Just my opinion, however I work for a Ford dealership so my opinion is biased ;) I realize there are lots of options out there, I like it when brands match but that doesn't work for everyone and that's ok.
Go with the F150 Platinum. It saved you once already, and having matching brands is a clean look in my opinion. I don't understand guys that have Mustangs and then have a different brand truck. Should consider a 2016 F150 Limited if you can find one. Some people love the seats, some people...
I use a DeWalt 40V Electric Leaf Blower. Normally I am pro gas-powered everything but the DeWalt electric works way better than the gas powered leaf blower in my experience.
Wait it out for your order with the Recaro's. In a year from now the wait won't matter, the $500 or $1500 savings won't matter, but the seats will. Wait for the Recaro's for sure. I'm going to pick mine up in a week and although it's been hard to wait I am glad I did.
Cotus tells me that my car will be at the dealership tomorrow. I live about 2200 km (1500 miles) from the dealer I ordered it through and am taking the wife on a surprise trip to pick it up a week from Monday. Will be Magnetic with Black stripes, electronic pkg.
Interesting thread, I have only experienced a DCT in a Focus and found it to be ok but would much rather drive a manual transmission. I think Ford offering the GT350 with only a manual transmission makes it more exclusive and keeps it somewhat specialized. I think an automatic GT350 is a bad...
I think the people driving civics and Subaru's are a bunch of stupid kids and don't want to be lumped in with them, as a Canadian, that's all. I will agree that just like mustang fans there are lots of import fans. My market is all Domestic, there isn't even an import dealer for more than 600...