✅ 11/28 Lightning Build Week Group (MY2023)

[Monkey]

Got mine yesterday 1/7/23. Got hit with a $5k ADM. Tried to fight it but dealer wouldn't budge. Their reasoning being that the other 9 lightnings orders that got built out of 200 orders were immediately flipped by their buyers for $15-$25K and they're missing out.

Sounds like a bunch of BS projection to me... As if they would know if all those trucks were immediately flipped or not. And NO ONE is making a profit on flipping Lightnings, the market is just not there except in a few extremely rare situations. Anyway, glad it worked out overall. I got my first Lightning test ride in an XLT and it was pretty nice inside. Avalanche is a nice color, got to see an Avalanche Lightning when I picked up mine.

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[YankeeCP]

The Canadian site shows it's shipped, hopefully you get an email and all systems will be in sync Monday morning, the ETA is not accurate that will change next week

Yep shows shipped for me and received the email from Ford- no updated ETA yet.

 

[Wsl346]

Congrats to @Rancheroni on his delivery! Only 5 of you left.

UserName	Location	Build Week	Blend Date	In Production Date	Built	Shipped	Estimated Arrival Date	Arrival Date	Trim	Battery
Canadian Lightning	BC	11/28/2022	11/29/2022	11/29/2022	12/16/2022	12/22/2022			Lariat	ER
Snow White	CA	11/28/2022	11/29/2022	11/29/2022	12/13/2022	12/19/2022	12/31/2022		Pro	SR
YankeeCP	FL	11/28/2022	12/2/2022	12/2/2022	12/12/2022	1/9/2023	1/5/2023		Lariat	SR
4BLU	MI	11/28/2022	12/2/2022	12/1/2022	12/23/2022		12/30/2022		XLT	SR
256fail	AL	11/28/2022	12/2/2022	12/2/2022	12/12/2022	12/16/2022	1/5/2023		XLT	SR

 

[YankeeCP]

Got Rail car info from chat- called CSX and says no status.

 

[Snow White]

Got mine yesterday 1/7/23. Got hit with a $5k ADM. Tried to fight it but dealer wouldn't budge. Their reasoning being that the other 9 lightnings orders that got built out of 200 orders were immediately flipped by their buyers for $15-$25K and they're missing out. I also got an early sasquatch bronco from them for msrp so I got basically two of the most sought after vehicles for $5k markup total between them. After loving the test drive I wasn't going to put up a huge stink but it definitely left a sour taste in my mouth.

CONGRATS! But unbelievable for the ADM especially you being a repeat customer. What city and dealer name? Enjoy the truck!

 

[theblunden]

Got mine yesterday 1/7/23. Got hit with a $5k ADM. Tried to fight it but dealer wouldn't budge. Their reasoning being that the other 9 lightnings orders that got built out of 200 orders were immediately flipped by their buyers for $15-$25K and they're missing out. I also got an early sasquatch bronco from them for msrp so I got basically two of the most sought after vehicles for $5k markup total between them. After loving the test drive I wasn't going to put up a huge stink but it definitely left a sour taste in my mouth.

Other than that, the truck is amazing. Acceleration, handling, fit and finish is excellent (with the exception of the front headlight gap between the front quarter panel and the turn signal) and the avalanche color was much nicer than I expected. It looks off-white in the sunlight and a muted grey like in the build photos in the shade/evening.

I was pleasantly surprised with how the truck came equipped in XLT once i finally sat in it. I've only seen demo lariats and platinums. The running boards are necessary, "leather" steering wheel feels nice (quotations because it doesnt feel like the bronco leather steering wheel, feels skinnier and hard but still nice) , 12" screen, and even the xlt wheels are pretty nice looking. The cloth seats are comfortable, the cloth isn't super soft, more durable feeling, obviously I'd prefer leather, but nice enough. And katskin the seats in a few years is always an option. Or finding two king ranch front seats from a part out.

If I had to nitpick, when the shifter folds flat it sounds fine, but when it folds back up it makes a sort of "crunchy" sound. Seems like a future point of failure in probably the worst place to have it (selecting a gear ). For now I'm leaving it up 24/7, don't really need the work surface.

Altogether I'm happy. If you asked me 3 years ago if we'd have two ford vehicles in our garage I'd say definitely not. Before I'd guess it'd be a tesla and maybe a telluride or pilot. The dealer and ordering situation is a low point for now, but I think as supply goes up, these issues will iron themselves out.

Kudos to Ford for bringing to market these great vehicles.

I would of told them I'd sign a no resale clause but screw them on the ADM BS. Should've told them to pound sand.... Are they a certified EV dealer? If I were you I'd reach out to Ford for a follow up.

 

[Snow White]

@Wsl346 Truck was delivered yesterday. I'll be picking it up on Wed. Finally, light at the end of the tunnel! What a journey since reservation Hope purchasing goes well...

 

[256fail]

At the dealer making the deal! Luckily, my dealer offered me a very solid trade on my 22 Powerboost. Currently finishing up the paperwork. Pics to follow.

 

[256fail]

No issues..in and out in an hour. Dealer was true to their word, no issue at all with any funny business regarding pricing. It is nice to work with an ethical dealer.

 

[EdwinT]

Brooo it’s beautiful!!

I’m actually a little confused by the color matched bumpers though?? Did they color match your bumpers on a Pro?!

Edit: I see now you have an XLT. I guess the break light bar is on trims above XLT?

 

[256fail]

Brooo it’s beautiful!!

I’m actually a little confused by the color matched bumpers though?? Did they color match your bumpers on a Pro?!

Edit: I see now you have an XLT. I guess the break light bar is on trims above XLT?

yea, it’s an XLT. If I had the option I would have ordered the Pro for the bang for the buck.
Absolutely love Avalanche. It’s extremely close to my older Space White f150 I had earlier this year.

 

[s_c]

Got mine yesterday 1/7/23. Got hit with a $5k ADM. Tried to fight it but dealer wouldn't budge. Their reasoning being that the other 9 lightnings orders that got built out of 200 orders were immediately flipped by their buyers for $15-$25K and they're missing out. I also got an early sasquatch bronco from them for msrp so I got basically two of the most sought after vehicles for $5k markup total between them. After loving the test drive I wasn't going to put up a huge stink but it definitely left a sour taste in my mouth.
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$5k was real ADM on an ordered vehicle yea?

For a minute I was thinking you may be referring to price protection on the 2nd price increase but then I read yours is an XLT and they didn't have a 2nd price increase, unless I'm wrong.

I assume you got your private offer but then they added $5k to the MY23 pricing?

 

[Rancheroni]

My order was for a '22 XLT but it arrived as a '23 (vinned and registered as a 23). It went from ~$63K msrp (only $1700 pro power onboard option) to $68K which was '22 msrp plus $5K ADM. It basically matches the most recent $5K price hike which brought the 2023 xlt to ~$68K msrp.

Dealer was Cal Worthington Ford in Long Beach, CA.

Since I already signed on the dotted line there's not much I can do at this point. I didn't want to wait until today (Monday) to see what Ford has to say. I guess that's my fault for not being patient. Not sure what they could have done anyway, other than deprioritize the dealers allocations which are already pretty low to begin with.

 

[gymgeek]

It is nice to work with an ethical dealer.

That's not a thing. Just stop it with your lies and fake news!!!

 

[YankeeCP]

Was able to track via CSX this morning. Currently in Louisville,KY. Scheduled arrival in Jacksonville 1/15

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