2024 Ranger Lariat Delivered and Ownership Afterthoughts

[Cyrusblack]

I just showed you what you should've paid. Look at the screenshots I attached. You way overpaid and they screwed you badly. My family had a Ford dealership for 97 years. I'm just trying to help you.

But if you don't want my help, do whatever you want. I'd not be okay paying them an extra $4000 over what you should've paid.

And, I don't know Florida law, but overcharging you by over double on the plans is sure price gouging to me.
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Thank you very much -
I’m gonna definitely follow up on this tomorrow

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[Bt_okst]

I just showed you what you should've paid. Look at the screenshots I attached. You way overpaid and they screwed you badly. My family had a Ford dealership for 97 years. I'm just trying to help you.

But if you don't want my help, do whatever you want. I'd not be okay paying them an extra $4000 over what you should've paid.

And, I don't know Florida law, but overcharging you by over double on the plans is sure price gouging to me.

Florida doesn’t allow you to buy any ESP plans outside of the state I believe. So it’s essentially price fixing and not allowing competition like Granger and the others you mentioned.
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That's complete bs. They should not be able to screw their customers like this. That's really disappointing to find out.

I'd still go back to the dealer and say give me a better price or I'm canceling. He will never get his money out of those plans at the prices he paid.

 

[Cyrusblack]

I just showed you what you should've paid. Look at the screenshots I attached. You way overpaid and they screwed you badly. My family had a Ford dealership for 97 years. I'm just trying to help you.

But if you don't want my help, do whatever you want. I'd not be okay paying them an extra $4000 over what you should've paid.

And, I don't know Florida law, but overcharging you by over double on the plans is sure price gouging to me.

Florida doesn’t allow you to buy any ESP plans outside of the state I believe. So it’s essentially price fixing and not allowing competition like Granger and the others you mentioned.
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Definitely going to look into this tomorrow

 

[Critical Habitat]

Since Florida law doesn't allow discounts on them, either, the prices may be similar or same across other Florida dealers. Florida also allows a lot of higher dealer fees.

 

[Bt_okst]

Since Florida law doesn't allow discounts on them, either, the prices may be similar or same across other Florida dealers. Florida also allows a lot of higher dealer fees.

So the dealer was straight up. It's the state of fla that causes the consumer to get screwed big time. That really, really sucks.

So glad I don't live in fla!!! State not protecting its consumers is sad. To have to pay over double what others do in other states is insane.

 

[Cyrusblack]

Since Florida law doesn't allow discounts on them, either, the prices may be similar or same across other Florida dealers. Florida also allows a lot of higher dealer fees.

That is very helpful

 

[Cyrusblack]

So the dealer was straight up. It's the state of fla that causes the consumer to get screwed big time. That really, really sucks.

So glad I don't live in fla!!! State not protecting its consumers is sad. To have to pay over double what others do in other states is insane.

The way I’m reading it is you can buy the discounted plan from Zeigler - no?

 

[Critical Habitat]

You can buy a plan from them (or others licensed in Florida), and they might try to get you the best rate they can, but if you read their language specific to Florida, they are limited and can't provide the same discounts as in other states.

 

[Cyrusblack]

You can buy a plan from them (or others licensed in Florida), and they might try to get you the best rate they can, but if you read their language specific to Florida, they are limited and can't provide the same discounts as in other states.

Gottcha

 

[Bt_okst]

Now that I have the Lariat in my driveway and all the drama is over for me - let me share my experience.

Ranger Lariat RWD - Oxford white with sandstone interior, spray in liner, safe, locking differential, keyless keypad

Order Date 12/21/23

Order Confirmation 12/27/23

Build Week 2/26/24, Moved to 3/4/24

Built confirmation 3/20/24

Shipped by CSX Rail to Tampa FL 3/22/24

Delivered to Brandon Ford 4/5/24

Took deliver 4/8/24 with 27.3 miles on odometer

Note - This was a retail buy with an Xplan pin given to me by my friend (retired - Ford executive)

The two coupon codes did not work for me so no further discount.

Xplan price $45012.76

Delivery charge $75

Florida sales tax $2705.66

Florida County Tax $50

Title & 2 year Registration $170.45

Lemon Law Fee $2

Lead acid battery fee $1.50

New tire fee $5

Extended Service Contract 8 years\100,000 miles $3970

Full Maintenance Contract 8 years \ 100,000 miles $3215

Sales Tax on the two contracts $502.95

Total turn key drive away $55,710.32

Note – and this is just my own opinion. I’m so glad I took the chance and ordered the Sandstone interior instead of Black. When you open the door, it is nice and light and the contrast of the Sandstone and black accents are really elegant. If I had ordered black it would have been one huge black hole when you open the door. Again, this is just my own opinion.

