If you could do it again
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Joined: Jun 1999
Posts: 119
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From: Bismarck, North Dakota, USA
I would have gotten the keyless entry. We have it on our car, and I really like it.
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1998 F-150 SC 4X4, 5.4, ORP, Red clearcoat, K&N, Chrome push guard, roll bar & tube side steps, Smoke bug guard and tail light covers, Black bed mat & Ford mud flaps.
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1998 F-150 SC 4X4, 5.4, ORP, Red clearcoat, K&N, Chrome push guard, roll bar & tube side steps, Smoke bug guard and tail light covers, Black bed mat & Ford mud flaps.
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 98
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From: Cleveland, OH USA
Heh, thanks to hanging around this board for awhile before I ordered my 2000, I got everything that I wanted. The only thing I don't have is 4wd, but that was a money/need issue.
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2000 F150 Black XLT "Sport", SC, SB, 4.2L, 5 Speed, 3.55LS, factory soft tonneau, keyless entry, factory fog lights
Mods - JVC CD Player w/ Infinity and JBL Speakers, Permatech Spray in Bedliner
Coming Soon - Leveling Kit, Step Bars, Bug Guard, K&N, etc, etc...
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2000 F150 Black XLT "Sport", SC, SB, 4.2L, 5 Speed, 3.55LS, factory soft tonneau, keyless entry, factory fog lights
Mods - JVC CD Player w/ Infinity and JBL Speakers, Permatech Spray in Bedliner
Coming Soon - Leveling Kit, Step Bars, Bug Guard, K&N, etc, etc...
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 1999
Posts: 119
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From: Bismarck, North Dakota, USA
I like pressing a button on the keychain to unlock the door and not having to carefully unlock with the key. It would also definately pay for itself the first time you lock the keys in the truck.
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Joined: Jan 1999
Posts: 348
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From: Near Ottawa, Canada
I wish I could have spec'd the leather-wrapped steering wheel separately on my XLT. It was a cheap, separate option way back when I ordered my base Taurus L wagon in '89 and I still love the feel of it. Other than that, I'm happy with what I've got.
By the way, nice rig, Vocaire!!
For those who lust for a bigger engine, I was reading a front-page newspaper story today in Ottawa that predicts $1-a-litre gas soon, and for a long time to come. That's about $2.75 or $3 US for a US gallon, I figure. If that's the case, I wouldn't change my engine-tranny package.
Mind you, if I could walk in and plunk down the cash for a Lightning (which I can't), I might make the jump to a 5.4, but only if the Lightning came in the SuperCrew-----ya, I know, I don't ask for much.
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Black 2000 SC XLT short-box. 4.2 V-6, 5-speed, 3.55 Limited Slip. Side steps, CD, remote entry, FORD box liner. Add-ons: Older Windstar driver's side wiper blade (with the air scoop, because I don't slow down when it rains), back-up beeper, "f150online.com" sticker and snazzy Tweetie Bird floor mats.
My third F-series: '73 F-100, '98 F-150 and '00 F-150. Great trucks!
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By the way, nice rig, Vocaire!!
For those who lust for a bigger engine, I was reading a front-page newspaper story today in Ottawa that predicts $1-a-litre gas soon, and for a long time to come. That's about $2.75 or $3 US for a US gallon, I figure. If that's the case, I wouldn't change my engine-tranny package.
Mind you, if I could walk in and plunk down the cash for a Lightning (which I can't), I might make the jump to a 5.4, but only if the Lightning came in the SuperCrew-----ya, I know, I don't ask for much.
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Black 2000 SC XLT short-box. 4.2 V-6, 5-speed, 3.55 Limited Slip. Side steps, CD, remote entry, FORD box liner. Add-ons: Older Windstar driver's side wiper blade (with the air scoop, because I don't slow down when it rains), back-up beeper, "f150online.com" sticker and snazzy Tweetie Bird floor mats.
My third F-series: '73 F-100, '98 F-150 and '00 F-150. Great trucks!
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Joined: Dec 1969
Posts: 57
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From: Chattanooga, TN
I would give anything if I could go back and order the 5.4L, Auto, and cruise control. As a student I was on a very limited budget and couldn't find an XL on the lot with anything bigger under the hood. Just haven't been too happy with the 4.2, and not b/c of power. Auto would increase towing capacity 3-fold. And I could've almost paid for the cruise control with the 2 speeding tickets I have gotten as a result of not having it.
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1997 F-150 XL Reg Cab 4x2 4.2L 5 spd. 3.08
White/Silver, Chrome Wheels w/ Michelin LTX M/S
SnugTop Cab-hi w/ X-vision windows & SnugRug headliner
BedRug
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1997 F-150 XL Reg Cab 4x2 4.2L 5 spd. 3.08
White/Silver, Chrome Wheels w/ Michelin LTX M/S
SnugTop Cab-hi w/ X-vision windows & SnugRug headliner
BedRug
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 98
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From: Cleveland, OH USA
Shifter, thanks 
It's funny, because I ordered the sport package really only because I wanted the 4wd front end (I think it looks alot more aggressive). But, now that I have it, the leather wrapped steering wheel and the BFG tires are the real reason's that I like it. I don't honestly understand why Ford isn't pushing the sport package, it really finishes the truck off.
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2000 F150 Black XLT "Sport", SC, SB, 4.2L, 5 Speed, 3.55LS, factory soft tonneau, keyless entry, factory fog lights
Mods - JVC CD Player w/ Infinity and JBL Speakers, Permatech Spray in Bedliner
Coming Soon - Leveling Kit, Step Bars, Bug Guard, K&N, etc, etc...
It's funny, because I ordered the sport package really only because I wanted the 4wd front end (I think it looks alot more aggressive). But, now that I have it, the leather wrapped steering wheel and the BFG tires are the real reason's that I like it. I don't honestly understand why Ford isn't pushing the sport package, it really finishes the truck off.
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2000 F150 Black XLT "Sport", SC, SB, 4.2L, 5 Speed, 3.55LS, factory soft tonneau, keyless entry, factory fog lights
Mods - JVC CD Player w/ Infinity and JBL Speakers, Permatech Spray in Bedliner
Coming Soon - Leveling Kit, Step Bars, Bug Guard, K&N, etc, etc...
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Joined: Sep 1999
Posts: 508
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From: Ohio
Like Ford Man, I custom ordered mine after pouring over all possible options listed on www.kbb.com . I have no regrets, and would make the same choices again. Black is a bitch to keep clean though...........
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2000 XLT Black Sport, Flareside, 2WD, Ext. Cab, 5.4L Auto. Other factory options: 3.55 LS, Class III tow, 6-way Captains chairs w/CD changer, Remote entry , and Slider window.
Mods: Undercoat, window tint, headlight & tail light covers, removed "Sport" decals, upgraded Triton tailgate emblem, Linex spray-in bedliner, and an ARE LSII lid.
Wish list: Flowmaster duals, K&N FIPK or Velocity Tube, and a Belltech 3/4 drop.
Check out more pics at: http://home.columbus.rr.com/selva1/f150.html
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2000 XLT Black Sport, Flareside, 2WD, Ext. Cab, 5.4L Auto. Other factory options: 3.55 LS, Class III tow, 6-way Captains chairs w/CD changer, Remote entry , and Slider window.
Mods: Undercoat, window tint, headlight & tail light covers, removed "Sport" decals, upgraded Triton tailgate emblem, Linex spray-in bedliner, and an ARE LSII lid.
Wish list: Flowmaster duals, K&N FIPK or Velocity Tube, and a Belltech 3/4 drop.
Check out more pics at: http://home.columbus.rr.com/selva1/f150.html
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