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Re: Do we have a pickup glut already?
Groover wrote: Ford sent me a $2000 coupon for a new F series truck a couple of weeks ago. I just checked incentives for the F150 and they are offering 0% financing for 3 years plus $1000 Bonus cash through the end of February. Great! Lets do the math. 2023 XLT trim level, Supercrew, 6-1/2 bed 4x4 with the 3.5 Ecoboost and no other added options except for Max tow package. MSRP = $54,585.00 Less the $2000.00 Coupon and $1000.00 cash so $51,585.00 Throw 10% down = amount financed somewhere in the neighborhood of $49,000.00 adding back in taxes, paperwork, tags etc $49K financed for 36 months at 0% is only $1361.00 per month for what amounts to a lower tier pickup. Now that's a deal right there LOL. You could probably get 4.9% for 72 which is only $680.00 per month, oh boy, what a bargain! How about a semi loaded F-150 Lariat for @ $70K sticker, same math. $62300.00 financed all in after plopping down 10%, 36 monyhs at 0%. $1730.00 per month. Have at it LOL. I'd be waiting at the door when they open.1.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Do we have a pickup glut already?
Dadoffourgirls wrote: Except GM has a new policy that employees cannot sell vehicles for a profit for 12 months after purchase. Now if they only had a policy that their dealers can not r ape the buyer by charging $5K or more over MSRP. I personally hope new sales slide off the cliff, which seems to start to be happening and accelerating.1.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: folding utility trailer
valhalla360 wrote: Bobbo wrote: You say the license plate swivels down so it is visible when retracted. My state does not license utility trailers, so the trailer would have no license. The license plate that is blocked is the tow vehicle's plate. For states that do require a trailer license plate...kind of a gray area. If no part of the contraption is touching the ground, is it legally still a trailer? If not, is it legitimate to show a trailer license plate? I don't know the answer but seems like an opportunity for a speed trap cop to tack on an extra ticket and let you fight it in court. Buford T Justice might not care too much about tags hidden by a trailer or anything else in the Post Covid driving world when you take into account the average speed is 90 mph and at least 2 cars blow through every red signal in the US when it turns LOL.564Views0likes0CommentsRe: Do we have a pickup glut already?
propchef wrote: Danger Don wrote: Grit dog wrote: Reisender wrote: As far as electric half tons, Rivian still has a 15 month waiting list. I’m not sure if there is or how long the waiting list is for the ford lightning. Prices seem to have stabilized somewhat for fords. Rivians are non negotiable. Lightning must be zero now? Been a couple lightnings sitting in the dealer lineup in Kent, WA for at least a few weeks now. If its not zero, it perhaps should be. Hope the dealer in Kent has his insurance paid and fresh batteries in the smoke detectors LOL. F150 Kindling Are you sure you aren't thinking about ICE Ram trucks? Seems like more of a risk to me. https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/ram-dodge-recalls-pickup-trucks-chassis-trucks/ Stellantis is telling the owners of nearly 341,000 Ram diesel trucks to park them outdoors because an electrical connector can overheat and cause a fire. The company said Wednesday it's recalling the trucks to replace the connectors after getting reports of six potentially related fires. In one case, the owner reported that a fire started after the truck's engine was shut off. The recall covers certain Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups and Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 chassis cab trucks from the 2021 through 2023 model years. All have 6.7-liter Cummins diesel engines with older heater-grid connectors. Maybe LOL. In the case of the 150 Lightning, reading through the linked article, it appears Fords problem may be a little more involved than an electrical connector on a wire somewhere. “The teams worked quickly to identify the root cause of the issue,” Ford said in a statement Friday. “We agree with SK’s recommended changes in their equipment and processes for SK’s cell production lines.” That makes it sound like you might have F150 lightnings on the road or in showrooms with defective batteries installed, not exactly a wait in the lounge while its addressed item by a longshot. But then again it's Ford lol.1.1KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Pets left alone in RV at campground?
As far as state parks go, I know of no state park campground we've been to in at least 18 states where they did not have a rule against leaving dogs "unattended". That's open to your own interpretation I suppose. I have seen people talked to by rangers for it 3 separate times in 3 separate states, one of those I believe a citation was issued. As far as federal parks they have this on the National Park Service website under camping. While You're Camping; Be mindful of restricted areas. Be courteous to other campers by picking up after your dog and control barking and other noise. Keep your pet on a leash. Some parks have a 6 ft. leash policy; check with your park for specific rules. Never leave your dog unattended, especially in a hot vehicle. Again, it's open to your interpretation of what they mean by unattended. Unattended in a vehicle, unattended in a trailer or motorhome, or unattended tied to a tree. Nothing worse though when folks leave dogs in an RV all day while out and about and the dogs barks continuously. Even high end diesel pushers such as Prevosts are far from sound proof. But of course good little Fido never barks at all.203Views0likes0CommentsRe: Do we have a pickup glut already?
lenr wrote: Per an employee at the Ft. Wane GM truck plant the shutdown is because a Michigan supplier is behind on parts. Don't know what bologna GM is trying to spin to the world. GM is now selling cold cuts? As far as GM HD trucks go, they say the 2024 GMC will be available "Spring 2023" and on the Chevy site they have pages for the 2024 Silverados. If the 2024s are going to be available in a month or 3 they have to stop making 2023's at some point, especially since you cant find one regardless. Hows that for spin? Seeing that not long ago financing on say a $60K pickup for 72 months could be had for 1.9% or less, and now they're advertising a wonderful great deal at 4.9% for 72, that extra $100.00 per month or close to it on a payment has to put something into a glut.371Views0likes0CommentsRe: Do we have a pickup glut already?
Grit dog wrote: Reisender wrote: As far as electric half tons, Rivian still has a 15 month waiting list. I’m not sure if there is or how long the waiting list is for the ford lightning. Prices seem to have stabilized somewhat for fords. Rivians are non negotiable. Lightning must be zero now? Been a couple lightnings sitting in the dealer lineup in Kent, WA for at least a few weeks now. If its not zero, it perhaps should be. Hope the dealer in Kent has his insurance paid and fresh batteries in the smoke detectors LOL. F150 Kindling371Views0likes0CommentsRe: Visible wants me to upgrade to new plan
toedtoes wrote: Danger Don wrote: toedtoes wrote: I suspect that they will offer some perks to those stragglers in an attempt to keep them from going to ATT, etc. Anyone on Visible is there for a reason. Seeing that the cheapest bottom of the line plan from AT&T is 40-50% more expensive than Visibles best plan per line, I don't see many Visible customers moving on to AT&T. AT&T and Verizon are both legalized highway robbery, and to be signed on with them you have to be a financial moron of the first order. Visible is owned by Verizon. While it offers unlimited data, download speeds are slower, streaming capabilities are minimal, and speeds can slow down even more when traffic is congested. So while it is a nice option for those who are doing simple email, texts, calls, and limited internet browsing, it is not a viable option for those who need or want to do more with their phones or who use their phone as a hotspot for work computer needs. In addition, the phone choices are extremely limited, so if you don't want to buy overpriced apple or galaxy phones, you don't want this service. Visible is a nice option for some, but it is not the One True Answer to mobile phone service. Well no sheet? Thank for telling everyone what is common knowledge. Its cheaper because of all those reasons although the top of the line plans from both Verizon and AT&T both slow you down when things are congested. Furthermore unless you go with those top of the line plans from the big 2, and choose the middle or low tier plans, you are also streaming at 480, so not sure of the point you are trying to make. If Visible was exactly the same as Verizon's plans and service what point would there be for Verizon to even offer it?1.1KViews0likes0Comments
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