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I'm glad you decided on the MKX. Was pretty sure you'd like it. Features may be similar on the Edge but the MKX is top quality. Re: opening it up ... what part of 105mph isn't enough? Want you around to post on the forum! And if they spot you, it'll be more than a ticket. You'll be in the county 'hotel' unable to drive your 'baby'. :-)

LOL re: dip stick. I'm sure it must but I would only care about one if it had an app and was accessible on-screen! And LOL re: Kirby and reading the manual cover to cover. Think I'll wait until they make it into a movie. Actually, they have, in a way. Lots of videos on how things work.

So, Iggy. Tell us about your day? :-)

Iggy- Your day is getting closer. You're gonna love it. And the Ruby Red is really pretty. :-)

Doc fee was $80. and I actually got $2,250 in incentives. I misspoke when I said $1,250. The contract states: The agreed upon value of the vehicle, as equipped, at the time of signing the lease is: $55,350. The incentives and my down washed out costs like the capitalized cost reduction, Reg & Acquisition fees, title fees, etc. Keep in mind that I'm leasing not buying.

Can only tell you of my experience. I was set to do X-Plan but I asked my sales rep to print out the DORA (Dealer Order Receipt Acknowledgement) for me. My MSRP was $59,735.-1250 incentives . loaded w/everything except padded rear seat belts, tow package and enhanced security. X-Plan was $56,185.77. They gave it to me for invoice of $55,577.31.

Have you asked them about the X-Plan? Also, I think it was Kirby who said about $500. over invoice is fair plus you can try to negotiate the document fee if that looks high. https://www.fordpartner.com/partnerweb/jsp/howitworks/fordpartner_rules.htm

It does come down to preference and I believe there's a big difference in interior quality. So ... what do you want to look at? You may not get all your money back but some of it was exchanged for quality and enjoyment while you have it. If it was all about buying the cheapest model for the price, they would only make one. There are no pockets in shrouds. Enjoy your MKX, Iggy, today's the day you get it. Tomorrow is my day. :-)

I tracked the railcar shipment on my MKX beginning just outside Chicago. It left Oakville, Ontario, Canada on 12/31/15 and arrived in Benicia, CA for offloading on Jan. 11 at 10:58am. I'm having the Xzilon treatment done before I pick it up so I don't have to take it right back. I should hear something from the dealer soon.

Iggy- I just sent you a PM tis morning asking if I ever sent my answer to you? I found a reply in Draft email that I wrote back on Jan. 8th! Sorry. I PMd my reply.

I checked the both CNX and UP phone tracking this morning. The UP response on the railcar was a bit garbled and I couldn't understand the city/town but it's in IL. The report says it's is due in Industry (I assume it's referring to City of Industry, CA outside LA?) on Jan 12. I guess CNX doesn't track their cars all the way to the destination ... unless the destination is the hookup with UP. CNX said yesterday the car was in Indiana after having been in IL the day before. Now it says 'no status', I'm assuming because UP has it now.

Thank you Robert. I tried that several times ... both ways. I have the order # and dealer code. What I get is No matching vehicle found. Please verify your input and try again. I've signed the paperwork and now just waiting for the car to arrive. Oddly enough, the car now shows as 'sold' so my dealership can no longer track it.

I've been tracking the slow movement of my car from Oakville, Ontario on 12/31/15 as far west as Blue Island, IL. yesterday. Today I checked and it's in Gibson, IN.!! Going the wrong way. The railcar numbers don't seem to work when I call UP. I have the railcar letters and numbers. Am I missing something that allows that info to translate from CNX to UP? I thought someone posted earlier ... somewhere ... that CNX tracks the shipment to destination even after UP picks it up?

Cyberdman: That first car didn't work out so I special ordered on 11/11/15. Could you please check the status of VIN# 2LMTJ6LP7GBL50160? Thank you.

We've seen posts about to call CRX or UP for railcar status when following a vehicle that's shipped. Is there a website to check online for updates?

Thanks, I'll tell them I don't want to pay the doc fee (at least all of it) and see where that goes. Will let you know if I have any luck. The car was supposed to be in between the 27th and 31st but apparently has been released but not yet shipped. I'm having to extend my Lexus lease so it's costing me money for every month I have to keep it. They're aware of that but I'll remind them.

So, how much wiggle room do I have? All discussions have been centered around X plan pricing which I've done before with this dealer. The car will come in and I'll decide if I like it. It's a color I haven't seen yet on this model. Can I negotiate anything down from X plan and incentives (which end 1/4), e.g., the doc fee, or try to get a better deal than X plan? We talked about X plan pricing but nothing has been signed.

Thanks, I'll have to check that out. I like that feature and I use mapquest. Are you talking about the 'send to email' or 'send to mobile number'? Lexus sends it to the destination app on the Nav. system. I've done the map quest 'email my directions' and then couldn't open it w/o an internet connection! That didn't help at all. Is there something else I didn't see?

Finally found them (both the MKX and the MKZ we have coming) on researchmaniacs.com

Ah ... my buy will include the Conquest Incentive because I'm on a Lexus Lease. So, this doesn't apply to me but apparently does to you or I assume they wouldn't send it to you. :-)

My vehicle has been released and ready for shipment. Why can't I find the window sticker? Etis has just been updated and shows all info on the MKX.

Thanks, Borg. Your info is really helpful because it's specific to the year and model, and adds to the generic list of things we should look for.

I haven't gotten anything yet but, apparently, it'll be good for X-Plan deals. Tell the dealer you received the coupon. Don't ask IF they'll honor it. If all the details of the coupon meet what you're doing then expect it and tell them you want it. No doubt, the dealer will be reimbursed. When I bought the 2013 MKZ, Ford sent me a promo for a weekend or a really fine gift ... my choice. I chose the weekend for when I was going to be traveling anyway. I took two nights, for two people, with full breakfast, at a 5 star hotel in Atlanta. I was able to select from a long list of fine hotels that participated. It was great!

Iggy-Unfortunately, I don't know much about some of these things either but I Google everything. I found these: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/under-the-hood/auto-manufacturing/fit-and-finish1.htm http://www.realcartips.com/newcars/333-inspect-new-car-before-buying.shtml

This is about trucks and has been around awhile but I believe it also applies to cars. If you can get the info from your dealer, you can find out just where your vehicle is right now. http://www.raptorforumz.com/threads/how-to-track-your-truck-by-rail-car-see-inside.13007/