Ordered an 05....how did I do?

[ProCharger]

Pundmann Ford off west clay in st. charles. I was their first 05 order they had, they said they had a guy come in earlier in the week and try and order one but they didnt have prices at the time, as they still dont on paper but the computers have the prices in them. All they had were the options pretty much, we were kind of going by last years prices on most things besides the new options, and they were pretty much dead on. After all options were finally entered into a computer at the end it gives a detailed list of all of the options and the 05 price that went with them. To be honest the salesmen/customer service was 100% A++. I was going in there at the age of 23 with the belief that I would pretty much be blown off, but the salesman (joe "old joe" bross) was superb and worked with me walking over a truck and making sure I got every option that I wanted at the time. All of this knowing that I was going to use x-plan from the very start.

[Flyingdutchman]

Are you sure you don't want a crewcab?? Don't regret getting a s/c! 4 full doors are handy.

[JasonZ]

I just ordered (today) a 2005 F350 Crew Cab Dually. 2wd, 6.0, automatic, King Ranch, moon roof, trailer tow package w/ tow command, etc. and on A-plan was $40,927.

[Nick_Kent]

How about the dual alternators?

[tradezone]

i would not get the daul alt unless you really need them they crimp the intercooler pipe to make it fit.also i would get the benchseat the armrests are useless the center seat folds down and makes a better armrest best thing i switched on my buyback good luck

[unchingono]

Yea, I'd have to agree about the reverse sensors. They really help if you ever plan on getting a shell for your truck. I don't know if you plan on letting a short person drive your truck, but if you do, the adjustable pedals are a must. Me personally like the 6 disc in dash stereo and the skid plate pkg. From what I was told, the FX4 pkg includes the skid plates, but the Rancho brand shocks are not true Ranchos. Supposedly they have a Motorcraft Part #. Sounds like they put factory shocks on that has a Rancho Sticker on them. I could be wrong, but that is what I heard.

[ProCharger]

Reverse sensors were added. Adj. pedals are on the build as well, maybe I forgot to list them, I dunno. I passed on the skid plates being that the fuel tank skid plate is a fiberglass material and not a metal material, I figured I could make something myself at the shop if I ever plan to take it offroading, but I doubt I ever will.

Brett

[forrestc]

Congrats on the order!!

A word to the wise - I would double-check your decision on the supercab vs. crew cab.

I bought a s/c F150 in 2002 thinking that I'd never need a backseat, but it is really cramped back there. As a young single guy I went for the sportier look of the s/c, but now I'm definitely looking to upgrade to a crew cab (and, I really don't like the new F150, so that's why I'm trolling the 250 forums..)

Make sure you check out both and think about how often you'll want to carry passengers.

[Jmedic911]

I am glad to hear that you were treated well at Pundmann. I live in O'Fallon, MO and did not have good luck at either Pundmann or Marshal Ford. I wound up ordering from Dave Sinclair and everything went off without a hitch. I am happy that you are having a different experience. Good luck...