RV_ Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 Excerpt: "Ford (F) today opened the order banks for the next wave of F-150 Lightning reservation holders today, though those fans of the electric pickup may be in for a bit of sticker shock. Citing “significant material cost increases and other factors,” Ford increased the prices of the F-150 Lighting across the various trim levels on offer. For instance, the base model, known as the Lightning Pro, which once started at $39,974 has now seen its price rise $7,000 to $46,974. The XLT High Extended Range and Lariat Extended Range trims saw the highest price hikes of $8,500, with each now costing $80,974 and $85,974 respectively. The Platinum Extended range saw the smallest price hike of $6,000, though it now retails for $96,874. Here is the updated pricing for all trims of the F-150 Lightning: Pro - $46,974 XLT - $59,474 XLT High - $68,474 XLT High / Extended Range - $80,974 Lariat - $74,474 Lariat Extended Range - $85,974 Platinum Extended Range - $96,874 “Current order holders awaiting delivery are not impacted by these price adjustments,” said Marin Gjaja, Ford Model e chief customer officer in a statement. “We’ve announced pricing ahead of re-opening order banks so our reservation holders can make an informed decision around ordering a Lightning.” What this means is all reservation holders are now subject to the new prices going into effect today. Ford said reservation holders who previously received an invitation to order but decided to extend their reservation because the trim they wanted wasn’t unavailable, will “receive a private offer for use in upcoming waves.” What that means is unclear, though it sounds like Ford may ease pricing for some of those reservation holders. More here: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ford-hikes-f-150-lightning-prices-due-to-cost-increases-180750748.html Quote RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 As poor a range they have towing don't see them selling many. I mean what good is a pick up with that little range. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted August 10, 2022 Report Share Posted August 10, 2022 What good is a pickup parked in front of every suburban home? Poor commuter mileage, higher insurance costs, higher maintenance costs. Yet they continue to be sold, strictly for commuting. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Schneider Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 10 hours ago, Darryl&Rita said: What good is a pickup parked in front of every suburban home? Poor commuter mileage, higher insurance costs, higher maintenance costs. Yet they continue to be sold, strictly for commuting. You sit higher in a pickup, letting you look out over the cars ahead of you instead of just seeing the back end of the car in front of you. Unless that car is another pickup, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjstough Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 On 8/10/2022 at 10:06 AM, Darryl&Rita said: What good is a pickup parked in front of every suburban home? Poor commuter mileage, higher insurance costs, higher maintenance costs. Yet they continue to be sold, strictly for commuting. 👍👍 Quote 2005 Winnebago Voyage 38J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjstough Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 Raising the price of anything in a waste of time unless there are people willing to pay the higher price, so in the end they raised the price because they knew people would pay the higher price and not just because their cost went up. Quote 2005 Winnebago Voyage 38J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted August 11, 2022 Report Share Posted August 11, 2022 1 hour ago, pjstough said: they knew people would pay the higher price and not just because their cost went up. I have never consider buying any car or truck to be investing. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
podwerkz Posted August 13, 2022 Report Share Posted August 13, 2022 Except some buyers do exactly that, similar to ticket scalpers. Quote Nothing to see here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted August 15, 2022 Report Share Posted August 15, 2022 Today $95K is high but will sell, my cousin retired from Allison, his employee price for a fully-loaded 2022 GMC Duramax K3500 SRW CC truck was $86K. Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted August 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2022 On 8/11/2022 at 10:41 AM, Kirk W said: I have never consider buying any car or truck to be investing. But problems with new vehicles and fires in their old fossil fueled vehicles now does affect Ford's stock price. Knowledge is power especially in investing like knowing when a stock is about to split or when there are very costly recalls like Ford''s current one for fossil fueled vehicle fires and the GM recall of the EV Chevy Bolts which had fewer fires than Ford's gas fueled vehicle fires in the last few months. However some vehicles have appreciated in price in the last couple of years selling for more used today than they did new two to three years ago. But I never bought a vehicle expecting it to appreciate either. But I do follow the vehicle industry as it transitions to all electric. Quote RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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