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  • z71josez71jose Member Posts: 22
    Unless they have change it, the interior looks
    similar like the Silverado. The unique thing
    about this truck is that the 5.5 feet bed can
    go to 6.5 by lowering the back seat. After
    lowering the back seat, the rear window pops-off,
    you store itin a compartment behind the seat,
    and the remaining sheet metal that is left folds
    down, and whoala, you have a 6.5 bed, and/or
    a cab with an open rear.
  • woody24woody24 Member Posts: 59
    I ran across this web site, thought some of you might enjoy some of these pictures. f150online.com
  • woody24woody24 Member Posts: 59
    This chat room kind of went dead,is there any new news on purchases? Has anyone gotten a dealer to commit to a price? What kind of deals are you getting out there? Any info would be great!
  • murphydmurphyd Member Posts: 6
    There is a decent review of this truck on pickuptruck.com in the Ford section.
  • mjohnmjohn Member Posts: 38
    Woody, I think everyone is just waiting for their trucks to come in. Read past posts for price information and good web sites.
  • tyjotyjo Member Posts: 6
    chicago area, no dealers taking orders yet. snagged an unattended dealer book on supercrews, but that`s all
  • klloydklloyd Member Posts: 26
    I know some of you are interested in the progress on ordering the SuperCrews. I talked to my dealer (he's in Houston) and he said the computer shows that my truck will be built next week (Week of Jan 17th). He said plan on 3 weeks delivery time.

    I asked if he had received any yet and he said no. The first of his he thought he might get the very end of January but more likely first week of February. So mine MAY be one of the early ones.

    Sure hope so! My old wreck isn't going to make it much longer. I have used all my spit and baling wire to keep this thing together for the past year waiting on these trucks to come out.
  • mjohnmjohn Member Posts: 38
    He said there may be a problem with suppliers and that I would not see my truck before February. He did not give me a build date. I ordered mine Sep. 30th.
  • whalercatwhalercat Member Posts: 40
    Does anyone who ordered a Supercrew know the body code for checking the progress through the VOPC? Thanks.
  • hardwareacehardwareace Member Posts: 1
    I made a mistake - the title of my comment #120 above should be 250 Crew Cab cheaper (not SC).
  • clshaw17clshaw17 Member Posts: 12
    just ordered Supercrew XLT, 4x4, 5.4L , everything except moonroof and 6 cd player. Got $200 under dealer invoice as posted on edmunds and kbb. Dealer said 2-3 months, does anyone have any better guesses? Any info on priority numbers, allotments and how can I check up on the dealer? I'm just having a hard time believing I got this good of a deal and really wondering if the dealer can get this truck in. Any help would greatly be appreciated.
  • woody24woody24 Member Posts: 59
    This forum is up and kicking again, great! mjohn, thanks for pointing out my incomplete questions. What I meant was, how close to invoice are you guys getting? are the dealers fighting tooth and nail, or does it seem they don't know how this truck is going to be received. clshaw17, $200 under invoice? YOU DA MAN!! I love hearing stories like that, well done. this is the kind of info I've been looking for, thanks. hardwareace,your perfectly correct in that the f250 crewcab is a great truck. I don't think that is even an issue. I know I injure my neck every time one passes by in the other direction. The reason this truck came to be, was the fact that some people wanted something a little different. The f150 CC for me, as well as others, is the right fit. But hey, if and when you get your f250 have fun with all the rubber necking.
  • klloydklloyd Member Posts: 26
    Hardwareace,

    The F150 CC meets different needs that the F250 CC does, at least for me. I am a city boy, work downtown Big D, have 2 kids under age 6 other "good" car is Dodge Minivan. My in-laws have a small ranch in East TX that we are at once a month. I am also a weekend Tim-the-toolman fixer-upper at home.

    This truck will meet my needs better than F250. My brother-in-law has F250 CC (he is at ranch every weekend) I have spent a lot of time in his truck. Its a great truck but since the majority of my time is city driving and my desire to park in the garage the F150 is smoother on the road and a little smaller in garage and parking lots.

    By the way, I went to KBB and priced the two trucks I was interested in. Base for 2WD Lariat Models are about the same, but once you add AT, Privacy Glass, CD etc to the 250 to get comparable equipment the F250 is about $1,400 to $1,500 more than F150 CC.

    clshaw17,

    $200 under invoice does sound a little unbelievable right as these vehicles are about to hit the lots, but as long as he prints off the order from the computer, (with your name on it) and gives you a quote in writing you should be OK. What State are you in? Allocations and thus timing are all based on where you are. I think TX is going to be the easiest place to get these things. Just my opinion.