First driving impressions - two minor gripes; the navigation (I used Google maps via Apple Play) got confused and missed a turn. Probably not Ford's fault. The other slight gripe was highway noise was there but minimal. As others said they could have done a better job sound proofing the windows. That said, this truck is solid and flawless so far. In hindsight, if I was to do this over again, I wouldn't have ordered the safe because it is small. I was under the impression that if you ordered the safe in the console it was small and if you ordered it under the rear seat, it would be large enough to lock a rifle in . . . nope, same size as console so kinda useless. I also think that since I ordered RWD and never intend on going off road I wasted money on the locking differential. Note, I had ordering remorse after the fact that I didn't buy the integrated box steps but now that I see it in person, I'm glad I didn't because the step in the center of the rear bumper makes it very easy to get up there.

OK, so how did this guy get his Ranger so fast (3 months and 1 week) when we are still waiting? I have figured this out. Brandon Ford is (so they claim) the largest Ford truck seller in the country. I believe that they get preferential treatment in terms of allotments, build priority, and delivery. I think that when they place an order they get bumped to the front of the line. When I placed my order, I asked them how much they wanted down and they said nothing, if I didn't want it when it was delivered, they could easily sell it so they weren't the least bit concerned. I was very skeptical about that part and even thought that they might sell it from under me when it arrived but that never happened. They are a Stand-Up dealership that keeps their word. In hindsight, my experience with Brandon Ford of Tampa Florida and General Manager Brooksye Wall was a monumental positive experience and I would not hesitate recommending them or buying from them in the future myself.

Good looking truck. Hope you love it and that it serves you well. Congratulations!!

 

[Cyrusblack]

After a restless night with the committee between my two ears trying to convince me that I got ripped off on my ESP and Maintenance plan, I called Zeigler this morning and they asked me all the pertaining questions and then plugged the information into their database. Then the lady asked me what I paid for my ESP and when I told her she said that the price they charged me was correct and nobody can give you a better price from Ford in Florida. Then she plugged all the same information into her database for the Maintenance plan and she asked me what I was charged and she said I actually got a discount by around $500 from my dealership on what can be charged in Florida. Although, the prices in Florida are more expensive than other areas in the USA, the price I paid was correct. Now I can move on and enjoy my new truck and stop worrying about money. Thank you all for chiming in and looking out for my best interests.

 

[24'Ranger]

So the dealer was straight up. It's the state of fla that causes the consumer to get screwed big time. That really, really sucks.

So glad I don't live in fla!!! State not protecting its consumers is sad. To have to pay over double what others do in other states is insane.

@Bt_okst Can anyone buy the extended warranty from them after the sale went through?

 

[Cyrusblack]

@Bt_okst Can anyone buy the extended warranty from them after the sale went through?

The answer is Yes. If you already purchased your plan/plans you can always cancel them as was pointed out in this thread. Then you can get a new quote from any other dealership nationwide. If you haven't purchased already, you still can after the purchase. Remember - the important thing is that you buy from a qualified Ford Licensed dealership or you will get screwed.

 

[Bt_okst]

After a restless night with the committee between my two ears trying to convince me that I got ripped off on my ESP and Maintenance plan, I called Zeigler this morning and they asked me all the pertaining questions and then plugged the information into their database. Then the lady asked me what I paid for my ESP and when I told her she said that the price they charged me was correct and nobody can give you a better price from Ford in Florida. Then she plugged all the same information into her database for the Maintenance plan and she asked me what I was charged and she said I actually got a discount by around $500 from my dealership on what can be charged in Florida. Although, the prices in Florida are more expensive than other areas in the USA, the price I paid was correct. Now I can move on and enjoy my new truck and stop worrying about money. Thank you all for chiming in and looking out for my best interests.

Told you I didn't know fla law, but it was worth checking since we pay so much less elsewhere. I'm glad you have peace of mind now, but am sorry fla dealers are allowed to charge you so much more than dealers elsewhere.

At least you had people on the forum trying to look out for you and be sure you were being treated fairly. I'm glad at the end of the day that was the case.

Enjoy your new truck, it's a beauty!!!

 

[Bt_okst]

You most certainly can. No one has to buy a warranty or service plan at the time of sale. If within your first 12 months ir 12000 miles, it's cheaper., But as long as you're within your base warranty of 3 yrs or 36000 miles, a new car esp is available for purchase.

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