This was my logic in going base Squatch instead of BD with stock suspension.
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Agreed, especially if you want the front locker. I was ok without the front locker and I actually wanted the 4.27 gears. The stove-piping of the trim levels was really annoying.Regardless, the $4200 for the Sasquatch on OBX is cheap and Iām guessing would be mostly recovered at time of resale compared to a standard OBX.
Yep, that's marginal - except that the OEM Goodyears appear to be garbage like many OEM fitments and ink cartidges that come with a new printer. The OEM Bridgestones could be equally lame.Per mile cost of ownership would end up slightly higher because of tire costs and lower fuel economy.
Well there are a few factors you missed, I am not worried much about gas mileage, tire wear, etc - that will essentially be the same regardless.Stock OBX
$45,000 OBX with tax and fees out the door (high package or other options more)
OBX Sasquatch
$49,200 OBX with tax and fees out the door (high package or other options more)
So worst case (equal resale %) weāre talking $3933 more over 5/100K. Again, hardly $$$$$$. If $787 per year is enough to break someone they shouldnāt be buying a new vehicle in the first place.
The point was to pick your budget and preference. Many would rather to have the Base Sasquatch than the OBX tech and luxury for the same or less money.
Regardless, the $4200 for the Sasquatch on OBX is cheap and Iām guessing would be mostly recovered at time of resale compared to a standard OBX. Per mile cost of ownership would end up slightly higher because of tire costs and lower fuel economy. Raptor tires were only $250 each last I checked, vs normal SUV tires at around $175, so $300 more per set, probably 2 sets to 100K miles. Assuming 3mpg difference the fuel cost to 100K is 300 gallons, so about $1000. So all in weāre talking $2000 more to own a Sasquatch in 100K miles. The total cost to own the vehicle should be around as follows.
Stock OBX
$45,000 OBX with tax and fees out the door (high package or other options more)
$6000 in fuel at 20 mpg (probably a high mpg estimate)
$4000 in maintenance (ARI fleet average for a F-150 is $.04 per mile)
$5000 insurance
-$20,000 resale (44.4%)
=$40,000 cost to own for 5 years/100K miles
OBX Sasquatch
$49,200 OBX with tax and fees out the door (high package or other options more)
$7000 in fuel at 17 mpg (probably a high mpg estimate)
$4600 in maintenance
$5000 insurance
-$21,867 resale (same 44.4%, but likely higher)
=$43,933 cost to own for 5 years/100K miles
So worst case (equal resale %) weāre talking $3933 more over 5/100K. Again, hardly $$$$$$. If $787 per year is enough to break someone they shouldnāt be buying a new vehicle in the first place.
lol right?Itās surprising to me that increasing body roll and center of gravity is considered better highway handling on this forum.
I agree. I currently drive a Range Rover Sport, which has 21ā wheels, so Iām sure the ride would be considered harsh by most forum members but it handles very well in the South Florida I-95 traffic and the heavy rain. While Iām sure the Squatch ride is āsofterā there would be more body roll and those M/Ts arenāt the best for handling heavy rain at highway speeds. Thinking the BL offers best compromise and flexibility.Itās surprising to me that increasing body roll and center of gravity is considered better highway handling on this forum.
Is this because you have tested this or because you are partial since that is what you got. I keep going back and forth btw Sas and Non-Sas BL but have mostly settled on Non-Sas. I keep looking for justification and reassurance.Non-SAS Badlands for the win with their standard Bilstein shocks!
I've seen a Non-SAS BL at a dealer preview, but was not able to test drive it. From what I saw, that's plenty for my needs. I believe my BL has already been built, but no confirmation from Ford yet (7/13 blend date).Is this because you have tested this or because you are partial since that is what you got. I keep going back and forth btw Sas and Non-Sas BL but have mostly settled on Non-Sas. I keep looking for justification and reassurance.