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    RAPID RED METALLIC Mach-E Club

    Goodbye Rapid Reds! A couple of weeks ago, traded in my very early 2021 CaRT1, 25,000 miles over 3 years for a late September build 2022 Grabber Blue GTPE with magneride, great stereo, and very comfortable seats (as a retirement gift to myself). So, about 2 years younger car and model...
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    [Guide] Better Jump Point Access (Battery Access)

    The clamps that came with the charger. Then I reinstalled the plastic pieces so no one can touch the clamps by accident. I put the connector up next to the WW fluid fill for access, as shown in my photo.
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    [Guide] Better Jump Point Access (Battery Access)

    NOCO GENIUS5, 5A Smart Car Battery Charger, 6V and 12V Automotive Charger, Battery Maintainer, Trickle Charger, Float Charger and Desulfator NOCO GC009 X-Connect SAE Adapter Accessory Genius Smart Battery Chargers
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    Installed the Mach-E window wind / rain deflector kit

    At the low front of the front seat window there is a gap that lets air through. I cut the tape to cover that hole.
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    New 2022 GTPE Purchase - Software Updates by Dealer

    We will see. I received a call today from the Dealer. They are going to send my salesman 30 miles and exchange my car for a loaner. He will drive my car back to the Dealer and they will work on getting the updates completed for as long as it takes! Also, this past week I receive 2 notices...
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    New 2022 GTPE Purchase - Software Updates by Dealer

    They paid off my 4 yr Options contract (1 year early - next week is my 3 year anniversary), balance at over $27k on my CR1. Sale price was about $50k, with 2022 sticker showing $72,410. Still seems like a decent deal even allowing for 2023 models selling at about $5k to $10k below Sticker...
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    New 2022 GTPE Purchase - Software Updates by Dealer

    They spent about 5 hours, not 10. I now have that message: "Drive Mode Not Available", so that was at least one they missed. For the "About Sync" option - is that on the car rather than FordPass? Thanks for your PM offer @Hammered! Sent VIN.
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    New 2022 GTPE Purchase - Software Updates by Dealer

    This was a cancelled order from the end of the 2022 model year (build date Sept 2022), had been at the dealership a little over a year, had 210 miles on it. They started the software updates early in the morning, gave me the car before lunch, but the main screen would not turn on. I was told...
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    2022 New GTPE on Showroom Floor - Too good to be true? Thread complete. Thanks!

    Right, I figure a more sensible estimate of the "discount" is about $5k, since I got the price down closer to $50k. I checked out the listing for $42k and a few other used GTPE within 100 miles, found that I have a strong preference for "new" vs low miles, even if that may be a bit irrational...
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    2022 New GTPE on Showroom Floor - Too good to be true? Thread complete. Thanks!

    212 miles on odometer. Thanks for the comment.
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    2022 New GTPE on Showroom Floor - Too good to be true? Thread complete. Thanks!

    And, I may regret not keeping my 2021 CaRT1! Thanks for your comment! I don't like losing about 15% of the range/efficiency that I am used to. But this GTPE has much more comfortable seats and the ride did seem a bit smoother during my test drive. With the PE features, such as the B&O sound...
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    2022 New GTPE on Showroom Floor - Too good to be true? Thread complete. Thanks!

    6% APR, down covers CA sales tax. So, I guess you are saying a GTPE, or any MME for that matter, is not worth the $$, even when discounted over $20k. Thank you for expressing your opinion and explaining your comment.
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    2022 New GTPE on Showroom Floor - Too good to be true? Thread complete. Thanks!

    Yes, you are correct about the option to walk away at the end of the contract a year from now. In this instance I can walk away now, and purchase a GTPE at a reduced price. That is a good way to think of this! I can walk away a year early at no cost. I should be looking at this as 2 separate...
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    2022 New GTPE on Showroom Floor - Too good to be true? Thread complete. Thanks!

    Good comments, @Mach1E. The savings off the 2022 MSRP started at $20,000 this morning. Then they offered a trade in value of $0 net on my 2021 that I appear to be about $4k upside down based on my estimates. This happens because of the Ford Options with low payments that result in a $16k...
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    2022 New GTPE on Showroom Floor - Too good to be true? Thread complete. Thanks!

    Thanks for your thoughts, @AKgrampy. They are discounting this last 2022 in their inventory about 25% under MSRP. The 2023 units are being discounted by Ford about 4% ($3000). I cannot take the $7500 tax credit on either year, nor on the 2024. The 2024 may have a new, longer range battery...
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    2022 New GTPE on Showroom Floor - Too good to be true? Thread complete. Thanks!

    Getting my recalls all taken care of on my 2021 CaRT1, saw a loaded 2022 GTPE at the dealer with a discount sticker on the windshield. I have been thinking about the magenride suspension and other nice features of the GT and my Ford financing is coming to a close soon on my 2021, with a big...
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    So, I got an email this past week that my complimentary BlueCruise subscription is about to expire, and it got me thinking…

    Yes, it has been to the dealer twice in the last year, both times the dealer said I had it now, but both times, the BC screen failed to come up for me. I have had the blue bubble for quite a while, which has proved beneficial for long trips. The next service, I will specifically ask about the...
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    Rivian to adopt NACS in line with Ford and GM - Stellantis in talks

    I just read that use of Tesla SC costs $0.68/kWh, about 50% above the already high priced Electrify America rate, but comparable to the price of gasoline at $6 per gallon (don't know what mileage they used in the calculation, but could probably calculate it if I cared). At that price, a Tesla...


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