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I was very interested in buying a Raptor this week. My dealer found one with all the specs and options I wanted in one. It had a few extras I didn't care for, such as front camera ($525), bed extenders ($250), and tailgate step ($375).
The first two I could deal with--- though I didn't want to pay for the front camera or have a need for it, they were going to discount it off for me. The bed extenders I could remove myself. But one deal breaker is the stupid tailgate step. They offered to subtract the $375 option off for the point of sale. I declined, stating that I literally wanted the truck without it on the tailgate. I inquired what it would take to get a tailgate swapped out with a non-step tailgate. They were unwilling to even tell me how much it would cost or what it would take to swap it out. I said I wasn't trying to be unfair and make them do it in order to make my decision, but if I signed for it, its something I clearly wanted removed.
I understand that the tailgate has the locking feature as well as the wiring for the rear camera, but seriously, how big of a job can this be? I hate that damn tailgate step. If they just replaced it, I would have bought it on the spot.
The first two I could deal with--- though I didn't want to pay for the front camera or have a need for it, they were going to discount it off for me. The bed extenders I could remove myself. But one deal breaker is the stupid tailgate step. They offered to subtract the $375 option off for the point of sale. I declined, stating that I literally wanted the truck without it on the tailgate. I inquired what it would take to get a tailgate swapped out with a non-step tailgate. They were unwilling to even tell me how much it would cost or what it would take to swap it out. I said I wasn't trying to be unfair and make them do it in order to make my decision, but if I signed for it, its something I clearly wanted removed.
I understand that the tailgate has the locking feature as well as the wiring for the rear camera, but seriously, how big of a job can this be? I hate that damn tailgate step. If they just replaced it, I would have bought it on the spot.