That's a nice truck, Rick! Buying a new vehicle is so different here, and much better. We dropped into the Toyota dealer at Noon on a Saturday to have a look and by 5:30 that afternoon i was driving home a new SUV in Manila traffic. I asked the Service Writer yesterday what the door rate was for Service/Diagnostics , and he said about $15.00 per hour. Hello 1951! I'm a retired Diesel /Auto Tech...guess who isn't getting their hands dirty on this one...
Thanks for the info on NFCU. I'm a Filipino USN vet who hasn't really thought of retiring back home. But I'm beginning to change my mind. Thanks to you guys!
I understand Angel, both places have their positives and negatives. I have to go home to Texas on occasion, just for the change of scenery, but I love being in the Philippines!
Very nice. Thank you so much for the info. We’re building. Our home by the end of the year. We also needed a car. It’s perfect that you’re able finance through Navy Fed. This will allow us to have more money toward our houuse
Watching the entire family together at the end of the video just tells you what is really important in life. Comfortable place to live and good family, what else can you ask for. I may start building our other nest in the Philippines in 6 years. Happy for you guys.
We finally arrived in the Philippines last week. Soon to start our house build in Eastern Samar. While in Manila, we picked up our reserved Ranger Wildtrak 4x4 in Meteor Gray. We paid 1.86 for it and drove her all the way to Tacloban. She is an awesome pickup in every way!!. Happy fellow New Gen Wildtrak owner!!
Thanks for that tip Rick, We were just there at Clark a month ago looking at our land. We are from Phoenix Arizona. I believe I have Navy Federal when I was stationed at Misawa but since closed that account. Nice to know I have that option if I ever need it. Thanks and enjoy your new truck!
Your welcome brother! Always glad to help where I can. Let's get together for a cup of coffee when you get back to the Clark area. Thanks for watching!
Very nice Rick! I had a similar experience when we arrived here last June. Went to the Ford dealer in Palawan and they had one vehicle available. Fortunately for us they had a black Ford Everest diesel biturbo 4×4 which is what we were looking for. First time buying a vehicle without even test driving. Definitely a very different experience than buying a vehicle in Texas. Enjoy!
That’s is GREAT Info as we’ve been renting “testing” various cars in Dumaguete for over a month now trying to decide what we like and what works best here, and This NFCU info is a game changer for sure as a member now for 35 years, But never knew this! Now we don’t have to dip into TSP and pay in one taxes on top of the withdrawal. Love your channel!
Super glad it was helpful. If you are a pickup guy, you need to try out the Ranger. We are absolutely loving it and it's handling the rough roads out here in the province with ease. Best of luck to you and thanks for watching!
Whattttt??? About a year and a half ago I was watching a Saints game on NFL Game Pass and saw a Navy Fed commercial and thought, hey, I should look into opening an account there. I had a NFCU account back in the 80's when I first started my Navy career, but closed it around 1992. Well I made the call and they re-activated my membership right away over the phone within minutes. My online account even says "member since 1989" and they treat me as if i never left. I'm amazed that you can finance a car or truck through them so easily. This is great news to know. Thanks for sharing!
Rick, great timing. I'm here in Bagiuo with my wife. I'm also a US Veteran looking to retire here. Went to the dealerships to get a new truck. Did the comparison and the Ford Wildtrak was the winner. But the loans here are so pricey. I do have Navy Federal and will ask for them to assist me the loan. Hope get an update on your truck and other things I need to do to live here. I visited the VA at Roxas last week to register as well. Your videos have been very insightful. Thanks, Roy.
Hey Roy, super nice to hear that we have helped in some way brother! Thank you for your service sir. I know you are loving Baguio. We are only about an hour and fifteen from there and we go there for dinner sometimes and to just get some cool air and coffee beans. You will not be disappointed with your Wildtrak. We are loving ours and yes, I need to do an update video on that. Navy Federal was great and hopefully they will be able to help you. Thanks for watching the channel sir and God Bless you both!
@@rickbaker0217 thank you too. My dad is USMC and grandfather USN. I’m blessed to be raised with military parents that are proud to be American 🇺🇸. That’s one of the reasons I love Philippines 🇵🇭, they love American culture and good ole rock&roll music
Thank you so much for sharing I didnt know how I was going to accomplish buying a car in the philippines. Congradulation My Brother on your new hoopty🎉🎉🎉
Rick, congrats on the new truck. Looks like I might be calling Navy Federal . Thanks for the information on that. Now you just need to get that truck next to the pool so when you're relaxing, you can view it and the mountains .
Dylan, you gave me an idea! It is 4x4, just don't know if I can climb the 10 foot wall at the back to be able to get it next to the pool 🤣. Worth a try though!
My wife and I took delivery of our Luxe Yellow Wildtrak on the 28th from Ford Ilocos Norte and so far, we love it very much. But we did find out just how different it was to purchase a vehicle here. They didn't have any 4x4 biturbo in stock for us to test drive, so we had to drive a rear wheel drive single turbo sport model. I also declined to use their insurance, because it was P20,000 more than the other quotes I received and only covered Luzon. And had I known about Navy Federal issuing loans here, I may have gone that route instead of paying cash. Lucky for me, I transferred enough money when the peso was still over 58.
Nice move! Paying cash is the best way brother! Hard to compare a 2 wheel drive single turbo to a 4x4 bi turbo, but you are absolutely right, we are loving the truck. A little like driving a really rugged computer . Thanks for watching!
great choice man, you be always happy, myself im a Raptor guy in davao city, customized..happy with ford davao and driving anywhere, brand new is always best...
Rick, wish I had shared this with you before. We bought our Isuzu MUX back in 2019 from the Baguio dealer and we financed it through Navy Federal. USAA will also finance vehicles here, but they have to have a US VIN. The only models that meet that standard, to my knowledge are the Explorer and Expedition. I preface this with things could have changed since 2019.
I wouldn't be surprised if you were spot on Wes. This truck doesn't have a US VIN, but Navy Federal did not have an issue with it. I had to send them the VIN before they would fund the loan. Maybe USAA does things a little differently, not sure.
