Captainp4

Not mad at it, don't like the sides on the bed up to the cab, but I guess they'll offer without that. Unless it's structural?

I was thinking that too. It's not bad, but looks more GM influenced than Ford. I'll probably still like it either way when the camo comes off.

Seems Ford underestimates demand for everything lately ? looking forward to seeing it when they fix it

Last I saw Tesla got it figured out with the Plaid models and there's no overheating/delay on those. Might take some time for the BEV newcomers to figure out everything Tesla has already dealt with.

To be fair, we just bought a 2017 MKC from a carmax dealer this morning and process was fairly painless/quick for a dealer... no trade in, just a down payment and financing. The bank caused more of a hold up than the dealer. That said, it wasn't anywhere near as efficient as it could've been (still took a good 4hours and we went to go get lunch while waiting on the bank because the dealer didn't like the way they did something) We could've done the same things he did and not had to deal with our salesman and our bank bickering back and forth about their specific processes. I got the VIN off the website and had my insurance ready to go before we showed up, we knew which car we wanted after looking on the website and test driving last night. If buying new I'm more than capable of going on Ford's website and picking the options and checking the boxes I want. I didn't complain or make his day harder while we were there, I know he's just doing his job and they have a process they need to follow.. my point is we didn't NEED him for anything and if you guys don't make anything on sales anyway, what's the point?

I register/tag/insure my own vehicles quite often from right here on my computer, the interweb is an amazing tool. Loans are easily done through the bank websites as well. I'd rather take the time and do it myself then sit in a dealer and watch and old grumpy guy peck keys on the computer.

If I could go on amazon and order a new superduty I'd do that 1000% over sitting in a dealer for hours on end. I don't go in any retail establishment anymore unless completely necessary. I wish I could amazon beer and cigarettes, I'd never have to go to any store. -signed 34 year old millennial stuck in my phone

Don't the dealers on here tell us all the time they don't make much if anything on sales? Sounds like this can save them the overhead of a sales staff that doesn't pull in much profit anyway. Focus on service and have a few people there to get people in their new rides when they show up, or walk them through the online process with a set price (or do it for them and have them sign where they need to for the older non tech savvy people).

I disagree with your whole argument and think the gt500 engine is a great option, but the 5.2 gt350 "voodoo" engine paired with a hybrid system sounds like an interesting concept..... electric to make up for the lack of low end with that setup and then high rpm screamer on the top end, would be cool. That was what, 526 hp (?) n/a? Wonder if the batteries could add ~200hp and all the tq it would lose down low.

I don't know how it works when you're a multi billion dollar corporation, but selling at the bottom seems dumb to me.... sell right after the IPO if you're in it for the gains.

I can think of 8+ gas stations within a ~2 mile radius of where I'm sitting right now... 145k in the whole US doesn't seem accurate to me.

I know, but how cool would a DOHC 6.8 with a blower be? Let me dream lol

Alright, I'm really reaching here... but is there any identifying features that nail that down as the predator engine? I can see a DOHC head, but what if, as suggested by some, the 6.8 is actually a DOHC engine more closely related to the 6.2 and that picture with "5.2" is just to throw us off? ?

I'd love to see a superduty class truck that could do 200 miles or so with a substantial trailer. I would be a buyer for my lawn business.

I can't imagine them putting an "R" version out that doesn't make more power than the TRX. They do have a few different ways to get there.

The suicide doors are cool, other than that I can't find much to like myself. Disappointed by this one, but it is just a rendering.

Any new info on the 6.8? I'm all about the BEV transition and know it's the way they need to go, but I was really hoping for one last swing for the v8...

Eagerly awaiting a BEV/PHEV superduty for my business. Under 200 miles a week towing a trailer that could technically be towed by a 150 but would be pushing it with 100% towing cycle. Currently get by with a 2010 6.4 F250, but it's getting up there in age and has already had an engine replacement and rear axle replacement.

I don't see the point (yeah I read all the comments, still seems useless to me), but I'll admit I thought the "man step" was a silly gimmick when it first came out.. and I use it quite often. Maybe I'll change my mind if I ever end up with a truck with it lol

Elon is supposed to provide an update on 1/26 I believe. Highly doubt they'll cancel it.

I don't know what the margins are on a bronco, but just a perspective from a slightly different industry. If I wasn't making 30% on aftermarket parts I was selling (performance parts for older vehicles) it wasn't worth my time and after website and credit card fees it was possible to lose money on ~10% margin sales. If dealers are only making 1k on 47k dollar sales I don't know how they keep the lights on.

I know Ford and others are working on faster charging solutions and I think that's probably what will happen. But I did see an article a while back where someone was working on a way to just swap the whole battery out quickly. Probably not practical with so many different battery styles/connectors/brands/sizes etc, but if there was a way to standardize them and make it as simple as pulling your car in and pushing a button that would be pretty cool. Just swap in an already charged pack. I know it's almost impossible, but thought it was a cool idea.

I don't know why, but something about the lines/shape of the body give me a GM vibe. Still looks nice and I dig the grill. Looks to be a nice improvement over the current one.

Tesla I can kind of understand because of all the other things they do besides cars, but RIVN market cap doesn't make much sense to me. I still think they're the only startup that will eventually compete with TSLA and am going to hold some shares of them through the post IPO dip, but I agree the valuation of some of these companies doesn't make much sense.

We're considering it for GF's next car. Only issue I haven't really looked into yet is if we need to upgrade the electric service on the house and what the cost would be (I believe MD has or had some kind of refund/grant available for it). Bronco sport is also on her short list. I think they're cool, but PHEV or BEV make more sense for her daily commute $$ wise. Lightning would pull my work trailer and likely only need to be charged once a week with the usual route, but I'm concerned about the IRS in a 100% towing scenario. I might hold out for a superduty version if that's somewhere in the pipeline. Currently running a 2010 6.4 with a recent engine replacement, so it still has a good bit of life left in it (I hope).