2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat

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 Lariat is the luxury step up from the XL and XLT, adding leather seating, a premium sound system, and power accessories that turn the Super Duty into a more comfortable daily driver. The 7.3L V8 makes 215 horsepower and the full 350 lb-ft of torque, and with the six-speed manual and four-wheel drive, it's built for pulling heavy loads off the pavement.