Serramonte Ford Colma, CA Fathom Plan

[Maverstang]

Yes, I have been through this twice with Ford Mavericks purchased at Long McArthur Ford in Salina, Kansas. I am copying Tim @FordVideoGuy on this reply in case I say something incorrect.

• I flew to Wichita, KS, and I made my own way to Salina, KS. Long McArthur will, however, arrange to pick you up from Wichita (or Kansas City). I stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn since it is a nice place to stay. It is also within walking distance of the dealership, although my salesperson arranged for someone to pick me up.
• The process of working with the finance person was straightforward.
• I drove both Mavericks the 1,450 miles home.
• You need to wait for Long McArthur to send the Ford Manufacturer's Statement of Origin (MSO).
• Since this is an EV, you won't have to provide a valid smog certificate. Both Mavericks have internal combustion engines (ICEs) and need smog certificates.
• I used a local AAA office for both transactions. They will have someone to do the verification inspection (Form 31).
• The finance company will provide instructions on how to include them as a lienholder on the Title or Registration form REG 343, which is completed and signed as needed. Note that the purchase documents may include dealer add-ons that are factored into the financing, but they should not be included in the registration and sales tax figures. For example, do not include the warranty cost in the sale price determination. You might need to complete a Statement of Facts (REG 256?) to explain how the purchase price was determined.
• Note that the Fathom is considered a commercial vehicle since it is a pickup with an open bed. This means you will need to provide a California public weightmaster's certificate. Ford supplies this value on the MSO. AAA/DMV accepts the value on the MSO.

I kept and shredded the Kansas temporary tags instead of turning them in.

Feel free to DM me if you have any questions.

That is for buying in Kansas and registering in California.

The original issue was buying from a California dealer. That works for a California buyer but no one in their right mind would buy from a California dealer and register in another state, mainly because of the sales tax complications.

 

[WXman]

The original dealership who started this thread asked earlier if we could not discuss other dealerships and deals in this thread, which is understandable. So maybe we should start a separate thread for deals/financing in general if we're going to continue this topic.

 

[PRSNCAT]

The original dealership who started this thread asked earlier if we could not discuss other dealerships and deals in this thread, which is understandable. So maybe we should start a separate thread for deals/financing in general if we're going to continue this topic.

That's a great idea.

My response was to someone who asked about buying outside of California and bringing it into California. I can start a new thread with this topic if it makes sense.