yup its about time we see some pics.

 

You didn't give up the engine block heater. Your new truck already has it installed just like all the 6.0L's and all the 6.4L's all have - regardless of the state they are built in. International just puts them in anyway. You just don't have the cord for it. Go on line to Diesel Manor to buy the cord, or stroll over to The Diesel Stop for the recent threads that discuss it. I have the same issue with my 2007 6.0L, and all it cost is about $35 for the cord. The pain is routing the cord along the frame, but it is the cheapest $35 you'll ever spend.

 

Thanks Smokewagun...I will order one on Monday.

I will get some pictures tomorrow. Here's what I have going on tonight. I just finished putting a coat of wax on the truck. I really need to clay bar the whole truck, but I think that will have to wait until spring.

You guys won't believe this...the new truck actually has an earlier build date than my first truck. My first truck was built in April 07 and the new truck was built in March of 07. This thing has been sitting on a dealer lot for 10 months! It was a dealer transfer from somewhere in Georgia to ****son, TN then from ****son to my dealer when I bought it. It actually had 350 miles when I took delivery, but it is in perfect condition. The only downside is that the clowns at the dealerships have probably washed this truck several times in 10 months and the paint was a little swirled. More than my original truck with over 12,000 miles. The good coat of wax seems to have really done the trick, but it was driving me crazy.

Here are some pictures of the interior:

 

And two more pictures of the interior:

 

 

Wow, I'd be really bummed if I got one with an earlier build date that what you had before....in any case if it was all for leather and audiophile did you consider going with aftermarket leather, i.e. Katzkin or something like that which is a better quality leather than the OEM stuff??

 

You had me worried there with your subject title, but glad to see you that you stayed with the F250 but upgraded. The FX4 with the black leather and Medium Stone contrasting interior is the best looking '08 combo in my book. Looks great and good luck with the new ride!

 

Nah, as long as it wasn't a Job 2, I was happy. I told him to find a Job 1. No TPMS!

 

Too cool, it's like getting an additional 12000 miles on your warranty. I should be getting my truck in at the end of the month or beginning of March. Same interior, black leather. Can't wait!

 

FreekyFX4, you are a nut, by the way, to trade. You are just like me. I can't tell you how many times I have gone to the Boss (yes, the real boss) and told him I had a good deal going and I could trade early. he'd laugh and say "well, if you think you can do it, Good Luck!" I'd drive it to work the next day.

I traded my last 2007 F-150 with 40k on it at around 8 months for $1,000 less than we paid for it - believe it or not. Coupled with buying the current 2007 F-250 PSD I drive below invoice and the $5,000 rebates available then, I went back to a diesel with a very minimal hit. So many people look at me and say "Man, I can't believe he is always driving a new truck". I snicker because at the miles I put on, I never have costs for brakes, shocks, tires, exhaust, tranny service, etc... and the trade differences don't cost too much more than what services would cost before 50k miles.

Good for you Freeky! I'm in the process of getting an order together. By the time it comes in, I'll be ready to trade - 50-55,000 miles, or so. I can't stand the limited colors out there and am having a hard time choosing. That's why I started early. I like the Dark Stone over Pueblo, but one of my favorites is the red over shadow gray two-tone FX4. I'm going crew cab again, and probably an 8-foot bed with 20's. I just hate spending that kind of cash for the company without getting my power sliding rear window - especially when the Lariat loaded the same has a few more bells and whistles for about a measly $500 more. Lord help me make a decision!

 

Sorry freaky,what do you mean by job 1 instead of 2 and TPMS?

 

Job 2 offered the Tire Pressure Monitoring System... which is a real pain if you want different size rims.

 

Very very nice! Enjoy that little slice of Louisville, KY!

 

Good trade Feeky...I didnt realize your old truck didnt have leather. I would love to trade mine for a KR but I just don't think I could get a better deal than I got on mine...mines a screw with basicaly every option you could get except audiophile (it has sunroof, adjustable pedals, heated seats, moonroof, tailgate step, power slider, TCS, backup sensor and so on) and I pay $664 a month. I am extreamly jealous of your black leather though...that is the one thing I hate about my truck! All 5 trucks I have bought before this one have been black with black leather.

 

Where you reside, how does that work out with the sales tax? I know it varies from State to State, do you get the credit on the previous truck you traded or no? .............