Accept or Reject Delivery ? ? ? ?

[P8ANFO]

Just received an email stating my 2023 XLT was finally built and shipped on Oct 23, 2023.
Should I reject an end of the model year build?

It has been 13, almost 14 months since ordering, I think I've really lost interest and might prefer a Toyota. Really ticked off about the long wait.

I'm concerned about depreciation since the 2024's are about to come out. Plus, concerned about the quality of the build with the UAW strike.

Or should I just accept the order and flip it for a competitor?

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[FischAutoTechGarten]

you've already made up your mind. you're just looking for validation.

 

[prsncat]

you've already made up your mind. you're just looking for validation.

Furthermore... @P8ANFO, if you read posts when 2024 MY details were announced, you would know many folks prefer the 2023 over the 2024 due to items being removed (such as the built-in keypad), how Ford requires package combinations people may not want (such as XLT luxury with the BAP), discontinued colors, etc.

As @FischAutoTechGarten stated, you are asking for validation for your decision to give up your Maverick. Hopefully, you decide to purchase and keep it. If you don't, you should let the dealer sell it to someone who truly appreciates your configuration.

We were pleased when we arranged to purchase a Cactus Gray 2023 Maverick XLT Hybrid with CP360 and hitch two weeks ago that someone didn't take. We paid a very small ADM that made buying the 2023 Maverick XLT Hybrid cheaper than the 2024 Maverick XL Hybrid we have on order.

Do the right thing. Buy and enjoy it or let the dealer sell it to someone else.

 

[40caliber]

Just received an email stating my 2023 XLT was finally built and shipped on Oct 23, 2023.
Should I reject an end of the model year build?

It has been 13, almost 14 months since ordering, I think I've really lost interest and might prefer a Toyota. Really ticked off about the long wait.

I'm concerned about depreciation since the 2024's are about to come out. Plus, concerned about the quality of the build with the UAW strike.

Or should I just accept the order and flip it for a competitor?

*I ALWAYS ASK MY MOM WHEN IT COMES TO BIG DECISIONS!

 

[Scott Asheville]

To quote the Oracle from The Matrix...
" Just have to make up your own damn mind. "

 

[colinl]

Just received an email stating my 2023 XLT was finally built and shipped on Oct 23, 2023.
Should I reject an end of the model year build?

It has been 13, almost 14 months since ordering, I think I've really lost interest and might prefer a Toyota. Really ticked off about the long wait.

I'm concerned about depreciation since the 2024's are about to come out. Plus, concerned about the quality of the build with the UAW strike.

Or should I just accept the order and flip it for a competitor?

depreciation is a non-factor when the 2024 has price increases. that will mean that since your same truck now costs more, it will hold value longer. actually I see your profile lists hybrid. I have no idea what Toyota you would get instead but a Rav4 hybrid will cost you a lot more, and a new Tacoma will be a long wait, a lot more money, and nowhere near the mpg a Maverick hybrid gets. (It's a different vehicle entirely.)

flipping it is an option. you won't make near as much as you could have 1-2 years ago but you might be able to clear a few thousand. there are instances where hybrids sell for msrp and it'll happen more and more as time goes by.

 

[Grumpa77]

depreciation is a non-factor when the 2024 has price increases. that will mean that since your same truck now costs more, it will hold value longer. actually I see your profile lists hybrid. I have no idea what Toyota you would get instead but a Rav4 hybrid will cost you a lot more, and a new Tacoma will be a long wait, a lot more money, and nowhere near the mpg a Maverick hybrid gets. (It's a different vehicle entirely.)

flipping it is an option. you won't make near as much as you could have 1-2 years ago but you might be able to clear a few thousand. there are instances where hybrids sell for msrp and it'll happen more and more as time goes by.

I waited 11 1/2 months for my Hybrid XLT. My first truck and very happy with it. Also, dealer is sending me a check for $484 as a result of price protection. Life is good!

 

[Taxman100]

UAW Strike is a non-issue.

Depreciation could be a valid concern as it will be one model year older. However, the features on a 2023 XLT with Luxury are better than a 2024. If you keep vehicles long enough, condition becomes more important.

Long wait only shows the demand for the vehicle.

My 2023 took 13 months as well - built on September 21 and delivered to me October 23.

Gas mileage has been surprising - averaging over 48 mpg this week.

 

[Mikeetch]

I just took delivery of my 2023 XLT Oct. 11th. I financed through my credit union who valued my truck $10k over msrp. I don't think you need to worry about depreciation.

 

[RoyalTeaDee]

Just received an email stating my 2023 XLT was finally built and shipped on Oct 23, 2023.
Should I reject an end of the model year build?

It has been 13, almost 14 months since ordering, I think I've really lost interest and might prefer a Toyota. Really ticked off about the long wait.

I'm concerned about depreciation since the 2024's are about to come out. Plus, concerned about the quality of the build with the UAW strike.

Or should I just accept the order and flip it for a competitor?

Just out of curiosity did the dealership/salesperson not give you an idea how long it would take to get the truck? I can't imagine waiting 13-14 months then decide not to take delivery of the vehicle.

My salesperson told me upfront that it could take 8-12 months for my order to come in. The actual time was 1 year and 4 days.

 

[P8ANFO]

I haven't heard from the dealership or sales person since last November (Mullinax Ford in Apopka, FL.).
They placed my order on the 19 SEP 2022 and said it would be 6-8 months to get the truck. Got an order confirmation email from Ford on 20 SEP 2022.

On 27 OCT 2022, I received an email requesting me to sign a "blank vehicle buyer's order" and pay $100 to secure the vehicle order. Said I'll pay the $100 but won't sign a blank contract.

28 OCT 2022 get and email from the sales person, "We do this so incase Ford wants to check to make sure we have a real customer ordering and not a made up order."

09 NOV 2022 I contacted Ford Customer Care to get clarification on the situation with the blank Vehicle Buyer's Order. They said "DO NOT SIGN" the blank document, have a face to face with the General Manager and come to an agreement with the vehicle to be purchased properly documented, and if they refuse, "Walk Away". Ford Customer Care had not heard of an incident like this before (wanting the customer to sign a blank purchase agreement). They said I had met all of Ford's requirements to order the Maverick and even confirmed the order with my information was in the system but was not in production.

16 NOV 2022 emailed the sales person the information from Ford Customer Care.
Haven't heard back from the sales person or the dealership since last November.

Have called several times and left voice mails, even tried to contact of salespeople, always get their voicemail and no return call. Not driving 3 hours one way to have with face to face.

I do however get an email from Ford about every 45 days about the status of my order.

 

[Golfsnob]

I purchased from Mullinax in Apopka and they brought it to me (St Augustine). Never set foot in the dealership. Easiest purchase ever and I'm purchased a lot of vehicles in my lifetime.

 

[Waterick]

I think the deprication is negligable
(in the Maverick's case) compared to the personal property tax saving you'll get each year as they go by as it is a year older.

 

[40caliber]

I purchased from Mullinax in Apopka and they brought it to me (St Augustine). Never set foot in the dealership. Easiest purchase ever and I'm purchased a lot of vehicles in my lifetime.

How much over MSRP was it

 

[Fcnrwy]

I guess I just don't understand the concern over deprecation.
I have kept my previous vehicles (All Rangers) from 12 - 14 years...

Jerry

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