Yes, we pay 8.25% so ttl will equal $3,000 all said and done.

The reason for a such a great deal is these are not ordinary times. Consumer's money has dried up and diesel is twice what it was two years ago. This dealer has a lot full of trucks and are paying through their nose in flooring fees. As the sales manager told me: "The owner just wants to see the back of these things." American dealerships have for so long gambled that their huge lots of cars will sell, and up until this year they've been largely proved right. However, after the current debacle expect them to adopt the European system of only a few "show cars" on the lot with most needing to order. Since you can buy a car and drive away with it same day in the US unlike Europe, I'm sure the inventory will still stay relatively large but nothing like what we see know.

Now, here's my position. I have them down to $37k before ttl after light negotiations. I haven't even pushed for that price otd but I'm assuming there's got to be another $3k to give as the $17k reduction came from nothing more than me saying, "nice truck but $54k is crazy money." Literally that was it. Now, if I can do better than this further $3k is pure conjecture on my part, I'll certainly try but will settle for the $20k total reduction.

Now, why I haven't written the check yet is because I'm not looking to seal the deal until December as I have a Tundra 5.7L which I'm selling in a seperate transaction in January after a family friend returns from borrowing it. No need to be paying insurance and road tax for both while waiting strengthens my position. I'm willing to bet a walk-in doesn't snap it up, and have instructed a junior salesman to call me if any interest is shown. Hopefully he will. The only other nagging doubt is whether the rear axle rating is high enough. I had wanted an F-350 but at this price I can't ignore this 250. However, so long as I've taken my brave pills (bought the Toy less than a year ago, doh) then I should soon be an 08 SD owner.

By the way, the truck is a job3 '08 which has been on the lot 6months. MSRP of 53k but has bed liner and alarm totaling $54k MSRP.

I will certainly have no problem faxing you the sales invoice upon completion of the deal.

 

Paul,

I bought a 97 Ford Explorer from Leif Johnson (in 1997), it was a very good dealership to work with. It took longer for the make ready department to get the vehicle ready than the negotiations. My father in law went to high school with the Service Manager so he told us to ask for a specific person. Back then I had a print out from Edmunds showing List and Cost for the vehicle and every option. I added up the cost for everything that was on it, subtracted $1000 and this was going to be my starting point, the salesmen came to the table with the first round of numbers, it was $1000 more than my price, I told him my price he picked up the phone called someone (assuming the Sales Manager) and told him my number they dropped another $500 and the deal was done, along with 1.9% financing. It took maybe 15 minutes.

Josh

 

Carl,

I will agree these are not ordinary times. In my opininon you probably wont be able to get them much lower. I think the economy is starting to level off a little, cost of diesel has drop over $1.50 a gallon and some of the dealers I have spoken to have said sales of super duty are starting to pick up again (at least here in Texas).

Assuming you cant get them any lower my numbers of 5K below invoice were based on you already at 34K not 37K, so now your at 2K below invoice. Then the Dealer added bedliner and alarm are marked up about $750 so really your current deal is about $1250 below invoice. I can see a dealer who cant move his big trucks making this deal especially if they think you will buy some type of insurance, extended service plan or protection options which have huge markups.

Waiting until december is a risk especially if they start moving some trucks and dont extend the rebate offers past their current expiration of 11/18. Good luck with your negotiations.

 

Carl L: stick to your guns, man! I walked from a $17k off deal over Labor Day weekend -- it was on an F450, but they would have done the deal on any diesel they had. Diesel fuel prices are down from then, but the buyers are also down from then. If they'd have done $20k off I was looking for, we'd have a new F450 in the driveway, probably right next to the F350srw we now have... -- this is in the Sacto area of Norcal btw...

Of course now that all my investments have tanked with the rest of this... I'm better off that the deal didn't go down.

The right deal will come along if you are in the market for it...

 

Just to be clear, they are offering it at an even 37k before ttl and I'm certain I can get it at 37k otd, which is c.34k before ttl. Factory MSRP was $53,300 to be exact and with alarm/liner it's an even $54k. Is that $5k below invoice if I get this further $3k off? I probably agree that I can't get any lower than that. Thanks for the well wishes and I'll certainly bare in mind that I'll need to be on my guard that someone else doesn't snap up the deal. And you make a good point oabout the extended warranty etc- I'll certainly indicate interest in these but have never ever sprang for their finance room tricks. That's where they make their profit but never from me.

Dan- I will. I'm determined to get that nice clean headline figure of $20k off. Exciting news about the F450, sounds like you're very close to getting it for that stellar price too. The only problem with the current vehicle market is prices are so darn tempting that it's the kid in the sweet shop effect. Well, I guess we're all big kids at heart. Best of luck your investments pick up, I'm sure the storm will pass.

 

Brought my new F450 KR home on Friday. Sticker was about $59k and I paid $45k. It is a beautiful truck. Quiet and powerful. Mileage to be determined.

 

congrats! post a pic when you can

 

Congrats. OTD or before ttl? 4x4?

 

OTD....from Oregon so don't have taxes and very small registration fee. Bought it in AZ but still don't have to pay much in that regard. Dealer threw in the spray-in bedliner to match the gold trim.

 

well mine (08 cc f250) sticker was 51k after all dealer mark ups. Got em down to 36k then i put 25k downpayment but after tax tag title and upside down 2k on mustang got 18k financed. So 18 + 25= 43k out the door. But after 6 inch procomp lift with 18 inch wheels and 35 inch tires and edge programmer and banks exhaust with labor for 6400 with all warrentys i paid 49400. for my truck.

so thats my .02 cents. so the deals are out there but i dont see anyone getting 37000 out the door i dont see any dealership eating the taxs and stuff.

also i forgot my linex for 400 so add 400 dollars to the total i have above.

 

You may be right but then a 17k reduction before negotiation would suggest otherwise. Regardless, I must avoid buying this truck just to prove it can be done. Were it an F350 it'd already be sat out front of my house (won't fit in the garage.) However, seeing as I tow only rarely payload is more important to me and my head tells me that I may quickly go over the rear axle weight of a 2410bs capacity unit. A bench seat is also preferable to me, albeit a minor issue compared to payload.

Regardless, the new SDs are great trucks, both to look at and to work with with. It's also a good time to be shopping for heavy duty trucks.

Congrats on your rig and post pics when you get a chance.

 

Anyone's crystal ball say whether similar rebates will be available on the '09's?

I'm wondering if they're trying to meet their numbers by end of this year so anything goes. Then they start with a new slate for fiscal '09, therefore they won't be as eager to sell near cost until end of '09.

I also hear they're shutting down SD production until February, so there won't be many '09s for a while longer.

 

window sticker was 56,410 but got it for 39,900. yeah i couldnt believe that deal either. 2008 f350 supercrew loaded