Your sig says build date 6/2 from a 5/23 blend date. =/= 6 weeks.
You're paying $116k for a Lariat ER?It IS. And no, doesn't apply to powerboost. But I have a couple things working against me on that.
- I inherited this abandoned Lightning order due to dumb luck and a diligent internet business rep. So I have a deposit securing the truck, but for practical purposes this order became dealer stock and they're free to ADM the f**k out of it. Which they proceeded to do with shameless glee. $116K on a loaded Lariat ER, so you can do the depressing math on that. I'm basically convincing myself that I'm buying a Model X, but different, and getting to skip the line. Their Raptors are also marked up through the roof, so whatever gentle admonishments Ford Corporate is serving them is having "no effect on target," as we used to say.
- The goober who put in the original order paid an extra $160 for the all-terrain tires. Which knocks the GVWR down below the rebate eligibility threshold of >8500 lbs.! So, essentially they paid $160 to lose the chance at a $7500 cash rebate.
Oh you sweet summer child. My 5/23 build went "In Production" on 6/2, modules popped on 6/11 and then the truck went into Dearborn parking lot limbo land, assumably waiting for chips. Built email was received on July 1, so yes, 5 1/2 weeks =/= 6 weeks.
At least you got a in production date. It got built it’s just waiting.
Well my hardcore negotiation tactics really talked them down: I strong-armed them into throwing in a spray-in bed liner.
I’m in south Texas if you’d make the drive I’d sell you my lariat for far less, but it only has tow tech. No spray in liner though .
I’ve noticed the hyperlink for the window sticker on both the US & Canadian tracker sites has been non-functioning over the past 5 days or so. The direct link continues to work:
I'm in a similar situation, but im buying both and going to see which one wins me over. Ordered a platinum PB (in transit for last week) in Oct last year, so my price is 7k less than current and ordered a ER Lightning (awaiting shipment) actually going down today to trade in my 2021 before the market gets funny6/17 blend, in production 6/23. No "Built" update yet.
This is now the worst drag race ever between a Lightning and a Powerboost.Whichever arrives first wins. Wife is really anxious about full electric (I'm all in, even with grotesque ADM), and I'm anxious about the Powerboost issues over on the ICE forums. So, fate shall decide.
Was rooting for my Lightning to catch a "Built" update today, but no dice. That said, I'm not sure how much stock to put in the "Shipped" status of the Powerboost (doesn't have a shipped date?).
I have to say, however, learning how to track every Ford vehicle getting spit off of a train and heading to these two dealerships has been a source of great amusement. And it actually gives me faith that I'll catch a heads up when one of these things finally does materialize in the ol' Commonwealth.
Everyone help do the Lightning rain dance to get it caught up!
CONGRAT'S!!!
