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Jul 26, 2018 | 11:06 AM

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RandyinTN

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From: Wasilla, AK

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Originally Posted by Flyct

^^^. Exactly right. That’s the only way to compare real prices. It simplifies negotiation and eliminates ability for dealers to play games.

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Originally Posted by bitNine

Only problem with this method, today, is that dealers here today aren't willing to sell each other trucks because inventory is slightly low. It's almost impossible to find two trucks with the same configuration, at multiple dealers, so you can't get an even quote. And yeah... this dealer that refuses to lower their price has a $699 dealer fee. It's absurd.

This is why if you are spending serious $$$ on a new truck you order exactly how you want it. Made a mistake and bought my last one off the lot, never again unless it is equipped exactly how I want.
I even went to Fords “build a truck” site so I don’t forget and printed it out. In most cases doing this will save you money because you won’t be stuff with the fluff the dealer added when they ordered it.

Jul 26, 2018 | 11:25 AM

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bitNine

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From: Denver, CO

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Originally Posted by RandyinTN

This is why if you are spending serious $$$ on a new truck you order exactly how you want it. Made a mistake and bought my last one off the lot, never again unless it is equipped exactly how I want.

I even went to Fords “build a truck” site so I don’t forget and printed it out. In most cases doing this will save you money because you won’t be stuff with the fluff the dealer added when they ordered it.

My last two trucks have been factory ordered. In this case, I had planned to do that but am also in a position where I am willing to settle on some features, and figured I might be able to find an inventory "deal".

The dealer with the Platinum claims they can come VERY close to what this non-negotiable dealer wanted for the Lariat, so I guess we'll see.