 I traded in my 2006 F-150 Lariat 4X2 for this 2009 Lariat 4X4.  After about 2000 miles, I love the new truck.  It handles very well for its size.  Plenty of power.  Fit and finish are excellent.  The only thing I don't like is the shifting of the automatic - a bit unpredictable.  My old F-150 had the 4-speed auto while this one is the 6-speed auto - very different.  My 2006 had zero defects and I'm expecting the same from this one.