2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty XL

The F-250 Super Duty is Ford's heavy-duty pickup, the one you step up to when a half-ton truck isn't enough for serious towing and hauling. It drives like the workhorse it is, with a firm, truck-like feel and steering that's direct enough for its size; you'll feel every bump, but that's the trade for the payload capability. The cabin is straightforward and built to last, with hard-wearing materials and a layout that puts controls where you expect them, and the available crew cab gives real room for adults in back. With a choice of regular, extended, or crew cabs and a bed that swallows four-by-eight sheets flat, it's as practical as a pickup gets for work and play. The XL starts with a vinyl floor and manual everything, but it saves real money over the XLT and Lariat trims while sharing the same heavy-duty bones. This XL pairs a 5.4L V8 with the automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, giving you 255 horsepower and a transmission geared more for pulling than speed. Base XLs ride on steel wheels and have a front bench seat; don't expect power locks or windows unless the original buyer checked the option box.