It probably comes down to demand and stamping the sheet metal. If there is little demand for that style they probably wait until there are enough orders to make it worth while to stamp Super Cab body panels.
That sucks. I've only gotten one push back email so far, 4/15-4/21. We all know that's not happening ,so I assume I'll get another email in a week or two.
My original order was placed mid January and was delivered 04/14. So based on those numbers, exactly 3 months from start to finish.
To add fuel to my rising frustration, I just found two more Rangers sitting on local lots that were built after my order, but the kicker is one has an April 1st blend date on the sticker. So either our trucks have an issue or missing component keeping them from shipping, or, they are grabbing whatever trucks are easiest to get to from storage and not giving a sh*t about the order they were built. I haven't been waiting as long as many, but it is disappointing if they can't ship products out in the order they were manufactured.
So after a week I noticed the original ordered vehicle has been sitting on the dealer lot...and has not moved.The dealership's body shop is not something I was going to chance.
Since the dealer only gave me a slight break in the initial order of the the vehicle (little under MSRP), add the fact the deleted parts from FORD, add the waiting, add the dealer trying to pass damage off vehicle as "no biggie"...I chose to walk away from the "deal".
Since this was the first time I ever paid close to MSRP and ever ordered a new vehicle, my standards and expectations were high. Had this vehicle been sitting on the lot and WAYYYY lower in price...I would contemplate the repaint...maybe. But that would be a different scenario.
If you ever ordered any new appliances and them delivered to your home, only to find out it had a huge dent...would you except it? Depends, right? Will manufacturer replace panel? Will they give you discount off the price if the the dent is on the side where no one will really see it? Or will you just not accept delivery and get a replacement? Same scenario here...just paying a lot more money for a bigger product!
So me personally, I decided to walk away. If I'm paying full boat for a new car, I expect and DEMAND perfection, period. I have yet to find a very good body shop in our area. I was a detail technician for a decent body shop, and can spot garbage a mile a away. Unfortunately, that is also a burden when I have to deal with it on my personal vehicles. But thats on me. My standards are high when it comes to body work/paint. And while I only observed a few factory paint defects which I was completely fine with, the actual damaged parts were the issue. I still don't even know how many miles were on it, or if all the features inside were there as we didn't even get that far
Wasn't planning on logging in today, but I got so used to checking vehicle status and checking the forum everyday, I guess it felt weird to NOT.
So if anyone sees my vehicle in the Chicagoland, Illinois area...check that paint work out before you buy, and make sure you get a good deal. The VIN ends in .........7859
They probably think you're still coming back to buy it.?So after a week I noticed the original ordered vehicle has been sitting on the dealer lot...and has not moved.
Appears the dealer has not repaired the hood yet, and is gambling with just putting it out in the lot. I hope it sits out there for a while. Idiots!!
Maybe they’re in a pissing match with who’s going to pay for repairs ( Ford/transport co.)So after a week I noticed the original ordered vehicle has been sitting on the dealer lot...and has not moved.
Appears the dealer has not repaired the hood yet, and is gambling with just putting it out in the lot. I hope it sits out there for a while. Idiots!!
They haven't tried to call. They know I was disappointed with the whole situation. I'm sure they think they can flip it for more $$ now. Kinda hard to flip it for THAT much more with three other used Rangers on the lot with crazy pricingThey probably think you're still coming back to buy it.?
Kinda hard to blame TRANSPORT when the dealer obviously caused the damage.
Better update your profile since it's no longer on order! Congratulations! =)
Hint: Stop driving by the dealership if it tweaks you that much. Unless it’s next door to your residence.They haven't tried to call. They know I was disappointed with the whole situation. I'm sure they think they can flip it for more $$ now. Kinda hard to flip it for THAT much more with three other used Rangers on the lot with crazy pricing
But whatever. Moving forward. Lesson learned
Doesn’t mean that they’re not trying to blame someone else.
So where do you look to see the number built that week? I'm sure I'll feel like a dope when you tell me, but I don't see anything that springs out at me on my sticker.
