Hi all, I'm very disappointed with what Ford has done to the Off Road Package for the 2000 model year. The largest LT tires that came standard in '99 are now a $300 dollar option ($255 invoice), the nice looking chrome steel wheels that were standard in '99 are now standard on the Lariat, Ford has put back the ugly looking aluminum wheels from years past, and the 3.73 ratio has been canned. I don't know about you all, but I'm not paying 800-some odd dollars for shocks and thinnish skid plates. I think the ORP was a fair value in '99, but now it is just a complete waste in my opinion and piece by piece the price of it has gone up! I think my money will be better spent on the Sport Package.

[This message has been edited by Bear (edited 09-06-1999).]

 

Lets not forget that nifty 4X4 decal!!

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Red 99.5 Lightning,#0975,Born 5/6/99...Adopted 5/27/99 Chipped w/SuperChip Flipchip chip, Mobil 1

 

bear
in 99 the orp was around 1100
why not pick up a 99 truck off the lot
and get the rebate i think it's 1150
there a lot of 99's on the lots here in michigan.
almost all of the orp 4x4 are xlts loaded and have the 5.4 motors

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99 XLT SC 4x4 STYLESIDE ORP 5.4,AUTO & 3.73 POSI
MED. TOREADOR RED
EXTANG TONEAU,BED MAT,
K&N FILTER & WOOD DASH KIT

 

And inquire about the "regional" discount on the ORP. In '99 it was $850 if you lived right.

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Ben Mc.----'99 XLT 5.4 SC SB ORP Dk. Red/Dk. Grey----Fact. Cab Steps/Tonneau/Slider----Straight Duals, Superchip, Airaid/KN (non-sag), Ungo Autostart/Keyless Remote, Prime Designs Air/Bug Deflector, Weathertech Wind/Rain Deflecters----PPI 4240 Amp,McIntosh 6x9's w/crossovers front, Polk DB 5.25's rear---Tuessssdayyyy Affffternoooooon----gotta love it!

 

dirlton: No way, they are discounting the ORP in some areas. I waited six months for mine back in '96 because I wanted the ORP and the 5.4l.

My $ 0.02, it was worth it

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'97 F150 Lariat, Flareside, white/sliver, SC, ORP, 5.4, Mods: 305/70/16 GY ATS, AR Baja wheels, dual exhaust, Smittybilt Nerf Bars, Edelbrock IAS Shocks, K&N Filter and Carbon Fiber Bug Gaurd. Rigged the fog lights too.

 

I agree. Ford should have left those other items in (although I admit that I like the aluminum wheels better than the steel ones I have). But...unless I'm mistaken, the ORP also comes with heavy-duty electrical and cooling, and also the class III hitch. The skid plates and the shocks I can live with or without, but the other items to me are definitely "must haves".

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1999 F-150 4x4 SuperCab, Deep Wedgewood Blue, ORP, 4-Wheel ABS, Loaded, Flowmaster 50 series, K&N, Tint, Super-White headlights, Westin Nerf Bars, Toff Spray-On Bedliner, Pioneer DEH-P3000 and TS-A6815 speakers, ADS PQ/8 amp.

 

kkirt1:

Notice I was referring to the discount I got when I ordered my '99. '96 was a different year (check your calendar). It was a "regional" discount available in regions which included Seattle, Denver, Chicago, and the Twin cities. In my case the discount was $850 ($723 net) on the package SRP of $1145 ($973 net). I believe there is something akin to this deal out there for the 2000 model year. Look it up. As it appears on my copy of the dealer invoice: "B3R REGNL PGM 55R BONUS DISCOUNT" (55R = ordering code for the ORP) and later "RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS APPLY TO DISCOUNTS/SAVINGS ---". I'm pretty good at knowing what I'm talking about, you need practice.

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Ben Mc.----'99 XLT 5.4 SC SB ORP Dk. Red/Dk. Grey----Fact. Cab Steps/Tonneau/Slider----Straight Duals, Superchip, Airaid/KN (non-sag), Ungo Autostart/Keyless Remote, Prime Designs Air/Bug Deflector, Weathertech Wind/Rain Deflecters----PPI 4240 Amp,McIntosh 6x9's w/crossovers front, Polk DB 5.25's rear---Tuessssdayyyy Affffternoooooon----gotta love it!



[This message has been edited by dirlton (edited 09-07-1999).]

 

dirlton:

HELLO! I was simply expressing my surprise at how quickly the ORP got discounted, not in how you or I read a calendar.

Careful, that attitude will eat you up!

 

BEAR -- As in the past, this is how Ford can state to the media that prices are up only slightly between model years, yet when you look closely, there are hidden cost increases. Also, you do pick up a significantly upsized tire (265/17 vs standard 235/16). In my area, it is a steal because of the regional discount mentioned by DIRLTON.

 

Indigo, I believe the hitch, tranny cooler and heavy duty wiring are a part of the towing package, not the ORP. On my 99,the ORP
contains the wheels and tires, skid plates and the "niffty" decals. The towing package and heavy duty alternator are extra $'s.



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White 1999 F150 4X4 XLT Regular Cab, 5.4L Short bed, 373 Rear, Towing & Off Road Pkg, 6 Disk CD, Keyless Entry

Mods Include : Superchip, Flowmaster exhaust, Chrome bed rails and Smittybilt nerfs, Full window tint,
K&N filter, Ventshade window deflectors. Triton boats tag on front - BASS sticker in rear glass

 

kkirt1:

Some days you eat bear, some days the bear eats you. Anyway----It is very curious how some people get the ORP for next to nothing and others are required to pay what is, in my opinion, a ridiculous sum bang for the buck- wise. I had absolutely no use for the package at SRP but did want a tire/wheel upgrade and, with the discount, the ORP was the most economical way to go and, in my opinion got you the nicest wheels to boot. Go figure.

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Ben Mc.----'99 XLT 5.4 SC SB ORP Dk. Red/Dk. Grey----Fact. Cab Steps/Tonneau/Slider----Straight Duals, Superchip, Airaid/KN (non-sag), Ungo Autostart/Keyless Remote, Prime Designs Air/Bug Deflector, Weathertech Wind/Rain Deflecters----PPI 4240 Amp,McIntosh 6x9's w/crossovers front, Polk DB 5.25's rear---Tuessssdayyyy Affffternoooooon----gotta love it!

 

Bear,

What ratio is replacing the 3.73? or is the lowest available 3.55?

 

Shad, 3.55 is lowest.