2024 F-150 Lariat: the most useless trim?

[@GtotheC88]

The Lariat being the highest trim level offered with a V8 makes it very appealing. 2018 F150 Lariat 5.0 owner, myself

[@TheDylanPlayer14]

Same here

[@blairtubechannel]

Same.

[@Jeymez]

you can get a V8 in the XLT, the Lariat comes with the power boost.

[@TheDylanPlayer14]

@@Jeymez the lariat standard is V8

[@aac2500]

I have 2018 Lariat with the sport appearance package and 502a luxury package, among other options. The 5.0 V8 was very appealing and pushed me towards buying it

[@texasfan8892]

First off, the fact that it’s even possible for a near base model XLT to be $73k is a crime in of itself. Second, assuming that those options are only available on the Lariat and higher, I’d say it’s definitely worth spending the extra $4k but it still isn’t worth anywhere near $77k. To be honest, I think you spent 99% of the video, explaining why the Lariat is actually the best trim to get.

[@dave3682]

Right. I understand that a lot of these trims are "only as expensive as you option them to be"... but you can get a fully loaded Titan XD Platinum Reserve for $75k, or $70k if you settle for the 1/2 ton Titan... I don't care who you are, a Platinum Reserve Titan is a much nicer truck than an XLT F-150. Especially for the same money!

[@eloyrodriguez6980]

I think it’s worthless because you might as well go with the F150 platinum or king ranch, I don’t think anyone should get the lariat or xlt fully loaded, the more options you put on it the more you should just move up on trim level.

[@pathunter7003]

@@eloyrodriguez6980 with the titan platinum you have to settle for less…

[@pounceym]

I just purchased a Lariat with 502A and all the package options (other than black appearance package) and couldn't be happier about my truck. For me, the extra options you get on the Lariat (compared to the XLT) were worth it and I don't have a single regret about my purchase. I love the heads up display, ventilated seats, projector headlights, daytime running lamps, rain-sensing wipers and all the other creature comforts on the Lariat + 502A. Everyone has their own preferences/needs for their truck and what they can afford. IF you can afford the Lariat, I highly recommend it.

[@matthewm3912]

Correction: You FINANCED* one.

[@mr.wilson8340]

@@matthewm3912How do you know it was financed?

[@livingaboard]

@@matthewm3912I could buy one or several in full without financing. But if I get a low apr then I would finance like I did with my Tesla at 1.24%

[@umairhussain442]

I’m interested to can you pls tell how is the ride of this lariat,does it really smooth ? As Lexus Nx 350?

[@svtcobra3475]

Yes, I think the Lariat is the sweet spot and that is what we bought. 2023 with 502A, 18 speaker B&O, deployable running boards, FX4, extended tank, 360 cam, Trailer tow package, 5.0, MSRP 73.5K Great vid!!!!

[@matthewblanton7790]

The Lariat is the one that everyone always recommends. So now I’m confused.

[@KingLuis1985]

Not anymore. With the Limited trim going away, the Lariat and XLT have been bumped up a bit to help fill the gap. Now people are moaning about the XLT isn’t the bang for your buck anymore and the STX is the new bang for your buck.

[@vancebeazer458]

@@KingLuis1985I like my Lariat..

[@vancebeazer458]

And I swear that my “ventilated” seats are actual air conditioning. No way they cool down that much without the A/C.I like the AWD option for sure. Especially when it has been hot for a few days then rains and gets slippery out…

[@danimaljjmnhj4308]

@@KingLuis1985disagree they’re all just bang to the butt

[@ScoobyDrewski]

Xlt unless you have to have leather

[@junkbox93]

The Lariat 502a is the best spec imo. Why? It is the only way to get a luxury truck that isn't gaudy or pretentious. Though the new Lariat is nice, I do think the 21-23 is a much better looking truck.

[@thomassullivan1207]

100%. My 2021 has every feature that 2024 has, but mine is much better looking.

