Anyone opting for the Lightning Platinum? Care to tell me why?

[jb56]

I want to order the Platinum, but it really doesn't seem worth the jump of $11,000 from a well equipped Lariat +. Am I missing something? When I'm on the fence, I usually opt for more options, and usually that works out on resale anyway. But I'm not so sure here. I'm leaning heavily toward a Lariat +, but when you are already going to pay $80,000 (which is pretty insane), the additional $11,000 is in play.

I think the interior is pretty cool and premium leather is always a plus.
I'm a sucker for a better speaker system, so that is nice. (18 speakers instead of 8)
The massager feature is OK, but not a huge deal for me.
The technology appears to be otherwise the same

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[vandy1981]

The range and probable payload hit make the Platinum a non-starter for me. Plus, I actually prefer the matte black front grille and stock rims on the Lariat.

 

[techguydave]

I'm a sucker for a better speaker system, so that is nice. (18 speakers instead of 8)

I've seen most reviews trend negative toward the B&O Unleashed. I'd watch some reviews and maybe hunt down an ICE with it to try out. From what I understand, the 18 speakers doesn't do much.

 

[fitek]

I've seen most reviews trend negative toward the B&O Unleashed. I'd watch some reviews and maybe hunt down an ICE with it to try out. From what I understand, the 18 speakers doesn't do much.

Pretty sure you could get an awesome aftermarket system for a lot less. I spent $600 in my Transit for a noticeable upgrade (incl. subwoofer).

 

[jb56]

The range and probable payload hit make the Platinum a non-starter for me. Plus, I actually prefer the matte black front grille and stock rims on the Lariat.

I must have missed that the Platinum max tow is only 8400 pounds. I'm sure there has been a lot of discussion, but do you know why that is? What is mechanically different that reduces it so much?

 

[sotek2345]

I must have missed that the Platinum max tow is only 8400 pounds. I'm sure there has been a lot of discussion, but do you know why that is? What is mechanically different that reduces it so much?

Best guess we all have is it comes down to the larger wheels and perhaps to a smaller degree the higher weight of the options.

 

[vandy1981]

Platinum max tow is only 8400 pounds

I haven't read that anywhere. Where did you find the 8400 number?

All the extra equipment on the Platinum lowers payload. The larger rims negatively impact the range.

 

[jb56]

I haven't read that anywhere. Where did you find the 8400 number?

All the extra equipment on the Platinum lowers payload. The larger rims negatively impact the range.

The order playbook. See attached. Unless I'm reading it wrong. Totally possible. If it's correct, 1600 pounds difference is a lot.

 

[Kev12345]

the platinum badge on the truck just screams "I paid too much!". plus the rims suck. why would anyone want 22's? I don't get it.

 

[SmoothJ]

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I think the interior is pretty cool and premium leather is always a plus.
I'm a sucker for a better speaker system, so that is nice. (18 speakers instead of 8)
The massager feature is OK, but not a huge deal for me.
The technology appears to be otherwise the same

In short... since I am going to keep this thing for 3-4 years, I rather get something higher than I have now. I know I can get a HEV for less price too, but with the gas prices going north and us being able to pick up our own energy suppler, I should be able to save some $$. At the moment, I have a 21 F150 PB Lariat HEV (which I am trading in for the Lightning) and even though the 18 speaker isn't the greatest, its better than the 8 speaker than I have now.

Regarding the massaging seats, my mom and mom-in-law usually uses that feature a lot since their places are an hour a away from ours and they have back issues. I usually drive them to and from their house to ours and they were spoiled when I had that in the Explorer (which was sold).

The rims... yea... I dislike them too.

For me... that would be the only reasons.

 

[vandy1981]

The order playbook. See attached. Unless I'm reading it wrong. Totally possible. If it's correct, 1600 pounds difference is a lot.

Another reason not to get the Platinum. I'm assuming the Lariat ER will also take a hit but hopefully not as much.

 

[Sklith]

the platinum badge on the truck just screams "I paid too much!". plus the rims suck. why would anyone want 22's? I don't get it.

I think your first sentence answered your question. Some folks don't want to be seen in a vehicle unless if it advertises how expensive it is.

 

[jb56]

I think your first sentence answered your question. Some folks don't want to be seen in a vehicle unless if it advertises how expensive it is.

I agree with you, but from what I can tell, the Platinum Lightning's exterior is the least "platinum" exterior I've ever seen. The chrome and badging seems more subtle than on the platinum expedition or F150 from a year or two ago. On the build and price tool you can't even see the word "platinum" in the rendering. The platinum expedition, for example, is a very shiny bastard.

 

[SmoothJ]

I agree with you, but from what I can tell, the Platinum Lightning's exterior is the least "platinum" exterior I've ever seen. The chrome and badging seems more subtle than on the platinum expedition or F150 from a year or two ago. On the build and price tool you can't even see the word "platinum" in the rendering. The platinum expedition, for example, is a very shiny bastard.

Weight savings... which is why there isn't any towing mirrors and other misc options.

 

[thevofl]

For me I would go for either the Lariat+ or the Platinum. I think with my reservation number (around 120,000), by the time I get to place my order, the Platinum would be the only option unless I really want to wait. Also, the max recline seats is a huge plus. There are times that I pull over and take a nap. It will be refreshing to do so without messing up my back or shoulders (I'm a big guy).

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