Buying my 2012 5.0L

[jpierick]

Super excited....I'm ready to buy the 2012 5.0L tomorrow morning, is there anything I should know before I sign on the dotted line?

Thanks

 

[Mark_888]

Super excited....I'm ready to buy the 2012 5.0L tomorrow morning, is there anything I should know before I sign on the dotted line?

Thanks

I would recommend you know the out the door price.

If there is not a specific VIN in stock being referenced in the contract, I always add the following to the contract (hand-written and initialed by buyer and dealer):

1. Car cannot have more than 20 miles on odometer.

2. Car will be delivered without any dealer logos (except if on a license plate holder). This would apply to in stock also.

 

[Ruissimo]

Here are a couple of things to check for:

Prior to picking up car:

• Price out car on bankofamerica.com, truecar.com, edmunds.com, etc - know your dealer cost/invoice/msrp/market price in your area!
• Get insurance quote for new car; obtain new insurance information prior to arriving at dealership
• Get pre-approved for car loan (or at least obtain competing interest rates)
• Bring Title in case of trade-in
• Remove all items from trade-in vehicle
• Bring favorite DVD-A and CD to test sound system
• Bring phone to test pairing

After settling on price:

• Tell dealer you don't want them to touch your paint! (okay, that one is just for me, 'cause I don't like the dealer-installed swirl mark option)
• Check that bumpers and body panels meet cleanly
• Check wheels to make sure there are no imperfections, dings, stickers on the alloy wheels
• Look under indirect light for paint swirling, scratching, or bubbling - check all lower panels for scratches
• Open moonroof and make sure the protective tape has been removed from the pop-up wind deflector
• Ask to make sure the tire pressure is set correctly--better yet, ask for a copy of results of dealer's customer delivery checklist
• Ask for a list of the TSB's they have applied to the car (they're required to perform all applicable bulletins before delivery)
• Check the trunk to make sure the trunk roof liner is present (you shouldn't be able to see the speakers on the roof of the trunk)
• Check the power seats, telescoping steering column (especially full extension and retraction, since that's a TSB-fixed issue), and seat heating/cooling (if applicable to your model)
• Make sure the XM trial subscription is activated: if you get only two satellite channels, it hasn't been
• Make sure you get two keyfobs plus a numbered black tie (that should have been bundling the fobs--the code is important if you ever have to replace lost fobs)
• Ensure you have a cargo net in the trunk--it may be under the floor with the spare
• Ensure you have wheel lock keys / trunk liner if you opted for wheel locks / trunk liner
• Check HVAC operation quickly to make sure your A/C and heater kick in
• Check seating surfaces for tears or exposed seams or threads
• Make sure you have a full set of owner's manuals
• Drive the new car and ensure alignment is good
• Make sure there is no plastic covering the rear camera
• Ensure you have the right floor mats! They are standard with the car... and I got the wrong ones with mine

Plus what Mark said. And I compiled that list above from input from many folks on this forum... so they're not all mine.

 

[jpierick]

Thanks for your guys input.

 

[EXBMWGUY]

Here are a couple of things to check for:

Prior to picking up car:

• Price out car on bankofamerica.com, truecar.com, edmunds.com, etc - know your dealer cost/invoice/msrp/market price in your area!
• Get insurance quote for new car; obtain new insurance information prior to arriving at dealership
• Get pre-approved for car loan (or at least obtain competing interest rates)
• Bring Title in case of trade-in
• Remove all items from trade-in vehicle
• Bring favorite DVD-A and CD to test sound system
• Bring phone to test pairing

After settling on price:

• Tell dealer you don't want them to touch your paint! (okay, that one is just for me, 'cause I don't like the dealer-installed swirl mark option)
• Check that bumpers and body panels meet cleanly
• Check wheels to make sure there are no imperfections, dings, stickers on the alloy wheels
• Look under indirect light for paint swirling, scratching, or bubbling - check all lower panels for scratches
• Open moonroof and make sure the protective tape has been removed from the pop-up wind deflector
• Ask to make sure the tire pressure is set correctly--better yet, ask for a copy of results of dealer's customer delivery checklist
• Ask for a list of the TSB's they have applied to the car (they're required to perform all applicable bulletins before delivery)
• Check the trunk to make sure the trunk roof liner is present (you shouldn't be able to see the speakers on the roof of the trunk)
• Check the power seats, telescoping steering column (especially full extension and retraction, since that's a TSB-fixed issue), and seat heating/cooling (if applicable to your model)
• Make sure the XM trial subscription is activated: if you get only two satellite channels, it hasn't been
• Make sure you get two keyfobs plus a numbered black tie (that should have been bundling the fobs--the code is important if you ever have to replace lost fobs)
• Ensure you have a cargo net in the trunk--it may be under the floor with the spare
• Ensure you have wheel lock keys / trunk liner if you opted for wheel locks / trunk liner
• Check HVAC operation quickly to make sure your A/C and heater kick in
• Check seating surfaces for tears or exposed seams or threads
• Make sure you have a full set of owner's manuals
• Drive the new car and ensure alignment is good
• Make sure there is no plastic covering the rear camera
• Ensure you have the right floor mats! They are standard with the car... and I got the wrong ones with mine

Plus what Mark said. And I compiled that list above from input from many folks on this forum... so they're not all mine.

Wow, Russimo - you're rock'n like always! I've driven my car almost six months and just learned even more about the ways I could have optimized my delivery process.

 

[PMCErnie]

You guys forgot the two most important tips:

- Kick the tires

- Be sure you get a full tank of gas

 

[waveman]

Great tips, everyone, but the most important one is:

Don't go so crazy looking for imperfections that you forget to enjoy the car!

 

[Mark_888]

Great tips, everyone, but the most important one is:

Don't go so crazy looking for imperfections that you forget to enjoy the car!

After reading this forum for three years, I would add:

Don't fix it if it ain't broken (that includes exotic wax jobs on brand new cars that end up ruining the finish).​

 

[CamarilloBrillo]

After reading this forum for three years, I would add:

Don't fix it if it ain't broken (that includes exotic wax jobs on brand new cars that end up ruining the finish).​

I hope you aren't referring to Cilajet.

 

[SoCal R-spec]

Good luck and welcome to the club.



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[EXBMWGUY]

Welcome. Great choice! Pictures, or its a failed delivery.

 

[Mark_888]

I hope you aren't referring to Cilajet.

Cilajet is not exotic, it just has an exotic price. You can get the same with any high quality polymer wax at Walmart for $20. But it will not harm your car unless you try an use an electric buffer.

 

[jpierick]

Brought my car today. Pick it up first thing Monday morning, can't wait

 

[EXBMWGUY]

Brought my car today. Pick it up first thing Monday morning, can't wait

Torture.

 

[gaguy]

[*]Make sure you get two keyfobs plus a numbered black tie (that should have been bundling the fobs--the code is important if you ever have to replace lost fobs)

Hmm, pretty sure I didn't get the numbered black tie. Is there something else I should look for, or do you know how I would obtain this number after the fact? I do have a sticker on the back with some numbers that say "Continental" and "Please remove this label". Could that be it?

 

[CC4.6]

 

[dsiles]

You should definitely have the black tie with a letter followed by 4 numbers. This is the code you would need if you ever needed to order replacement fobs. The car can only ever have two fobs paired at a time.

I would call the dealer and ask if they have your code on file so you can record it for your records. I took a picture of mine ASAP at delivery to file away.

 

[Gunkk]

Congrats on the new ride and welcome!