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    The One and Only 2013 Order status thread

    well, well, well......look what just arrived (08 NOV)..... Finally, after waiting 12 days in a metro St Louis railyard! Hmmm....next stop, Bakflip hard tonneau cover. Oh, this truck is incredible.....absolutely, incredible!!!! You will NOT be disappointed. My wife is already sweating...
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    The One and Only 2013 Order status thread

    Mr. Wright....sounds so familiar. Imagine mine coming in within the next 24 to 48hrs (might have arrived this afternoon), and the dealership telling my wife that the person that handles courtesy deliveries has the WEEK off and will be back on 29 OCT for acceptance of delivery. I wish I was...
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    The One and Only 2013 Order status thread

    Just got off the phone with SVT customer service...now my vehicle is in MO....and still enroute. Good dang!!!!! That was fast!!! Built on 15 OCT Shipped 16/17 OCT....and now already in MO. ETA is supposed to be 27 OCT (original ETA was 29 OCT). Though I don't know what would take 5 extra...
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    The One and Only 2013 Order status thread

    Just talked to SVT cust. service....now I'm told the vehicle is actually in-transit and as of last update (earlier today) was in Oak Wood Michigan.
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    The One and Only 2013 Order status thread

    Sierra, I've seen that also in the Raptor Supplement manual on ford's support page. It says.... "OCTANE RECOMMENDATIONS Regular unleaded gasoline with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 is recommended.." Also says... "Fuels with octane levels below 87 are not recommended...
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    The One and Only 2013 Order status thread

    Richie, thanks...my privilege. I've been looking forward to seeing how it handles as well.
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    The One and Only 2013 Order status thread

    FT Leonard Wood, MO...is the "home base"....I'm in Kuwait (physically) coming back to the States on a R&R leave in November. UPDATE: The shipping company has picked up the vehicle....but it is "technically" not in transit as of yet. DOH!!! @#@#@*!!!!! One more step closer though. A...
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    The One and Only 2013 Order status thread

    UPDATE....Can you say..."Convoy"....and "In-transit"...?!!?!?!? They moved this sucker out quick. Built 15 OCT....already in-transit to MO. Silver Ingot, Supercrew, f/r cam, tailgate step, 801A, moonroof, spray-in bedliner, and various other bad-sseries!
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    The One and Only 2013 Order status thread

    Yeah, I think I did one on myself (in a way) by making it clear, upfront about making a big down payment to reduce the remainder of the terms. Though I'm glad I did it....there were times back in early September I was wondering if i did the right thing, as I could have been set up for an...
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    The One and Only 2013 Order status thread

    Sick1313, I ordered through ENCS (Exchange New Car Sales)....a vendor that caters to selling vehicles to the military (especially those stationed overseas). For my situation, it was a much better move. Also, they (ENCS) will place the order faster when a certain threshold is met. I couldn't...
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    The One and Only 2013 Order status thread

    "I did. Check out my intro thread. What was your order date and where are you located? I have an additional 5 weeks tacked on to my order for the slow boat. " -MACF MACF, my order was finally pushed out on 29 AUG after putting down a final big down payment (though I started about 2...
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    The One and Only 2013 Order status thread

    I'm right there with you on that one. I am in the same situation. Nearly 4 years ago, i paid for what was best for the time and it's intended purpose. As much as I've liked the utility of Jeeps....that Patriot was a huge disappointment when I discovered the infamous leaking roof (look...
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    The One and Only 2013 Order status thread

    hey bro, looks like your window sticker is up now. one more step huh? lol
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    The One and Only 2013 Order status thread

    linnwgetin, your vin is doing the same thing that mine did up until today. I was thinking mine would show up on the 8th (being 7 days from the 15th build week)...however, it's not an exact science I suppose. That said, I do believe your's will be posted within 24-48 hours. When I called...
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    The One and Only 2013 Order status thread

    Hey linnwgetin....try this link http://services.forddirect.fordvehicles.com/inventory/WindowSticker.pdf?vin=1FTFW1R64DFA41045 just cut and paste your vin at the end of it. I also have a 15 OCT build and my window sticker also showed up today. Indeed....one more step.
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