Special instructions for pick up
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From: Louisiana
Originally Posted by Resolution78
whatever...... mine will leave some rubber behind on the way out....... i'm sure my warrenty will be voided in the first few weeks i own the car anyways....
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Well Mr Als Cobra don't you just know it all................Nope you don't! sorry to burst your bubble Amigo! well not really,
The reason for the 3500rpm is because I don't want some kid performing a PDI on my car bumping the rev limit before it has a chance to even warm up the oil. Yes I do know the car does not have full power until after 10 miles but thats not my point.
This is not my first rodeo ordering a car...........I do know that Ford has to drive the car before it is sold. I also know that anyone with just a little bit of training and a set of instructions my 5 year old could read can be hired to perform a pdi.
BTW who cares what the car cost? 50k or 150k it's my car.
The reason for the 3500rpm is because I don't want some kid performing a PDI on my car bumping the rev limit before it has a chance to even warm up the oil. Yes I do know the car does not have full power until after 10 miles but thats not my point.
This is not my first rodeo ordering a car...........I do know that Ford has to drive the car before it is sold. I also know that anyone with just a little bit of training and a set of instructions my 5 year old could read can be hired to perform a pdi.
BTW who cares what the car cost? 50k or 150k it's my car.
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From: Cleburne, Tx
Originally Posted by c6dreamvette
Well Mr Als Cobra don't you just know it all................Nope you don't! sorry to burst your bubble Amigo! well not really,
The reason for the 3500rpm is because I don't want some kid performing a PDI on my car bumping the rev limit before it has a chance to even warm up the oil. Yes I do know the car does not have full power until after 10 miles but thats not my point.
This is not my first rodeo ordering a car...........I do know that Ford has to drive the car before it is sold. I also know that anyone with just a little bit of training and a set of instructions my 5 year old could read can be hired to perform a pdi.
BTW who cares what the car cost? 50k or 150k it's my car.
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Well you sound like the overall expert around here on this and how we should feel about our cars even if they are only pocket change of 50 Grand. You must have worked at better dealer then me. Maybe that rule does not apply to NJ or FL since they did not drive mine here in FL.
Again not being much of an expert like you but I think I would find a new dealer for service if the PDI mechanic can not see a broken LCA or loose lug nuts without having the wheel fall off himself on the road, I am kind of picky like that.
For the OP, there is nothing that says they need to drive it off the lot. In fact many dealers do not even want to take a chance on public roads with customer's cars.
Oh - and mine was test driven at the factory, I was happy about that
Again not being much of an expert like you but I think I would find a new dealer for service if the PDI mechanic can not see a broken LCA or loose lug nuts without having the wheel fall off himself on the road, I am kind of picky like that.
For the OP, there is nothing that says they need to drive it off the lot. In fact many dealers do not even want to take a chance on public roads with customer's cars.
Oh - and mine was test driven at the factory, I was happy about that
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You guys don't get it. The most important part of the PDI is the test drive. The technician signs his name on that piece of paper verifying that it is safe for delivery. I worked at dealerships for 12 years and I would have never signed off on that paper unless it was test driven. All other issues can be overlooked but not a test drive. Like I said before, if a wheel falls off on your way home, you're gonna want to sue somebody. You are asking for trouble and I wouldn't deliver it that way unless you signed a waiver.
OP's luck it'll be one that gets selected for a QA drive.
Honestly, leaving all plastic on, no wash, and just completing the PDI is a good start. Mine had 7 miles on it from the dealer and was fully wrapped when it came off the truck. I went to the dealer to get a look at it and pulled the plastic myself, then the PDI was done.
Honestly, leaving all plastic on, no wash, and just completing the PDI is a good start. Mine had 7 miles on it from the dealer and was fully wrapped when it came off the truck. I went to the dealer to get a look at it and pulled the plastic myself, then the PDI was done.
Well you sound like the overall expert around here on this and how we should feel about our cars even if they are only pocket change of 50 Grand. You must have worked at better dealer then me. Maybe that rule does not apply to NJ or FL since they did not drive mine here in FL.
Again not being much of an expert like you but I think I would find a new dealer for service if the PDI mechanic can not see a broken LCA or loose lug nuts without having the wheel fall off himself on the road, I am kind of picky like that.
For the OP, there is nothing that says they need to drive it off the lot. In fact many dealers do not even want to take a chance on public roads with customer's cars.
