Edstock Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 http://www.globeauto.com/servlet/story/RTG...lGlobeAuto/home 2008 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY KING RANCH 4X4 DRW Type: Full-size pickup truck Base Price: $63,399; as tested, $77,274 Engine: 6.4-litre turbo-diesel V-8 Horsepower/Torque: 350 hp/ 650 lb-ft Transmission: Five-speed automatic Drive: Rear-wheel drive, with 4WD Fuel Economy: n/a Alternatives: Dodge Ram 3500 Cummins Mega Cab, GMC Sierra 3500 Duramax, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Duramax Like High comfort level Surprisingly refined diesel engine The sheer size of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHorse Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 They finally got rid of the cowhide seats in the King Ranch. Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 They finally got rid of the cowhide seats in the King Ranch. Looks good. What do you think leather is? Or are you getting at the red color of the leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHorse Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 What do you think leather is? Or are you getting at the red color of the leather. Yeah, the look of it. A good friend of mine had a King Ranch and the seats looked like the color of a well used baseball glove. They were all blotchy and spotted like untreated, untanned cowhide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sporko Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Those aren't pics of a King Ranch. Those are stock Ford photos of a Lariat. The brown saddle leather is one of the main points of the King Ranch - the special leather is from cattle at the King Ranch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHorse Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Those aren't pics of a King Ranch. Those are stock Ford photos of a Lariat. The brown saddle leather is one of the main points of the King Ranch - the special leather is from cattle at the King Ranch. Ah, thanks Sporko, so they're still using the ugly leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
range Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Ah, thanks Sporko, so they're still using the ugly leather. If your friend's KR leather looks blotchy and spotted, then he isn't treating it with KR leather conditioner. Your comment makes about as much sense as complaining that a vehicle is dirty-looking when it has never been washed. Anyone who pays the premium for KR leather should at least take the minimum effort required to maintain it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHorse Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 If your friend's KR leather looks blotchy and spotted, then he isn't treating it with KR leather conditioner. Your comment makes about as much sense as complaining that a vehicle is dirty-looking when it has never been washed. Anyone who pays the premium for KR leather should at least take the minimum effort required to maintain it. Don't cry because I said something mean about one of your precious Ford vehicles range. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. He liked the seats, he did take care of them. They were plain ugly to me. I do like the ones that are pictured at the head of this thread though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
range Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Don't cry because I said something mean about one of your precious Ford vehicles range. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. He liked the seats, he did take care of them. They were plain ugly to me. I do like the ones that are pictured at the head of this thread though. I can't help it if you are apparently ignorant to what Castano leather is and what KR saddle leather is all about. If you thought the seats pictured above meant "they finally got rid of the cowhide seats in the King Ranch" means you aren't aware of KRs leather process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furious1Auto Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 (edited) I can't help it if you are apparently ignorant to what Castano leather is and what KR saddle leather is all about. If you thought the seats pictured above meant "they finally got rid of the cowhide seats in the King Ranch" means you aren't aware of KRs leather process. The beuty of KR leather is not the color but the qaulity! it's a heaver hide and one of the biggest selling points for me. I just wish I could afford one! Edited December 2, 2007 by Furious1Auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 They finally got rid of the cowhide seats in the King Ranch. Looks good. you get rid of those its no longer a King Ranch. The whole point of a KR is the use of saddle leather. You want regular leather just get a Lariat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 you get rid of those its no longer a King Ranch. The whole point of a KR is the use of saddle leather. You want regular leather just get a Lariat. Very well put, I agree. Without the things that make it a KR, why even have the KR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sporko Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 King Ranch leather is definitely higher quality than regular Ford leather. However, it is prone to fading, drying, and staining if it isn't maintained properly. And maintaining it means regular use of leather conditioner to keep it supple and sealed. I agree that 5 year old KR leather that has never been maintained can look pretty bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furious1Auto Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 I like the worn weatherd look, but do agree on the use of conditioner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Very well put, I agree. Without the things that make it a KR, why even have the KR? you latest pic makes me think Ford shouldoffer a beaver pelt headliner option for the northerners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackHorse Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 I don't recall ever saying that I wanted a King Ranch. Could one of you whinny ass geniuses please read back and quote where I said "I want a King Ranch". I couldn't care less about the damn thing. A buddy of mine had one, it has ugly seats. Case closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 you latest pic makes me think Ford shouldoffer a beaver pelt headliner option for the northerners "Nice beaver" "Thanks I just got it stuffed" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPBroncoBoy Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Its the FX4 black leather not the lariat look at the gauge cluster, I think its from a 250/350 cause 450 dont have FX4 option and lariats have all gauges white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-150 Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 "Nice beaver""Thanks I just got it stuffed" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SysEng Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 2008 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY KING RANCH 4X4 DRWType: Full-size pickup truck Base Price: $63,399; as tested, $77,274 Nice truck, 'natch, but that PRICE :eek5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 It's Canadian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automotive Paint Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Wow! :shades: I guess if you have $77K to drop on a pickup you don't care if it gets 10mpg and most insurance companies either won't insure it or insure it as a commercial vehicle. Sorry Ford, but if I needed a pulling truck for that kind of money I'm buying a true medium duty truck with a medium duty diesel motor and medium duty transmission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SysEng Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 It's Canadian. :rolleyes: Explains all them plates at the mall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkoko Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Here are some SD King Ranch Pics That saddle looks weird in a truck though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Wow! :shades: I guess if you have $77K to drop on a pickup you don't care if it gets 10mpg and most insurance companies either won't insure it or insure it as a commercial vehicle. Sorry Ford, but if I needed a pulling truck for that kind of money I'm buying a true medium duty truck with a medium duty diesel motor and medium duty transmission. It basically is a medium duty truck, but much more practical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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