Daryl said:
No wonder dealers aren’t in a rush to sell a vehicle that hardly needs any maintenance.
They’ll still try to sell you an oil change package in the finance office, though!
@Wes
They tried to sell me a ‘catalytic converter protection’ package, claiming that trucks with high ground clearance are easy targets for theft.
Jules said:
@Wes
They tried to sell me a ‘catalytic converter protection’ package, claiming that trucks with high ground clearance are easy targets for theft.
You should’ve bought it and then driven in every month for a ‘missing’ catalytic converter replacement. Ha!
BREAKING NEWS: Salespeople work on commission! More at 11!
I’ll buy one when they come with a NACS port built in.
Drew said:
I’ll buy one when they come with a NACS port built in.
I’m holding out for NACS and LiFePO batteries, unless an amazing deal pops up.
This is just Ford trying to patch up their messed-up EV dealer strategy. The incentives have always been a bit off with these trucks.
My guess is that over the next few years, they’ll lower the invoice prices and stop playing these games. Right now, the invoice is actually higher than MSRP in some cases.
It’s hard to say if these incentives will make a difference, and we probably won’t know for a few months.
Is it even worth buying a Lightning if you can’t charge at home?
I rent, but I can charge at work (7.1 kW charger) twice a week, and there are plenty of Tesla Superchargers nearby.
Cai said:
Is it even worth buying a Lightning if you can’t charge at home?
I rent, but I can charge at work (7.1 kW charger) twice a week, and there are plenty of Tesla Superchargers nearby.
It could still work for you. How many miles do you drive in a typical week?
@Nico
About 150-200 miles. It’s a 40-mile round trip to work twice a week, plus around 60 miles for other weekly errands. Add another 10-40 miles for trips to the gym, grocery store, etc.
The chargers at work are free but pretty slow, about 8-10 miles per hour. I test-drove a Platinum and liked it, but the software was glitchy and the speakers didn’t work, which left me a bit concerned.
@Cai
If your rental has an outlet, even charging on a regular 120V plug could work since you’re not driving a ton. It’s slow, but if the truck sits a lot, you don’t really need fast charging. Plus, if you can top off at work, you’ll probably be fine. Just remember, charging an EV isn’t like filling up a gas tank every time; you just add a bit when you can, and it works out.
@Cai
Sounds like you’d be okay with your current setup. Twice a week at 7.1 kW will get you enough juice for your needs, but if you drive extra, you might need a quick top-off at a public charger.
You could try renting a Lightning on Turo for a week to see how it works with your lifestyle. It might give you a better idea of what to expect.
@Nico
Great idea! I’ll look into renting one before making a decision. Anything else I should know about the Lightning? I’m thinking of getting a lightly used Platinum.
This kind of incentive isn’t unusual. In my IT career, companies like IBM, HP, and Cisco have always offered dealer incentives, whether it’s gift cards, points, or just straight cash. Sometimes it goes to the salespeople, sometimes to the business.
Just bought a Flash in Canada on October 15th.
Ford gave a $10k discount, and the dealer took off another $3k. Ended up leasing it for about $76k CAD on a $90k MSRP. I chose leasing because resale values seem to be dropping, so I’ll just return it after 36 months. Payments are $520 CAD every two weeks, and I can write some of that off for work.