Posted on 06/11/2017 10:11:26 AM PDT by Lorianne
I drive all of my vehicles 10 plus years. It now looks like I’ll never buy a new one again.
“Base model F-150 starts at $27,110. “
ROTFLMAO!
And I have posted links ...
“Base model F-150 starts at $27,110. “
Do you realize that ford.com says no one should pay over invoice for fords?
Buy a Mercedes Sprinter. Mine will be 11 with 230k miles, paid for for 6 years and will go at least 5 more. It has a turbodiesel
Rather than purchase price, consider cost of ownership and operation on a per mile basis. The Sprinter is cheap.
So did I. Scroll down to the F-150. I understand MSRP and Invoice, and incentives. Just five years ago, the same base MSRP was under $20,000. And you could get good discounts then, too.
The link you posted shows the starting point for that F-150 as over $30,000 for a bare-bones truck. Even with discounts, its higher than I'm willing to pay for a basic unit.
I know the car market and truck market are two different things but I am not seeing the kind of market conditions he is describing.
“The link you posted shows the starting point for that F-150 as over $30,000 for a bare-bones truck. “
I rechecked the link. The starting point is LESS than $22,000!
It is NOT a barebones truck. It is an XL. Six cylinder, six-speed auto, power windows, power steering, CD and towing package.
“Just five years ago, the same base MSRP was under $20,000. “
$24,300 for the same package.
I’ve never owned a diesel, but I’d consider it.
Our old tractor is gas, but when we replace it, I’ll probably go with a diesel. Once I need diesel for the tractor, a diesel pickup will make more sense.
I don’t know but check that both use same diesel fuel.
Most of the driving will be on our property and the tractor is diesel so we already have the tank. Not to mention I know how to do basic repairs on a diesel.
That's their end-point, after all the discounts/incentives. Yes, it may go lower with either of the three listed additional discounts, depending on their terms and your ability to meet them. However, the starting point is still over $30,000.
MSRP is $27,110 for a base-model F-150, right on Ford's site, in my link in post 78. Again, that's the suggested price, but that's where they start before incentives and discounts. Still way too high.
Heck, I just configured one at Ford's site in the same fashion as they have at your linked dealer, and MSRP with towing, power windows/locks (Equipment group 100A), CD player (Equipment Group 100A), and V-6/Auto, lists out around $29,710 (including shipping and the option price on Equipment Group 100A). Heck your dealer's starting point of over $30,000 is higher than anything I can find on Ford's site for the same truck shown.
Yes, they get it all the way down to $22,000 with incentives and discounts, but that's where the damn thing should be priced to begin with.
“That’s their end-point”
That is their posted starting point.
“Heck your dealer’s starting point of over $30,000 is higher than anything I can find on Ford’s site for the same truck shown.”
LOL. The window sticker is linked on the page.
“MSRP is $27,110 for a base-model F-150, right on Ford’s site, in my link in post 78. Again, that’s the suggested price.”
Right on ford.com it says invoice is the suggested price.
This during a time of relatively low inflation. I doubt that many people have kept pace.
And right in the middle of that linked sticker, the "Total before discounts" is $30,425. I understand sticker/MSRP and all that, but the point is, the price their asking is the "after" price, not the starting price. Total MSRP is $29,675 after a $750 discount. It's right there on the sticker.
s/b the price they're
“, but the point is, the price their asking is the “after” price, not the starting price”
The point is you call the dealer Internet rep and that price is the starting price. Been there, done that.
I can explain that....they suck.
They're ugly, way over-engineered, and priced about 300% more than they're worth. I wouldn't take a new car if they gave me one.
For less than half the cost of one, you could have the vintage vehicle of your choice restored and upgraded with modern brakes, suspension and drivetrain.
For a little more, you could have a pristine custom version with an expensive interior and paint job...all done by some skilled American worker, probably right there in your own home town.
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