FX4 vs Lariat
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From: Deatsville, AL
Originally Posted by BalogUK
definitely personal preference for me- i ordered my truck 04/05 on spring break- with enough budget to get the KR but in the end- i ordered the truck i wanted, exactly how i wanted it, and wouldn't have it any other way- FX4 Supercab 6.5' bed.
didnt want the wood grain...the extra creature comforts were nice, but really all they would to is contribute to my laziness- im pretty sure i can do the mpg math in my head, im pretty sure i can reach over and turn the air on, or the radio all by hand- the full door of a screw could've been nice, but it took out the 6.5' bed-a big no in my book- i loved the fx4 grille, couldn't have it with the lariat- king ranch is definitely nice, but i wanted a less-care free owning experience- we have an 05 KR superduty, and its a beauty, but im an on the run college student and wouldnt have been able to keep it sharp 24-7
didnt want the wood grain...the extra creature comforts were nice, but really all they would to is contribute to my laziness- im pretty sure i can do the mpg math in my head, im pretty sure i can reach over and turn the air on, or the radio all by hand- the full door of a screw could've been nice, but it took out the 6.5' bed-a big no in my book- i loved the fx4 grille, couldn't have it with the lariat- king ranch is definitely nice, but i wanted a less-care free owning experience- we have an 05 KR superduty, and its a beauty, but im an on the run college student and wouldnt have been able to keep it sharp 24-7
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From: Houston, TX
I like the Lariat over the FX4. I don't know about the suspension but the interior is beautiful in a Lariat. I also like the way the grill looks. The dealer told me the price was the same between the 2, 33Kish.
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Originally Posted by KSUWildcat
FX4 caters to those looking for a sporty look. The Lariat is for those old fogeys that want a "luxury" ride.
Yes Thumper, Josiah, et al have the Lariat, they are just fooling themselves.
But it doesn't matter, because the XLT trumps all.
Yes Thumper, Josiah, et al have the Lariat, they are just fooling themselves.
But it doesn't matter, because the XLT trumps all.
Plus 'Lariat' sounds cooler.
I didn't matter to me - I would have taken either one. It just happens that the Lariat we got had everything we wanted in it (SCREW w/6.5 bed, moonroof, etc).
I do wish we had a bench seat instead of the captain's chairs. That's about the only thing I would change.
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From: ME
If would choose an FX4 over a Lariat.I don't like the wood grain on the interior and I don't care for leather seats.I also prefer the manual transfer case,I don't know if the manual tc is available on either one? 
The one thing I do like better about the Lariat is the painted fender flares.
The one thing I do like better about the Lariat is the painted fender flares.
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From: Rockwall, TX.
Originally Posted by brypink2
I would have bought a Lariat (instead of a FX4) if they were offered in Silver Metallic w/ Black leather interior.
Oh, and I'm old!
Oh, and I'm old!
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From: Grenada
Originally Posted by 04 RED LARIAT
I have a lariat, fx4 and king ranch all in one.
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From: Back Woods of Chester Co PA
They are both great trucks - I started with an 04 FX4 scab, traded for an 05 Lariat screw ( totally loaded w/ every option ), then went back to an 06 FX4 scab. All have/had leather trim interior, console shift, 3.73LS rear, 6 cd - the 06 is cd/mp3. Just a personal preference with the FX4, I like the sport leather trim seats, carbon fiber dash, FX4 instrument cluster and the manual climate controls - my a/c definately seems colder, and definately the 18" gray trim rims - can't wait to stuff 325's on them.. I really am used to the reverse sensors now, probably the most useful option. I'll take an FX4 scab any day. This one's a keeper, hope it lasts 200k miles...
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Just so everyone is aware that the FX4 seats are better as the side bolsters are "Enhanced" as Ford would like to say. Now for 2007 Ford has made standard on all seats the "Enhanced Side Bolsters".
So with that being said... 2004-2006 Larait owners... The FX4 seats are better.
So with that being said... 2004-2006 Larait owners... The FX4 seats are better.
