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The $80k truck is going to be the new normal
Posted on 10/13/17 at 9:21 am
Posted on 10/13/17 at 9:21 am
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DETROIT (AP) — Heated and cooled seats. Backup cameras. Panoramic glass roofs. Not exactly what springs to mind when you think of a pickup. But that’s what American truck buyers increasingly want, spending an average of $46,844 on a pickup, according to Kelley Blue Book. That’s more than the starting price of luxury SUVs like the Mercedes GLC or the Lexus RX. In 2016, pickup trucks made up a little more than a third of all vehicles that sold for over $50,000. At the State Fair of Texas this month, Ford is displaying its most expensive pickup yet: The F-Series Super Duty Limited, a luxury heavy-duty truck with a starting price of $80,835. It has custom two-tone leather seats, a heated steering wheel wrapped in hand-stitched leather and high-tech features like a 360-degree camera system that guides drivers when they’re hitching up a trailer. A fully-loaded F-450 — the biggest version of the Super Duty — will top out at $94,455. It’s capable of towing an Air Force F-35 fighter plane, but it also has massaging seats. Fiat Chrysler’s Ram brand is also showing luxury pickups at the fair. The 2018 Laramie Longhorn Southfork edition has a walnut-trimmed steering wheel and 4G Wi-Fi capability. The Heavy Duty Lone Star Silver — sold only in Texas — has a luxurious bright chrome grille. Both start around $50,000 and will be available later this fall.
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On a recent visit to the fair, some visitors balked at the prices. One said he’s rather buy a Mercedes S-Class if he had $80,000 to spare. But others took the high prices in stride. "It's awesome. I'd love to be going down the road in it right now," said Paul Churchill as he sat in the cab of the Super Duty Limited. "If you’re looking for all the technology they have in these trucks now, it’s probably worth it." Demand for luxury trucks is strong. Ford says around half of the individual buyers who purchase Super Duty trucks opt for one of its three luxury versions — King Ranch, Lariat or Platinum. The Limited version will sit at the top of that heap. Kendall Bachman, who works for an executive search firm in the renewable energy industry, paid $40,000 in 2013 for a limited edition 2011 Toyota Tundra CrewMax that’s upholstered in leather from San Antonio-based Lucchese Boot Co. Bachman, of Redding, California, needed a truck to tow his fishing boat and camping trailer and haul lumber and landscaping materials for his 3-acre property. He also wanted something big to protect his four kids and leather that could withstand stains. At the same time, Bachman wanted his truck to convey status. "I wanted something that embodied who I am more than a luxury sedan, but that would still allow me to feel comfortable attending meetings for business people in town who drive luxury cars," Bachman said.
Posted on 10/13/17 at 9:23 am to RedRifle
Badass tattoo. Very unique.
Posted on 10/13/17 at 9:23 am to RedRifle
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On a recent visit to the fair, some visitors balked at the prices. One said he’s rather buy a Mercedes S-Class if he had $80,000 to spare.
It wasn't me I swear!!
Posted on 10/13/17 at 9:24 am to RedRifle
fricking retards spending $80k on a truck
Posted on 10/13/17 at 9:25 am to RedRifle
Months ago I saw a brand new Ford F-350, 4 door, with the extended cab. Thing took up two parking spaces. It was monstrous. I can't even imagine the sticker on that bad boy.
Posted on 10/13/17 at 9:25 am to Fusaichi Pegasus
I can remember way back when my brother bought a 1980 280ZX and paid 10,400 for it. I couldn't believe he was going to pay 10K for a car. Back then, that was unheard of. I guess it's all relative now considering what the pay scale was back then. You also used to get rid of cars when they got 50K on the odometer. I can't justify 80K for any vehicle. I just paid the most for a vehicle than I ever have. 35K on a 17 Tacoma. But that's just me.
Posted on 10/13/17 at 9:25 am to RedRifle
Thanks, I'll be sure to purchase one to use for odd jobs on ny new land.
Posted on 10/13/17 at 9:29 am to RedRifle
Truck prices have become absolutely ridiculous.
Posted on 10/13/17 at 9:29 am to RedRifle
That guys tattoo is disgusting.
Posted on 10/13/17 at 9:29 am to RedRifle
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At the same time, Bachman wanted his truck to convey status.
Posted on 10/13/17 at 9:30 am to RedRifle
I'll be buying a 20 year old toyota for my truck needs and an audi for my daily driver and will save a few bucks.
Posted on 10/13/17 at 9:30 am to Fusaichi Pegasus
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Only 80k I'd spend on a truck is a ford raptor
Does it come with a built-in complimentary dildo
Posted on 10/13/17 at 9:31 am to RedRifle
I don't need all of that shite. Just give me a XLT/SLT/LT type model
Posted on 10/13/17 at 9:31 am to High C
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Truck prices have become absolutely ridiculous.
The profit on quasi luxury trucks is ridiculous.
Posted on 10/13/17 at 9:32 am to Fusaichi Pegasus
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Only 80k I'd spend on a truck is a ford raptor
lol you and Brown Finger. By the way, MC open house on the 3rd. Shifter will be there.
Posted on 10/13/17 at 9:32 am to RedRifle
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the new normal
I paid about 34k for my truck in 2007 and I’ll drive it until it rusts out from under me. When that happens, 80k might be a reasonable price for a truck.
Posted on 10/13/17 at 9:33 am to RedRifle
Does it come with truck nuts?
Posted on 10/13/17 at 9:34 am to RedRifle
Looks like it's a good time to get into selling used pickup trucks. Someone has to cater to the huge market of people who have better sense than to spend $80k of a freaking truck.
Posted on 10/13/17 at 9:34 am to RedRifle
If rather drive my 30k vehicle and put the other 80k into my retirement.
Then, when I retire (early), I'll buy one that's 4 yrs old for $40k.
Then, when I retire (early), I'll buy one that's 4 yrs old for $40k.
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