Ford imposing penalties on dealers who don't sell to original reservation holder?

[Blksunshine06]

I would think it would be a penalty to those dealerships that are selling the broncos out from under the original reservation holder not a person that chooses not to take delivery.

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[Lewisj41]

A dealership has stated that Ford will impose penalties on Dealerships that do not sell their Bronco reservations to the original reservation holder. Because of said penalties, the Dealership wants an additional down payment. Is this true? What are the penalties?

@Granger Ford What new penalties will Ford impose on dealerships who do not sell the Bronco to original reservation holder?

thanks


updated: to be clear, I am asking @Granger Ford because they are open and transparent, not because they are the culprit.

This could be a good thing for the buyer in negotiating a better price as dealers don't want to receive penalties.

 

[CPL_Rabbit]

... and only a couple dealers being honest.

That's the thing, though. You're talking about playing the same kind of games a shady dealer would. And it's the kind of thing that could force a good dealership's hand to protect themselves.

 

[jayhawkco]

@Granger Ford I'm curious for your response on this.

1. Will Granger be requiring a down payment at time of order?
2. Will it be refundable?
3. How much will it be?
4. If it's non-refundable, how will Granger handle genuine life changes or hardships? Ex. I'm in the military and will receive orders next summer for my next assignment. If I get orders out of country, I will not purchase a bronco. If I get orders keeping me in the US, I will purchase one. But I won't know which until next summer.

Thanks.

Albert has stated in multiple threads that they will not. When I switched my reservation over to him, I got my $100 refunded and I asked if he wanted to charge me $100 for it and he said no. Granger isn't going to surprise us with any fees, hence why a good chunk of us are going with them.

Chris

 

[Rydfree]

That's the thing, though. You're talking about playing the same kind of games a shady dealer would. And it's the kind of thing that could force a good dealership's hand to protect themselves.

As I was reading this thread I was thinking the same thing . These folks talking about dealers being shady ! LOL

 

[BeerForMyHorses]

Albert has stated in multiple threads that they will not. When I switched my reservation over to him, I got my $100 refunded and I asked if he wanted to charge me $100 for it and he said no. Granger isn't going to surprise us with any fees, hence why a good chunk of us are going with them.

Chris

That was my original understanding as well. However, with the recent meeting Ford has with dealers, and the potential penalties incurred, I've heard through the rumor mill Granger will be requiring down payments at order. I called Granger today and the lady said she thinks they will be requiring down payments, but that Albert is the guy to ask.

 

[BroncoJay]

That was my original understanding as well. However, with the recent meeting Ford has with dealers, and the potential penalties incurred, I've heard through the rumor mill Granger will be requiring down payments at order. I called Granger today and the lady said she thinks they will be requiring down payments, but that Albert is the guy to ask.

He stated a few different times yesterday in a few different threads that Granger was not requiring anything more than the $100 reservation deposit ..

 

[jayhawkco]

That was my original understanding as well. However, with the recent meeting Ford has with dealers, and the potential penalties incurred, I've heard through the rumor mill Granger will be requiring down payments at order. I called Granger today and the lady said she thinks they will be requiring down payments, but that Albert is the guy to ask.

I guess I don't know who the "rumor mill" is, but when I ask someone a question that has already earned trust, I'm going to respect the answer. Albert said they wouldn't, so they're not going to. Especially I wouldn't think that they would require reservations from forum members as we are driving most of their marketing right now.

Chris

 

[BeerForMyHorses]

He stated a few different times yesterday in a few different threads that Granger was not requiring anything more than the $100 reservation deposit ..

Yeah I'm trying to find those threads. I'm terrible at using the search function.

I guess I don't know who the "rumor mill" is, but when I ask someone a question that has already earned trust, I'm going to respect the answer. Albert said they wouldn't, so they're not going to. Especially I wouldn't think that they would require reservations from forum members as we are driving most of their marketing right now.

Chris

Unsurprisingly, it started on the Facebook group. I'm trying to quell the rumors by getting a recent, direct answer from Albert on this. However, my discussion with Granger on the phone today gave me unease.

 

[Toccoa]

Well, if [@#$%] people don't stop reserving several vehicles for the sole purpose of picking one, they are going to ruin it for everyone. The fix is easy. Require a 10% deposit on your purchase and watch the duplicate reservations disappear. Unfortunately, people who don't have the cash on hand would be most affected. This is why we can't have nice things! ?

 

[BroncoJay]

Yeah I'm trying to find those threads. I'm terrible at using the search function.




Unsurprisingly, it started on the Facebook group. I'm trying to quell the rumors by getting a recent, direct answer from Albert on this. However, my discussion with Granger on the phone today gave me unease.

I tagged you in where he said no additional deposit is required
Not sure it worked

 

[BeerForMyHorses]

I tagged you in where he said no additional deposit is required
Not sure it worked

It did. Thanks!

 

[Bmadda]

Well, if [@#$%] people don't stop reserving several vehicles for the sole purpose of picking one, they are going to ruin it for everyone. The fix is easy. Require a 10% deposit on your purchase and watch the duplicate reservations disappear. Unfortunately, people who don't have the cash on hand would be most affected. This is why we can't have nice things! ?

Thats why I don't think there is a "one size fits all" answer. As long as the name of the game is get the product to the people that want it, and make $ doing it its all good. Dealers can use thier own judgment and individual situations are going to vary. Im waiting to hear back from my dealer on this topic...but I told em if they ask for a downstroke of some kind I won't take it the wrong way!

 

[jonwithanelcamino]

@Granger Ford I'm curious for your response on this.

1. Will Granger be requiring a down payment at time of order?
2. Will it be refundable?
3. How much will it be?
4. If it's non-refundable, how will Granger handle genuine life changes or hardships? Ex. I'm in the military and will receive orders next summer for my next assignment. If I get orders out of country, I will not purchase a bronco. If I get orders keeping me in the US, I will purchase one. But I won't know which until next summer.

Thanks.

I got this. I've spent way too much time on here. Hopefully this will be my last post for the week

1. No
2. N/A
3. N/A
4. If you go through with your order, they WILL NOT force you to buy the car if you cannot or are not willing.


Edit---- This appears to have been answered 4x before mine HAHAHAHA

 

[Granger Ford]

**

1. Will Granger be requiring a down payment at time of order?

NO​

2. Will it be refundable?

The $100 deposit - Yes​

3. How much will it be?

$0​

4. If it's non-refundable,

Not applicable...​

Thanks.

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