@@rickeybaker9066 Same experience we had, NFCU had no issue with the VIN and so that left them as the only real choice. As you know, gasoline is less fuel efficient and overall more expensive here. My diesel MUX gets 44 MPG on the expressway. Please let me know when you figure out your mileage on the new truck. When we start building our house, I am going to buy a new truck so I can be on site each day with the contractors.
@@weskerlin8566 Getting 36mpg out of the gate, both city and highway combined. I haven't taken just a tollway reading, but you have me motivated to do so. I'm expecting as she is broken in, that average should improve. Good move to be there each and everyday of your build!
@@rickbaker0217 I will be in Angeles for the VFW meeting on Wednesday. This is always a good excuse to stop at Didi's Pizza for tacos. Do you plan on being at the meeting? We should get together if you do plan on going.
Good day. I've bought two ford rangers second hand. I also looked into the brand new too. As for haggling a price Yes certain dealerships have a locked in price. But if you look around to a lot of the dealerships are priced differently so you often mention the other dealerships price and they will price match that dealership that's how you haggle with a dealership. It can save you anywhere from 100 to 150,000 pesos. Thought with my two trucks I managed to find two second-hand trucks with over 40 grand of accessories and body modifications, both have a 6-in lift very capable trucks and where I'm staying is near dagapan. I'm currently working in Australia but I've been looking at coming over in June. But hopefully next year will be staying for good over there
What I ran into Stuart, was that all the Ford Dealerships in this general area are owned by one group, the Laus Group, and they price all their vehicles, regardless of which one of their dealerships you buy from, the same. They kind of have the monopoly on it in Central Luzon I suppose. Sounds like you nailed a couple of sweet rides in the past. Hoping this one lasts us a long time. Thanks for watching!
Honestly Michael, I am not sure I ever spoke about it specifically, but the nitty gritty is they install a bi-chamber tank using Hollow Block with a concrete rendering. First chamber collects solids and liquids spill over to chamber two, that has a false bottom for seepage. First chamber would need to be cleaned out periodically depending on the size and number of people using it of course. All grey water just empties at exit points around the property. So only black water uses the septic. There are no field lines in the Philippines that I know of. Hope that helps brother!
Wow... congratulations... glad you could get reasonable financing for a big purchase over there... and thanks for the info about the credit union... makes me wonder about the wire transfer aspect and why we cannot simply transfer dollars like that over there instead of going thru places like Wise or Remitly and paying extra fees... thanks...
Thank you sir! I use XE Money Transfer for large transfers and Moneygram for smaller ones. Both have good rates. XE has great rates. Thanks as always for watching!
Navy fed is the go to I live in Korea on the economy and went to them For my SUV and they gave me cash I then took the cash converted it to win and purchased a nice suv so yes as a retired vet they are My go to overall!!!
Can I ask who you had as an alternate insurance provider ..as i would like to reduce my Wildraks insurance from Fords expensive option before I commit to buy..which btw..I've had on order for 5 months..you did well to get one quickly
Oh wow, 5 months is a great deal of patience brother. I had to go with a color that wasn't my first choice, but when they told me how long I would have to wait to get exactly what I wanted, I just didn't think our SUV could hold up to the roads we have to drive down on a daily basis. The insurance I have used the past two years for our SUV was Standard Insurance. I will revert back to them after the year is up, unless Ford wants to continue to match the rates.
Congratulations for the new truck and a Happy New Year to you and yours, Rick....You are living the 'American dream' I guess it is still possible, beause in teh USA it has become a nightmare for most :)
@@rickbaker0217 wherever you can find it. Good company/loving family is the most important, in life. As my father used to say something like this.............Even in Paradise, being alone, I won't want to be.
Hi I don't know when you purchase your vehicle here in the US washington state because of the effect of Covid it took our truck that we bought six months we had to put a deposits while we're waiting
Living on the Philippines dream ehehehe….My husband and I are both military retiree .We bought a property in the Philippines, damn house is money-pet and living in the Philippines is money pet too
Thanks for both of y'alls service! The house was during the build, but it seems to be leveling off now. Living here has actually proven to be far more economical than back home. But no two peoples experiences are the same. Wish you both all the best!
congrads Rick with the new truck, as we are in process to purchase a lot on the border of tagaytay and alfondso and start building there we were also looking into a Ranger, the price the dealer display is that including taxes (for example i saw wildtrack for 1.88 milj Pesos is that including taxes?
Excellent question. VAT is included in Fords price. So the truck was 1,679,464 peso and the VAT was 201,535 pesos, total purchase price of 1,891,000 pesos There was also a 12k peso fee for LTO Registration and we had to purchase a year of Insurance for 35k. That's it.
Thanks for the information regarding navy federal credit union. I’ve had an account for a long period time and I’ve been living in the Philippines for seven years. I didn’t know that they financed over here. Can you tell me what interest rate you paid higher than the states?
Nice..love the truck..what'd ya end up paying for it there and did you get the 4x4 version of the Wiltrak?.. I'm interested in that same type for my Ranger..we'll be in the Cavite area but will be looking to live in the Clark area also..or in Valencia..near Duma. Thanks!.. I'm a retired USAF guy.. Dennis and Josie
Hey brother Dennis! I paid $34,000 and yes, it is a 4x4. Got shocked when I went back to Texas for a funeral, to find out that the Ranger sold in the US is $10,000 more for a XLT model that was just a 4x2. So, more truck for a lower price here. Not bad. Both areas you are looking at to live, you will be happy with.
@@rickbaker0217 exactly..I just looked at these same Rangers here in Kansas..they were $40k.. So I'm pretty excited to buy mine in the PI.. With 4x4.. Wildtrak version or the Raptor.. Thanks brother!! Love your house design setup! My Josie and I are looking to do the same..
Good content 👍👍congratulations 🎉 can you please content about medical needs if you are in the Philippines. What are your options? For annual check ups do you go back in US?