    Woody24,

    My guess is somewhere around $500 over invoice has been average of what I have seen in this board and others. I got a quote about 2wks ago from a internet site (already ordered mine just checking to see what other quote I got), I think fordfinder or something like that and they emailed me a quote of $700 over. Thought that was pretty good just entering what you wanted over internet and before you ever talk to anyone. If you want me to try to find the URL I'll try to locate for you.

    mjohn,

    Any word as to what equipment might be delaying builddates? I know Audio Video system and bed extender are delaying things. I guess there are a number of other things different from F150 SC that would be changed to fit CC. I will talk to my dealer again next week to see if mine got built. I hate to bother him too much. He did me a big favor.
  • bigsnagbigsnag Member Posts: 394
    Everything I used to price the two (150 vs. 250) had the 250 coming out about $1500 more than the 150, IF (big IF) they are comparable equipped.
  • leroy14leroy14 Member Posts: 2
    Just ordered Supercrew XLT, 4x4, 5.4L. Dealer promised $50 over invoice but when I showed up he tacked on a $160 "advertising fee" (read profit).
    Went ahead and ordered it anyway. So you could say I got $210 over invoice(as quoted here) which worked out (with the options I ordered) to around $28,000. Now the waiting begins. Estimate I got from dealer was 12-16 weeks. I hope it is sooner.
  • bigsnagbigsnag Member Posts: 394
    That still shows the 150 to be cheaper, not $1500 more than a 250 as stated above.
  • klloydklloyd Member Posts: 26
    Whalercat,

    I got lucky and stumbled onto the code by trying some different things. For my truck when the computer instructs to enter body code, I entered "9107". This equates to W07 (the number 1 acts like a space I guess). I would assume for W08 you would enter "9108".

    Unfortunately the computer is not very up to date. It said as of January 3 my truck would be built week of Jan 17th. At least it is the same as dealer told me couple of days ago.

    Good Luck.
  • woody24woody24 Member Posts: 59
    klloyd, IF you can find that URL that would be great. If you can't find it don't sweat it. Thanks
  • mjohnmjohn Member Posts: 38
    The dealer has not been revealing at all about what suppliers may be delaying the truck. My needs for the truck are like yours. Two boys, city driving, Mr. fix-it and lawn man. An occasional drive to home depot and the land fill to deposit leaves, grass, limbs, etc.
  • woody24woody24 Member Posts: 59
    I went to the LA auto show yesterday, to get a better look at the f150CC. They only had one, and it was up on a platform. I really wanted to get in and just check every thing out completely. With the salesman and the ushers standing near by, I thought it best not to make a run for it. I'm sure everyone knows,this truck is based on the expedition. With the crew cab and expedition sitting next to each other, it was easy to see what the crew cab is going to look like inside. You guys ,(people) have paved the way thus far. Now its my turn to jump in with both feet. Next week I have an appointment with a dealer down the street, I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks everyone for the info.
  • MEPSMan123MEPSMan123 Member Posts: 5
    For those who want to compare the 2001 F150 Supercrew to the 2001 Chevy Avalanche: go to www.chevrolet.com, click on "TRUCKS", the click on "AVALANCHE". The planned launch for the Avalanche is not until 2001 proper. Also, the chevy website has a disclaimer posted that says the actual production model may differ from what you see on their website. However, if the Avalanche comes 90% close to what is depicted on the website, it might be worth waiting.
  • woody24woody24 Member Posts: 59
    I've never gotten into the Ford vs. Chevy nonsense. I say this with no biased opinion. I've seen the avalanche at other web sites. Is it just me, or is it kind of.................ugly? No offense intended.
  • klloydklloyd Member Posts: 26
    Woody24,

    Went back and looked for that URL and found out a little bit more about it. The site called FordFinder is simply one section of a dealer's web site, Tommie Vaughn Ford in Houston. You can find it at

    www.fordfinder.com

    It is ordering based on invoice not negotiating down from sticker and as I said in an earlier post the quote I got was $700 over invoice. Unless dealers can order a truck but have it shipped elsewhere, I am not sure how useful this is to those outside of Houston area.