[@mrfuzz69]

​@@thomassullivan1207 2021 Lariat also has the little numbers on the climate control knobs, they took it off lariats in 2022 and saved them for premiums and up, one thing our 2021s have that no other does

[@louisgutierrez8048]

I believe this guy is saying that it useless but all the while showing all the features getting u to want to buy.he is a salesman

[@mikes1292]

Hes is slightly higher ranking than just a salesman 🤑

[@lifegoeson05]

I’m sure he’s the GM or partner of the store.

[@kirkdunn1379]

he is still a salesman nevertheless first and foremost

[@pauldennison2543]

4A isn't All Wheel Drive aka AWD. It's Automatic 4WD. Works similar to a LSD, Limited Slip Differential. 4A locks the hubs which turns the front axles, pumpkin & front driveshaft. When slippage is detected the transfer case engages the front driveshaft making it 4WD till wheel slippage is corrected.

[@Trukwachr]

Im not sure where you get your title. Ive owned 3 Lariats since 2006. Personally my favorite trim level. Prices on them have gotten outrageous........but still my personal fav.

[@umairhussain442]

Hello can you pls tell me how’s the ride? Does really smooth same like Lexus Nx350? I’m really interested to buy ford one but little bit confused

[@GrabberBlue71]

I'm not even trying to buy a truck but this is a great video, this guy does a good job!

[@gilbertferguson1685]

Love our 2019 Lariat. Leather heated and cooled seats, 3.5 L engine with long bed. Pulls a horse trailer with no problem.

[@westhavenor9513]

A 400 watt outlet is essentially useless. The only thing I would be plugging into the truck bed is a table saw or chop saw, so I'd need a 15 amp/1800 watt outlet.

[@pathunter7003]

That 400w outlet should stay in the interior of the truck, it’s only good for laptops, or maybe an electric cooler. You overload/burn up that outlet and wiring and it’s gonna cost you some $$ to fix it. The service manager at the stealership said not to use it at all

[@bvbhu3dg]

That is a beautiful truck, I love all the options, just needs the tow mirrors and ready to go!!

[@TheCamckee]

litteraly just bought my first brand new truck its a 23 lariat. 6 hours later youtube puts "why lariat is the worst trim package" damn aint gotta do me like that so fast

[@vancebeazer458]

🤣of course !

[@drewelliott9062]

I always buy Lariats because they are a happy medium and offer a lot of good options that lower trims dont offer.

[@James-t3c]

80k truck though. Not a bargain at all

[@DemsRdisguisedredcoats]

Love the explanation of the missing engine covers.. ‘little things that drive down cost’ Funny, every year consistently the price goes UP by 4 to 5 grand. Damn near choked on my coffee over that one.

[@BruceWayneOfOz]

After driving (and loving) a 2005 Toyota Tundra for 10 years, I wanted something with 'bells and whistles' and bought a New 2019 Ranger Lariat. Hated it, and traded it in for an F-150....but...went Down to a 2019, just to get a CD player! :) It actually had Fewer bells and whistles than the Ranger, but I love it. As much as I like the idea of a New(er) one, I hope I can get 10 years out of This truck!

[@BruceWayneOfOz]

(I went down to a 2018!)

[@robertmielke6196]

I do like his enthusiasm and knowledge....Also like this Ford F150 Lariat with all the "Loaded Goodies" and especially a V-8 engine....This is the one to get!

[@michaelallen9604]

Got an ecoboost..3.5 on a loaded Lariat awesome truck!!

[@alecaagaard]

Rest in peace the color matched grills on the lariat sports. 2018-2020 were some of the best years ever made.

[@MauriceVandenberg-c8j]

2019 STX is a AWESOME 1 OFF LEVEL GRILL.

[@James-t3c]

2020 had bad transmissions.

[@MauriceVandenberg-c8j]

I BOUGHT THE 2019 STX and i am fine with it. it is a work truck. $39K candn, but NOW it is $68K FFS FORD give us a break!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Mrtzhmd]

I just bought the 2024 lariat black appearance 3.5 powerboost 502a and I love everything about it

[@mdipilato2]

That's all I buy is Lariats. It's that perfect price point with all the options I need. I love my 502A Powerboost and I'll continue to buy them. I love that differentiate the Lariats and XLT's now!

