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[MarkBC]

Thanks, guys, for your info and input.

 

I'll let you know what I finally decide and do.

[MarkBC]

I met with a local Ford salesman this morning to review my build order. He told me that current delivery waits for trucks is 4 to 6 months. As long as that sounds, I was prepared to hear even longer.  (of course, maybe it will be longer and he was just being a salesman...)  I found a forum with a current thread about "how long are you waiting for your F150?"  How and when orders get filled seems kinda random.  Some posters on that forum got their truck this summer 2 months after ordering, and some are still waiting on orders placed in May.

 

Because it's late in the model-year cycle, my order would be a 2022. He said there aren't any significant changes for 2022 (since 2021 had a lot of new stuff)...except that the current "0% financing" deal is only for 2021 models (so far). 

He said that 2022-model-year prices will be available Tuesday, and he'll let me know.

 

I haven't placed my order yet, but I expect I will next week.

 

(The sales guy I met with was my stereotype of a car salesman: It seems that I'm his new best friend, and I'm one of the greatest guys he's ever met!   )

[TGK]

I've purchased two Ford trucks and one Subaru in the past via e-mail.  I spelled out exactly what I wanted and sent it out to multiple dealerships asking for their best price. The two Fords were both factory orders and I never met the salesperson until I went into the dealership to sign the factory order & confirm the price that was agreed upon via e-mail.  In both instances, I met with a sale guy from the commercial/fleet side of sales. I shopped at least 1/2 dozen Ford dealers in the area and went with the best price.   Did the same thing with the Subaru, only it wasn't a factory order.  The price variation between multiple dealerships was significant.  I avoided having to go into the dealership and go through the typical dog & pony show.  These purchases were some of the most hassle free transactions I've experienced.  Of course, i was fortunate to be in a larger metro area where there were multiple dealerships in a 30 mile radius.  I realize if one is located in a smaller town/city this tactic is more problematic, unless one is willing to travel farther.

 

Lastly, I will acknowledge that given today's auto sales environment, they are likely not discounting like in years past.  Given that, it may just be best to deal with the local outfit.

Edited by TGK, 01 October 2021 - 09:40 PM.

[MarkBC]

....Lastly, I will acknowledge that given today's auto sales environment, they are likely not discounting like in years past. Given that, it may just be best to deal with the local outfit.

Yeah, that's my take on the situation.

I've bought my last three vehicles -- including my 2000 F250 -- through a 'no-haggle but great-price' route: Either through the "fleet department" or "Internet sales" or Truecar. There may be savings to be had if I work at it...but not as much or as easily as in the past.

[ski3pin]

(The sales guy I met with was my stereotype of a car salesman: It seems that I'm his new best friend, and I'm one of the greatest guys he's ever met!   )

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Mark I don't envy you on dealing with the salesman at the dealers.

One reason or another I have dealt with a lot of them. I have gotten a "good" deal

on most but the Dog and Pony show I don't miss.

 

Probably don't see a "new" car in our future I would still go the used way.

The internet has made the interaction with the dealer easier IMO.

 

I have had a sales person after going through the whole spiel tell me the deal was the

best and that I could afford it due to where he saw I lived.I demanded my keys back and

told them to shove the car where the sun doesn't shine and went to a better dealer and

got a better deal.

 

Good luck and have fun with your "sales experience"

Frank

[MarkBC]

Mark I don't envy you on dealing with the salesman at the dealers....

 

My worst car-dealer vehicle-buying experience was buying the truck I had before the 2000 F250.

But I'm not going to tell that story for fear of triggering PTSD.       

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Yeah Mark some of those memories can trigger bad thoughts.

Frank

[MarkBC]

The 2022 Ford F150 XLT 4X4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost engine, 6.5-ft bed truck is home.

[Wandering Sagebrush]

The 2022 Ford F150 XLT 4X4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost engine, 6.5-ft bed truck is home.


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That is a nice looking truck!  Congratulations!