Doesn't pass the smell test. They are just putting $$ in a different bucket hoping people don't notice. Problem is, if they're doing this then what other "tricks" will the try to pull off when you actually go to sign the deal.
OK, I think I get it. My confusion is in the definition of "invoice".
From looking here: XPlan Invoice Example
It seems clear that Invoice includes destination fees, and possibly various other fees.
I think when we talk about invoice in this forum we're really talking about a portion on the...
LOOK HERE : Fixed Version By Grainger Ford.
How should pricing work at a legit dealer. I see two scenarios:
1) XPlan
In this case total out of pocket is:
XPlan price = (Invoice * 0.004)
Doc fees: ~$100 (capped in Xplan Pricing)
Tax & Tags: Depends on state - fixed cost
IMPORTANT: As I...
There are some who travel a lot - or even travel full time in a motorhome. Many motorhomes can't handle the tongue weight of a trailer and in some cases the added weight of the trailer is an issue.
The biggest issue is dealing with the trailer. Loading and unloading can be a pain. If you just...
The shocks and control arm mounts are not that big of a problem. They are close to the tires and will typically clear things.
That exhaust is a potential issue. I can't tell you how many times I've landed banged my jeep gas tank skid (In the same spot as this exhaust)....
What I would like to...
I could be mistaken... My very very very limited understanding is that the bumper mounts (4 bolts per side) are not designed for the loads one might see when flat towing. From what I have found this seems plausible. For example, This seems more like a tack weld vs something structural.
Since...
I'd like to see if the frame has good attachment points for a base plate or bumper that's beefy enough to support flat towing. It' looks like the Jeep JL bumpers don't really attach to the frame well. It would be interesting to see if Ford solves this problem elegantly.