Congrats on the beautiful truck!!! I love to accessorize my rigs. If you’re the same, you have to take off a lot of the aftermarket stuff for its annual inspection 🙄 My multicab has fog lights I brought from the States that have to be taken off each year. I think my iPhone throws off more lumens than that multicab 😂
This one came pretty loaded and will take me months to learn all the bells and whistles. I am planning on getting an electric bed cover when they come out with it for the Next Gen Rangers. Hopefully they will let me keep it on when I go to the LTO 😵💫.
Just an update; you don't go to Teas dealerships and find 100 trucks any longer. Most would like to have 2 new trucks to sell and the markup is outrages. Nice truck.
You got me on that Paul. I have been in the PI for two years now and the last time I bought a truck at home was probably 7 year ago, but then, it was abundant!
We are loving it. I have never had a 10 speed before, but so far, so good. It does come with a 5 year 100,000 mile warranty. So, atleast some peace of mind for the next 5 years anyway.
I am curious do they still sell the raptures there? I am a Navy federal fan…..my best friend she is a manager here in Korea and Filipina…… will start my second build in CDO soon and will be buying this summer but will wait for the color we want…
Congratulations on the beautiful truck. Hey Rick no Raptor brother? Just kidding. LOL Excellent information on the NFCU! Now I need to reopen my account because I stayed with USAA. LOL Can’t have a tailgate party without a truck! LOL Only question….. Do they sell front/rear/side/cattle guards for the crazy drivers in the Phils?
Thanks brother! I'm not sure I could find parking at the market in a Raptor . You absolutely need a tailgate! This Ranger came with some kind of futuristic force field that activates when a scooter, tricycle or Jeepney get to close .
@@rickbaker0217 you do payment like here? Sorry to keep asking but we will be moving back in a year and trying to get all the information I can from a American their already. We moving back home to Negros Oriental
We didn't experience that opportunity with our Ford Clark. They were going to get paid whether we paid them with our cash or took out a loan with a bank. It made no difference to them. I know with some purchases in stores for appliances, etc. that is an option. Just didn't experience that with our truck.
Hey Gary. My understanding of Philippine branches of US banks is that they are not connected as you might imagine, to their US branches. They are literally treated as a separate bank. At least that is what my research showed years ago. I have also found that loans that originate here in the PI, have higher than I am willing to pay, interest rates. When it was shared with me that Navy Federal would loan on vehicles in other countries, I jumped on it.
OK... explain the 'insurance" with "us" thing.... how/where do you get auto insurance in the Philippines? It's not like they have State Farm, Allstate, AIG, etc... And, you are one lucky man! Your wife is a cutie! 🙂
Thanks brother, but are you really an "Angry man" . They do have insurance companies here, they just work very differently than they do in the states. We covered our Hyundai Santa Fe with a company called Standard Insurance. The Ford Ranger is covered through the Laus Auto Group Insurance Company. Insurance is a lot cheaper here, but the coverage is about half what it is in the US.
How much more to buy then in states' ,as I look at Rubicon jeep in phillipnes as was 120 thousand American dollars for same jeep I only paid 60 k for in usa
The exchange rate dropped in the last two weeks so we didn't do as good as I had hoped. We ended up paying $34k for the truck. But that was for a fully loaded 4x4 Ranger Wildtrac. Not sure what trucks are going for in the US now, been several years since I purchased one there.
Hi Good morning. Can you pls tell me what a cash price would be for a brand new Ford Ranger 2022-2023 with tinted windows with some extras. I have always liked the powerful look of the Ranger. I have been following your house build videos and i plan to sell my house in Scotland to buy a new build private pool villa/house like your build and with the same extras that you have added at extra costs to what the builders initially gave you. I am struggling to find any YT videos about pool house properties. I am not interested in renting for any lengthy period. Any useful tips would be greatly appreciated from this Scotsman. I am also trying to find out the foreign exchange rate is for say £1000 UK Pounds to PHP pls. ? Google search is saying £1000 is 67,300 php ???
Todays rate is about 67.4 pesos per pound, so yes, you are about there. Not bad! A lot Better than the USD right now. The Next Gen Ranger Wildtrak I just bought is pretty decked out on features and it cost me 1,881,000pesos. That includes the VAT tax. Small world, we just had lunch two days ago with a Scottish buddy of mine and his wife, who are in for two weeks visiting. I would be happy to help you anyway I can sir. Feel free to email me at principalbake@gmail.com if you like. Thanks for watching!
Hey John! It's a German brand I believe, Optik, or something like that. Has a ceramic coating and really makes a difference on the heat in the cab. Went with a visor tint on the front windshield. Medium tint on the drivers and passenger side tint and Dark on all three back windows.
Hey Danilo! Not sure what you mean by agent? Once I found the truck I wanted, I put 10,000 pesos down to hold it and took the spec sheet and contacted NFCU with the Vin and other needed info. I had approval almost immediately. They put the funds into my account and then wired them to Ford Clarks bank here in the Philippines. Picked up the truck three days later. Super easy process.
I believe you are correct. Went back to Texas a month ago and inventory was low. All the dealerships seemed to be ok though, with the exception of Toyota. They literally had 3 new cars on a lot built for 75 vehicles.
Hey Josh. We are both loving the new truck. Fuel mileage is awesome and I no longer stress about how the roads are affecting my suspension. The only issue I have with almost any new vehicle, is how they design them to basically drive themselves. I like to be in control of my vehicle and happen to think I am a better driver than a computer. This one does however, allow me to turn off all the driver assist settings!
Paul, Jenn likes to make you work for the answer . I actually wanted white. So much easier to keep clean. But the dealership only had one Wildtrak in stock, and that was black. I could have waited 3 or 4 months for a chance at a white Wildtrak, but our SUV's days were numbered due to the extremely crappy roads over here. We needed a truck and we needed it right then!
@@rickeybaker9066 Pickups in the Philippines currently do not attract the Philippines Gov. vehicle excise tax that is applied to sedans & SUV’s etc. However in August last year, the Gov announced that all new pickups will shortly also be liable for vehicle excise tax. The tax rate varies according to the list price of your vehicle - it’s 20% for new vehicles between P1 million to P4 million ! So you saved you ‘saved’ 20% on your pickup buying it now instead of later this year. Confirmed date of implementation of the pickup excise tax is yet to be announced.