    Update on my order. I checked VOPC again this morning and the computer had been updated. It said as of Jan. 20th ( my calendar hasn't gotten there yet) my truck was locked down for production the week of Jan 17th. I assume locked down means I can't change anything on the order. The computer said the ETA to the dealership was Feb 7th. Lets hope all goes well this week in KC. At least the Rams won so everyone at the factory should be in a good mood.
  • mjohnmjohn Member Posts: 38
    Where are you checking the status of your trucks? Is it a web page or phone number and what is it?. Thanks. Mjohn
  • crawfish2crawfish2 Member Posts: 5
    Thanks to all the people who made posts on this page. With your help and knowledge i was able to negotiate a $200 over invoice($160 advertising fee) on my new 4x4 Supercrew. Got the 5.4 engine, 17" tires, towing pakage,skid plates, limited slip, and keyless entry. Final price $28,500. Ordered on 12/31/99. Got a order number but no VIN number yet. klloyd how long was it before you got your VIN # after your order date? By the way why is Ford charging $16.00 for the U.S. gallon gas?
    Thanks
    Warren B.
  • mjohnmjohn Member Posts: 38
    I knew I had seen it posted before but someone erased it from the forum. I called and my truck is scheduled to be built this week with an ETA of 31 Jan. Thanks. MJohn
  • astaasta Member Posts: 122
    woody24 - I'm also in LA and went to that same show. I was dying to check out this new shortbed four door Ford but the platform negated that. I did get a better look at the Explorer Sport Trac, also on a platform but not as high! I compared that to the Dodge Dakota Quad I am really close to getting. What's everyone's take on the those 3 vehicles compared against each other? I'd be looking at a 4x4 V8 configuration. They told me at the show that the Explorer Sport Tracs won't show up until March on dealer lots, but that the 4 door F150 will be in beginning of Feb. I priced the Dakota with all the bells and whistles in the Quad V8 at around 26,700 dealer invoice (give or take).Has anyone out there driven this new F150? Very curious as to how it stacks up against the Dakota Quad. Thanks in advance.
  • woody24woody24 Member Posts: 59
    Asta, to find out which truck you should buy is going to be up to you. Thats probably not the answer you're looking, for but there it is.It's going to be a lot of money which ever way you go, so I would take my time. You'll notice in past posts that people describe the f150cc as the right fit. You need to figure which of these trucks fits your needs. The Dakota and the Explorer are a bit too small for me, so I went for the f150. Good luck!
  • woody24woody24 Member Posts: 59
    Asta, I don't think any body has driven the crew cab yet. There still not out yet. You might go for a test drive in a f150 super cab. It's going to be the same size, and will probably handle very near what the crew cab will. Well I did it. I visited the dealer near my home. I talked to the fleet manager, used the info from Edmunds, and managed $250 over invoice. I'm buying the 4x2 lariat w/ the 5.4 and the 3.55 limited slip rear end. All the numbers from edmunds were right on the mark, it was really fun. I didn't get the $200 under invoice like clshaw17, after all, he's still "DA MAN". I was wondering, after everyone here ordered their trucks. Did you guys put anything down $ ? The manager didn't ask for any money what so ever. Being my first time ordering a truck, I wondered if this sale was done correctly. I have a vehicle order confirmation sheet. Does that sound right? Thanks everyone.
  • bigsnagbigsnag Member Posts: 394
    Most dealers don't make you put anything down unless you are ordering something that they think might not sell very well, e.g. a purple four door dually. A typical CC F-150 is a hot item. I didn't have to put any money down on my '00 GT Mustang. They knew it would sell, even if I didn't come back.
  • woody24woody24 Member Posts: 59
    mepsman123, If you're still looking at the Chevy Avalanche, try this web site. f150online They have a new truck I thought you might like to see. It's called the Equator. Seems like Fords idea of a Hummer. BIGSNAG thanks for the info.
  • clshaw17clshaw17 Member Posts: 12
    The dealer wanted $500 deposit. I really ordered what I thought was a common truck. 150 Supercrew XLT, 4x4, 5.4L, towing, pwr seat, sliding rear window, 3.55 limited slip. But I really didn't want to give him a hard time about the deposit considering he was giving me $200 under dealer invoice.

    Also, I called the 800 number listed before to see what the status of my truck was. The computer voice said it was "clean and unscheduled." Well, I pretty much figured out the unscheduled part, but does anyone know the signifance of "clean?"

