Does it take longer for a diesel to be built than a gas truck? I ordered the truck on feb 15th. I called to see if there was a vin yet but the dealer said that there wasn't.
Diesels are built at the same time or faster than gasers.But your problem sounds like the dealer does not have allocation for your order,plus the 05 order deadline is coming up real soon [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img] Go find the guy at the dealer which is charge of their ordering and get some answers fast [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img]
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2005 F250 6.0 PSD CC Auto, Dk toreador red/Ariz beige,Lariat Luxury 4x4 SB,TT Mirrors,Camper PKG,Roof lights,ADJ pedals,REV aid,Trailer hitch,TOW COMMAND,ESOF,PWR rear window,3.73 posi,SIRIUS SAT radio. Built 08/09/04 2005 F250SIRUS RADIO
2002 BUYBACK bad paint F250 7.3 PSD Auto CC Lariat 4x4 SB, TT mirrors,Camper pkg,Grille insert,Hood shield,Tow pkg,Adj pedals,Shift on fly,Trailer brake,Spray in bedliner,Dk highland green w/tan. 2002 F250
i order my v10 f350 around the same time and still do not have a vin, but my v10 e450 i ordered the same day just got built today. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
Now I have a vin. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] The projected build date is 04/11/05. Looks like I will be waiting another month. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]
Hope to get my VIN this week. I ordered mine Feb 22 and got it in under the dealers allocation. So far, no VIN, no ETA. Hopefully mine's getting built soon too. So with a VIN, they tell me I can go down there and finalize the papers so that I can capitolize on the current rebates before they expire, is that true? Also, what are the opinions on what they may do for April? I know no one has ESP, but I'm just interested in opinions based on experience!
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2004 Excursion 6.0L Eddie Bauer - C-betr Mirrors, Front KC Light Bar w/4 IPFs, PIAA Fogs, 4" Exhaust, Intake, Edge Juice/Attitude, Full Custom Stereo, DVD, Inverter w/Game Hookups
Well, I got my VIN today [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/warmsmile.gif[/img] and they are expecting to see the truck in a few weeks. It hasn't been built yet, they say "it's on the ramp"... not sure what that means... all I know is I'm a little closer today. Plus they said at any time now I can go in and sign the papers and take advantage of the $2K back. I have them looking into whether or not the dealer (owner) would allow me to wait till the day after this incentive is expired to see what the new ones are and then if they are worse, if they'll backdate the papers to put me back into the current incentives. Heck, if they'll do it, no risk on my part... if they can't I guess I'll contemplate the option of risking the same/higher incentive versus a lower/none next month and determine whether I sign the papers now or next month. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]
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2004 Excursion 6.0L Eddie Bauer - C-betr Mirrors, Front KC Light Bar w/4 IPFs, PIAA Fogs, 4" Exhaust, Intake, Edge Juice/Attitude, Full Custom Stereo, DVD, Inverter w/Game Hookups
dont worry about the rebates, they are going to be getting better or stay the same. i have been watching the incentive game for over two years and it has never gone against the buyer. i am betting they want your money just in case you back out for some reason: built wrong, damaged in shipping, etc. i have two trucks on order and i am not paying till i see it in person and meets my approval.
Now I'm told "Ramp" status means the truck has reached the rail yard near your dealer awaiting a truck hauler. I was told mine was built two weeks ago and I'm in "Ramp" status. Confusing.
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2003.25 SuperDuty CC XLT Sport (Sonic Blue) 6.0 4X4, FX4, 3.73 rear end,Moon Roof,Leather,Buckets,Line-X bedliner,BF Goodrich Tires 285x16x75,Bed rails,6 disc CD, Built week of 012003 picked up 021203.
*Replacement truck ordered 111203 in driveway 122203. 2004 Crew Cab XLT Sport shortbox 4X4 FX4 (black) 3.73 rear end,Moon roof,Leather buckets,Line-X bedliner,bed rails,BF-Goodrich 285 tires,6 disc cd,ESOF,Built week of 120803.
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Now I'm told "Ramp" status means the truck has reached the rail yard near your dealer awaiting a truck hauler. I was told mine was built two weeks ago and I'm in "Ramp" status. Confusing.
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I had heard the same thing. At the same time when they told me this, they said it hadn't been built yet. So maybe there are two ramps?!?! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]
Anyway, the dealer did call me yesterday to tell me they got invoiced for the truck (so I assume it is built now) and they should see the truck in/on their lot in a couple weeks. So I think based on all the information everyone has provided (thanks by the way) I am going to hold off on signing papers till it comes in and hope that the incentives are as good or better than March's. I think they will be! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/phoney.gif[/img]
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2004 Excursion 6.0L Eddie Bauer - C-betr Mirrors, Front KC Light Bar w/4 IPFs, PIAA Fogs, 4" Exhaust, Intake, Edge Juice/Attitude, Full Custom Stereo, DVD, Inverter w/Game Hookups
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