Has anyone ever regretted getting a XL?

[2024_xl_hybrid b&w]

No regrets on my XL! Having all the extra money allowed me to make my truck the way I wanted it, not the way ford thought it should be. Here's a good YouTube video...

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[Billy2mav]

We're very happy with our xl mavericks. My 22 xl ecoboost and my wife's 24 xl hybrid and my 24 Ranger xl (stx).

 

[LSchicago]

Not at all. Mine has the equipment I wanted. Wasn't going to pay $2,500 more to get wheels I didn't like, and interior colors I don't care for.
I simply upgraded the wheels to my taste. Never seen an Eruption green parts truck, but no one will mistake it for a fleet vehicle now. Truth be told, I paid more for my XL than many XLT's cost. Probably more than some early Lariats too. But I picked what I liked.

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

Not status symbol, comfort as a daily driver occasional hauler.

Some years ago, I volunteered to fly out to LA and bring a company F-250 back to the Chicago area. Imagine my surprise when I started heading eastbound, cleared LA traffic, and found out those cheap bastards bought a truck WITHOUT cruise control

Made for a long trip,,,,,,,,, HRG

 

[2024_xl_hybrid b&w]

Not status symbol, comfort as a daily driver occasional hauler. When I was working all up and down the east coast I had full size trucks 1 step above work truck. I had STX F150 or a CUstom Silverado. Why? If I was going to spend up to 12 hours driving to a job I wanted some comforts. When I bought the Maverick last month I no longer had use for a full size and I liked the Lariat features, I can afford the Lariat features, so I bought a Lariat. Here is my guiding principle I learned from my Dad. I cam into this world with no money and I am going out the same way!

You got the truck that best fits your needs. It's sounds like you're happy with the lariat, it's features and that's all that matters. The OP wasn't meant to offend anyone who got a higher trim level, I appreciate and respect your choice. But this post was regarding those who purchased an xl. Here's a better post for you...

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/has-anyone-ever-regretted-getting-a-lariat.63246/

 

[mcluvin]

Some years ago, I volunteered to fly out to LA and bring a company F-250 back to the Chicago area. Imagine my surprise when I started heading eastbound, cleared LA traffic, and found out those cheap bastards bought a truck WITHOUT cruise control

Made for a long trip,,,,,,,,, HRG

I typically don't use cruise control, but I was sure glad to have it driving back from Grainger. Rolling hills make it a pain in the a** to maintain speed without it.

 

[EngineeredDetails]

After a little over 2 years and 51k miles I don't regret it a single bit. More fun to customize the base model to what I want and I didn't get that gawdy blue jean seats and orange interior from the XLT or the gawdy blue "leather" and gold accents from the Lariat.

 

[Gray Goose]

Here is my guiding principle I learned from my Dad. I cam into this world with no money and I am going out the same way!

Your financial approach differs greatly from mine. My grandparents put a few dollars in my savings before I could even spend money. I do the same for my grandchildren. I grew up driving open station tractors, so nearly any vehicle built in the last 90 years is more comfortable than driving one of these:

 

[HenryFord]

Back in the day when I had to commute long miles and drove a lot additional creature comforts would have been worth optioning up for. Today since I don't drive that much cruise control and AC is all I really need and I am happy. Other creature comforts are just icing on the cake. I did option up for the BLIS as I have found that to be extremely helpful for safety reasons. We get that even in the XL trim so we are living large folks! Thankfulness is a state of mind.

 

[Gray Goose]

You do realize a joke when you read it right? But serious question. Why would I worry about leaving money to children who stopped speaking to me and their now dead mother over politics? My granddaughter is my heir. But you do you and I will do me and just before my last breath, which I came close to in 2021, I don't want my last thought to be "at least I never spent on luxury for myself."

I apologize. The post did not sound like a joke.

 

[2024_xl_hybrid b&w]

Already read it. But thanks for searching for me. I know I am not able to do it myself. I was replying to Gray Goose who said it is a status symbol, not the OP. Sorry if I replied in the "XL ONLY" thread.

Glad to help, nothing to apologize for!

 

[2024_xl_hybrid b&w]

You do realize a joke when you read it right? But serious question. Why would I worry about leaving money to children who stopped speaking to me and their now dead mother over politics? My granddaughter is my heir. But you do you and I will do me and just before my last breath, which I came close to in 2021, I don't want my last thought to be "at least I never spent on luxury for myself."

I'm sorry for your loss! Life is short and I'm glad you're enjoying it in you're lariat

 

[LSchicago]

Some years ago, I volunteered to fly out to LA and bring a company F-250 back to the Chicago area. Imagine my surprise when I started heading eastbound, cleared LA traffic, and found out those cheap bastards bought a truck WITHOUT cruise control

Made for a long trip,,,,,,,,, HRG

I never use cruise. I flow with traffic.

 

[LSchicago]

I drove from Maryland to Orlando two different time for a week long job, I have driven to Massachusetts from Virginia, Arkansas from Virginia, Southern Mississippi from Virginia and many more trips. Cruise is a must for long hauls if you don't want to pay a lot of tickets.

My last ticket was in 1990.

 

[Thex]

I love this truck! Not sorry one bit it is an XL. The interior color is now on option for XLT and greater for the black appearance package. I am even showing off it is an XL (see rear fender )

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