rugburn
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Ok, I got myself in a predicament... lol.
We decided in December that we wanted a Ranger. We went to Dealership #1 to test drive one on the lot as we were still shopping other makes/models such as the Colorado/Canyon. Found Dealership #2 would give us $2k off MSRP for ordering the Ranger. No one else could match that deal, so we ordered a STX-Special Ed pkg SCAB with added blind spot/back up sensors. (Practically an XLT at that point). We put a $500 refundable deposit on a credit card.
In the meantime, we are short a vehicle. My husband used to have company car, but now has a job 3hrs away and he took my car. I now share a car with my 17 yr old. Its doable, but it means occasional Ubers/ waiting/ walking up to a mile, trying to juggle both our schedules.
The truck we have on on order still doesn't have a VIN yet. Originally it was expected to be due end of March. Now I wonder if it could be later.
Tonight, Dealership #1 texts me. They have a '21 XLT Sport (hasn't even gone through PDI). Almost exactly like the truck I ordered at Dealership #2, except it is a SCREW with a few extra features than I originally wanted. He's willing to sell $1k under MSRP and free tint, with no additional dealer accessories..
It's crazy, but I'm actually thinking about buying this SCREW from Dealership #1.
#1... We might actually prefer the SCREW over the SCAB on day-to-day business. We thought we wanted a SCAB for a 6ft bed for my husband's "imaginary kayak" (We are moving to an area where he wants to buy a kayak, lol). But there's something to be said about the additional use of interior cargo space in a SCREW.
#2... It's a nicer truck. (next trim level up) Not overly nicer than the STX-Special Ed pkg, but with a few extra features we would enjoy.
#3... There's no telling when the SCAB truck we ordered will ever get built. But January has already sucked walking/waiting for rides/etc... and I'm not looking forward to 3+ more months of this.
#4... With used car prices being what they are... what if I just bought the SCREW now? Knowing that if I change my mind later I could simply trade-in the SCREW for the SCAB when it eventually arrives.
I guess #4 is my biggest consideration. I'm intrigued at the thought that I could spend the next few months really test driving the SCREW. And yet, still have an SCAB on order if I change my mind. The cost difference between the two is substantial ($4k between SCAB with discount VS a SCREW in a higher trim level) but the more expensive truck is still in our budget.
Am I way out of my mind for wanting to buy one now (and keep my order too!) ... just in case?
We decided in December that we wanted a Ranger. We went to Dealership #1 to test drive one on the lot as we were still shopping other makes/models such as the Colorado/Canyon. Found Dealership #2 would give us $2k off MSRP for ordering the Ranger. No one else could match that deal, so we ordered a STX-Special Ed pkg SCAB with added blind spot/back up sensors. (Practically an XLT at that point). We put a $500 refundable deposit on a credit card.
In the meantime, we are short a vehicle. My husband used to have company car, but now has a job 3hrs away and he took my car. I now share a car with my 17 yr old. Its doable, but it means occasional Ubers/ waiting/ walking up to a mile, trying to juggle both our schedules.
The truck we have on on order still doesn't have a VIN yet. Originally it was expected to be due end of March. Now I wonder if it could be later.
Tonight, Dealership #1 texts me. They have a '21 XLT Sport (hasn't even gone through PDI). Almost exactly like the truck I ordered at Dealership #2, except it is a SCREW with a few extra features than I originally wanted. He's willing to sell $1k under MSRP and free tint, with no additional dealer accessories..
It's crazy, but I'm actually thinking about buying this SCREW from Dealership #1.
#1... We might actually prefer the SCREW over the SCAB on day-to-day business. We thought we wanted a SCAB for a 6ft bed for my husband's "imaginary kayak" (We are moving to an area where he wants to buy a kayak, lol). But there's something to be said about the additional use of interior cargo space in a SCREW.
#2... It's a nicer truck. (next trim level up) Not overly nicer than the STX-Special Ed pkg, but with a few extra features we would enjoy.
#3... There's no telling when the SCAB truck we ordered will ever get built. But January has already sucked walking/waiting for rides/etc... and I'm not looking forward to 3+ more months of this.
#4... With used car prices being what they are... what if I just bought the SCREW now? Knowing that if I change my mind later I could simply trade-in the SCREW for the SCAB when it eventually arrives.
I guess #4 is my biggest consideration. I'm intrigued at the thought that I could spend the next few months really test driving the SCREW. And yet, still have an SCAB on order if I change my mind. The cost difference between the two is substantial ($4k between SCAB with discount VS a SCREW in a higher trim level) but the more expensive truck is still in our budget.
Am I way out of my mind for wanting to buy one now (and keep my order too!) ... just in case?
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