Hello. Is the Ford Wildtruck still available? I am a Filipino and a retired AF veteran myself. I have a property in Zamables and thinking about buying your Wildtruck 4x4. Does it has a locking diff? Pm me ..or I can PM you.
I'm a Filipino. I remember when we bought our SUV in 2016. It took 1 month for us to get the color we wanted. Availability of the model and color is hard here. But it is what it is. 😅 Stay safe and God bless. 🤙❤️🇵🇭
Would have been fine with either, but the Toyotas here are built in Malaysia and just don't seem as solid as the Toyotas in the US. My impression of course.
Ah, well, I actually have a home in the Dominican Republic that is for sale. I was trying to say that when it does sell, I plan to pay off this truck loan. I just don't like paying interest .
Ironic, philippines is a poor country and yet they have to pay ungodly high interest rate. Poor will always be poor. Loan culture also in the Philippines is imbibed in our bones. We love loans.
Feel bad for this guy. Eventually, she will leave him. Just happened to a guy I know. Reaches a point where the age gap is just too much of a problem. God bless while things are working normally though.
Vehicle availability is really limited in the Philippines, we are a 3rd world country so our market is small that's why dealerships are careful to stock on vehicles. 😁
Totally understand. Does make it a bit limiting for someone that is in the market for a new vehicle though. From the looks of all the new vehicles on the Toll roads, business seems to be picking up! Thanks for watching!
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That's a nice truck, Rick! Buying a new vehicle is so different here, and much better. We dropped into the Toyota dealer at Noon on a Saturday to have a look and by 5:30 that afternoon i was driving home a new SUV in Manila traffic. I asked the Service Writer yesterday what the door rate was for Service/Diagnostics , and he said about $15.00 per hour. Hello 1951! I'm a retired Diesel /Auto Tech...guess who isn't getting their hands dirty on this one...
I agree Paul, getting work done on vehicles here is so much more reasonably priced. I have never felt ripped off when I had to go pay the bill
Thanks for the info on NFCU. I'm a Filipino USN vet who hasn't really thought of retiring back home. But I'm beginning to change my mind. Thanks to you guys!
I understand Angel, both places have their positives and negatives. I have to go home to Texas on occasion, just for the change of scenery, but I love being in the Philippines!
Very nice. Thank you so much for the info. We’re building. Our home by the end of the year. We also needed a car. It’s perfect that you’re able finance through Navy Fed. This will allow us to have more money toward our houuse
Happy new year to you both! VERY nice truck! ONE MORE YEAR and we will be there too! Can't wait!!
Thanks brother, exciting times for you!
Watching the entire family together at the end of the video just tells you what is really important in life. Comfortable place to live and good family, what else can you ask for. I may start building our other nest in the Philippines in 6 years. Happy for you guys.
Amen brother Marlon! You hit that nail on the head. Appreciate you watching and here's to hoping your build in the future is a positive one!
We finally arrived in the Philippines last week. Soon to start our house build in Eastern Samar. While in Manila, we picked up our reserved Ranger Wildtrak 4x4 in Meteor Gray. We paid 1.86 for it and drove her all the way to Tacloban. She is an awesome pickup in every way!!.
Happy fellow New Gen Wildtrak owner!!
Happy for both of you guys🎉 Congratulations! Hope your house build goes smoothly like ours did.
Very nice and I love seeing you being so close to your wife's family.. what a wonderful life!
Agreed, we are living a blessed life for sure! Thanks for watching!
Congratulations on your new Ford Ranger As Henry Ford said you can have any color you like as long as it's black.
Amen brother!!!!
Thanks for that tip Rick, We were just there at Clark a month ago looking at our land. We are from Phoenix Arizona. I believe I have Navy Federal when I was stationed at Misawa but since closed that account. Nice to know I have that option if I ever need it. Thanks and enjoy your new truck!
Your welcome brother! Always glad to help where I can. Let's get together for a cup of coffee when you get back to the Clark area. Thanks for watching!
Congrats Rick, happy for you !
Thanks brother!
That is awesome congratulations
Very nice Rick! I had a similar experience when we arrived here last June. Went to the Ford dealer in Palawan and they had one vehicle available. Fortunately for us they had a black Ford Everest diesel biturbo 4×4 which is what we were looking for. First time buying a vehicle without even test driving. Definitely a very different experience than buying a vehicle in Texas. Enjoy!
Absolutely different. First car I ever bought that I had to pay for before I drove it . Took some getting used to brother!
Thanks for the video.
From Dallas, Texas
Hey Kal! Thanks from watching from Big D! I was born at Baylor Hospital there and raised up in Richardson. Always nice to go back home.
Congratulations on your new truck. Good to know about Navy Federal. Thanks for the information.
Thanks Keith, hope it helped!
Congratulations nice house nice pick up always watching your videos
Thank you for watching! Super appreciate it 🙏
Thanks sweet couple for the credit and congrats for your new vehicle! Enjoy the ride.! See you soon !
Looking forward to sitting back in that new Everest soon!
Congrats !
Great truck and good information . I’m sure that will help some people 👍
Thanks Brian, and I hope someone benefits from the info!
Forget the truck. Congrats on the beautiful family you have, All the best for 2023 mate
LOL! Thanks David, I agree, have to keep my priorities straight! Thanks for watching!
That’s is GREAT Info as we’ve been renting “testing” various cars in Dumaguete for over a month now trying to decide what we like and what works best here, and This NFCU info is a game changer for sure as a member now for 35 years, But never knew this! Now we don’t have to dip into TSP and pay in one taxes on top of the withdrawal. Love your channel!
Super glad it was helpful. If you are a pickup guy, you need to try out the Ranger. We are absolutely loving it and it's handling the rough roads out here in the province with ease. Best of luck to you and thanks for watching!
Wow Dumaguete. Good city. Aside from the scooters and tricycles, ford raptors are everywhere there.
God bless USA !!! They always very helpful , no matter where you live:)🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Amen brother!
