I find it funny that buyers demand more of everything: more power, nicer interior, 300-400+ horsepower, more gears but then they complain when they get the bill (MSRP). You can't have all that for nothing.
@@302Mustang13 Part of it is exactly what you say and the other part of it is government mandated equipment to me ever tightening emission and safety regulations. Manufactures have to try and make something people want while also meeting all of the governments requirements to sell their product, those two motives combined with inflation equal pickups that cost as much as starter homes did 10 years ago.
@@nathanmcdonald610 I agree with that but was just focusing on buyers contributions to higher MSRPs. That and manufacturers try to build what sells. They are not going to flood inventory with cheap and basic trucks if nobody buys them. There is usually a good amount of mid level and high trim levels sold with cheap being fleet mostly.
@@302Mustang13 Yeah, ever since the early 2000's trucks have become a LOT more popular as personal use vehicles, particularly 1/2 ton trucks like the F-150. People buy them more so as commuters to go back and fourth to work in and take their kids to school which is why they've turned into what they are today. 30 years ago people who owned a pickup usually also owned a sedan or some other kind of family vehicle as their commuter, today people just buy a truck and use it for everything.
Them blank areas below the air vents is where I place my phone holders. 3m tape on a magnetic phone holder is the best spot for both driver and passenger.
yes you can ... but it's a completely useless system ... key fob would take 2 seconds this app takes ages, it's quicker to walk out and start via key then to get that to hook up right
I bought a 2024 STX in july. It's the best truck I've ever owned, It's wired having to pass all the gas stations. Exceptional gas mileage. My favorite part of these trucks is the headlights & entertainment system.
I just got my 2024 STX and couldn’t be happier. Has tons of tech you wouldn’t expect on an STX. Everything I need and nothing I don’t. The only thing I’ll say I miss coming from XLT is the perimeter sensing key that you could just leave your keys in your pocket and unlock the door by putting your hand on the handle. Also, the push button start I really miss. I bought the Ford tailgate dampening device because I really like that feature also from the XLT. It wasn’t that much much money very easy to put on.
Huge fan of cloth interiors here....no burnt legs in shorts during Summerand no frozen bit in winter. Also no need for heated/cooled seats that can fail !!
@@justforyoublueI’ll never understand why trucks have went away from the column shifter. It’s one reason I want the ford in a lower trim. Maybe my biggest reason.
Love the stx trim. Paid 32k for my 2013 stx with a 5.0 and 4x4. Love the look of the 2024 but I can't justify spending 52k on a base model with a body kit.
That's because before the supply chain challenges, chip shortages, and COVID-19 environment, the F-150 always had $8000 to $14,000 off of MSRP in dealer discounts and factory discounts and incentives. I've been watching and just bought a '23 F150 PowerBoost at the end of February '24 for $12,000 off MSRP with 1.9% APR. Full disclosure: there are three small hail dings on the hood.
What would have set this truck apart from the base model is Ford offering a power seat option - its is not available on the STX trim level. In my opinion, its still an XL with a different grill.
@brettyoung1659 are you happy with it? I'm looking very close to buying an stx with fx4.... I have an alternative xtr so I'm dropping a couple items but feel I'm not losing that much
You are right about it might be the best trim for a Ford, however, pricing is too high for average Americans to afford. Not many people can afford a $800 - $1000 monthly bill. Plus insurance on this vehicle because it is so high priced. And it is not just Ford…. They are all out of line.
Just ordered STX with supercab (rare), black-out package and 5.0 motor plus towing (duh), 200A package which adds running boards/wheels mentioned below. Will add heated seats and remote start key fob at dealer for about $700. Trading in a 2020 XLT blackout very similarly equipped. Except new STX has better 20" wheels with big webbed pattern (desired), better info screen, better lane avoidance, better cameras.... I lose electric seat controls (I am only driver--set it--forget it), better headlights, no rear roll down window hatch (Never ever used it even once. Looks that much cleaner form rear) and console shifter (I gain storage) that's about it. OTD for new STX is about $50,000 with X plan. My 2020 trade was $43,000 OTD--so an $8000 difference? NO. That $43,000 for my 2020 XLT today would be $52000. This STX is MORE than my old XLT in terms of features, overall. So, I SAVED over $1500 on this STX--which covers $700 for adding heated seats and key remote start and $600 lowering kit--see below. Then, I will add Ford Performance suspension lowering kit for $600. This is 1.3" lower in front/2.5" lower in rear--for that "street stance". Then the biggie: Whipple! Borla! THE truck I want with the lean, mean street stance all blacked out.
No 3.5 boost is a huge letdown for me. I have a 2021 STX FX4 with the 3.5. Intake exhaust and tune. You can remote start with the fordpass app. Truck starts with a push of a button on your phone or smartwatch from anywhere. I use it all the time. This is my second F150 with the 3.5. And my next one will have it as well. Going to be a while but if things stay the same I will be in a different trim.
Works for me V8 and I don't like leather, not into too much tech just more things to go wrong. No power seats or electric start really Ford 😂. It's on my radar with discounts I hope. Very good looking basic truck for a basic person like myself.
I’d rather pay 50,000 for no power seats then an additional $10,000 or more just to have them. Plus, I can move my seat forward or backwards quicker than I can with a power seat.
Hi! I’m thinking of getting a used F-150 as daily work truck. I have a commute of 40 mile one-way (1.5 hrs) then another 1hr drive home in horrid SoCal traffic. I haul mostly network cabling installation equipment in the bed, and do not tow. What model year, engine and grade do you recommend? I would like to have some of the newer active safety features such as the automatic emergency braking system to avoid front collisions, but not as critical as long-term reliability and durability. Any suggestions for a late model F-150 with Direct and Port Injection. Also, what immediate and affordable engine and transmission mods for reliability and durability are recommended? I’m not looking for more power, just long-term reliability and durability as I don’t have too much money and need a truck for work and personal use. Thank you!
Give customers a STX choice, will order my STX with power heated seats, power adjustable pedals, heated steering wheel, B&O sound, sliding rear window, skid plates, block heater.....call this the Canada Special...
How are the headlights in the dark? Personally I love cloth if it’s not too rough but need 1) good headlights 2) heated seats 3) remote start…… wish I could option all that as I like the column shift more than console .
I just wish mine would shift right. It's killing my fuel mileage because it goes through every gear and doesn't skip 2nd and 4th like my other F150 STX did.
No fuckin way in hell am I paying that much for a truck in 2024 just to have a regular key and fob like that of a VW from nearly 20 years ago. FUCK NO.
