I see this conversation has taken off (in several directions) but to add my $.02: the marketplace has (seemingly) fundamentally changed, in my experience. Crappy service is frequently condoned, accompanied by the providers', "Meh, Covid...staffing shortages...excuse du jour...blah, blah, blah."...
Widening my search: it looks like the overspray on the hood latch (which I believe is called the striker...sorry) is normal. Here's a couple of the many pics from here.
Hi everybody - I am getting ready to pull the trigger on a 2015 50th LE and had an inspection performed, which called out two concerns for me. I've searched the forums and the interwebz, with only vague success, so I figured I ask the experts here for insight.
1. The hood latch (the "loop"...
Build: 2021 Mach 1
Priority: 10
Order date: 08/25/21
VIN date: None. As of 09/14/21, the dealer states, "Your order is still in unscheduled-clean status, once you're scheduled with ford you will get a vin."
Build date updates: None
Actual build date: None
Recv’d date: None
Yes, I'm concerned.
Good lord! If that LLC registration makes financial sense, you must be living in Beijing, Moscow ... or California! :wink:
And just as an aside: there may be an unintended consequence with insurance. Montana is infamous for its high auto insurance rates. Just a heads-up. (Too many critters...
From my experience registering (standard stuff, not LLC) my personal vehicles at DMVs in Montana: if you don't have a Montana DL and proof of residency, you'll be turned away from all vehicle registration activities.
My sister and bro-in-law live in Kentucky. This could be my most expensive trip ever to visit them!
Beautiful car! I'm weighing my options and counting my coins...and did I mention it's a beautiful car?