Congrats Jim!!! I ordered Blue Jeans as well, but with stone gray two tone. Remember our PM? Ford marketing actually told me to go to another dealer! I did and they ordered the '19 immediately. Enjoy yours!! So, what's your payload sticker show???

Thanks for the comments, Gents!

Yeah, the local tax rates and registration costs vary greatly. Our NC vehicle Road Use Tax (aka sales tax) is 3%, but the registration fee is declared GVWR weight-based, and we’ll get state tag renewal- and county personal property tax bills every year.

On the good news side, the PPT is based on cost/residual value of the base truck; the cost/value of the upgrades and options aren’t taxed.

My recollection is that NH and TX have no income taxes? But, my sister-in-law outside of Austin pays hefty real estate taxes, IIRC.

Good to be back on line, BTW. A local lightning strike Thursday evening knocked out out neighborhood cable and internet service for ~27 hours.

Regards,
Jim / crewzer

I do remember our PM discussion, and I’m glad to hear that you were able to place an order. Did your new dealer give you a delivery estimate?

The new truck’s official payload label reads 3912 lbs, The old truck was 3968 lbs, IIRC, so we took a little hit due to extra options. I do plan to visit our local CAT scale soon. And, both trucks’ GVWRs and payload specs are limited due to small A/S tires’ load rating.