Whattttt??? About a year and a half ago I was watching a Saints game on NFL Game Pass and saw a Navy Fed commercial and thought, hey, I should look into opening an account there. I had a NFCU account back in the 80's when I first started my Navy career, but closed it around 1992. Well I made the call and they re-activated my membership right away over the phone within minutes. My online account even says "member since 1989" and they treat me as if i never left. I'm amazed that you can finance a car or truck through them so easily. This is great news to know. Thanks for sharing!
Always glad to help brother! Sounds like we both need to hang on to our accounts in the future!
Rick, great timing. I'm here in Bagiuo with my wife. I'm also a US Veteran looking to retire here. Went to the dealerships to get a new truck. Did the comparison and the Ford Wildtrak was the winner. But the loans here are so pricey. I do have Navy Federal and will ask for them to assist me the loan. Hope get an update on your truck and other things I need to do to live here. I visited the VA at Roxas last week to register as well. Your videos have been very insightful. Thanks, Roy.
Hey Roy, super nice to hear that we have helped in some way brother! Thank you for your service sir. I know you are loving Baguio. We are only about an hour and fifteen from there and we go there for dinner sometimes and to just get some cool air and coffee beans. You will not be disappointed with your Wildtrak. We are loving ours and yes, I need to do an update video on that. Navy Federal was great and hopefully they will be able to help you. Thanks for watching the channel sir and God Bless you both!
I'm a USAF Vet (6 years AD) but don't have Navy Fed. Thanks for the advice.
You are welcome brother. It is a good institution to have on your side. Super pleased with all their services. Thanks for your service!
@@rickbaker0217 thank you too. My dad is USMC and grandfather USN. I’m blessed to be raised with military parents that are proud to be American 🇺🇸. That’s one of the reasons I love Philippines 🇵🇭, they love American culture and good ole rock&roll music
Happy New Years Rick, Happy New Truck to the Baker Family. Go truck'in in style, be safe.
Back at you John! And thanks for watching!
Nice trucky, Ride safely brother..🛻
Well hello one of my favorite brother in laws!
Thank you so much for sharing I didnt know how I was going to accomplish buying a car in the philippines. Congradulation My Brother on your new hoopty🎉🎉🎉
Absolutely! Thanks for watching brother!
Nice to hear about nfcu financing here!
Rick, congrats on the new truck.
Looks like I might be calling Navy Federal . Thanks for the information on that. Now you just need to get that truck next to the pool so when you're relaxing, you can view it and the mountains .
Dylan, you gave me an idea! It is 4x4, just don't know if I can climb the 10 foot wall at the back to be able to get it next to the pool 🤣. Worth a try though!
My wife and I took delivery of our Luxe Yellow Wildtrak on the 28th from Ford Ilocos Norte and so far, we love it very much. But we did find out just how different it was to purchase a vehicle here. They didn't have any 4x4 biturbo in stock for us to test drive, so we had to drive a rear wheel drive single turbo sport model. I also declined to use their insurance, because it was P20,000 more than the other quotes I received and only covered Luzon. And had I known about Navy Federal issuing loans here, I may have gone that route instead of paying cash. Lucky for me, I transferred enough money when the peso was still over 58.
Nice move! Paying cash is the best way brother! Hard to compare a 2 wheel drive single turbo to a 4x4 bi turbo, but you are absolutely right, we are loving the truck. A little like driving a really rugged computer . Thanks for watching!
Congratulations, what a great feel good Vlog, loved it ❤️
thank you for the compliment, really appreciate you watching🙏
great choice man, you be always happy, myself im a Raptor guy in davao city, customized..happy with ford davao and driving anywhere, brand new is always best...
Thanks brother! Love the beefy look of the Raptor, just not sure I would ever find a parking spot at the market if I got one 😎
@@rickeybaker9066 haha.....enjoy.
Rick, wish I had shared this with you before. We bought our Isuzu MUX back in 2019 from the Baguio dealer and we financed it through Navy Federal. USAA will also finance vehicles here, but they have to have a US VIN. The only models that meet that standard, to my knowledge are the Explorer and Expedition. I preface this with things could have changed since 2019.
I wouldn't be surprised if you were spot on Wes. This truck doesn't have a US VIN, but Navy Federal did not have an issue with it. I had to send them the VIN before they would fund the loan. Maybe USAA does things a little differently, not sure.
@@rickeybaker9066 Same experience we had, NFCU had no issue with the VIN and so that left them as the only real choice. As you know, gasoline is less fuel efficient and overall more expensive here. My diesel MUX gets 44 MPG on the expressway. Please let me know when you figure out your mileage on the new truck. When we start building our house, I am going to buy a new truck so I can be on site each day with the contractors.
@@weskerlin8566 Getting 36mpg out of the gate, both city and highway combined. I haven't taken just a tollway reading, but you have me motivated to do so. I'm expecting as she is broken in, that average should improve. Good move to be there each and everyday of your build!
@@rickbaker0217 I will be in Angeles for the VFW meeting on Wednesday. This is always a good excuse to stop at Didi's Pizza for tacos. Do you plan on being at the meeting? We should get together if you do plan on going.
Congrats ateng!
Thanks for sharing these infos!
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Good day. I've bought two ford rangers second hand. I also looked into the brand new too.
As for haggling a price Yes certain dealerships have a locked in price.
But if you look around to a lot of the dealerships are priced differently so you often mention the other dealerships price and they will price match that dealership that's how you haggle with a dealership. It can save you anywhere from 100 to 150,000 pesos.
Thought with my two trucks I managed to find two second-hand trucks with over 40 grand of accessories and body modifications, both have a 6-in lift very capable trucks and where I'm staying is near dagapan. I'm currently working in Australia but I've been looking at coming over in June.
But hopefully next year will be staying for good over there
What I ran into Stuart, was that all the Ford Dealerships in this general area are owned by one group, the Laus Group, and they price all their vehicles, regardless of which one of their dealerships you buy from, the same. They kind of have the monopoly on it in Central Luzon I suppose. Sounds like you nailed a couple of sweet rides in the past. Hoping this one lasts us a long time. Thanks for watching!
