I'm back in the game and seeking an allocation to build a 37" package @ MSRP. I have called 3 dealers.. Wheaton, Silver Spring and Falls Church so far. No immediate answer from the initial sales rep contact. They all said they would get back to me. No rush. I have waited this long so I am willing to wait for my build if that is necessary but i would like to get an order on the books. Seeking all recommendations.
Not to be a doomsayer and all but ...
Too close to the bubble to score a deal, you need to be well outside the beltway in the DMV to even consider a stealership. Last I heard, even battlefield in Manasty was charging ADM.
When I bought in ’17, there were few ordered trucks not spoken for, the ones that came for dealer stock were all provisioned 802a - now 801a, fully optioned with maybe 3 exceptions. Even Leonardtown Ford was over MSRP. Well... they were asking it, but didn’t want to negotiate so I didn’t. Closest I came reasonably close to town was Koons Sterling ; they were at 5k over but - indicated they may be willing to negotiate when their truck arrived.
I ended up buying at then Shenandoah Ford - now Front Royal Ford at MSRP. It took a lot of calling, emailing and calling again until I finally figured WTF, let me call them. I did the deal almost completely by sms text.
Of course, this was pre-covid panic.
Good luck