2017 Ford Super Duty Tech and Specs Revealed

spoon059 wrote:

Bedlam wrote:
Interior trim is so objective. I prefer the simplicity of the base trim line and do not like gadgets and embellishments. If Fisher-Price could design the controls, I would be happy. I still want comfort but want ease of upkeep and ease of use. I'm not a Luddite or technophobe when it comes to features, but my priorities are not aligned with what is offered in the more expensive trims.

It's like how people decorate their homes: Some prefer the simple Danish Modern, while others prefer the ornate French Provincial and while others have a mashup of every style and design ever created.

Well said. I love my Tradesman, bottom of the line, trim level. Even at bottom of the line I have power windows/locks, cruise and AC. All the rest of that stuff is probably nice, but I don't want to pay for it.

Bottom of the line trim on these newer trucks isn't the same as it was even a few years ago. My truck has remote entry, power windows/locks, auto headlights, cruise, air, bluetooth/hands-free radio, USB ports, IBC, etc. The only thing I don't like are the chrome wheel covers but I'll get nicer than factory wheels when I swap out the stock tires and that will be a non-issue. The extra features on the higher trim levels are nice but they don't move the needle nearly enough to pay the hefty premium. Before tax my truck only cost $39k and change brand new. Not exactly cheap, but not bad for a new diesel considering what most pay for the higher trim level versions these days.