    Woody24 and others: When are the dealers telling you your trucks are going to be in? Does anyone have a firm grasp on how allotments work and how you can find out what allotment a dealer has? I asked my dealer and he said it really didn't matter because everybody was over their allotment on trucks. I just wanted to know if this was true, or if he was feeding me a line. My dealer said to be prepard for a 12-16 week wait! I asked him what the worst case could be and replied "i would call you to come pick up your deposit!" He reassured me that would not happen, but that statement got me wondering. Just would like to know your thoughts. I have never ordered a new vehicle and just wanted to know if this was kind of standard. I hope somebody gets one in soon so they can tell us how great it is. Whoever gets the first one has to make daily post for us!!!!!Thanks in advance. clshaw17
  • clshaw17clshaw17 Member Posts: 12
    The dealer wanted $500 deposit. I really ordered what I thought was a common truck. 150 Supercrew XLT, 4x4, 5.4L, towing, pwr seat, sliding rear window, 3.55 limited slip. But I really didn't want to give him a hard time about the deposit considering he was giving me $200 under dealer invoice.

    Also, I called the 800 number listed before to see what the status of my truck was. The computer voice said it was "clean and unscheduled." Well, I pretty much figured out the unscheduled part, but does anyone know the signifance of "clean?"

    Woody24 and others: When are the dealers telling you your trucks are going to be in? Does anyone have a firm grasp on how allotments work and how you can find out what allotment a dealer has? I asked my dealer and he said it really didn't matter because everybody was over their allotment on trucks. I just wanted to know if this was true, or if he was feeding me a line. My dealer said to be prepard for a 12-16 week wait! I asked him what the worst case could be and replied "i would call you to come pick up your deposit!" He reassured me that would not happen, but that statement got me wondering. Just would like to know your thoughts. I have never ordered a new vehicle and just wanted to know if this was kind of standard. I hope somebody gets one in soon so they can tell us how great it is. Whoever gets the first one has to make daily post for us!!!!!Thanks in advance. clshaw17
  • woody24woody24 Member Posts: 59
    clshaw17, My dealer told me about 6 to 8 weeks. I think he's being a little optimistic. I will be surprised if I get mine before the end of March. Guys like klloyd and mjohn have been waiting, it seems, for ever. I do agree. The first to pick up their truck, should toss the rest of us a bone. Thanks all.
  • woody24woody24 Member Posts: 59
    Hey everyone. I just read a post from this web site "f150online" They said from 97 up, cracks start showing up on the doors. There are pictures at that site. Have you guys heard of these cracks? I'm really concerned that they don't show up on the crewcabs. I think I'll go check some expeditions, man this would really suck.
  • crawfish2crawfish2 Member Posts: 5
    Hello everyone,
    I just talked to my dealer today and he told me job 1 (official build date) was pushed back to the beginning of March. Can anybody else confirm this.
    Thanks, Warren B.
  • klloydklloyd Member Posts: 26
    I checked the VOPC this morning and the message on my vehicle hasn't changed from last week. However, I don't think that necessarily means anything.

    Warren B. are you sure that the dealer was not talking about trucks with either the optional bed extender or the Video system. Both of these options are not available on Job 1 but had been expected to be available in March.

    I will call my dealer and see if he knows anything.
  • mjohnmjohn Member Posts: 38
    Just checked my VOPC number and the recording said my truck was released from the factory. I hope that means it is on the way. I'll keep you posted. MJohn
  • clshaw17clshaw17 Member Posts: 12
    mjohn, when did you order your supercrew? Just wanted to know how long it took you. Thanks
  • mjohnmjohn Member Posts: 38
    I ordered it Sep. 30th. But I knew it would be a while since they hadn't started production yet. MJohn
  • astaasta Member Posts: 122
    Woody24 - You're right about getting the right vehicle that fits my needs. I've been shopping forever now and have whiplashed back and forth between a quad door truck, an SUV or an AWD wagon, even. I need 4x4 and some power, i.e. V8 or a really strong six, for all the mountain trips I do. But, I also want decent cargo space and comfort for the family and friends etc. I'd also love to drive something on pavement that feels handles and corners like a BMW, and then stays as solid and nimble off-road as a Jeep or a Range Rover! Hah! That's a pretty tall order, huh? Don't think that vehicle exists yet. But, it does seem like these new four-door short-beds fill most of my needs.Although I really like the power and handling of that Tundra - that V8 is awesome! If only Toyota would come out with a four door shortbed like Ford and Dodge, with that same Tundra engine - I'd jump all over that.