[@James-t3c]

At 79k now. That’s not a good price point. After taxes , fees, interest, I’m into it for 104k. You call that a good price? 😂

[@SledgeHammer43]

Lariet was the top of the line trim package all of the 80s and most of the 90s. Now it is getting to be useless except it releases the most options making it the most customizable trim package.

[@pathunter7003]

And the XLT used to be the top of the line trim pkg in the ‘80’s and early’90’s, now it’s almost on the bottom of trim lines. Now luxury means it has to be a metal of some kind, platinum, tungsten, etc🙄

[@ScoobyDrewski]

The lights on the xlt black out package is the best by far imo

[@mountainhobo]

Supercab with 6.5' bed option would be nice because crew cab with 6.5' bed does not fit in most standard 20' garages.

[@toddfleck9091]

Exactly right!

[@hendrikhaan7332]

I have the 2024 Lariat FP700. It supposedly has the 5.0 Coyote. So, why did Ford go fugly on the Coyote? I was expecting the black and grey covers over the heads...disappointed there. Before having the Whipple installed, they wanted me to put 1K on the odometer, probably to get the piston rings "seated".

[@jasonbrushett2005]

Lariat all the way! What Ford should do is get rid ofbthe 501 a and make all Lariat trims 502a only.That would put it way ahead of any XLT

[@TimGrefer]

Agreed!

[@MattC.87]

Personally I think they should keep the 501a package. Not everyone wants all the extra features of the 502a.

[@jasonbrushett2005]

@@MattC.87 ok fair enuf to each their own.I have the 502a on my 19' and love it

[@MattC.87]

@@jasonbrushett2005I don’t on the older models yours and 21-23 the 502a package looks better with upgraded headlights. I would probably get the 502a package on those models for the headlights alone, lol. But my kids don’t need heated seats in the rear.

[@James-t3c]

79k is ridiculous for just a Lariot.

[@brianzeni0921]

Two inaccuracies. XLTs do have rain sensing wipers (at least my '21 does). 4A is not AWD as most people interpret it. It's 4 auto. When the tires slip, a clutch engages the front axle. 4a also engages the front wheel via the IWE all the time.

[@vancebeazer458]

Yeah,I run mine in wet weather all the time.

[@redd7188]

The new STX is the best thing going in the truck kingdom "Truck-dom".

[@griffinreitz7041]

Just bought a new 23 Lariat two weeks ago. So far I love it. I didn't want to go back to a full sized truck, but the room in the back for my working K9 and the fact it will idle, forever, while locked, with the AC on, was a deal maker. I do wish I could shut that 30 minute idle off permanently, but at least it can be shut off. The door code buttons are something else I really like. Last new Ford was 1974. The price has sure gone up ! LOL

[@garyschatz3718]

Any trim above XLT is useless as a truck since you can’t get a standard size bed.

[@timohm3644]

For us who live where there is a winter, the 4Auto is the feature which make the lariat valuable, if that option was on the XLT Trim level then you would be correct.

[@kirkdunn1379]

cant believe thats just becoming a thing for Ford....GM has had 4wd auto for every trim for awhile and are the only ones to have it on HD trucks.....seems insane in 2024

[@austinhogan5216]

4wd auto uses an electronically controlled clutch in the transfer case to engage the front axle when the computer senses rear wheel slip. Works great until it doesn’t. Costs more, too.

[@James-t3c]

@@austinhogan5216You can just change it to 4WD. You just wear it out faster because it’s not meant to be driven at speeds above 30. Hence why they have AWD module. To save the transfer. Thats why trucks that blow transfer cases are always the lower models. People drive around in bad weather with them all the time. The higher end trims use the smart AWD because it does it automatically, so it saves fuel and transfer case.

[@kenyongillespie8652]

Love the chrome package!

[@skat5268]

Sounded like a sales pitch to me, not a pitch on how the Lariat trim level was useless.

