2017 F350 ordered!!! -- Updated
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Originally Posted by cficare
Joe - I may be wrong, but I tend to think those incentives are offered in an attempt to move existing cars/trucks from dealer lots, and they don't apply to "special orders." I negotiated the sale price at the tiime I ordered my F250, and the total (and unspecified) discounts gained me 11% off the as-ordered MSRP. I've heard 12% off has been negotiated and obtained by others, so "your mileage may vary."
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My dealer told me that I get the incentives that are I n place when I order or when I take delivery whichever is better for me. The only thing we negotiated at the time of the order was the base price which we agreed to invoice. I know I could've done a little better but the service dept at this dealer gives free loners if you bought there, and they guarantee it to be a comparable vehicle. Given the history I've experienced that the truck is going to be in once or twice a year for a week or two it doesn't take long for that to make up any difference I could get on the sales price.
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Dealer provided me with the VIN# today. Glad to see another step closer! I don't understand what all the other info is telling me, so maybe someone can decipher it for me.
This is what I received today:
Status:
Primary = in Order Processing
Secondary = Scheduled to Day (2017-09-08)
Vehicle Location:
Ford Kentucky Truck Plant 2, KY
Status Date/Time:
Aug-17-2017
ETA:
Start Date = Sep-24-2017
End Date = Sept-30-2017
ETA Disposition = Left Blank
This is what I received today:
Status:
Primary = in Order Processing
Secondary = Scheduled to Day (2017-09-08)
Vehicle Location:
Ford Kentucky Truck Plant 2, KY
Status Date/Time:
Aug-17-2017
ETA:
Start Date = Sep-24-2017
End Date = Sept-30-2017
ETA Disposition = Left Blank
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Another step closer. Yay! You probably already know this, but you can enter your VIN at the following webpage for (yawn) slow updates ... Ford Custom Order Tracking | ordertracking.ford.com
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I bought this truck to carry a camper I plan to live/travel during retirement. A week or two once or twice a year in the shop is not acceptable.
Please explain,
Matt
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Ordered my f350 on 8/4, not getting the updates I would like from Dealer. Have not confirmed a DORA or VIN as of yet. Last update I received was on 8/14 and it read "Order is in, nothing scheduled yet"
Not to pleased with the communication thus far. Hoping to at least get a VIN soon so I can gather some more vague details on ETIS.
Not to pleased with the communication thus far. Hoping to at least get a VIN soon so I can gather some more vague details on ETIS.
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Ordered my f350 on 8/4, not getting the updates I would like from Dealer. Have not confirmed a DORA or VIN as of yet. Last update I received was on 8/14 and it read "Order is in, nothing scheduled yet"
Not to pleased with the communication thus far. Hoping to at least get a VIN soon so I can gather some more vague details on ETIS.
Not to pleased with the communication thus far. Hoping to at least get a VIN soon so I can gather some more vague details on ETIS.
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After weeks of using the site builder I finally sealed the deal and ordered my truck. 
Will be the first Ford I ever owned. Went to the dealer this morning to finish getting my questions answered and get the numbers where I wanted them. Going for the F350 XL Super Cab in Silver 8' bed 4x4 6.2L. Couldn't pass up the SD - looked really tough online and even better in person.
I'd list all the packages and options but you have probably seen it a million times before. I will be busy at work so that will help the time go buy until it arrives.
08/05/17 -- Ordered
08/15/17 -- Build Week Assigned 09/04/17
08/21/17 -- VIN# Received
I'm getting there little by little.........
Will be the first Ford I ever owned. Went to the dealer this morning to finish getting my questions answered and get the numbers where I wanted them. Going for the F350 XL Super Cab in Silver 8' bed 4x4 6.2L. Couldn't pass up the SD - looked really tough online and even better in person.I'd list all the packages and options but you have probably seen it a million times before. I will be busy at work so that will help the time go buy until it arrives.
08/05/17 -- Ordered
08/15/17 -- Build Week Assigned 09/04/17
08/21/17 -- VIN# Received
I'm getting there little by little.........
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I was leaning towards the RAM but after checking out the SD that was it. They are tough looking to say the least!
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Ugh. Feel for you guys. Once ordered a new 2008 Chevy Corvette. Waited over 2 months. Too painful. Not again. Instead, I "looked" for 2 months to find the one I wanted. Had a 6/17 build date and took delivery 2 weeks ago. "Guess I got the best of that one". Ha. Either way, it's a waiting game. Will probably order in the future if the numbers look good.
Loving my truck right now though. Brian
Loving my truck right now though. Brian
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You ordered a day before me. Dealer should be keeping you in the loop each step of the way. I get a text, email, or call each time something changes. Call or better yet go to you dealer and get some answers. I would not be a happy camper not knowing what is going on. Keep us updated if you find out anything.
Oddly enough browsing the dealers website tonight I see a 350 that says "dealer ordered" and "in transit" Reading through the page it is optioned identical to mine and includes a VIN on the page. The MSRP matches what my original order confirmation says. I have a feeling that might be mine mostly because I ordered the bench in front, and this one says it has a 40/20/40 split front bench, which are near impossible to find in the Lariat trim and was the only reason I placed an order. ETIS has a placeholder for build date. Going to try and chat with ford tomorrow and get some more details.
Ill take any glimmer of hope I can get at this point :-)
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Hang in there. Let us know if you get any more info.
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How long does "In Production" typically last? Mine went in production on 8/18/17 and still shows that status today, 8/26/17. Of course, the post assembly line work to apply the spray-in bed liner may or may not be included.
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