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My guess is mjohn picked up his truck and he just can't quit driving it to come in and tell us how much he is enjoying it.
I gotta tell you guys the more I drive this truck the more I like it. I think it is one fine machine.
Some of my friends have seen the truck now and all the comments have been very positive, of course I wouldn't dog one of my friends new trucks but I really think they like the way it rides and looks. Even one of my hard core Chevy buddies had some very good things to say about it.
Well worth the wait.
bowhuntwi:I drove the Superduty CC 4x4 and liked it; however it won't fit in my garage, and I didn't want a diesel, I don't tow enough to justify the V-10, and the 5.4 is too slow in the SD. I don't think the SD will hold its value any better, and even if it does there are many more buyers in the market for an F-150 than the SD.
If I remember correctly that meant my truck had been built. The next day the message was waiting to be shipped or something similar. After that the next message was "shipped via rail carrier" which I think means to a staging or consolidation place where other vehicles to your dealer are combined on a truck for delivery. The last message was something like shipped via convoy carrier. My guess probably 2 weeks to delivery. Of course depends on "a full load" of vehicles to deliver to your dealer.
Now is when you get real anxious. You begin to wonder could you just go where it is and drive it home yourself.
Also, to the lucky guys that already have or will shortly have their supercrews XLT's 4x4's..... could you please take a picture of your wheels???? I haven't been able to find out what the 17 inch, alum 10 spoke wheels look like. Just wanted to know if they look good. Just can't believe my dealer can't get a picture of what they look like.
Thanks,
Louis
Called A.R.E who make a good looking topper called the Z Series. They are waiting for Ford to deliver a truck for them to make/check their fiberglass molds. The sales rep said they didn't think they'd have any Supercrew available until after 1 May. Sorry...I'll wait for this one.
Bill
Any thoughts as to why you selected line-x instead of Rhinoliner. I'm considering the options while waiting for my supercrew to arrive. I'm tending toward Line-X myself as I think it goes on better and is a little harder.
I've been so busy with work the last few months I forgot what I even ordered b/c at the time I was debating whether or not to get the Lariat or XLT. I do remember I ordered wedgewood with silver two tone.
Will post my impressions later this weekend.
karmannghia: I paid invoice for mine-Riverside Ford in Macon, see Ron Pollard, internet sales manager.
This is what I ordered:
Lariat
Oxford White w/ Parchment interior
5.4 Liter
Trailer Tow
Limited Slip
Moonroof (wife insisted)
Cab Steps
6 Disc CD
Captains chairs with center console
Bed Extender
Engine Block heater (cold Chicago winters)
The dealer quoted 6 to 8 weeks, but I'm telling myself to be ready for longer just in case. Didn't get it for invoice - but pretty close - $400 over.
Now I'm trying to figure out what to do to cover the bed. Soft cover? Hard cover? Cap? Since the SuperCrew is a brand new model, I would guess it's gonna be a while before I'll be able to find a hard cover (that's how I'm leaning) for a while.
Do any of you have thoughts on how best to cover the bed?
Sorry for the long post...very excited about the new truck. I feel like you are friends of mine because of your sharing experiences. Thanks again.
Can any of you explain what the vopc is? I assume some kind of tracking number for the order? When does the dealer get the number? As soon as it's ordered? Any info appreciated.
Whalercat
Then go to Owners Connection, Register by using your order number or your Vin #. Then click on contact us, there's an 800 number there....use this, the vOPC has been password protected, because of unauthorized use.
Dealers in my area are quoting $2,100 over invoice up to full list for a new crew cab. Where did you get the $400 over invoice deal? What have others been getting for prices?
I have definitely been bitten by the crew, but can't get over the price!
If you don't want to wait for the manufacturers to set up and build specific bedcovers for the Super Crew,hee is a suggestion.I think you could use a Pace Edwards Roll Top for a F-150 Short Bed, and just not extend it all the way back. Should work OK.
