Let me start by saying that my name is Cole, and I am addicted to shopping for new F150's.

I'm in the works on signing for a new '14 FX2 Eco from College Station Ford. Here are the juicy details...

They offered $23k on my current truck:
-'12 F150 XLT 4X4
-Plus, Chrome, Tow
-39k Miles
-2.5" level & on 35s

The truck I'm looking at is a fully loaded FX2 in white, with a sticker (top MSRP) of $49,500.

After some back and forth, they came down to $33,050 on the truck.

Think I'm leaving anything on the table or is this about as good as it gets?

 

I just bought my first ford last May, a 2012 Lariat Screw 4x4 and I honestly don't know how I went without the 4x4.
Sounds like a nice truck but I would not got from a 4x4 to a 4x2. Congrats on the purchase.

 

Well sounds like good numbers on the trade 9K off sticker on the new one sounds really good too. I don't think there is much more to get, other than your trading a 4x4 for a 4x2. Personally I would not get a truck without 4wd if for nothing else than resale value down the road but that's just one mans opinion. Lol. Post pics when you get her!

 

9k? More like $16,500

 

My last two trucks have been 2WD. I drive all over TX on and off road for my job and have never been in a situation where I absolutely had to have 4WD. I have used the ELD twice and got out of the situation I was in with ease. We don't have snow and all that craziness in this part of TX so I don't see the point of buying a 4WD truck unless you absolutely want it. More parts, more weight, less MPG, etc etc. Not necessary to me.

$16k off MSRP is a smoking deal. The dealers here in Austin are usually at about 10-12k off last time I checked, but now that the 15's are out, they may be coming down more. Trade in seems good too. Sounds like a damn good deal to me!

 

Jesus. My math might need some work! Must have been cause a just woke up. Lol. You guys are right. Yeah $16k they are giving it away.

 

I didn't think an fx2 would be that high. My FX4 that is fully loaded with all the options had a sticker of 49k also. Either way 33 sounds pretty good though.

 

Maintenance costs and gas mileage costs outweigh resale value for me. I have a 4x4 because I need it, but if I didn't have to deal with snow, ice, and treacherous hunting trails, I wouldn't get one. Good deal.

 

Thanks for the feedback, guys.

I'll post pics tomorrow after we finalize the numbers and I sign. I've actually had it with me for an "extended test drive" since Saturday.

I loved the look of my 4x4, but I was tired of 10MPG (no exaggeration) and not fitting into any parking garage. Yes, both my fault but hey I wanted the look.

 

Pics as promised. Ended up back around 35k with warranty and paint protection but got my rate down to 3.89%. Not bad for my first truck signing by myself.



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