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Cakes77 Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:5,161 Points:1,652,745 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jun 26, 2012 3:54:39 PM Ignore Cakes77 Report Abuse Ford introduced its refreshed F-150 pickup truck for the 2013 model year earlier this month but withheld information about its range-topping variant until Tuesday. The 2013 Limited recalibrates the top end for the truck line, displacing the Harley Davidson edition as the most expensive F-150 available from the factory. Though Mike Levine, a Ford Trucks spokesman, declined to disclose pricing, the Limited should exceed $50,000, based on the 2012 Harley-Davidson truck’s $50,025 list price, including delivery charge. It may seem that Ford is oversaturating the high end of its best-selling truck line with so many models commanding premium, if not always Platinum, cash outlays from their buyers. But Mr. Levine said in a telephone interview that the brand saw no reason to stop testing the mark Visit NY Times for full article

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Ford introduced its refreshed F-150 pickup truck for the 2013 model year earlier this month but withheld information about its range-topping variant until Tuesday.

The 2013 Limited recalibrates the top end for the truck line, displacing the Harley Davidson edition as the most expensive F-150 available from the factory. Though Mike Levine, a Ford Trucks spokesman, declined to disclose pricing, the Limited should exceed $50,000, based on the 2012 Harley-Davidson truck’s $50,025 list price, including delivery charge.

It may seem that Ford is oversaturating the high end of its best-selling truck line with so many models commanding premium, if not always Platinum, cash outlays from their buyers. But Mr. Levine said in a telephone interview that the brand saw no reason to stop testing the mark
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wamster Champion Author Houston Posts:4,255 Points:694,930 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2012 9:22:49 AM Ignore wamster Report Abuse The most popular vehicle among millionaires? The F-150. This vehicle is catering to a select group. It needs a bigger engine if you're going to use it to haul anything.
Cakes77 Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:5,161 Points:1,652,745 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2012 7:52:37 AM Ignore Cakes77 Report Abuse Thanks for your nice comments folks on this article. Keep them coming!
DellDude2 Champion Author Nashville Posts:9,409 Points:2,122,510 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2012 6:40:23 AM Ignore DellDude2 Report Abuse Ziyulu wrote: "...If you're willing to pay the $2,000 for a piece of metal, then you deserve to be parted with your money." Or how about paying $33K (after taxpayer credit) for a Volt (?Dolt) just to give yourself a warm green fuzzy feeling that you're saving the planet. ;-)
Rich1430 All-Star Author Indiana Posts:761 Points:258,090 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2012 1:46:47 AM Ignore Rich1430 Report Abuse ziyulu great comment.There is not one vehicle in this world that is worth the price they are sold for on the market. This is highway robbery.
ziyulu Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:8,499 Points:1,602,875 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2012 12:40:46 AM Ignore ziyulu Report Abuse What I find funny is when Ford introduced the "Texas Edition F-150", the price was several thousand higher. However, the only difference was the "Texas Edition" badge. If you're willing to pay the $2,000 for a piece of metal, then you deserve to be parted with your money.
Tacodan Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:2,319 Points:654,210 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 26, 2012 9:17:02 PM Ignore Tacodan Report Abuse GO Ford......
BuckyTJones Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:4,932 Points:967,950 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Jun 26, 2012 8:48:46 PM Ignore BuckyTJones Report Abuse That's what I use to pay for a house. Good trucks but not that good.
ToolinIt Champion Author Colorado Posts:1,803 Points:887,195 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jun 26, 2012 6:55:30 PM Ignore ToolinIt Report Abuse $50K is way too much for an F150. Ford does make nice trucks though. Chevy and GM make poor quality trucks. My '07 Silverado 2500,of which I bought new, has had so many issues: leaking transmission cooling lines that had to be replaced; glow plug replacements (2X); blower fan resistor module needed to be replaced and the ignition lock assy needed to be replaced. All of those listed items are high failure items on GM vehicles. GM builds crap!!! I will never buy a GM product again. [Edited by: ToolinIt at 6/26/2012 7:01:17 PM EST]
thizben All-Star Author Phoenix Posts:605 Points:284,645 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 26, 2012 5:58:28 PM Ignore thizben Report Abuse I do love my F-150 FX, but I do agree that the price really doesn't need to be so high for these trucks. But people will pay it, so that's where they are.
davenles Champion Author Texas Posts:3,201 Points:718,885 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 26, 2012 5:32:35 PM Ignore davenles Report Abuse Ford has great trucks - not sure I would want a Limited edition for the price though.
gaswatchON Veteran Author Ontario Posts:463 Points:118,405 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jun 26, 2012 5:29:07 PM Ignore gaswatchON Report Abuse Gee this is going to keep me awake tonight "NOT!"
PathfinderSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:9,516 Points:1,830,640 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jun 26, 2012 5:18:09 PM Ignore PathfinderSC Report Abuse I will not own one with these price.
mike56MI Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,220 Points:308,340 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jun 26, 2012 5:07:41 PM Ignore mike56MI Report Abuse To much money for a truck.
truvoice1 Champion Author San Diego Posts:1,283 Points:474,340 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jun 26, 2012 4:11:39 PM Ignore truvoice1 Report Abuse Its interesting that Ford would limit the engine choice on the most expensive pickup to the EcoBoost V-6. If the targeted buyer can afford to spend nearly $60,000 on a pickup truck, they surely can afford the extra gas that the V-8 or even the Triton V-10 would consume! What about a diesel engine option? And how is the Limited supposed pull all of those expensive toys the article talks about with just a V-6? Maybe Ford should rethink their engine options?
Rockyguitar Champion Author Tampa Posts:2,562 Points:1,201,820 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jun 26, 2012 4:09:30 PM Ignore Rockyguitar Report Abuse Better be careful not to price yourself out of the market.
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,226 Points:2,371,370 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jun 26, 2012 4:07:14 PM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse ford builds great trucks