The Flash is replacing the XLT ER. They added a few Lariat features and a heat pump, but it's mostly the same. As you'd imagine, it's also more expensive.
Every 2024 Lightning will have the heat pump. What surprises me is that the advertised, "estimated", range hasn't change.
I agree. Looks like they rebranded the XLT ER with the larger screen, less physical buttons, a heat pump, and an odd looking side badge without the faux charge door. With the current rebates on the XLT ER, I can't imagine the Flash moving too well until the XLT ER inventory is gone.
Believe it or not. I miss the vinyl seats and the vinyl floor.
I will say the XLT seats sit lower than the Pro and changes the dynamic of the driving experience. I don't miss the manual seat adjustments, the drivers seat is way more comfy (and squeak free).
The biggest things I've noticed...
It was about $12,000 difference. The XLT ER ended up costing me about $5k more than my original purchase price on the Pro (technically $12k more because the rebate is point of sale now).
Trade in was $40,000, I originally (Dec '22) paid roughly $47,000 for my Pro with all options. With the...
The deals and discounts were just too good to pass up. I traded in my Pro for an XLT ER. I don't "need" the Extended Range but for the price difference between my Pro and the XLT ER it just made sense.
For all those wondering this is what I got:
$7,500 Ford Rebate
$7,500 Tax Credit
$6,000...
I believe there was someone at Tesla that was quoted as saying late February or March. I trust Tesla's timeline more than I trust Ford (though the Cybertruck release estimates were awful).
There is room. I'm in the process of (possibly) upgrading to an XLT ER (I don't need the range, but it never hurts). The new dealer I'm working with (not going back to my horrendous old dealer) gave me an additional $4,000 off in addition to the $15,000. $53k out the door. I also got a decent...
If that price includes the tax rebate, pass and get the XLT ER with the newly released $7,500 rebate. The only concessions you'll notice is cloth seats (easily remedied with all the money you willl save, if it bothers you) and the 12" screen (which many, including myself actually prefer).
I liked the idea of a 15" Large screen, however, I disagree with Ford's positioning, implementation, screen real estate usage, and sacrifices (physical buttons). Having driven/used both I prefer the 12". It very much is personal preference though.
On topic to the original post...I'm not sure if...