Beautiful doesn’t describe the truck fittingly but boy oh boy is that a nice vehicle my friends 👍🏻💪🏻✌🏻🙏🏻❤️😊
Thanks Charles! It's nice sitting up a bit higher than the scooters 😂.
I was wondering if I can have my credit union finance out of country. I also bank with Navy Fed so thanks for the insight.
I am happy to report, YES!!!!
that's a nice truck!
Thanks Chris!
..Nice!☝❤✌👍💪😁🇵🇭
congrats on the new truck
Thanks David!
Good to know
nice truck sir. Very good content. 👍
Thanks for watching Maveric!
Rick did you by chance do a video on your septic system? How it was built, i'm seeing things are done different then in the USA
Honestly Michael, I am not sure I ever spoke about it specifically, but the nitty gritty is they install a bi-chamber tank using Hollow Block with a concrete rendering. First chamber collects solids and liquids spill over to chamber two, that has a false bottom for seepage. First chamber would need to be cleaned out periodically depending on the size and number of people using it of course. All grey water just empties at exit points around the property. So only black water uses the septic. There are no field lines in the Philippines that I know of. Hope that helps brother!
Awesome move and great strategy!
Thanks Jeff, appreciate you watching!
Wow... congratulations... glad you could get reasonable financing for a big purchase over there... and thanks for the info about the credit union... makes me wonder about the wire transfer aspect and why we cannot simply transfer dollars like that over there instead of going thru places like Wise or Remitly and paying extra fees... thanks...
Thank you sir! I use XE Money Transfer for large transfers and Moneygram for smaller ones. Both have good rates. XE has great rates. Thanks as always for watching!
Navy fed is the go to I live in Korea on the economy and went to them
For my SUV and they gave me cash I then took the cash converted it to win and purchased a nice suv so yes as a retired vet they are
My go to overall!!!
Excellent Edward! Thanks for watching sir!
Congratulations, great modern looking truck. I’m hankering for a sports car…
I just wanted something I know the scooters, motorcycles, tricycles and Jeepneys can see
@@rickbaker0217 They can see me …I bought a Shelby GT500 lol 😂
Looking to buy one of these when i go back to the Philippines for good
We are loving it sir! Thanks for watching!
Wow...beautiful truck!!!...How did the mission go getting that patriot ?
Thanks Paul! We won't know if we found who we were looking for, for at least a couple of years. Government testing moves very slowly.
Thank you for the Navy Federal tip
My buddy Charles gave me the tip so the least I could do is share it brother! Hope it helps you.
I’m a member of Navy federal as well
Beautiful truck!!!!
Muchos Gracias!
Can I ask who you had as an alternate insurance provider ..as i would like to reduce my Wildraks insurance from Fords expensive option before I commit to buy..which btw..I've had on order for 5 months..you did well to get one quickly
Oh wow, 5 months is a great deal of patience brother. I had to go with a color that wasn't my first choice, but when they told me how long I would have to wait to get exactly what I wanted, I just didn't think our SUV could hold up to the roads we have to drive down on a daily basis. The insurance I have used the past two years for our SUV was Standard Insurance. I will revert back to them after the year is up, unless Ford wants to continue to match the rates.
Congratulations for the new truck and a Happy New Year to you and yours, Rick....You are living the 'American dream' I guess it is still possible, beause in teh USA it has become a nightmare for most :)
Muchos Gracias! Odd I had to move 9000 miles to live it . Thanks for watching, as always!!!
@@rickbaker0217 wherever you can find it. Good company/loving family is the most important, in life. As my father used to say something like this.............Even in Paradise, being alone, I won't want to be.
Hi I don't know when you purchase your vehicle here in the US washington state because of the effect of Covid it took our truck that we bought six months we had to put a deposits while we're waiting
Hi Melba! We bought it in January of this year. It was on the show room floor so we were able to take delivery pretty quickly. Thank you for watching!
nice beautiful ford ranger wildtrak 4x4 bi turbo and congrats.ask for you boss who she sales agent ford pampanga
Thanks Brother! We actually bought it at Ford Clark. Clarize was our agent that assisted us. Great customer service!
@@rickbaker0217 good day boss thank you so much for a comment.congratulation new ford ranger wildtrak keep safe travel
Living on the Philippines dream ehehehe….My husband and I are both military retiree .We bought a property in the Philippines, damn house is money-pet and living in the Philippines is money pet too
Thanks for both of y'alls service! The house was during the build, but it seems to be leveling off now. Living here has actually proven to be far more economical than back home. But no two peoples experiences are the same. Wish you both all the best!
I wonder if Navy Fed will also offer the 1% discount rate for retirees, if you were E-7 and above. I was able to get it but still active duty
Not sure Amie, wasn't offered a discount, but was able to snag there best current rate on a new vehicle. Thanks for watching!
congrads Rick with the new truck, as we are in process to purchase a lot on the border of tagaytay and alfondso and start building there we were also looking into a Ranger, the price the dealer display is that including taxes (for example i saw wildtrack for 1.88 milj Pesos is that including taxes?
Excellent question. VAT is included in Fords price. So the truck was 1,679,464 peso and the VAT was 201,535 pesos, total purchase price of 1,891,000 pesos There was also a 12k peso fee for LTO Registration and we had to purchase a year of Insurance for 35k. That's it.
@@rickbaker0217 thank you Rick then they are much cheaper for same car then here in South Africa
Nice truck…little harder to keep clean but sharp looking!
And that is why I wanted a white one! It is very tough to keep clean, but when it is, it is beautiful! Thanks for watching!
We are also based in Tacloban. Would be great to meet for a coffee ☕️
Josephine, we are up in Central Luzon, but coffee is always a welcome activity!
Thanks for the information regarding navy federal credit union. I’ve had an account for a long period time and I’ve been living in the Philippines for seven years. I didn’t know that they financed over here. Can you tell me what interest rate you paid higher than the states?
yup ,sounds like i have to use my nfcu !
🎉 gwapo truck Sir.
Happy New Year
One smart man!
Wow! Don't get called that very often here, but thanks for the compliment!!!
