how bout the shelby?

i would place an order today for 2k below invoice on the 07 shelby mustang.

 

Good one!

 

You guys know how I like to joke around, so some of you may think I'm kidding when you read this, but I'm dead serious:

Van Bortel Ford has already agreed that, no matter what the Shelby is priced at, we'll sell them at MSRP and not a penny more. We'll get maybe, if we're lucky, 5 Shelbys for 2007. I work with a few other salespeople that think it's fun to take Shelby orders; whether we get 'em or not apparently doesn't concern them. Right now, we have 26 (that's right, TWENTY-SIX) 2007 Shelby orders on the books. That means there will be at least 21 people p***ed at us in a couple years. I don't know why this is allowed to go on, but I won't have any part of it.

 

i think its cool that there are some honest dealers still out there. those that will not guage the public. i bet you get more than 5. specially if the production runs a year and a half like the 03 cobra's did.

as for me personally, i have paid msrp for one vehicle and was burned terribly. ordered 03 mach 1 in july 02 for msrp. as far as i know mine was the second to arrive in sonoma county(nor-cal) in early jan 03. the first one in the county sold for 5k over, so i felt i got a decent deal. until ford decided to make twice as many mach 1's as originally planned. and then could not sell them so ford put them on huge discounts. lesson learned im going back to buying cars my normal route, order at invoice and take any discounts that are available.

 

You never know- we're getting 22 Z06's this year. Took all sold orders, and six backup orders since a few are bound to unwind, given the timeframe. The six customers are aware they on "backup" status, and we haven't taken deposits unless they actually fall in line. All orders are from past 'Vette customers- not one taken from outside our circle of current owners (and we had plenty of opportunities).

We're not even worrying about Shelby's yet- we're still delivering orders for Mustang GT's taken in '05.

 

those vettes are sweet. saw six of them at bondurant last weekend. chevy was there for some reason. they also had a bunch of c6's, and other performance cars for comparisons.

 

OK, Jeff. Here is the truck I would love to own--

F-150 XLT
5.4 V8
Regular Cab, 8' bed
2-WD L/Slip
Manual rear sliding window

-Not sure on the stereo. Would like to end up with an Audiophile type rig, but is not available for XLT, of course.

There are other details that I don't think mean anything for price. I've probably left something out.

Anyhoo, I think I should take your generous offer--

PC

 

Jeff: Thanks for the "points of help" to use with my significant other. I showed her the posts last night, and she indicated that she would back me on a purchase now, but would prefer I stick with "The Plan".

Basically, "The Plan" involves rolling the monthly payments of the Explorer over to my new toy. We are going to purchase a fifth wheel later next year. Right now I am paying $500/month on the Explorer, and it will be paid off NLT March 06. We are going to time the purchase of the F-250 so that the payments just continue, except they will be on my toy.

I will be on the phone with you as soon as we get past Christmas. That should get the timing about right. I do encourage you to contact me toward the end of the year if you foresee any issues with ordering as I have read on these forums quite a bit about a changeover from the present body style to a newer '07.

As far as the 4wd vs 2wd, I drove an '06 F-250 Ext. Cab, V10 4wd this past Monday. Very impressive. It was optioned EXACTLY like the ones I build constantly on the Ford website (except the 4wd). Thank goodness it was silver, as that, white and black are the colors I will not purchase! I may be swayed toward the 4wd when the time is right. I just live in an area where I don't see any advantages, it will not see dirt, and I don't want to open that can of worms (2wd vs. 4wd) on this forum :-)

Stay in touch,
Michael

 

Based on just those options, the MSRP is $27635, invoice is $25016. My price with rebate: $23016.

 

Would this be a good time to trade up from a 2004 F-150 Latiat to a F250 PSD? Or is the market still way low due to family plan?

 

bimmerbill-

can you see me at my desk, making the sign of the cross as I read your post? Unless you can find someone that will buy your '04 outright for what they can buy a brand-new '05 F-150 Lariat for, I'd wait. It's gonna take a few months before the "Family Plan Blip" works its way out of the market.

 

Hehe Jeff, I figured that would be your response. I wasn't sure how many 05s are still in stock.

I did think that once the snow starts falling and the 05s are sold out that my 04 would gain some of its value back.

The diesels just seem to hold their value a bit better and I was just wondering if the 2K under invoice would make up the difference in lost value from the family plan freeding frenzy.

Thanks for the info ;-)

 

Michael,

I'm in a similar position. My wife has given me the go ahead to get an '06 F-250 Crew Cab WHEN she returns to work from extended maternity leave. This deal is making it awfully tempting to buy now.

Jeff, you never know when you'll get a PM from me! It might be sooner than I even think! What kind of delivery time do you see on placed orders on F-250's? 2-3 months?

Eric

 

I'm getting them in 6-8 weeks (for orders placed now). It may take a little longer once the Christmas holidays get involved (plants shut down that time of year, usually for 2 weeks).

 

Got a question for you Jeff:

When I build the truck on Ford's website, it requires that I put a zip code in. I have been putting my local zip code in. If I order from/through you, do I need to put in a Victor, NY zip code when I build it?

Thanks,
Michael

P.S. It looks like a nice relaxing trip from SC up to Victor, NY, then over to Columbus, OH to visit my little brother! I am looking forward to it.