Ordering Info

[Dillinger]

Hello...

I am new here and have found the info very helpful in my research for my upcoming purchase. I have decided to place an order for a 350 PSD 4x4 SC LB Lariat. I would like to get some info on ordering. I am working with a good friend that works at a dealership and feel that I am going to get a great deal. I am concerned that I am not going to be able to get a 2000 if I wait any longer. I did not realize the major delay for getting the truck. First: What are my chances of getting my truck if I order this week? (He said that it will be around 12 weeks) Second: Are dealer allotments going to prevent me from getting the truck and extras that I want?

Also, this is going to be my first diesel powerplant. I take very good care of all of my vehicles and would like to hear any info concerning options that will benefit the care of the engine, specifically the idle control.
I will be sure to have other questions soon.

Thanks!

[Koakey]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Dillinger:
I am working with a good friend that works at a dealership and feel that I am going to get a great deal. I am concerned that I am not going to be able to get a 2000 if I wait any longer. I did not realize the major delay for getting the truck. First: What are my chances of getting my truck if I order this week? (He said that it will be around 12 weeks) Second: Are dealer allotments going to prevent me from getting the truck and extras that I want?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Dillinger, first off welcome to the most truely excellent ford-diesel web site!

First: you might not be able to get a 2000 if you order this week, but then again, you might. The delay in of itself probably won't be the problem, it will be dealer allocation and Ford commodity availability.

Second: Depends on what you consider an "extra". AIC will probably not hold up your order. Things like PSD or 4x4 or tranny (auto or manual?) or SC, etc (ie, the big ticket items), can cause your order to be scheduled earlier or later into the factory. If you haven't already, read this:
http://www.ford-diesel.com/faq/1999f...OrderHowTo.htm

Allocation (and at this time of year, commodity availability) will be key to your getting a 2000 vs 2001.

Even though you feel you will be getting a good deal from your friend, shop around and compare price ($$ over invoice is what I'd be looking at) and ask about dealer allocation. Also ask what priority your dealer is willing to place the order at and verify via DORA. These will confirm for yourself if you're getting a good deal through your friend (or if you can do better on price and delivery someplace else). (In that case, you gotta decide which is more important, the truck or the friend ).



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[SmokeyWren]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Dillinger:
First: What are my chances of getting my truck if I order this week? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hi, Dillinger, and Welcome! to Ford-Diesel.com.

Koakey pretty well said it all. It depends on exactly what you order. If you insist on one extreme of a Lariat LE 4x4 CrewCab with automatic, then you may not get it until August or September as the first 2001 in town. If you order the other extreme of an XL 4x2 regular cab 6-speed, then you're almost sure to get it in a couple of months. Normally, [assuming your dealer friend has allocation for the exact truck you want] if you order today you probably have better than a 50/50 change of getting the truck before June. Ever day you wait reduces your odds.

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[This message has been edited by SmokeyWren (edited 03-17-2000).]