Dump $8k into a Base or Trade for BaseSquatch?

[Sooner]

It is definitely a matter of opinion. The BaseSquatch is a great truck, but in my view, 8K will give you a very unique truck.

But it will never be a Sasquatch!

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[Nusty]

No option base here.

let’s be real, it’s got 4x4, low range, and a high clearance body. Thats enough to get you in the mountains exploring nature.

Get a set of aftermarket skids and some 32 or 33 AT tires and enjoy saving 7k, saving on gas, saving on tire replacement. If it’s a daily driver it’s going to do 95 percent of its miles on pavement anyway.

I would argue that anything that needs front and rear lockers and 35s, you’d be better off building a cheaper purpose built used rig.

If your retirement account, emergency fund and vacation account are already well funded… go for it, it’s an awesome package.

 

[indio22]

No option base here.

let’s be real, it’s got 4x4, low range, and a high clearance body. Thats enough to get you in the mountains exploring nature.

Get a set of aftermarket skids and some 32 or 33 AT tires and enjoy saving 7k, saving on gas, saving on tire replacement. If it’s a daily driver it’s going to do 95 percent of its miles on pavement anyway.

I would argue that anything that needs front and rear lockers and 35s, you’d be better off building a cheaper purpose built used rig.

If your retirement account, emergency fund and vacation account are already well funded… go for it, it’s an awesome package.

Agreed the base can be a lot of fun, and take the owner on all sorts of trails. I use to live in Colorado and did a lot of wheeling with open diff rigs running 31" tires. Lots of fun exploring. Driver is the key ingredient. Some folks just don't have it in them regardless of vehicle config.

Sas package has some nice features to use, but probably some owners are paying mainly for the Sas badge and fantasy aspect. It's like expensive make-believe for grownups.

 

[tock13]

Since Ford can, at their discretion, point to any aftermarket product as a the culprit to a warranty claim, and refuse said claim...I would definitely go with the majority here and go sasquatch and get the warranty on all parts.

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