[@vancebeazer458]

Made you look! 👀😂

[@roberthenry9319]

Yes. Typical car dealer clickbait. Not one piece of valuable information in this video.

[@James-t3c]

It’s just too expensive now at 79k.

[@timohm3644]

For us who live where there is a winter, the 4Auto is the feature which make the lariat valuable, if that option was on the XLT Trim level then you would be correct.

[@vancebeazer458]

I’d still go Lariat.

[@chrisrstt]

crazy that its 75k with decent options

[@Bradimus1]

Lariat is the first trim level that lets you get auto 4WD - the cheapest truck you can get with it. So it's just the one to buy if you aren't getting a Tremor or Raptor and live where there is snow.

[@DouvikasC]

XLT doesn’t offer leather seats! Also, the reason why the 3.5 is only a $90.00 option is because Ford wants to be able to claim lack of sales on the 5.0 as the reason for discontinuing it at their convenience. I become a GM buyer the day they discontinue the V8.

[@redd7188]

You can get leather in the XLT with the 303 package. A lot of people love the 2.7 and it's the 5.0 engines real competition. It's the reason why GM started putting a 2.7 in the Sierra and Silverado.

[@toddfleck9091]

Exactly!

[@Spring794]

Lariat 502A is my favorite trim. Most of the features of the upper trims without the flashiness. Sadly Ford dropped the power running board option from 502A for ‘24.

[@jon6387]

You get power running boards with the black appearance package for the 24’.

[@lindahelton6421]

@@jon6387I don’t think the power boards are an option. I just ordered a 502 A black appearance pkg and they are just extended bars. Considering moving up to the Platinum to get them.

[@jon6387]

@@lindahelton6421 You're right. I'm not sure why they got rid of them.

[@CarolinaBowTie]

Getting rid of the hideous "Coast 2 Coast" grille is worth $4,000. Chrome is King!

[@ronjeremyhyatt3334]

Most people lease these. This is the best trim to lease. The numbers make sense. It’s the best trim in my opinion

[@scottmarquiss7941]

Useless? Not really. . .I've got a '22 Lariat, and the only it doesn't have is the HUD . . I had an XLT and if I optioned it would have cost 4K more. The Lariat had those plus a few more (Lariat only) for the same price. No brainer!

[@TheKingInHiding]

Dude you totally forgot one of the main differences between the XLT and Lariat: the heated steering wheel. Kind of a big deal or those of us in colder climates.

[@pathunter7003]

It’s not a big deal having to have the heated steering wheel, I live in a quite cold state and don’t need gloves till it’s down to 10 deg or below

[@robertbucko2334]

Lariat is one of my favorite trims.

[@barrymitchell4424]

XL v8 SC for me . Problem is that I have 2 of those. So Mitchell I would like a upgrade to a 2024 soon

[@TheDylanPlayer14]

The best trim for 2024, because you get a fully loaded truck with a V8

[@chop1834]

Front end is looking more minivan-like

[@lindahelton6421]

When I first saw it, it reminded me of the Family Truckster from the movie Vacation.

[@matthewalexander8058]

I just wish I could still order the lariat with a 6th seat.

[@hphillips7425]

I would be curious if the mechanics at your dealership would still pick the 5.0 over the eco boost?

[@Anthonygarcia-dr7oi]

Beautiful truck

[@CharlesZupan]

It’s a great trim. Although I opted for the king ranch when I bought mine. Few more features

[@michaelmeek9339]

I’ve always bought at least the Lariat trim to specifically get power folding mirrors. Nobody wants to get out of the truck to fold in the right hand mirror to get into a tight spot.

[@July.4.1776]

Or out of the car wash in the winter!🥶🥶

[@July.4.1776]

Freezing while walking around to flip it back out.

[@jamesleasure8836]

I could not disagree more. It's the least costly trim with leather and auto AWD. It's also the least-costly trim in which you can get a black interior AND chrome trim, which old farts like me love.

