using blue cruise. I'm not sure of the version I have, but it performs lane changes upon toggling the blinker. It does not ping pong in the lane. It tracks very well and I appreciate it moving over slightly/away from when I'm passing another vehicle. Never thought I would subscribe to this, but most likely will when my 90 days is up as it's a real game changer.
6. Upgrades - tinted windshield (1 shade lighter than 3 back) and driver and passenger (same shade as 3 back) windows. Had spray in liner installed. Reusing tri-fold aluminum cover from 2021. Dealer installed rear wheel well liners. Purchased mud flaps.
7. Will be purchasing premium care extended warranty from granger. Hopefully, they have an end of year sale. Going to go with 8 or 9 years and 150k miles as i plan on being the only owner of this truck.
Reason:
3 reasons: 1.significant personal thing happened just 3 months after purchasing the truck. 2.In November 2023 I clipped a sizeable deer 3. In July 2024, my good neighbor's tree fell on my truck. A lot of cosmetic damage, but the body shop did a poor job on the paint.
About the 2024...
Basically the same as the 2021, but PB and a few more creature comforts and features as follows:
1. PB - a must this time around. We live in what is considered a rural county in OH. Our home has natural gas and is on well water. We've had power outages and after the last 3 day outage I vowed to get a backup power source in place because if i can run the water pump we're up and running.
2. HUD - not a must but I do like it. I'm in my late 40s and my eyes are not what the used to be after working in front of a computer screen for 20+ years.
3. BAP - i really like the full black look. No more brown/red and black interior. Was not a fan it, but a lot my passengers seemed to. The 22 inch wheels are really nice as it's super easy to clean the inside of them, which really draws my eyes to them when clean as they look appropriately sized for the truck. Just 2 more inches, but it makes a big difference. I'm not going where some will go with that last statement.
4. Quality - this truck seems to be really well put together. The last one was as well, but I found a few paint blemishes - not so on the 2024. Orange peel is nearly nonexistent. Inside is rattle free like 2021. Engine compartment is neat and things appear to be buttoned up well. Underbody is neat and there are no wires or other items just hanging. I feel so proud to be driving this truck. Ford hit my high expectations mark on this one.
5. Blue cruise - didn't have on 2021. I drove to IN to pick up the 2024, which was about 4 hours away. I drove nearly the whole way home using blue cruise. I'm not sure of the version I have, but it performs lane changes upon toggling the blinker. It does not ping pong in the lane. It tracks very well and I appreciate it moving over slightly/away from when I'm passing another vehicle. Never thought I would subscribe to this, but most likely will when my 90 days is up as it's a real game changer.
6. Upgrades - tinted windshield (1 shade lighter than 3 back) and driver and passenger (same shade as 3 back) windows. Had spray in liner installed. Reusing tri-fold aluminum cover from 2021. Dealer installed rear wheel well liners. Purchased mud flaps.
7. Will be purchasing premium care extended warranty from granger. Hopefully, they have an end of year sale. Going to go with 8 or 9 years and 150k miles as i plan on being the only owner of this truck.
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