The factory sunroof has very low noise and turbulence when you have the rear window also open.
Ford employee/ retiree discount.
I completely get wanting the sunroof. I've had my truck since August 15th and the roof is opened every day that it doesn't rain. There's something about opening it up on a warm evening under the stars thats good for the soul. It makes absolutely no sense to pay extra for something that has the potential to cause leaks, create maintenance problems, and generates more noise and heat.so i decided that i really wanted a Mav Lariat Hybrid and reached out to the dealer where i've been buying new & used Ford vehicles for almost 30yrs (Auto Nation Ford in Westlake Ohio) for a 2023 lariat hybrid. in 3 short wks they offered me 2. one was sold to a cash in hand buyer 10 min B4 i could get there to check it out. the 2nd i ended up purchasing. both were 'abandoned ordesr' that i was offered for MSRP minus my A- plan discount.
the problem i have is that i REALLY like power sunroofs and this truck didnt have that but i still went for it . i wasn't going to wait for a fresh order to be built a yr or more later. theres also stuff i cant get on the '24 Mav that i already have on my '23 Lariat Hyvbrid. also theres the '24 MY Hybrid price increase to factor in which makes me like the one a got more.
but i wanted to get my hands on one of my own so badly that i ended up buying it anyway after the dealer said he would give me every penny as for this one on a '24 Mav that i paid for this one. i figured i might as well drive this one while i wait. my problem with '24 Mav's is i lose my preferred Alto Blue exterior color; windshield wiper de-icer and securi code keyless entry.. although Ford did make the keyless entry available via the dealer its a added cost for '24 if you want that feature.
but now i that i've got this one i just LOVE it!!!
so, do i keep or flip the '23 and move on to the '24, or do i flip the '24 MY order and keep my '23 Mav which i love that doesnt have a roof? one other option, trade my current '23 Mav in for another new '23 Mav as in never titled ''23 Lariat Hybrid that does have a power sunroof and all the other stuff i'd like? they are out there folks if you look in the right places.
it's a tough call for me, what say you??
last thing, back in the 90's i had a a '96 Ranger that i had a aftermarket 'pop up' sunroof installed into & and while it wasnt a OEM power sunroof it was cheap and it would let me keep the truck i already own. maybe thats 1 way to go?
I had a sun roof...once. In Texas heat I found it to be a major source of heat conduction.so i decided that i really wanted a Mav Lariat Hybrid and reached out to the dealer where i've been buying new & used Ford vehicles for almost 30yrs (Auto Nation Ford in Westlake Ohio) for a 2023 lariat hybrid. in 3 short wks they offered me 2. one was sold to a cash in hand buyer 10 min B4 i could get there to check it out. the 2nd i ended up purchasing. both were 'abandoned ordesr' that i was offered for MSRP minus my A- plan discount.
the problem i have is that i REALLY like power sunroofs and this truck didnt have that but i still went for it . i wasn't going to wait for a fresh order to be built a yr or more later. theres also stuff i cant get on the '24 Mav that i already have on my '23 Lariat Hyvbrid. also theres the '24 MY Hybrid price increase to factor in which makes me like the one a got more.
but i wanted to get my hands on one of my own so badly that i ended up buying it anyway after the dealer said he would give me every penny as for this one on a '24 Mav that i paid for this one. i figured i might as well drive this one while i wait. my problem with '24 Mav's is i lose my preferred Alto Blue exterior color; windshield wiper de-icer and securi code keyless entry.. although Ford did make the keyless entry available via the dealer its a added cost for '24 if you want that feature.
but now i that i've got this one i just LOVE it!!!
so, do i keep or flip the '23 and move on to the '24, or do i flip the '24 MY order and keep my '23 Mav which i love that doesnt have a roof? one other option, trade my current '23 Mav in for another new '23 Mav as in never titled ''23 Lariat Hybrid that does have a power sunroof and all the other stuff i'd like? they are out there folks if you look in the right places.
it's a tough call for me, what say you??
last thing, back in the 90's i had a a '96 Ranger that i had a aftermarket 'pop up' sunroof installed into & and while it wasnt a OEM power sunroof it was cheap and it would let me keep the truck i already own. maybe thats 1 way to go?
thats actually the way im leaning so far but we'll see
Ford offers several discounts off the MSRP. the 'A'Plan is the name for the one they offer employees/retirees & their immediate families. if you know someone who is A-plan eligible they can also hook you with whats called the 'friends & family plan' which will get you a discount from Ford also. not as much as the A-plan discount but a discount non the less.
of course everyone's different but even on those days i didnt open it all the way i would 'tip' it up for the ventilation difference a lot.
the 6mo A plan ownership thing was a surprise for me, i still dont know if thtas just for certain vehicles or if its just part of the program.
thanks for the price info., its good to know what ballpark i'll be playing in if i decide to go the aftermarket route.
