I am trying to figure out the best way to get new truck build the way I like it at it turns impossible. Don't want to spend extra $10k for options that I don't need, but when I use Ford site to built my truck and start with XL model, it will not let me choose several options like pearl paint, or tan interior. Nor GPS, when I learned the the center console LCD is just for GPS, while backup camera is using lcd on reverse mirror. Anybody build Ford Truck to his liking and can share experience here?My main goal is to get supercab RWD, when those don't exist on dealers lots on whole West Coast (I check dealers in 1000 miles radius)

Any more the XL is "low end", options like you want you have to be Lariat... or better.Yes, I agree, you will have to custom order a RWD with anything other then the "low end". The perception is people want 4WD, always, even when it doesn't make sense.

Build it with a commercial builder and check with dealer fleet sales. http://shop.ford.com/build/superduty-commercial/#/select/I think you'll likely come out better getting a commercial truck even if you have to have a bed added.

That is what I am trying to avoid. Lariat option adds about $12k and is still not giving me some stuff I would like. I wonder how much visit to a dealer would help me. I talk to one salesman and he send me to Ford site for custom build.

Side question, I am on the fence about 4WD. It is over $3000 option, what I could eat, but how much it changes fuel economy? Even I could find use for 4WD from time to time, I don't want to pay for it all the time.

As much as you probably don't want to, I'd suggest you go in and talk to a dealer. Their ordering process is probably more flexible than what is available on line to you. Sometimes you need to know how to "get around things" in software programs - if there's a way to do it, the sales people will have figured it out. And as someone suggested, go see the commercial salesman at the dealership as they have to meet all sorts of different companies needs.And yes, get the 4WD, I've never owned a truck without it. You'll probably get better resale value in the end.Bill

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Kayteg1
Explorer II
Jan 04, 2016
I am not big fan of factory GPS as our $3000 Mercedes GPS with gyroscopic backup is wrong many times, but the $930 FORD option is the only way to get this cool LCD on console and I hope with time I will be able to find the way to hook up aftermarket backup camera and DVD player to it.
Appreciate the feedback.
Buzzcut1
Nomad II
Jan 04, 2016
just an fyi. the Ford onboard gps is marginal. updates cost $$ and it doesn't do traffic routing, my dash mounted. Garmin is far superior.Get the 4x4
Trackrig
Explorer II
Jan 04, 2016
As much as you probably don't want to, I'd suggest you go in and talk to a dealer. Their ordering process is probably more flexible than what is available on line to you. Sometimes you need to know how to "get around things" in software programs - if there's a way to do it, the sales people will have figured it out. And as someone suggested, go see the commercial salesman at the dealership as they have to meet all sorts of different companies needs.

And yes, get the 4WD, I've never owned a truck without it. You'll probably get better resale value in the end.

Bill
Kayteg1
Explorer II
Jan 04, 2016
Side question, I am on the fence about 4WD.
It is over $3000 option, what I could eat, but how much it changes fuel economy?
Even I could find use for 4WD from time to time, I don't want to pay for it all the time.
Kayteg1
Explorer II
Jan 04, 2016
That is what I am trying to avoid.
Lariat option adds about $12k and is still not giving me some stuff I would like.
I wonder how much visit to a dealer would help me.
I talk to one salesman and he send me to Ford site for custom build.
jimh406
Explorer III
Jan 04, 2016
Build it with a commercial builder and check with dealer fleet sales. http://shop.ford.com/build/superduty-commercial/#/select/

I think you'll likely come out better getting a commercial truck even if you have to have a bed added.
n7bsn
Explorer
Jan 04, 2016
Any more the XL is "low end", options like you want you have to be Lariat... or better.

Yes, I agree, you will have to custom order a RWD with anything other then the "low end". The perception is people want 4WD, always, even when it doesn't make sense.

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