    Anyways, I also wanted to ask how you guys all got your Ford F150 Supercrews a couple hundred over invoice? Every dealer I've talked to (LA and Orange County area) has told me they'd be selling at MSRP or over because of the demand! Also, when I went to get a quote on-line with Auto Warehouse, who has been very competetive on every vehicle so far - they quoted me the four door Dakot 150 over invoice - these guys quoted me the new Fords 150 over MSRP! That went for the Explorer and the F150 Supercrew.

    What'd up here?
  • woody24woody24 Member Posts: 59
    Asta, I went to Lew webb's Ford of Garden Grove. I made an appointment with the fleet manager, James Abercrombie. He seemed to be an honest, straight forward guy. I was in and out in one hour. Do your home work before hand. I went in with a couple of quotes, and all the info from Edmunds I could find. Tell him you heard from the guy who bought one last Tuesday at 5pm, for $250 over invoice. Good luck!!
  • clshaw17clshaw17 Member Posts: 12
    For the guys that are being quoted MSRP!!!! If you want to come to south carolina, i can get you a supercrew $200 UNDER dealer invoice. my dealer said he would do that all day long. Good luck.
  • smith24smith24 Member Posts: 8
    clshaw17, What is the name of the dealer in SC. I live in NC but would drive to this dealer for 200 under invoice.
  • astaasta Member Posts: 122
    Woody24 - thanks for that tip. My folks have a house in Orange County, so Garden Grove is no problem for me. Did this guy at Lew Webb give you a build and/or delivery date? Two other dealers in Orange County (Costa Mesa and Irvine) told me they would not even be seeing any models on their lots until the end of Feb. I don't want to order the dang thing without doing a test drive. But, heck if I'm looking at several months for delivery I might have to. Did you get to drive it before you ordered?

    clshaw17 - I'd gladly fly to SC from LA, register the vehicle in SC and save a whole bunch of money on DMV license fees, not to mention 8.5% CA sales tax in LA!!! What city are you in and what dealer? I have friends in Columbia and also in North Carolina (I was in Chapel Hill in October) so it's not that far fetched if everybody here is quoting me MSRP and your guy is delivering for 250 under invoice. BTW: how does he make money if he's selling it under his wholesale price he paid to get the vehicle from Ford?
  • bigsnagbigsnag Member Posts: 394
    It's called the Dealer Holdback, which is 3% of the MSRP ($750 on a $25K truck). Dealers that do this aren't breaking the bank on each sale, but they usually sell a ton of vehicles.
  • woody24woody24 Member Posts: 59
    Asta, because the crewcab isn't out yet I didn't get to test drive one. I did test drive all the major brands, including several trips with the f150. I decided to take a leap of faith, and order one. My reason being, if they become hot it's going to be a lot harder to get one close to invoice. Besides the fact that this truck is basicly a f150/expedition hybrid. These other trucks have been in production for some time now. How bad could they screw it up? As for the dealer hold back. Asta if you havn't read the articles in Edmunds, on how to buy a new vehicle, you really should. I can't stress that enough. Remember you're entering their world, go in armed. Knowledge is power. have fun!!!
  • klloydklloyd Member Posts: 26
    I called VOPC and got the same information on my truck as mjohn about it being released from the plant. Checked with my dealer and he said it has been built and should arrive at his dealer on Feb. 10. Hope so.

    If anybody sees any of these on the road they should post date and where. It will be interesting to see where they arrive first.
  • bowhuntwibowhuntwi Member Posts: 262
    Before I ordered my 00 SD CC, I talked to my dealer about the 150CC, he said the price was about the same, but if your going to work your truck, it's makes more sense in ordering the F250, plus you will have better resale. I ordered mine on Sept 29,99..build date is week of Feb 14-21,00, that 5 months of waiting I can see 150CC being the same wait, but they will be built longer,because they are 2001's...it's hard to buy a first year vehicle...even on old frame. By buying a F250, you get more truck for your buck.
  • hesmerhesmer Member Posts: 7
    Anybody got a clue as to how long after the "Build Date" it takes to take posession of your truck? I just received word that my truck is scheduled to be built FEB 7th...but who knows how long it'll actually take to get it to Raleigh NC?
    Impatient and anxious.
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