Nice..love the truck..what'd ya end up paying for it there and did you get the 4x4 version of the Wiltrak?..
I'm interested in that same type for my Ranger..we'll be in the Cavite area but will be looking to live in the Clark area also..or in Valencia..near Duma.
Thanks!.. I'm a retired USAF guy..
Dennis and Josie
Hey brother Dennis! I paid $34,000 and yes, it is a 4x4. Got shocked when I went back to Texas for a funeral, to find out that the Ranger sold in the US is $10,000 more for a XLT model that was just a 4x2. So, more truck for a lower price here. Not bad. Both areas you are looking at to live, you will be happy with.
@@rickbaker0217 exactly..I just looked at these same Rangers here in Kansas..they were $40k.. So I'm pretty excited to buy mine in the PI.. With 4x4.. Wildtrak version or the Raptor.. Thanks brother!! Love your house design setup! My Josie and I are looking to do the same..
Good content 👍👍congratulations 🎉 can you please content about medical needs if you are in the Philippines. What are your options? For annual check ups do you go back in US?
Yes, I hope to do a vlog on this topic soon. Not sure exactly when, but I will do one. Thanks for watching!
I'm curious, where does the door sticker say it was manufactured?
Thailand
Danny is right James, It is manufactured in Thailand.
Good deal, I hope it's built better than the made in Mexico Rangers here. Problems with the Chinese auto transmissions here in the USA.
Congrats on the beautiful truck!!! I love to accessorize my rigs. If you’re the same, you have to take off a lot of the aftermarket stuff for its annual inspection 🙄 My multicab has fog lights I brought from the States that have to be taken off each year. I think my iPhone throws off more lumens than that multicab 😂
This one came pretty loaded and will take me months to learn all the bells and whistles. I am planning on getting an electric bed cover when they come out with it for the Next Gen Rangers. Hopefully they will let me keep it on when I go to the LTO 😵💫.
Just an update; you don't go to Teas dealerships and find 100 trucks any longer. Most would like to have 2 new trucks to sell and the markup is outrages. Nice truck.
You got me on that Paul. I have been in the PI for two years now and the last time I bought a truck at home was probably 7 year ago, but then, it was abundant!
how was the new Ford Ranger Wildtrak? They said the issue about 10Speed Transmission is still there 😭
We are loving it. I have never had a 10 speed before, but so far, so good. It does come with a 5 year 100,000 mile warranty. So, atleast some peace of mind for the next 5 years anyway.
I am curious do they still sell the raptures there? I am a Navy federal fan…..my best friend she is a manager here in Korea and Filipina…… will start my second build in CDO soon and will be buying this summer but will wait for the color we want…
Yes sir, they still sell the Ranger Raptor here. Best of luck to you on your new build in CDO! Thanks for watching!
congrats sis.
Wow may comment sis ko😍thank you😘😘
Congratulations on the beautiful truck. Hey Rick no Raptor brother? Just kidding. LOL Excellent information on the NFCU! Now I need to reopen my account because I stayed with USAA. LOL Can’t have a tailgate party without a truck! LOL Only question….. Do they sell front/rear/side/cattle guards for the crazy drivers in the Phils?
Thanks brother! I'm not sure I could find parking at the market in a Raptor . You absolutely need a tailgate! This Ranger came with some kind of futuristic force field that activates when a scooter, tricycle or Jeepney get to close .
ARB (Australian) off road products as well as a few other lesser known brands are available here in the Philippines.
@@paulm3538 I had ARB floods on a Jeep Trailhawk I used to have, great products!
@@rickeybaker9066 that’s too funny 😂
Beautiful truck what the total cost of it after said and done here in America they costing almost 60,000.00
1,881,000 pesos total. That's about $34,000.
@@rickbaker0217 you do payment like here? Sorry to keep asking but we will be moving back in a year and trying to get all the information I can from a American their already. We moving back home to Negros Oriental
wild truck they just looking good but not as good as the toyota rs5
When you buy with cash do you not get lower price ? /
We didn't experience that opportunity with our Ford Clark. They were going to get paid whether we paid them with our cash or took out a loan with a bank. It made no difference to them. I know with some purchases in stores for appliances, etc. that is an option. Just didn't experience that with our truck.
Hello Rick; if you have an account at an international bank like Citibank, is it easier to get financing?
Hey Gary. My understanding of Philippine branches of US banks is that they are not connected as you might imagine, to their US branches. They are literally treated as a separate bank. At least that is what my research showed years ago. I have also found that loans that originate here in the PI, have higher than I am willing to pay, interest rates. When it was shared with me that Navy Federal would loan on vehicles in other countries, I jumped on it.
OK... explain the 'insurance" with "us" thing.... how/where do you get auto insurance in the Philippines? It's not like they have State Farm, Allstate, AIG, etc...
And, you are one lucky man! Your wife is a cutie! 🙂
Thanks brother, but are you really an "Angry man" . They do have insurance companies here, they just work very differently than they do in the states. We covered our Hyundai Santa Fe with a company called Standard Insurance. The Ford Ranger is covered through the Laus Auto Group Insurance Company. Insurance is a lot cheaper here, but the coverage is about half what it is in the US.
Nice truck , But. You never said how much it cost there in the Philippines. How much
1,881,000 pesos. Tax included. About $34,000
Looks better than the american version for sure
I agree Danny!
How much more to buy then in states' ,as I look at Rubicon jeep in phillipnes as was 120 thousand American dollars for same jeep I only paid 60 k for in usa
The exchange rate dropped in the last two weeks so we didn't do as good as I had hoped. We ended up paying $34k for the truck. But that was for a fully loaded 4x4 Ranger Wildtrac. Not sure what trucks are going for in the US now, been several years since I purchased one there.
Hi Good morning. Can you pls tell me what a cash price would be for a brand new Ford Ranger 2022-2023 with tinted windows with some extras. I have always liked the powerful look of the Ranger. I have been following your house build videos and i plan to sell my house in Scotland to buy a new build private pool villa/house like your build and with the same extras that you have added at extra costs to what the builders initially gave you. I am struggling to find any YT videos about pool house properties. I am not interested in renting for any lengthy period. Any useful tips would be greatly appreciated from this Scotsman. I am also trying to find out the foreign exchange rate is for say £1000 UK Pounds to PHP pls. ? Google search is saying £1000 is 67,300 php ???
