Wow - that is the first time I've ever heard of a Ford custom order being processed in less than 8-10 weeks. Maybe the F-150 is "special" or maybe the fact that they are made at two different plants means it is easier to schedule custom orders.
In today's world of two day and expedited delivery, I don't see people willing to wait months for a new car.
This was late 90's up until I ordered my last on which was a 2013. I can remember ordering one during a 4th of July special and receiving it before the end of August. It might be because it was a regular cab and most wanted a super cab or whatever they called it back then. Crazy how times have changed and you're hoping to now get one within a years wait.
I’m guilty of this. When I want something I want it right then. Example, when I wanted a new phone I’d stop by my local carrier store once a week & they’d say they rarely have it in stock but I can order & have it in a week. I’d always say no thanks. If I can’t have it in my hand that day I don’t want it. 5 months later of stopping in ever week they finally had one in stock & I bought it. Makes no sense I know ?‍
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It’s not your fault Tom - they spoil us rotten! Amazon free same-day delivery is like a drug. Yesterday, I placed a small Home Depot order at 7:20 am and it was delivered at 7:48 am.I’m guilty of this. When I want something I want it right then. Example, when I wanted a new phone I’d stop by my local carrier store once a week & they’d say they rarely have it in stock but I can order & have it in a week. I’d always say no thanks. If I can’t have it in my hand that day I don’t want it. 5 months later of stopping in ever week they finally had one in stock & I bought it. Makes no sense I know ?‍
I’m glad I’m not the only one. They’ve made it all so fast or instant even that when that isn’t available it’s almost strange lol.
But it's also the day of being able to get exactly what you want for almost everything, rather than being restricted to local inventory. I've never understood why when it comes to cars people drop $10s of thousands on whatever crap the dealer is trying to get rid of to meet this month's sales target. ?‍
I will say what I have said for a long time now. Ford Motor Company will repeatedly drop features and options from a vehicle, thereby driving down the sales until they get so low that the vehicle is discontinued....they have already dropped like 40+ items from the 5th Generation Ranger...
