Quite the statement to suggest that those who decided on XLTs are just poor. We can afford to drive whatever we want, but we did not get in this position by spending on things we don't value. We did not get a lariat because we did not value the options package, regardless of the fact that the difference in cost is about one week of contributions to our brokerage account. 
I don't think that is what he meant. But I hear both sides. Maverick on ...
If more people "cheaped out" on cars we'd have a much smaller personal debt problem in this country.
"You either have the money or you don't. If you have it then get the Lariat and check all the boxes. Cheap out on other things, but get the best car you can."
I took it as meaning if you have the money and want to spend it on a vehicle, such as the Lariat, go ahead. If you don't want to spend that much on a vehicle then get what you want. Nothing about being poor.
I am very happy that I went with the xlt trim. I like the Lariat Trim too, but I do not like the rims thT comes with the trim. And it was too expensive for what I wanted. Otherwise I like the trim okay.
My dealer told me that there is some extra sound deading in the A Pillar down to the floor between the firewall an interior.
I'm a boomer and don't follow you. I'm not a fan of the Lariat interior. How does it scream boomer?
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