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[Blackiosh]

I’m now the proud owner of a Ranger Raptor. I ordered a Raptor from a local dealer Six months ago. While I know many on this forum have waited much longer than that, I got tired of waiting, mainly because I hadn’t heard anything from Ford, nothing, not even the 30-45 day updates that many on here get from Ford. I contacted Ford and all they said was “it’s still in the ordering process”. I was also envious of those of you posting pictures of your new trucks, so I went to plan B, which was to locate one at MSRP already on a lot. There are several sitting on lots (and not selling) here in Kansas City for 5-10k over MSRP. I even found a dealership in Arkansas that has 10 Raptors inbound, but at $25k over MSRP. I then found a dealer who had a Raptor that was in transit. It was the sister dealership of the Jeep dealer where I have purchased two wranglers. I called my old salesman and he called the Ford sales manager, who said I was his first call when it comes in. So yesterday, he called and said it would be there in the afternoon. I bought it last night at MSRP and they gave me a fair deal on my trade. A lot can be said about developing good relationships with the right dealership. It sometimes pays off.

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[Catalyst]

Congrats! As another plan b owner I totally understand your decision and you locked in a deal for MSRP. Enjoy your new truck!

 

[G L Rockwell]

I’m now the proud owner of a Ranger Raptor. I ordered a Raptor from a local dealer Six months ago. While I know many on this forum have waited much longer than that, I got tired of waiting, mainly because I hadn’t heard anything from Ford, nothing, not even the 30-45 day updates that many on here get from Ford. I contacted Ford and all they said was “it’s still in the ordering process”. I was also envious of those of you posting pictures of your new trucks, so I went to plan B, which was to locate one at MSRP already on a lot. There are several sitting on lots (and not selling) here in Kansas City for 5-10k over MSRP. I even found a dealership in Arkansas that has 10 Raptors inbound, but at $25k over MSRP. I then found a dealer who had a Raptor that was in transit. It was the sister dealership of the Jeep dealer where I have purchased two wranglers. I called my old salesman and he called the Ford sales manager, who said I was his first call when it comes in. So yesterday, he called and said it would be there in the afternoon. I bought it last night at MSRP and they gave me a fair deal on my trade. A lot can be said about developing good relationships with the right dealership. It sometimes pays off.

Great looking truck, consider granger for any extended warranty and the maintenance plan is a no brainer. Take the 0% financing too, 25 bucks over cost.

 

[MulchBags2]

Great looking truck, consider granger for any extended warranty and the maintenance plan is a no brainer. Take the 0% financing too, 25 bucks over cost.

0% financing?
Do you mind elaborating why the maintenance plan is a brainer?

 

[G L Rockwell]

0% financing?
Do you mind elaborating why the maintenance plan is a brainer?

simple math with oil change intervals compared to it's cost.

 

[GARaptor]

Insane. $25K over MSRP. I hope they sit there forever. Glad you didn't succumb to the madness.

 

[MulchBags2]

simple math with oil change intervals compared to it's cost.

there is a disconnect, where are you getting 0% financing?

 

[G L Rockwell]

there is a disconnect, where are you getting 0% financing?

From granger ford.

 

[Catalyst]

there is a disconnect, where are you getting 0% financing?

I believe he is referring to Granger’s extended warranty at 0% ($25 over cost), not vehicle financing.

I disagree about the service plan - it only covers the 10k recommended interval and I do more frequent changes. I prefer to just pay as I go, but we all have our own reasons.

 

[DesertBumAZ]

there is a disconnect, where are you getting 0% financing?

granger isnt all the great, they want 20% down and do 18 months at 0%, ford ESP does 10% down and will finance 30 months at zero interest as well and is cheaper than granger with full synthetic option and first day rental, I started at granger then called ford, way better

 

[DesertBumAZ]

I believe he is referring to Granger’s extended warranty at 0% ($25 over cost), not vehicle financing.

I disagree about the service plan - it only covers the 10k recommended interval and I do more frequent changes. I prefer to just pay as I go, but we all have our own reasons.

Ford ESP premium maintenance has 5,10,and 15k service intervals, you pick, i got mine at 5k and it covers everything except batteries and tires, they even replace wiper blades, air filters, literally everything, even trans / dif fluid

 

[Catalyst]

Ford ESP premium maintenance has 5,10,and 15k service intervals, you pick, i got my at 5k

Good info, I opted to pass on the maintenance when I bought mine, and will just pay as I go and leverage rewards points on occasion.

 

[John B]

I’m now the proud owner of a Ranger Raptor. I ordered a Raptor from a local dealer Six months ago. While I know many on this forum have waited much longer than that, I got tired of waiting, mainly because I hadn’t heard anything from Ford, nothing, not even the 30-45 day updates that many on here get from Ford. I contacted Ford and all they said was “it’s still in the ordering process”. I was also envious of those of you posting pictures of your new trucks, so I went to plan B, which was to locate one at MSRP already on a lot. There are several sitting on lots (and not selling) here in Kansas City for 5-10k over MSRP. I even found a dealership in Arkansas that has 10 Raptors inbound, but at $25k over MSRP. I then found a dealer who had a Raptor that was in transit. It was the sister dealership of the Jeep dealer where I have purchased two wranglers. I called my old salesman and he called the Ford sales manager, who said I was his first call when it comes in. So yesterday, he called and said it would be there in the afternoon. I bought it last night at MSRP and they gave me a fair deal on my trade. A lot can be said about developing good relationships with the right dealership. It sometimes pays off.

Welcome to the ranger raptor world. I've got a shelter green up in Kearney. I did notice that one on the ground at blue springs ford started at 5k over, but now, a few weeks later, is at msrp. Prices are softening.

 

[Blackiosh]

Welcome to the ranger raptor world. I've got a shelter green up in Kearney. I did notice that one on the ground at blue springs ford started at 5k over, but now, a few weeks later, is at msrp. Prices are softening.

Louisburg Ford, “Home of the $50 Over Factory Invoice” has been sitting on two at $5k over, and they just reduced them to $2K over. Olathe Ford, also has one at $5k over. If you know anyone looking for a Raptor, the one I ordered and backed out of, is a Hot Pepper Red at Metro Ford. Ordered in early April, no VIN yet.

Where is your picture from? I need to find some “Cars and Coffee” to attend.

 

[G L Rockwell]

I believe he is referring to Granger’s extended warranty at 0% ($25 over cost), not vehicle financing.

I disagree about the service plan - it only covers the 10k recommended interval and I do more frequent changes. I prefer to just pay as I go, but we all have our own reasons.

You can choose your intervals, I chose 7,500.

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