[@pauldimaranan8187]

I'll definitely prefer f150 lariat for sure 😉

[@pathunter7003]

I know you would prefer it, but would you actually spend that kind of money for it..I wouldn’t but that’s me

[@northlander4370]

i purchased a 2023 xlt sport package with the black appearance package , my xlt has leather seats and a tremor hood ??? , why the tremor hood ? , i have never seen another f150 , except for the tremor with this hood .

[@garyschatz3718]

Sadly, it is only available in a crew cab. So, if you still want to do pickup things with it, you are stuck with a really long truck. If I don’t want the really long truck, I have to stick with STX or XLT

[@michaeljordan2060]

I had a 20 18 Lariet 502A and now have a 2023 XLT high package and I miss not having a heated steering wheel, and easy entry/exit where the seat automatically moves back for entry/exit, and I miss the super bright headlights on the Lariet. Here in Canada a Lariet vs XLT is a lot more $$$.

[@georgegrill3262]

Lariat is very sharp!

[@jamielancaster01]

Hey no fake hood vents.

[@SuperDagbo]

The 502A group doesn't give you max recline.

[@MDean25]

Yeah slap a 3.0L supercharger on that coyote and game over for any of the engine options.

[@patmason7276]

Ford has too many options. Need to simplify . Pushed the XLT to a lariat trim.

[@keithsmith3118]

All I need is the lowest trim level I can get four wheel drive auto and electronic e-brake.

[@Corndogger61]

Please do a King Ranch F-250

[@JohnSmith-dc1xf]

Not sure if this is still the case but when I bought a lariat in 2018, that was the min trim level to get the A4wd, the xlt and below only had selectable.

[@bajaboater7836]

5 lariats so far for me, I have a 23 and a 24 is on the way

[@eloyrodriguez6980]

I think a fully loaded XLT or Lariat are worthless because you might as well go with the F150 platinum or king ranch, I don’t think anyone should get the lariat or xlt fully loaded, the more options you put on it the more you should just move up on trim level.

[@lindahelton6421]

I have a Lariat on order. Leaving my beloved Expedition because the rebates/incentives on the F150 are too good to pass up. However, I’m now leaning towards a Platinum but dislike not being able to go with the lower trim and add a sunroof. Not sure what to do now.

[@josipdolic6391]

4A and folding mirrors are the options I really miss

[@KratosDefiled]

I priced a lariat vs tremor. Tremor was only 5gs more and has all the stuff a guy could want. Why buy a lariat

[@AngelNavarrete-rr5xm]

Lariat is Much nicer than the XLT and has a whole different front end that only the platnium offers. The new lariats are the new platnium and the new platinums are the new limited. That’s the easiest way to put it

[@thomassmith3325]

You always create good content...sometimes I wish you would not try with the "clickbait" angle. It worked....I had not priced a 2024 F-150...currently have a 2020 King Ranch 5.0. Yes...the Lariat is worth it...because as others have said...the highest trim the 5.0 is available. So...I guess if GM can endure...might have to get a GMC next time with a V-8. Had one EcoBoost....don't want another. It was either Eco (not very Eco) or Boost....and the way I drive...it was usually Boost...which means my 5.0 gets better mileage than the EcoBoost Did.

[@Reddy_Ruger]

The main thing for me is the awd auto

[@jasong712]

My 2020 Lariat has ventilated and cooled seats. Do you mean this is the first time it has ventilated ever, or the first time for the 14th gen f150?

[@musicovermyhammond9994]

If ford would option the lariat out with shifter on the column I would consider. For that reason I’ll stay with the XLT.

[@martyi398]

I Couldn't deal with all that chrome, it needs to have the black appearance package in my opinion

[@dylansmith1261]

Isn’t there a lot more the lariat offers that an XLT doesn’t?? Power folding mirrors, optional heated rear seats, the upgraded LED taillights, memory seats

[@johnmeade6162]

I watched this video and the one on the 2024 Platinum. Are you doing one on the 2024 King Ranch?

[@markrasch]

My 2021 Lariat is amazing. Has something changed? Mine is loaded to the max.