Dealer is Westfield Ford in Countryside, IL. They started by offering to take $1000 off the sticker. I am a prior customer there and told them while I realize this new truck is pulling a premium at most places, I wasn't in a rush to buy and would only discuss Invoice plus X. I offered $300 over. The manager came over and said $500 over. Once we got down to the details, we just about split the difference, so I said go ahead and order it up.
BOBH12:
I guess I'm leaning toward the new A.R.E hard cover that will be out in May. I really don't expect the new SuperCrew to be in until late April or into May, so the timing will probably work out.
General:
I heard on another message board that the Bed Extender and the rear seat Audio/Video VHS option are not immediately available options for the SuperCrew so orders are being held up if you chose either of those options. Of course I did order the Bed Extender and am wondering if anyone else heard the same thing. Also, on another web site, I saw a factory installed soft tonneau cover listed as an option - although it was listed as "late availability".
pretty much drives like a F-150 Supercab, but a little better because of the weight distribution with such a big cab and a short box. the 4x4 was a touch bouncy on the freeway and surface streets, but who wouldn't expect that, right? V8 seemed strong and responsive, quiet, efficient - no problem in quick acceleration merging into highway traffic or passing. The area where I thought would be the bigeest pain, parking, actually was not that bad. This truck is pretty nimble, and the turning radius is very good. Steering was okay. A little correction on highway needed and it didn't track dead center. but compared to most Chrysler products (can you say Jeep GC) it's negligible.
As for the interior, Ford has really done their homework. I'm only 5'7" on a good day, so those pedal extenders, which raise or lower the gas and brake pedals up to 3", are amazing. I could kick way back and just tap the switch (very conveniently located driver's side left, just under the wheel) and bam - I was set. Also the driver's seat has all kinds of adjustments for height, lumbar, etc. all power in the Lariat. Back seat has tons of room, although I liked the Dodge flip up option a little better than Ford's solution, which fold forward and semi-flat like an SUV or a wagon.
Other neat touches: windows can be raised and lowered even with main power off (as long as the doors are closed), and the radio can be adjusted to be raised or lowered (volume) according to your speed. Goes up on the noisy highway, comes down on the surface streets, etc.
Controls seem a bit sharper and better placed than the Dodge, re radio, 4x4 transfer case switcher up off the floor and on the driver's console. Although Ford doesn't offer the radio/CD controls on the steering wheel like the Dodge.
Overall, I'd say this truck rocks pretty hard. It's an F-150 (for those who have driven or owned them). Not a whole lot of deviation from the line that has been the best selling vehicle in the country for like 30 years or something, save for the added cab space and shortened bed space. BTW: regarding the bed - it's not that bad! It's 5 1/2 feet and it's still very functional. bed extender should help if you work in construction and need to haul lumber etc.
WOODY24: what was that dealer you ordered from here in So Cal? Galpin was telling me these babies are going off at 1k or 2k OVER MSRP. I see all you guys talking about 200 under and 400 over and I'm like: is it just cuz I live in the most populous county in the nation, LA, where dealers have tons o' fish to fry?????
Thanks for bearing with this long post: finally, if anyone out there has driven the Dodge Quad Cab and the F-150 supercrew I'd love to compare notes - I still can't make up my mind!
BTW: did you check out Ford of Orange by any chance. A lady named Shawn at that dealership has been in contact with me about the new supercrews (if you wanna do a test drive before yours comes in) and she seems pretty straightforward, although we have not talked price at all as of yet.
BTW 2: what color, trim, options did you go for?
