Hey Guys ,

I priced out an FX4 on the Ford site today and with adding some options I got the following prices:

2004 F-150 FX4 SuperCrew 4X4 Styleside - 5-1/2'

MSRP $36,950.00
INVOICE $32,321.00

Should I expect to pay the above MSRP for the truck? I keep on seeing threads saying that people are paying so much over invoice. What is a good amount to pay over invoice? Now I don't completely understand what A/X-Plan pricing is. What is it? Who can qualify and how do you apply? Basically how do I truly know I'm not getting reamed when I go in to buy the truck?

Thanks,

 

Keep reading the current/future threads on this Forum and "all" your questions will be answered.

See the following thread for more info on your question:

"Is 3% over invoice acceptable???"

 

Thanks

 

FLEET PRICES.....Anyone know about these? Apparently, I might be qualified for this!!!

 

Anyone can get "fleet prices" go into the dealer and ask to talk to the fleet sales guy and tell them you want a "fleet of one". You can also talk to the internet guys (some times the same person as fleet). The prices are usually set and haggle free but you can still try to talk them into going lower. Also they don't work on comission so usually they don't care if you buy now ,later, or at all. Hope this helps.

 

Will this work?
"Hello Fleet Sales? I want to build my fleet one at a time, starting with this one:
Series: FX4
Cab: SuperCab
Drive: 4X4
Body: Styleside
Box: 6-1/2'

o 5.4L 3V EFI V8
o Electronic 4-Speed Automatic Transmission with Overdrive (Higher Torque Capacity)
o 3.73 Axle Ratio, Limited Slip Rear
o Payload Package #1c
- 5.4L 3V EFI V8
- 1700 lbs Maximum Payload
- 7200 lbs GVWR
Exterior:
True Blue Clearcoat Metallic

o 17" Machined Aluminum Wheels
o P255/70Rx17 OWL All-Terrain (5)
Interior:
Black
o Sport Black Cloth 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat
o Power Driver Seat
o AM/FM Stereo/Clock/Cassette/Single CD (Dual Media) Options:
o 35.7 Gallon Fuel Tank
o Fog Lamps
o Driver's Keyless Entry Keypad
o Electronic Shift-on-the-Fly
o Skid Plates (4X4 Only)
o Color-Coordinated Carpet with Carpeted Floor Mats
o Speed Control
o Power Moonroof
o Power Sliding Rear Window with Privacy Tint
Interior:
- Sport Cloth 40/20/40 Front Seat with Manual Driver and Passenger Lumbar
- Rear 60/40 Flip Up Split Bench Seat
- AM/FM Stereo/Clock/Single CD
- Air Conditioning
- Black Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Speed Control/Tilt Steering Wheel
- Tachometer
- Overhead Storage System - Includes Large Storage Bin (N/A with Power Moonroof)
- Power Points - Front and Rear
- Dual Stage Front Driver and Passenger Airbags
- SecuriLock™ Anti-Theft Ignition
Engine & Transmission:
- 5.4L 3V EFI V8 Engine
- Electronic 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive Transmission
- Electronic Shift-on-the-Fly (ESOF)
Exterior:
- One-Touch Down Driver Side, First Row Power Windows
- Second Row Power Windows
- Body Color Front and Rear Step Bumpers
- Fog Lamps
- Power Locks with Remote Keyless Entry
- Driver Side Keypad
- Power Side Exterior Mirrors
- Dark Grey Wheel Lip Moldings
- Removable Tailgate with Key Lock and Lift Assist
- Front (two) Tow Hooks (4x4 only)
- Fixed Rear Glass with Privacy Tint
Suspension, Wheels & Tires:
- 17" Machined Aluminum Wheels
- P255/70Rx17 OWL All-Terrain Tires (5)
- 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
Packages:
o Deluxe Mirror Package
- Power, Heated Side Mirrors with External Mirror Mounted Turn Signal Indicator
- Self-Dimming Rear View Mirror
o Trailer Tow Package
- Class IV Trailer Hitch Receiver
- 7-Pin Wiring Harness
- Heavy-Duty 72 Amp Battery
- Upgraded Radiator and Auxiliary Transmission Oil Cooler
- Optional Reverse Sensing System "

Actually from what I heard, Ford makes what they call "Fleet Vehicles" that have reduced options, like rubber matted floors instead of carpet, dull steel wheels instead of polished rims, plain radio ect. They are cheaper, but they are cheaper because you aren't getting the good stuff.
That would be cool if you could custom order a fleet vehicle with all the options of the general public vehicles 'one at a time'.

 

Yes they are called work series trucks. My current truck was one before I bought it new and did some mods. BUT you can buy any vehicle from fleet sales they are just sales men that don't work on commision. Thats all.