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Without boring everyone, I should say that I have known and have done sublet used-car work for (I used to own my own body shop till 2 years ago)the G.M. at the Ford dealership I ordered my S/C from on(8/17)so I wasn't ordering it from a stranger. When he was filling my order on his computer he was showing me his screen, option by option, and it DID list the chestnut w/gold two tone option. However, the next day he called and asked me to stop in because I would have to pick another color combo. When I was there, he showed me the Dealer Order Receipt Acknowledgment and it showed "Chestnut Metallic N/A".That is when he informed me that he had called and checked on color availability so he could tell me exactly what I could choose from and was told that the Chestnut, and Amazon Green had been cancelled. The only colors for the S/C to pick from were: Arizona Beige, Bright Red, Toreador Red,(but not Dark Toreador Red or Laser Red, both of which I really like), Deep Wedgewood Blue, Island Blue, Black, Silver, and White, the only colors available for the two-tone second color were: Deep Wedgewood Blue, Silver. I find it hard to believe that he would purposely mislead me on this; since I'm ordering my truck and not buying one "off the lot". Why would he care what color he was ordering? I just wish Ford would get their act together and get some accurate information out to the masses.
starrog,
I ordered the keyless entry option and my dealer told me it was now included as std. eqpt. and wasn't an add'l. cost option. I hope this isn't some type of mis-information also!
Mtn Mike
Mtn Mike
You might want to read back through the posts on this board. The majority of people, and I mean allot, have gotten their S-Crews for near invoice. Anything form $200.00 below invoice to $500 over invoice. I personally ordered mine for invoice price saving just a little over $4,000 from the MSRP. Generally you will receive a better price shopping your local dealers who have an Internet Sales Site for their dealership. The best pricing usually is seen by ordering the truck rather than purchasing it off the lot. Still if you purchse it off the lot you should be paying no more than 2% over Invoice. Arm yourself with the Invoice Price by obtaining it in advance from Edmunds or Kelley Blue Book Internet sites. That way you can shop for your best deal. Understand this a dealer who sells you a truck for at or near invoice is still making good money on the deal. So if you hear "I am not making any money on this" remind them of their 3% "holdback" profit. If they are a "Blue Oval" dealer they will be receiving an additional 1.25% "holdback" for S-Crew sales made after 09/01/00. There are also other incentive offers paid to the dealeship depending on their size. So they are definetly making money selling at invoice. There is also very little time or cost to the dealer if you order your truck. Basically in the front door and out the back with maximized profit the sale. Anyway take the time to go through the previous posts (including archived) on this site concerning pricing.
Good Luck
Mtn Mike
Lariat 4x2, 4.6L, tow pkg, captain's chairs, LS rear end, and one very, very excited owner.
Where did you get the $200 under invoice? My checkbook is finally fat enough to buy.
Thanks
You are welcome and good luck. Armed with a little bit of knowledge and you'll save allot of money. Take your time and shop around. Let them make their unreasonable profits off the average buyer.
Mtn Mike
Mine: Bright Red Lariat 4X2, 4.6L, LS, Capt Chairs, Trlr Pkg, sliding window.
BTW, that last item, the sliding window was a strategic move. The kids are loving that!
May everyone enjoy as much!!
I read your post about 11:30 PM. I could hardly sleep last night. My truck buying story could be written as a short novel. It started about 2 years ago but I think it will end soon, in Tenn.
Thanks again.
I am glad that was some help to you.
I know what you mean about a truck buying story. We started looking when Nissan came out with their 4 door, then checked out Dakota. When we heard Ford was coming out with the S-crew we decided to wait. Sure glad we did!! Went and signed the papers yesterday. Ford rep was there the day we faxed in the order so Randy told us it is already ordered. Due in 6-8 weeks from the 23rd. We'll post when it gets here.
We did not get the stock black cab steps. The hubby said they look like they would just be mud troughs. He wants to get some after market ones. Can I get some input on what y'all have bought? Thanks.
Mtn Mike
No Passenger air bag deactivation switch allowed by law! Apparently because the S-Crew is a 4 door with a full size backseat it does not meet Federal Standards for front seat passenger airbag deactivation. That feature is standard for trucks and other vehicles with no rear seat or limited rear seat sizing IE Super-Cab or extended cab etc. Federal Standards expect you to seat little people in the rear seating area of any vehicle. When vehicle style prohibits this then the Federal Standard allows for a deactivation switch to be installed. At least that is the way it was explained to me.
Mtn Mike
And sorry for the oversight, congrats to you also! You too seem to be quite happy, as most all of us sound! As bwt says.....miles of smiles to all!
