Possibly canceling order

[tbalt14]

I looked last night and it just says $750 rebate - Ford.

I got a $750 and a $1000 when I picked it up yesterday.

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[Bad1987gn]

My ordered XLT has been sitting at MAP for three months and my patience is running thin. I called my dealer this morning and he told me a stock XLT Ranger is coming in next week that is nearly exactly like the one I ordered, with the only difference being it does not have an integrated box step. It's even the same color. Literally everything is the same except that one option.

Do you guys see any downside to settling for a stock order? The only thing I can think of is that I'll lose the $1000 pre-order incentive, if that's really a thing.

Appeal to Ford and dealership to get pre-order incentive and buy the truck. The box step is ugly and useless except to catch mud.

 

[Ranger#5?]

Personally, I would wait and keep my original order. Does your Window Sticker say "Special Order?" I know it's not worth money, but this is the only time in my life I've ordered a new vehicle, and I'm going to Frame my Window Sticker! But, at 65, I'm more patient than most. But I would wait.

Otherwise, if you buy the one next week, I'd ask for some kind of rebate, or Ford Points or something to offset your waiting. Have them throw in an new Toneau cover or something.

pretty sure Ford points come with all new vehicle purchases. Something like 42k points for a new purchase on these IIRC

 

[Ranger#5?]

It seems like an easy decision on my end, but I think I am suffering from the sunk cost fallacy. I ordered on May 26, 2023 with the hopes of getting my truck as fast as possible. I took work off that day to visit three dealerships to work out a deal. I patiently waited over 10 months only to find out that it was all for nothing - All I needed to to do is place an order on April 11, 2024 and get it three weeks later.

couple more points to consider: are the window stickers between the 2 trucks showing the same MSRP & Destination charges or was there a price increase between the 2? If you take the truck without the steps, then your total MSRP should be less on that 1.

 

[Critical Habitat]

Anyone else getting calls/texts/emails from dealers that you inquired about allocations before?
Some of mine have been primarily marketing to see if I am interested in any vehicle, but did get one early this morning. Customer backed-out of refundable deposit. My younger brother is now negotiating on that one (wanted $5K ADM) that just got delivered yesterday. He was going to wait for a 2025.
Told him he owes me a beer or three if he takes delivery before me.

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