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My wife recently had ACL surgery and found the Lightning way easier to get in and out of. Even with the R1T at the lowest setting it was more uncomfortable for her to a point that she would avoid using it.
Nope
That's a new thing dealers and ford are negotiating on.
I didn’t think of getting in and out. Did you consider getting a step stool to keep in the truck? Can you lower the truck from the app prior to getting in the front seat?
Glad you mentioned the step stool. I do have one I need to try out.
I agree but I'm not a lawyer. So if you lost your job or had something happen that was financially bad, you couldn't sell your Lightning? And Ford will sue you if you did? Doesn't seem enforceable.
I would never sign such an agreement. So far, nobody has indicated they were forced to. Might be one or two select dealers who have tried. Would ask that when placing your order. If they say yes, switch your order to a different, more reputable dealer. With the economy currently tanking, who knows what people's positions will be in the next few months. They might need to sell, even if they don't want to. Larger dealers don't appear to be pulling any crap.
Not to mention....why? What does Ford or the dealer care what I do with a vehicle once I buy it. I get it when it is a Ford GT and a main reason it exists is to get celebrities, etc... to own to bring brand benefits, but in a commodity F150 Lighting or Mach-E? Why do they care other than it pisses them off to see others profit. I am sure they argue so their regular good customers can have access and not end up selling to flippers....like that stops them from their behavior now....haha!
Sad to see this... hopefully Rivian can address this shortcoming.
I use a stool in the garage but too embarrassed to use in public. Lol. Why in the world did she buy a truck she needs a stool to get into. Runningboards please!
Ford has enforced it and sued when it comes to selling the GT, but that was a $500,000 car. Their argument is that if you sell yours, it's one less that they get to sell. So yes, could cost them a customer, but not good for long term customer satisfaction. Apparently most dealers realize this. The GT list was very short and an exclusive vehicle in which they very selectively chose who could get one. The Lightning doesn't fit that category. Plus, resale values on the first few have indicated it's not a great investment simply to flip. If the first few are bringing under $110K, in a month, they'll be bringing under $100K. Two months, they'll probably be at $90K. With out the door costs around $90K+, profit margins aren't what they are on the Rivian or Hummer. Good for the owner's that have a genuine need to sell, that they can get out of it, but not going to make a ton of money on it.
Maybe this should have a different thread? You seem to be the most up to date on where to find the cheapest units though.