FYI in the Denver market, I was at a dealership last week who, due to obvious limited supplies, was adding a $3k market adjustment to its Supercrews making the asking price for a Lariat +$37,000! So I worked with an auto broker (which I've never done before) who found me a Supercrew, Lariat trim with Harvest Gold paint and all the bells & whistles that was still in the "port" (whatever that is) and hadn't arrived at the dealership yet. He ended up getting me $1,100 off the MSRP and although I could probably get a better deal later in the year, I caved in and said "Buy it!" (the broker also helped me get rid of my Albatross at a good price, too). So in less than a week's time, I fell in love with a Supercrew, found the exact model I wanted, and I'll be driving it home tomorrow after work (yes, I had a good week last week.) Of course, I'm not in it yet, and I guess something could throw a kink in my plans, but I guess I'll know tomorrow! Will keep you posted...
Also, does anyone know if I can load up an ATV in an F-150 Supercrew...will the tailgate support the weight and will the tailgate extender keep it in the truck? The ATV is a Honda 400, approximately 75 inches long. Any help on these issues will be greatly appreciated!
nicely done comparison. I agree with your sentiments about sport utility vs. plain ol' utility. The Ford does sit pretty high, especially in the 4x4 model, and rides much bigger and heavier than the QC. It's funny but after driving the Ford I was like, wow, this is awesome. I was seriously ready to go for it. Now after reading your comparison, I'm missing that little QC and the 4.7 V8. It rode amazingly quiet for a truck. In fact, it didn't even ride like a truck, and that was with the bed empty in the 4x4 trim! The supercrew is, of course, a truck. No mistaking that. Although I really prefer Ford's interior touches to Dodge, which seem spartan. I actually had to measure my garage space to make sure the Ford would fit, and it does, but just barely. Which do you think would be the more agile and quicker off-road. My vote is the Dak. I guess the thing about the Supercrew is because the bed is the same size as the Dak's (give or take) I still don't think of the supercrew as a "full-size" pickup. Therefore I was wanting it to ride lighter, quicker, and more nimbly, like the Dakota. Sounds like I'm suddenly leaning toward the QC, huh?
Better go drive both of 'em one more time ot make sure.
clysdale1: congrats on your supercrew buy. Sounds like a definite winner. when you say autobroker do you mean somebody on-line to help you out? Does he charge you a fee aka a percentage of the purchase price?
Like I said, I never used a broker before and I figured I didn't have anything to lose and a lot to gain, so I went for it and although you pay a bit of a premium, you avoid a lot of the headaches and leg work. Not for everyone, but certainly for folks as lazy as me.
I would be happy to answer any questions you guys have. Bear with me, work has really heated up and may not respond all that timely.
Mjohn, thanks for the information on the spray in. Thats probably the next thing.
Only other mod that is imperative for me is some kind of bed cover. I have been thinking that a vinyl cover would be fine and easier to use. But seeing some of the hard covers on other style trucks they do look pretty cool, just not sure how managable they are, ie. removal with one person etc. Just more research to do. Any comments appreciated.
Chic truck? Do you mean "chick" truck as in for girls? Well, it is an explorer!
http://www.f150online.com/gallery/supercrew28.html
I looked at one last weekend and as I remember, it was still at a bit of an angle when folded completely down. Hope this helps.
Hope that helps some. I'm going for my 2nd test drive of the supercrew this weekend. gonna check out the 2x4 just for comparison after driving the 4x4.
Anybody have any thoughts on this comparison?
Thanks - Rob H.
loaded up but I ordered the 5.4 with the 4.10 LS, the supercrew has an advailable CD changer which the 250 doesn't, but like you said I have 10" more in the back seat, more then a foot in the bed. A F250 CC Short bed is 2" shorter then a SuperCab with a 8 foot bed. Go figure. I feel you get more truck for your money with a Super Duty. wheather 4x4 or 2x2 the trucks are comparible in price, you will have to decide on what you want...sit in the back, would you want to ride cross country back there. I would in a heart beat in my Super Duty Crew Cab, I'm 6'3" and I have 4-6" from my knees to the back of the front seat in the position I drive from. Plus they are comfortable seats. But then again this is my opinion. Which ever you choose, choose for yourself & the comfort of those in the back seat.