Thanks the truck is really great. BTW you will not be disappointed. Sat down and figred out the time from order to delivery for me was 9 weeks and that includeda 3 to 4 week delay because of retooling to Super Duty's at the KC plant. So things should move quickly for you.
Mtn Mike
You may be right about things moving quickly! Heard from Randy at Town & Country Ford today and he says we have a serial # now, and that he expects delivery around the end of September. That will be great!
That's great let us know when it comes in. You are really goona fall in love with this truck.
Mtn Mike
hulagirl
Mtn Mike
Aloha
Hula Girl
Mtn Mike
1. I have a friend who works for a major appliance/electronics company who once told me that when they sell an extended warranty for an item, 90% of the price goes immediatley to profit and the other 10% is allocated to future expense! I don't know how true that is, but it made me think.
2. I have always wondered, why is it that the bean counter who processes the paperwork is the one who tries to sell you the extended warranty? Almost like it is an afterthought. It is thrown in there with all those other worthless items (like life insurance to cover your loan?!?!)
Having said all that, I just spent almost $1,500 on my 92 Ranger when I was less than 2 months from pulling the trigger on a SuperCrew. Needless to say, I am going to drive the Ranger a while longer to try and justify the cost. Still, I am glad I did not get the ext. Warranty - the ranger has 108K on it.
Mtn Mike
VOPC has my truck being built now!!! Hope it gets on the train this week.
Aloha
Hulagirl
I am told it take up to 1000 to 1500 miles for the true gas mileage results to settle in. The computer finally gets to know you pretty well by then I guess. You know that driving habits can vary mileage on any vehicle by at least ten percent. So who knows. It is interesting to note that Tomps57 and I both are real close on our results. I'll post my next results when I fill up again.
Mtn Mike
Just to clarify, I have the 4.6 also. And as Mtn Mike mentions all the vagaries on how we each drive our trucks will dictate the mileage. I figured that the a/c usage was what knocked mine down a bit as my miles ratio (city/highway) was close to Mike's. But I am also driving 70-80mph at times. I still don't expect anything dramatic over the 5.4. My decision was made on the $ involved (the extra 800) and that I just didn't feel I needed the extra juice.
On a different topic, anyone (strongly) recommend one aftermarket brand/outlet over another for products like cab steps? Or would you guys go back to Ford?
hope this helps.
I got the word from VOPC that my truck was completed 9/6 YAAAYYY!!! But that the delivery date is 9/25 - I just don't understand why such a long time for delivery - then after the bedliner and tonneau are added - another seven days on the ship! Anyway, shipping is $800 so I still saved a couple grand compared to buying it here AND I'm getting the exact truck I want without playing those salesman games. I bought my Jeep GC in Portland, OR 6 years ago and shipped it here - $600 to ship back then! Saved a ton of money on that one as the local dealer mark-up at the time was $6,000!!! They do love to try and rip us off!
I hope this long, long message answers any of your questions - if not - ask some more! Aloha hulagirl
I had a bad deal happen with JN and am very familiar with their tactics. If you ever drive by on Nimitz Hwy., you'll notice their salesmen out waving like politicians. I had cancelled a deal once and placed a stop payment on a deposit check to be sure. Sure enough, not 10 minutes later BoH calls me to tell me that someone had tried to deposit the check...
I have acquired two vehicles within the last year. A '00 Silverado and a '00 Denali. I paid way too much for both of them and always looking for options. As for a rental car, all the local dealerships use Enterprise rent a car. Because of warranty issues on both of my vehicles, I have rented a total to 22 times within the last 10 months, a couple of times, both vehicles were in the shop at the same time leaving me with two rentals.... Because of this, I've learned that Ford, GM, and other manufacturers will pay for the rental. This item is billed back to the manufacturer and you should be able to get one since the local dealer isn't paying for it. Of course the dealer could give you a hard time and a phone call to Ford customer service should have that straightened out in no time. The qualification for the loaner is that the dealer will be keeping your vehicle for longer than a 24 hour period for warranty work. You could always double check with Ford customer service.
Good luck on your new truck...I'll bet you're having a hard time waiting for it to be delivered.
I'm trying to put my truck out of my mind for now. Of course I wish I were driving it NOW, but at least I know it's built and getting on the train!
If you purchased an extended warranty at the time of your factory warrantys expiration, I understand that the difference may be only $100 -$200 and in some cases, no difference in prices. Have you checked out
Extended warranty...or not? (Topic #34)
in the Finance, Warranty & Insurance Conference?
Is this a production vehicle?
If so, where can I find more info on it?
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