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Explore Nature in the Talladega National Forest

Lake in the Forest
Are ready for a day to disconnect from the internet and reconnect with yourself or friends and family? Take a trip over to the Talladega National Forest for the ultimate nature day. The area offers plenty of activities for everyone in your family to enjoy.

Hiking

One of the main recreational activities in the Talladega National Forest is hiking. There are trails located throughout with varying degrees of difficulty. One of the most extensive hiking areas in the park is the Pinhoti National Recreation Trail. This area includes more than 100 miles of trails for moderate to difficult opportunities. The trail is open all year. Another unique hike is the Chinnabee Silent Hiking Trail. It is a moderately difficult trail that was constructed by Boy Scout Troop 29 from the Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind in Talladega. The six-mile hike begins at Lake Chinnabee and winds you through natural beauty before ending at Caney Head at the top of Talladega Mountain. While on the walk, make a note of the various waterfalls and other natural wonders. This is a popular trail for visitors who enjoy the rock outcroppings and other features. Regardless of what trail you are hiking, make sure you let someone know where you are going. Bring a backpack with all necessary supplies including food, water, bug spray, and sunscreen, as well as your camera and a light jacket.

Mountain Biking 

Bring your mountain bike to the forest for some exciting trail riding. Don't forget a helmet for all riders, as the terrain is challenging but fun. Bicycles are allowed on all trails including ATV trails. The Sylaward Bike Trail welcomes riders of all ages. It is a 14-mile long trail located in Sylacauga. The path is for easy to intermediate expeditions. Bring along a backpack with a picnic lunch and some water to enjoy the day. Keep in mind there are no bathrooms located along the trail. There is also no water available. For safety, consider letting someone know when you are leaving on your journey and your departure point. If you have a return time in mind, let them know.

Camping

Don't rush home after your day in nature. Turn it into an overnight adventure and camp in the national forest. You can bring your trailer and park it alongside Payne Lake. This campground features 53 campsites, 27 of which are for either tents or RVs. The western side of the lake is open for camping year-round, with the eastern side opening during the busy season to accommodate more visitors. There are electric and water hookups on the property, as well as bathhouses. If you are in the mood to truly reconnect with nature, consider one of the primitive camping areas like Turnipseed Camp. Turnipseed is near the Cheaha Wilderness Area. It does have bathrooms. Before you leave for the Forest, pack a small backpack with supplies like a first aid kit, binoculars, snacks, and some drinks to get the most out of your day. Add your camera to the bag to capture nature without disturbing it. Image via Flickr by Rick from Alabama under use of CC BY 2.0