[@napollard]

Let me get this straight, a 400 watt plug? What are you planning on using back there, a laptop? What about a saw, a drill, WTF????

[@Panthers1521]

What’s the leadtime for a custom order platinum plus?

[@catalinbudur6206]

Hi. Is normal to pay 99 000 $ for Lariat 5.0 V8 Black Edition FX4 502A B&O 18spk, panorama ..... car built on april 2023 ??? Price for Europe.

[@senshibat8920]

Brand well Pops had an XLT Lariat the trim levels can be confusing on packages in the past looking at a King Ranch F-250 Diesel on line w tremor pack on and on. . Smorgasbord of things. like add ons list limited plat trims if you can customize and not break it.. I want that monster truck

[@senshibat8920]

wish you had a wheel dimming switch for night driving the glares a lot with the +/- not as good for media screen and dash

[@tatertotsandbattlebots]

That new grill/front surroind is atrocious. Also, they keep preaching that they simplified the ordering process for cost cuts, but where the hell is that savings? It's insane that these push past 50k, let alone 70???

[@stacymanley161]

Lariat is the best to me I had a 2019

[@PhilDavis-zh4ze]

That bedliner looks gorgeous. You don't normally get a nice finish like that. Is it factory?

[@evoemperor3776]

I like lariat but what i don't like is the door siding has a cloth material instead of leather which doesn't justify spending extra i would rather get the stx if you ask me.

[@muletv9348]

The XLT has leather? Since when? 4A stands for auto, not “all the time” or “AWD”. Huge difference. Is the base Lariat now a chrome package? I don’t see a non chrome option other than BAP on the website.

[@michaelscanlan6192]

A Lariat is a drive to the store or go to church. This package, along with the Platinum, is a WAST OF TIME......

[@jeffpeters882]

Owned 2018 and 2022 lariats. Here in michigan insuring a lariat is 30 to 40% less than a limited or platinum. The only difference is some badging. Towing with the 3.5 is a joke. All HP and no torque. I love my new 5.0, and it sounds great. Mileage is the same.

[@JohnSmith-dc1xf]

3.5 all hp no torque? did you try towing with a 3.5? It has so much more torque than the 5.0 and it comes on a lot sooner. There is a reason the 3.5 has the highest tow ratings of all the motors available.

[@jeffpeters882]

@@JohnSmith-dc1xf I towed quite a bit with my 3.5. Had to get heavy with the pedal and to get it spooled up to find any torque. 25 ft cargo trailer 7-8 mpg at best. 5.0 torque is instant at lower rpm’s.

[@BoostedYote]

Ford finally putting features in their vehicles that Audi had back in the early 2000s 😂

[@jimmyr1888]

Memory seats the lariat and above too

[@iamgutwrench]

It's the only trim with ventilated seats. No, that's a must so not a useless trim

[@no1but24]

I’ve noticed on some of the window stickers. It says auto stop start delete -$50. Does that mean you can actually order a truck without that nonsense?

[@JohnSmith-dc1xf]

it means there was a chip shortage when it was built so they excluded the feature

[@toddfleck9091]

The 5.0 will outlast that ecopoop if you use it like a truck

[@flea4061]

Interesting. I actually think the V8 Lariat is the best trim. All their vehicle pricing is high.

[@texasfan8892]

Well they definitely didn’t reduce the cost of the vehicle that’s for sure lol

[@user-uv4mg4ve9p]

Why would anyone buy a big truck instead of a big SUV assuming it's a family vehicle? The truck bed is small compared to what you can put in an SUV with the seats down and the SUV allows you to carry more people. And your stuff isn't exposed to theft and the elements with the SUV. What am I missing?

[@pathunter7003]

What you are missing is having to clean out the carpeting in that suv when getting a load of dirt or stone

[@user-uv4mg4ve9p]

@@pathunter7003 If you need to haul dirt or stone occasionally you can rent a truck at Home Depot.

[@glee8892]

Heated and cooled seats on lariat?