Todays rate is about 67.4 pesos per pound, so yes, you are about there. Not bad! A lot Better than the USD right now. The Next Gen Ranger Wildtrak I just bought is pretty decked out on features and it cost me 1,881,000pesos. That includes the VAT tax. Small world, we just had lunch two days ago with a Scottish buddy of mine and his wife, who are in for two weeks visiting. I would be happy to help you anyway I can sir. Feel free to email me at principalbake@gmail.com if you like. Thanks for watching!
what type of window tint you got on your wildtrak?
Hey John! It's a German brand I believe, Optik, or something like that. Has a ceramic coating and really makes a difference on the heat in the cab. Went with a visor tint on the front windshield. Medium tint on the drivers and passenger side tint and Dark on all three back windows.
@@rickbaker0217 thank you
Who is your agent? I have an NFCU account also, living in California now and considering buying the same truck. Please share the process on how to
Hey Danilo! Not sure what you mean by agent? Once I found the truck I wanted, I put 10,000 pesos down to hold it and took the spec sheet and contacted NFCU with the Vin and other needed info. I had approval almost immediately. They put the funds into my account and then wired them to Ford Clarks bank here in the Philippines. Picked up the truck three days later. Super easy process.
@@rickbaker0217 Thanks for the information. Name of the person at the dealership in Clark.
What was the price of the Ranger? Cheers and safe travels!
Php 1.9M thanks for watching Emanuel!
shortage of vehicles mate anywhere some of them are 8months wait
I believe you are correct. Went back to Texas a month ago and inventory was low. All the dealerships seemed to be ok though, with the exception of Toyota. They literally had 3 new cars on a lot built for 75 vehicles.
Hi,
May I ask do you or your husband have any issues ( problem) with the new gen wildtrak?
Hey Josh. We are both loving the new truck. Fuel mileage is awesome and I no longer stress about how the roads are affecting my suspension. The only issue I have with almost any new vehicle, is how they design them to basically drive themselves. I like to be in control of my vehicle and happen to think I am a better driver than a computer. This one does however, allow me to turn off all the driver assist settings!
@@rickbaker0217 thank you for the information you gave it to
Color Black....in the Philippines? Are you happy with you color decision?🥵
Well if you watched, you’ll know why we ended up with a black truck 😇
Paul, Jenn likes to make you work for the answer . I actually wanted white. So much easier to keep clean. But the dealership only had one Wildtrak in stock, and that was black. I could have waited 3 or 4 months for a chance at a white Wildtrak, but our SUV's days were numbered due to the extremely crappy roads over here. We needed a truck and we needed it right then!
♥♥♥ Navy Federal Credit Union.
Agree! Never should have shut my account down to begin with, but thankfully it was easy to re-start!
@@rickbaker0217 cool and nice looking truck ♥! Congrats.
How much was the truck if you don't mind me asking
P1.89k or about $34k depending on the exchange at the time.
@@rickeybaker9066 Pickups in the Philippines currently do not attract the Philippines Gov. vehicle excise tax that is applied to sedans & SUV’s etc. However in August last year, the Gov announced that all new pickups will shortly also be liable for vehicle excise tax. The tax rate varies according to the list price of your vehicle - it’s 20% for new vehicles between P1 million to P4 million !
So you saved you ‘saved’ 20% on your pickup buying it now instead of later this year.
Confirmed date of implementation of the pickup excise tax is yet to be announced.
@@paulm3538 Wow, I hadn't heard that Paul, but saving money is Always a good thing!
Hello. Is the Ford Wildtruck still available? I am a Filipino and a retired AF veteran myself. I have a property in Zamables and thinking about buying your Wildtruck 4x4. Does it has a locking diff? Pm me ..or I can PM you.
The truck sold with the home. But I can tell you that I would buy the Wildtrak again in a heartbeat!
If u dont minded what does a truck like that cost in Philippines.
35k USD including taxes
@@rickbaker0217 cheaper than usa enjoy
Can take the man out of the Matrix. But can't take the Matrix.out.of.the.man.
That was a good movie back in the day!
I'm a Filipino. I remember when we bought our SUV in 2016. It took 1 month for us to get the color we wanted. Availability of the model and color is hard here. But it is what it is. 😅
Stay safe and God bless. 🤙❤️🇵🇭
You are right. Basically how I ended up with a color I didn't particularly want . But as you said, it is what it is! Thanks for watching!!!!
FOUND ON THE ROAD DEAD (FORD)
😂😂😂
So far so good Michael. She is hanging in there!
should've picked a toyota truck. 😀
Would have been fine with either, but the Toyotas here are built in Malaysia and just don't seem as solid as the Toyotas in the US. My impression of course.
Very repeatable to say Domican lol😅
Ah, well, I actually have a home in the Dominican Republic that is for sale. I was trying to say that when it does sell, I plan to pay off this truck loan. I just don't like paying interest .
Ironic, philippines is a poor country and yet they have to pay ungodly high interest rate. Poor will always be poor. Loan culture also in the Philippines is imbibed in our bones. We love loans.
Agreed. And yes, I hear my wife say the term "Installments" all the time. I believe it is how she bought her very first smart phone!
Your tax payer dollars being well spent
Don't worry, I will pay you back
@@rickbaker0217 Famous words :)
Feel bad for this guy. Eventually, she will leave him. Just happened to a guy I know. Reaches a point where the age gap is just too much of a problem. God bless while things are working normally though.
No pity needed for me sir. I am always good, regardless where life takes me! Hope the same for you. Thanks for watching!
Vehicle availability is really limited in the Philippines, we are a 3rd world country so our market is small that's why dealerships are careful to stock on vehicles. 😁
Totally understand. Does make it a bit limiting for someone that is in the market for a new vehicle though. From the looks of all the new vehicles on the Toll roads, business seems to be picking up! Thanks for watching!