Honestly, it is sad. I am interested in buying a Ford Transit passenger van and can't get a straight answer from any dealership. They are more than happy to take my money but can't give me any guarantee when or if my order would ever be fulfilled. Scary times we are living in.
Justin, Try contacting Zach at Granger Ford. He'll give you a straight honest answer and might even be able to discount it for you. I was getting my Bronco through him but with the delays I bought my Jeep through him. 4% under invoice and very easy to deal with. One email and I had a quote the next morning.
I can totally see Ford WANTING to do this. But you can't always get what you want. The relationship between manufacturers and dealerships is complicated and burdened by lots of legislation. I can't see dealerships continuing to turn customers away for no reason without raising a stink.I posted an article a while back where Ford said they wanted to do this. They want to go to an order based system, there would still be dealer inventory but very limited. I can see it from their perspective as they don't have to deal with flooding dealers lots while we have all these shortages going on only to turn around at the end of the year and offer huge rebates to move units.
I've done a mix of both in the past 60% orders and 40% off the lot purchases. It's ok if you don't NEED a vehicle right away but like you said most want it now and don't want to wait. Then there are those who's vehicle either broke down and don't want to dump more money into it or worse had an accident and need a vehicle now. It'll never work unless every manufacturer does this and if they do say goodbye to big rebates like we're use to.
I hate to say it my friend but look around and the world is/has already changed a lot in the past 9 months. To much can be said but without getting political I'll just leave it at that.Like you I hope/pray things get better and the next year will be a tell tale sign on the direction.
You should know by now after page 1 nothing ever stays on topic. lol ?
Shut down every gun store and the European/Russian Mafia will start importing some really, really good stuff over here.
LMAO? Currently dealing with 'senior services' in Florida (or lack thereof).
I’m not laughing my a$$ off but smiling broadly, because a quick check of “Occupation” on ranger5g member profiles and a quick review of the “Beautiful Faces” thread, not to mention the thousands of positive threads on here, would suggest “most here” seem to have plenty and are truly enjoying their retirement - not working until they fall over dead.
Just got back from a day and a half trip to Georgia and let me tell you what! I seen more F150’s on any one small town dealer lot than I’ve seen on three lots down here at one time.
Shame on Ford for shutting this promotion down...