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Reserving a 2023 Model 2022 model year order banks have officially been closed. This means that you should act fast in order to secure your place in line for a 2023 model year vehicle. Instead of paying extra for features you don’t want or missing out on features that you actually would like to have — consider custom ordering your Ford directly from the factory! This is the best way to get the exact vehicle you want. Searching for an F-150 or Ranger pickup? You can specify the exact cab configuration, powertrain, color, wheels, and seat upholstery to suit your needs. Ready to experience the thrills of the iconic Mustang? Custom ordering means that you can build the Mustang you’ve always dreamed of to your exact specifications. No matter what Ford model you’re interested in, our team of friendly and knowledgeable Ford sales professionals can walk you through the custom ordering process. Click here to order today! https://www.bustermilesford.com/custom-build-price.html 8 Reasons Why You Should Pre-Order Your 2023 Ford Lock in your price when you order your vehicle. Basically, manufacturers keep raising base model pricing due to material costs going up. If you order, you are insulated from said increases. On some models last year, the price protection saved customers several thousand dollars. Additionally, if '23 model orders are anything like '22 model orders...we anticipate Ford offering additional rebates for ordering. Choose between incentives available at time of order and time of vehicle arrival. This is pretty straight forward, you can choose between whichever incentives work best for you... the ones that were available when you ordered vs the ones available when it arrives for delivery. Additionally, if '23 model orders are anything like '22 model orders...we anticipate that Ford will offer an additional rebate for ordering. A Lifetime Powertrain Warranty is Included on MOST MODELS*.... no commercial vehicles, nothing over F-250, no specialty vehicles like lightning, raptor, specialty mustangs, etc. Almost everything qualifies, but not the unusual stuff. You have to finance to get this, we make money on financing and it helps cover the cost of the actual warranty. Delivery is available/included w/in 300 miles. We will bring it to you, if you want... just keep in mind we are driving it, not towing it. Get exactly what you want, but faster! I guess it would be possible for you to wait for one to pop up in stock that is exactly what you want and you happen to get it faster than you would by ordering it, but more than likely you'd still have to compromise and you'd probably do a lot of brain damage trying to sort through all the dealers selling for over MSRP. Save time - Reserve & order online! This goes back to how much time and sanity are you willing to devote in order to maybe find a stock unit at a higher price. It's an Easy Stress-Free Process. You know exactly what you are getting. Capitalize on any retail order rebates that Ford offers on '23 models! **See below for current pricing for 2023 models! What is invoice pricing?! Invoice is what a dealer pays for the vehicle, technically it's the cost of the vehicle! MODEL PRICING Mustang (excludes specialty mustangs) INVOICE Bronco (excludes raptor/everglades) MSRP Bronco Sport MSRP - $500 below MSRP Edge INVOICE Escape INVOICE Expedition INVOICE + $1,000 Explorer INVOICE + $500 F-150 (Excludes Raptor, Lightning, and XL) MSRP - $3,500 F-150 Lightning MSRP Maverick MSRP Mach E MSRP Ranger INVOICE Superduty MSRP E-Transit MSRP Transit MSRP Transit Connect MSRP *LIFETIME POWERTRAIN WARRANTY IS STANDARD ON ALL RETAIL ORDERS, UNLESS FOR COMMERCIAL USE AND IS NOT AVAILABLE ON VEHICLES LARGER THAN F-250 OR SPECIALTY VEHICLES LIKE RAPTOR OR ELECTRIC VEHICLES. Customer must finance  a minimum of $10,000 with any of our preferred lenders to qualify! See dealer for details. **Pricing is subject to change based on availability and demand!

Ordering A New Ford Details & FAQs

Don't Want to Pay Over MSRP? Here's How to Buy a New Ford & Avoid Market Adjustments From inflated markups to "market adjustments" of up to $50,000 over sticker, we have all encountered ridiculous price addendums on new cars. I once saw a Ram truck advertised for what you could buy a Lamborghini for… That's insane! We assure you, there is a better way. SO… how do you avoid paying more than MSRP? Is there a way to pay less than MSRP? The best way to avoid over-paying is to custom order a vehicle. When you do this, you receive a fair, transparent price below market value. You can send us your desired specs, features, colors and more online by building it on the official Ford site. Or, come to our store and sit down with us to build a Ford from scratch. After we build it, we can print out the build sheet displaying all options and pricing to reflect the pricing displayed in the table below. Do you have to put a deposit down? Yes, we do collect a $500 deposit to be applied toward your purchase. The deposit is refundable when we are unable to put the deal together. Reasons that could cause this include: If the purchase is dependent on your trade after the new vehicle arrives. If your order never gets scheduled to build or you cancel prior to it scheduling. Once it’s scheduled, however, we can’t modify the build.  Deposits are not refundable if your vehicle has been scheduled to build and you decide you don’t want it any longer for any reason. I have a trade. What can I do? We anticipate that used car values will be relatively stable over the next few months. Therefore, it’s unlikely you’ll lose enough in value or gain substantial miles to meaningfully affect the trade-in value. We can give you an idea of the trade-in value on the day you order your new vehicle, with the expectation that there could be some decline in value with certain factors like time and mileage. If you are OK with the trade value and the prospect that it will likely change with time, then we can place your order after the deposit is taken. When your vehicle arrives, we will take another look at your trade within our appraisal software. If you are unhappy with the trade figure, you can keep your trade and buy your new order OR you can decide not to take the vehicle you ordered. In that case, you will be refunded your $500. What about rebates? Good news! On most models you will receive an extra $1,000 in rebates just for ordering! On top of that you can choose between the incentives available when the order was placed and the incentives in place when the vehicle arrives, whichever is better for you. How long does it take to get the order? This is a very fluid situation that is constantly changing. Some models, such as the F-150, are close to 10 weeks and some models take much longer (like the Mustang Mach-E Ext Range Premium). There are also weekly commodity constraints that affect what can be built, but we will always keep you in the loop in cases where you can make a slight modification to your order and have it built sooner. BUSTER MILES CUSTOM ORDER PRICING BY MODEL MODEL PRICING Mustang (excludes specialty mustangs) INVOICE Bronco (excludes raptor/everglades) MSRP Bronco Sport MSRP - $500 below MSRP Edge INVOICE Escape INVOICE Expedition INVOICE + $1,000 Explorer INVOICE + $500 F-150 (Excludes Raptor, Lightning, and XL) MSRP - $3,500 F-150 Lightning MSRP Maverick MSRP Mach E MSRP Ranger INVOICE Superduty MSRP E-Transit MSRP Transit MSRP Transit Connect MSRP *excludes specialty order Mustang and Raptor models What is Invoice vs. MSRP? Invoice is typically anywhere from close to $6,000 off high priced vehicles like a loaded-up Super Duty® truck, or close to $500 off the most basic models. The dealer still makes their holdback, but forfeits any additional markup between the labeled invoice price and MSRP. Given the current climate where dealers are often charging over MSRP, this is a considerable savings. Additionally, invoice pricing is very transparent as it is clearly labeled on the vehicle build when we build your custom order. Will Buster Miles honor X PLAN or A PLAN? Yes, of course we will honor any pricing plan you qualify for! Order Your New Ford by Visiting: https://www.bustermilesford.com/customfactoryorder.html

