Am I the only guy that doesn't care abut 4WD?
06-17-2017, 11:51 PM
#165
5.0 DOHC V8
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: The southern California sardine can
Posts: 3,354
Received 1,587 Likes
on
974 Posts
concrete cowboy lifted bro dozers
are two of the funniest things I've seen this week. Thanks, fellerz!
Heehaw!
06-18-2017, 04:56 AM
#167
Veteran, retired Navy..
Regardless, automatics have come a long way since 1981.[/QUOTE]
.
.
1988 Ranger - 189K + miles
1993 Ranger - 198K + miles
1998 Ranger - 217K + miles
2007 Ranger - 77K + miles....( current ).....& 2 Shelby GT500's !!
I get to drive the GF's 2011 Edge from time to time, more steering than driving.
.
Last edited by 1 Alibi 2; 06-18-2017 at 05:22 AM.
06-18-2017, 05:19 PM
#169
More likely disappointed the salesman... I have been reading this thread since its inception. My take on this is, dealers only order the most loaded-up versions of the various trim levels, to maximize their profits. Thus, when customers come onto the lot to shop new, there are only expensive, optioned vehicles, which always includes 4X4. There is no incentive for a dealer to stock their lot with lesser iterations of XLs, and XLTs.
Over the years, customers have become conditioned to expect to see these vehicles on the lot, and many probably don't even think of saner, less expensive options while shopping. So, no reg. cab trucks, no 2WD, no 3.5na, no trucks without high-level packages of options, but lots of $50.000 XLTs and Lariats.
When my Ruby Red reg. cab 8' box XLT came in, it was something of a novelty at the dealership. Also, they wanted a huge deposit from me before ordering, claiming that if I backed out they would have a hard time selling it to anyone else.
My 2¢ for the morning.
Over the years, customers have become conditioned to expect to see these vehicles on the lot, and many probably don't even think of saner, less expensive options while shopping. So, no reg. cab trucks, no 2WD, no 3.5na, no trucks without high-level packages of options, but lots of $50.000 XLTs and Lariats.
When my Ruby Red reg. cab 8' box XLT came in, it was something of a novelty at the dealership. Also, they wanted a huge deposit from me before ordering, claiming that if I backed out they would have a hard time selling it to anyone else.
My 2¢ for the morning.
My local dealer and my 2016 RC F150 had been sitting on the lot for 9 months with less than 14 miles on it when I bought it. Hell, they had to wash it and jump the battery before I test drove it since it been sitting there so long. Even right now with 2018 models knocking on the door to come in, they still have 2-3 2016 RC base models on the lot.
Simple fact is RC models are a dying breed for normal individual retail sales. Does not surprise me that nothing but higher end and optioned models are just about all that is on a lot anymore because that is what moves.
Last edited by Undercover Brother; 06-20-2017 at 10:11 AM.
The following users liked this post:
Alan in bc (06-18-2017)
06-18-2017, 09:11 PM
#170
Should have seen the look on his face when I told him my truck, which was sitting next to his, was in fact a 2wd. His was stock, mine is lifted and has good all terrain tires. Proper tire choice and knowledge off what my truck can and can't do, meant I got to the cabin easier than he did. Proper tire choice is huge.