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Well, guess I'm one of the lucky ones now. Got a call from the dealer last night, my 2001 F150 SuperCrew just came in..Build date 9/18 Del. date was 10/11. At the dealership (Up North) 10/7 That's real good, got all that I wanted...
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Rivers,
Good for you. Mine were delivered this past week too on 10-02 though one is still showing at the ramp even though I saw it on the dealer's back lot tonight. Can't figure that one out.
Unfortunately, they were delivered while I was already on my way to the outer banks for vacation so I didn't get a chance to take it fishin' on the beach. In fact I passed them Sat morning at the ramp on I95 where they come in for the NE/MidAtl-states area. Of course you couldn't see them in-between the other 2000 trucks on the tarmac.
My big decision is whether to take the dark highland green one or the island blue one. I guess I'll make up my mind on tuesday when I pick (1) of them up. :>) The green looked pretty good in the 630pm light, but I want to see it in the daylight tomorrow before I make up my mind.
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Good for you. Mine were delivered this past week too on 10-02 though one is still showing at the ramp even though I saw it on the dealer's back lot tonight. Can't figure that one out.
Unfortunately, they were delivered while I was already on my way to the outer banks for vacation so I didn't get a chance to take it fishin' on the beach. In fact I passed them Sat morning at the ramp on I95 where they come in for the NE/MidAtl-states area. Of course you couldn't see them in-between the other 2000 trucks on the tarmac.
My big decision is whether to take the dark highland green one or the island blue one. I guess I'll make up my mind on tuesday when I pick (1) of them up. :>) The green looked pretty good in the 630pm light, but I want to see it in the daylight tomorrow before I make up my mind.
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Rivers,
Good luck and happy truckin'. I checked out the green one today in the sunlight and opted for the island blue instead. The green reminds me too much of our Philly Eagle's colors. Yuck!!!
They must've known though. The blue one was all cleaned up nice and pretty in the detailing room when I stopped today. I'll pick it up tomorrow. The trucks both came in together and the only thing screwed up was the interior seat color. I wanted the dark graphite but they got the medium instead by accident. I'll live with it.
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Good luck and happy truckin'. I checked out the green one today in the sunlight and opted for the island blue instead. The green reminds me too much of our Philly Eagle's colors. Yuck!!!
They must've known though. The blue one was all cleaned up nice and pretty in the detailing room when I stopped today. I'll pick it up tomorrow. The trucks both came in together and the only thing screwed up was the interior seat color. I wanted the dark graphite but they got the medium instead by accident. I'll live with it.
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Did you get the Lariat? I will see mine on Friday...It's up north and we're going up Friday.Having the dealer put in a bed liner. We had a problem with ours also, the Lariat sticker on the passsenger side was missing...Salesmen says it will be on by the time we get there on Friday....It'll be a nice ride back down I tell ya...
Did you get the Lariat? I will see mine on Friday...It's up north and we're going up Friday.Having the dealer put in a bed liner. We had a problem with ours also, the Lariat sticker on the passsenger side was missing...Salesmen says it will be on by the time we get there on Friday....It'll be a nice ride back down I tell ya...
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[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 10-Oct-00 AT 10:41 PM (EST)[/font][p]Nah, I got the XLT, strictly due to not liking the leather seats in the Lariat. The truck is only missing like 3 options anyway.
I picked it up today and it's the 1st time I got a truck that was actually CLEAN when it was delivered. Of course it was sitting in the rear of the showroom for a week, so that may have something to do with it. :>)
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PS: Rivers,
I picked it up today and it's the 1st time I got a truck that was actually CLEAN when it was delivered. Of course it was sitting in the rear of the showroom for a week, so that may have something to do with it. :>)
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PS: Rivers,
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Thanks for the info..waiting for Friday. Got to drive 300 miles, but coming back will be great I'm sure...
Thanks for the info..waiting for Friday. Got to drive 300 miles, but coming back will be great I'm sure...
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Lots of unhappy customers on the other site I tell ya...I still say the bigger the dealer the quicker your going to get you truck....
Lots of unhappy customers on the other site I tell ya...I still say the bigger the dealer the quicker your going to get you truck....
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That's a given. The more trucks you push out, the better chance to get the trucks you want for retail. It's the natural order of all things Ford.
It's also the same way with every other car company. Ford is no worse than anybody else in this way.
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PS: Put a hundred miles on today shopping for a tonneau cover and misc accessories. Can say without a doubt that the truck does ride better than my Expedition. The only thing I have to get used to is the tighter steering of the F150 compared to my Expy. Also the 5.4L is slightly quieter compared to the Expy's 4.6L for some reason.
It's also the same way with every other car company. Ford is no worse than anybody else in this way.
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PS: Put a hundred miles on today shopping for a tonneau cover and misc accessories. Can say without a doubt that the truck does ride better than my Expedition. The only thing I have to get used to is the tighter steering of the F150 compared to my Expy. Also the 5.4L is slightly quieter compared to the Expy's 4.6L for some reason.
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Tomorrow is coming...Have to drive 300 miles but can't wait to drive it back. Let me know how you make out with the cover. That'll be number one on the want list. Had them install a bed liner....
Tomorrow is coming...Have to drive 300 miles but can't wait to drive it back. Let me know how you make out with the cover. That'll be number one on the want list. Had them install a bed liner....
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I liked what I was reading about the Lariats on this board, but when I went to order one from my dealer (NY area), he told me the factory has put a hold on all new Lariat orders. What gives? Any info would be appreciated.
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lkng4lait,
Generally when there's a hold on production, it's due to a shortage of a particular part that are used on all the vehicles of a certain model. When the Expeditions first came out there were numerous shortages of 17" wheels, running boards and 5.4L engines during the 1st 6 months of production.
The holds don't usually last long so they should still take your order anyway. At least they were good enough to tell you of the production woes. Most dealers wouldn't tell you anything.
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Generally when there's a hold on production, it's due to a shortage of a particular part that are used on all the vehicles of a certain model. When the Expeditions first came out there were numerous shortages of 17" wheels, running boards and 5.4L engines during the 1st 6 months of production.
The holds don't usually last long so they should still take your order anyway. At least they were good enough to tell you of the production woes. Most dealers wouldn't tell you anything.
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