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HOW TO GET THE NEW FORD I WANT

If you’re having a hard time finding the new Ford you want…ordering is the way to go, and for a lot of reasons! Ford is pushing towards a 50%+ retail order model, which means we will never see the level of stock inventory we saw pre-covid. The days of browsing tons of new units and test driving all the options at a dealership are most likely behind us. Ford is offering up to $1000 in retail order incentive on certain models for ordering under a customer/business name. In order to get the incentive for the specified customer, the dealer must get a copy of driver’s license and a signed copy of the build sheet or buyers order and upload it to Ford. Not only does the customer receive the retail order incentive, but the retail order customer can choose between the incentives available when the order is scheduled OR the incentives in place when the vehicle arrives. Essentially, a Ford customer gets a better deal on almost any model if they order (instead of buying a stock unit) due to the manufacturer incentives, not even taking into account dealer pricing. Unlike most other dealers, Buster Miles Ford is selling the following models at invoice pricing, saving you thousands off MSRP! Explorer, Edge, Escape, Expedition, Transit, F150 (excluding specialty lightning, raptor, etc), Ranger, Ecosport, Mustang (no specialty), and Bronco Sports are all being sold at invoice pricing at Buster Miles Ford! Superduty’s are being sold at invoice plus $1000. Buster Miles Ford’s pricing is more aggressive on a custom order because we know we won’t have to tie up cash or pay floor plan interest on a pre-sold custom order, because the customer takes delivery of the vehicle as soon as it arrives on our lot. In addition, we earn incremental allocation for retail sold orders. When you custom order a new Ford with Buster Miles Ford, all non specialty and non-commercial orders come with a lifetime powertrain warranty as long as you finance a portion of the transaction with one of our preferred lenders! In conclusion, place a custom order for the features that fit your lifestyle and get exactly what you want in a new Ford because EVERYONE wins in this situation! Ford wins because they can run a leaner operation and anticipate demand, the customer wins because they get exactly what they want without having to compromise  AND on almost all models there is more rebate available and our dealership is willing to discount off pricing. The dealer wins because they make the customer happy, forego paying floorplan interest and tying up cash, and earn additional allocation! ] So you’ ve decided you want to order, what’s next? You either come in to our location and we can build it together OR you build it online on Fords site and send us your order summary! You can type in our zip code of 36264 when prompted, and select us as the dealer and send it to us through a lead form. We then build that order in Ford’s dealer ordering site exactly as you’ve specified and price it that way. At that point, you either say yes or no, pay a small deposit and wait. We then contact you when the order gets scheduled or if there are any commodity constraints in place that we need to work around. Generally 8-10 weeks is standard on the order process with Superduty being an exception right now, they are super hard to get! Click here to begin the process of working with us! (This sends a lead form straight to our non commissioned sales team)