Oh - and mine was test driven at the factory, I was happy about that
Again not being much of an expert like you but I think I would find a new dealer for service if the PDI mechanic can not see a broken LCA or loose lug nuts without having the wheel fall off himself on the road, I am kind of picky like that.
For the OP, there is nothing that says they need to drive it off the lot. In fact many dealers do not even want to take a chance on public roads with customer's cars.
Oh - and mine was test driven at the factory, I was happy about that
OP - it's OK to be concerned for your new "investment", but IMO you can lighten up just a bit. Enjoy your ride!
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From: Louisiana
Originally Posted by c6dreamvette
I wanted to give my dealrship a set of instructions for when I pick up the car I.E. Do not remove any plastic, Do not throw away any paper work, if possible let me ride along when testing the car and if not I will follow in another vehical. Do not go over 3500 rpm. Do not go over 55 MPH.
This dealership is very small and I think they will be good with the above don't do's.
Anyone else have sugestions?
This dealership is very small and I think they will be good with the above don't do's.
Anyone else have sugestions?
Wow you guys are funny.
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From: Cleburne, Tx
Originally Posted by AlsCobra
Back to this: make sure the tech changes into a fresh tyvec suit along with booties. Hair net and and latex gloves. Make sure he brushes his teeth and blows his nose first. No buggers in the car.
Wow you guys are funny.
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From: Ft Worth
There IS a reason...
Yup...
Good points...
Every dealer PDI's cars. They are paid by Ford to do this. Inspect all fluids, check brakes, lights, signals, wipers, radio, pw/pl, etc, etc. Check for noises, overheating, etc, etc.
My guy has been doing it for years and honestly our cars aren't as special to him as they are to us. That's not to say he soesn't take excellent care of them, but "hot-rodding" doesn't do anything for him.
OP - it's OK to be concerned for your new "investment", but IMO you can lighten up just a bit. Enjoy your ride!
Yup...
Good points...
Every dealer PDI's cars. They are paid by Ford to do this. Inspect all fluids, check brakes, lights, signals, wipers, radio, pw/pl, etc, etc. Check for noises, overheating, etc, etc.
My guy has been doing it for years and honestly our cars aren't as special to him as they are to us. That's not to say he soesn't take excellent care of them, but "hot-rodding" doesn't do anything for him.
OP - it's OK to be concerned for your new "investment", but IMO you can lighten up just a bit. Enjoy your ride!
I am glad your "GUY" cares about his job and other cars. That is good to know.........I dont think I an being to harsh asking the few thing i listed in the OP.
I really was not looking for any negative advice or how you think I feel about my car.......
But thanks again for you input
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I will admit, your quote is kind of funny................Kind of like your aviator...Is Heath your idol? Do you plan to follow his lead on life?
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Thanks for your opinion! I am glad your "GUY" cares about his job and other cars. That is good to know.........
I dont think I an being to harsh asking the few thing i listed in the OP.
I really was not looking for any negative advice or how you think I feel about my car.......
But thanks again for you input
I am glad your "GUY" cares about his job and other cars. That is good to know.........I dont think I an being to harsh asking the few thing i listed in the OP.
I really was not looking for any negative advice or how you think I feel about my car.......
But thanks again for you input
I don't CARE how you "feel" about your car. I would GUESS that it is similar to the rest of the fringe lunatics (such as myself) on this forum.
I don't think you were being "harsh" either
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(but in a good way). I don't mean this in a bad way but prove me wrong and show me where it says the car MUST be test driven, as I have never seen it. Then if that is the case what are the parameters of the test drive, side street? Do you need to get it to highway speed? Does it have to be driven in the rain and snow? (long trip from here) How many miles must they drive? What RPM's must be achieved? Does someone test drive all fleet sales at the dealer end? so-on and so-on. Where does it end, most likely never and that is why I have yet to see it in writing.Some people are stating as fact a test drive must be done because (I) people would sue if something was wrong. Then there must be a stringent set of guidelines (written by Lawyers) to follow. Because if I am so going to sue I can dam well sue when the wheel falls off my car and come to find out the tech only went 35MPH and not 65 for 23.75 miles of open highway.
My only problem with this thread is people are saying they know for sure but provide no proof - so again please show me
Understood, I got the same but paid for it in a dealer fee. However this is normally done by the sales people. It is not a part of PDI.
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theres nothing like getting your oil changed ....... i prefer not to have mine checked though....... lol
