Originally Posted By: Oil_Can_Harry
I I would have liked to have gotten the performance package, but the available trim lines and options list was radically trimmed back for 2009. Even little niceties like the overhead console and compass to the remote release fuel filler door were not available.
Ford has been doing this for a long time. Job 1 2003s had pockets on the front of the front seats, clock in the centre of the dash, black b-pillars, extended overhead console, etc. for instance. Second production run (Job 2) - no map pockets, no clock, body colour b-pillars and shortened overhead console. They used to have some very nice features, such as illuminated key rings on the doors that were also discontinued. When I saw the 2009 LS at the showroom, a supposedly 'fully loaded' model - no power passenger seat, no compass, no overhead console, no power adjustable pedals, no steering wheel controls other than cruise - I was quite put off. IMO, 2008 was a very good year. Over here, they came with Marauder spoilers too until 2009.
