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ThatOne911Dude
Just joined the group today. Looking forward to my WT (or maybe BL after seeing the survey prices) from Walnut Creek Ford. Looks like there's more than a handful going to Walnut Creek. Has anyone volunteered to be the negotiator for a group buy? (I'm not volunteering, just curious.)
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Chief1301
Chief1301
I previously mentioned that I would talk to Shahram at Walnut Creek Ford about a possible group discount for Bay Area Broncos members, and still plan to so.
Pharm351
Thanks Chief! Much appreciated.
BobSlydel21
Sharahm seemed uninterested in that opportunity.. super nice fellow, very polite conversation... but regarding the subject the answer was yes to MSRP, yes to X Plan... and then something about 400 reservations already for that location. Not trying to tell tales out of school here... that was just my interaction regarding the group but subject. I hope you or anyone else has more success.
Chief1301
Chief1301
I'll give it a try, doesn't hurt to ask. I'll swing by Walnut Creek Ford on my way home soon and speak to him in person. Just curious, did you speak with Shahram over the phone, in person, or text? Thanks for broaching the subject. Maybe if he hears this from a number of us, and we have a united front of definite buyers from a large number of Bay Area Broncos Members? Walnut Creek Ford may consider it? I'll mention the deals Grainger Ford in Iowa is offering, and the possibility that many Bay Area Broncos Members may change their reservation to another dealership before the October 31st deadline. I'll do my best to convey this in a non threatening way. I'm pretty good at playing Diplomat. I'll see what I can do, and keep everyone posted.
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zconner1
zconner1
@BobSlydel21 if you hear back about a match to Granger in Portland let me know as i would be in. Contacted Walnut Creek today and was less than impressed.
BobSlydel21
@zconner1 Yea hey man I hear you on that one... to be fair, I'm sure I'm not the only one getting a little lost regarding the various threads we're all in... worse for me as I'm active in the Bronco Sport Forum... I'm actually getting a Sport Badlands. Would love 2 door Bronco, but need/want it all... hence the Sport. But yes, I promise I will not hold my cards to the chest regarding Portland. Honestly. There are a bunch of folks in upper Nor Call who I'm assuming would also be in like Flint.
zconner1
zconner1
@BobSlydel21 yeah man I called walnut Creek Ford Today and Kerry would confirm NOTHING and insinuated that deals offering a discount now were lairs and it was simply a sales tactic to get your reservation which i find really hard to believe. I would even consider going all the way to Iowa (Nebraska boy full disclosure) to get a good deal. I hate that nobody in CA seems to be honest.
Mdemieville
Mdemieville
If we can work out a deal im all in. I have no problem switching my reservation. If they play their cards right they could become the bronco superstore for california
Kuze
Kuze
Chief1301
Chief1301
That's mighty nice of you Kuze! Let's see what I can come up with first.
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Kuze
Kuze
@Chief1301 Just adding that motivation for all of us, mainly myself, selfishly! LOL...
zconner1
zconner1
So there appears to be at least 3 dealers offering below invoice pricing. Granger (-$1300), Mid Atlantic (-$1000), and Auto Plaza Ford (-$1500). Called walnut Creek Ford Today and Kerry would confirm NOTHING and insinuated that deals offering a discount now were lairs and it was simply a sales tactic to get your reservation which i find really hard to believe.
BobSlydel21
Just so everyone knows, the Portland Group Thread on buying up there is tied into a ASM from a Portland area Dealership who is testing the waters to give a report back to the ownership. I have asked the member to please keep me in the loop. @OC4x4 Hope you don't mind me reeling you into this den of anger... Its actually not as bad as all that; lot of good people here just looking for a fare shake... @OC4x4 if you notice @zconner1 just posted about the 3 dealerships in the country putting out the deals... no one in the West doing it. Room to be the first.
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OC4x4
OC4x4
The GSM in Portland is looking at the feedback and saw your comment, hopefully will follow the link here to see the additional interest. Still in early stage right now but would be great to have a west coast dealer with Granger prices@BobSlydel21
zconner1
zconner1
Some dealership out here is either going to step up and be the first west coast dealership to offer a competitive deal OR watch as we all switch our reservations to a dealership who will. I for one will not hesitate to do so. In fact I have contacted Granger and can get shipping for around $1000. Considering they are $1300 UNDER INVOICE (NOT MSRP INVOICE) right now that is where I am headed.
Mdemieville
Mdemieville
I'm really hoping someone steps up. If I can break away next week I'll go talk to big valley ford in stockton and see what i an come up with
Kuze
Kuze
I can call Marin County Ford and see if they will be willing to do such offer and report back.
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Kuze
Kuze
@BobSlydel21 Hi man. Yes, I was going to call Glenn Ross. Feel free to do it and let us know what you find. I think we can get 30 or so reservations to them if they offer $1,000, $1,300, or $1,500 below invoice as those are the 3 deals out there nationwide so far.
BobSlydel21
@Kuze Hey... feel free to double up though... the more voices the better man. I have a 1:30 coming up... was going to try to get in a call over there before that... so after; I don't think he works weekends fyi. He's been there for about 25 years so that seniority kicks in at that point. Thinking on a drive over after my meeting. Will definitely let you all know. But feel free to call in the meantime; no brainer to hit him up multiple times.
Kuze
Kuze
@BobSlydel21 For sure. Once I hear back from you, I will make sure we align first before I call him and double up.
zconner1
zconner1
So I called Walnut Creek (CA) Ford today. Spoke with Kerry? and honestly it is pushing me more towards going back home (midwest) for my purchase. He told me that he could confirm NOTHING X-Plan, ADM, Below Invoice and MSRP pricing. I mentioned that Granger Ford (Iowa) was going to be selling for 1300 under invoice and was basically told that this was a scam. He told me that no ford dealer can confirm anything at this moment as Ford has not set anything. He said he was on the board and no decisions has been made and that any special pricing was simply a sales tactic to lure you in. He said he is on a Ford conference call in a couple of weeks and to call him back after this and he would have more information. Honestly being from the Midwest I believe what Granger Ford is putting out there and think that is a tactic to keep us from all flooding to the midwest to get our Broncos, what do you think?
BobSlydel21
@zconner1 Honestly brother; tough call. The distance in markets is so vast that its just not super fair to throw shade on anyone; but that doesn't make you feel good for sure. All I can say is that I spoke again with Jaime, who is Granger's right hand in sales, today on the phone for 30 minutes about logistics; if they're playing the long con, they're doing a hell of a job! I know its difficult; but I talked myself in to being very patient at this point. Great effort on your part for having what sounded like a difficult he said she said conversation... but we're all from here, we know how the Bay Area is now.
Chief1301
Chief1301
@zconner1 I've never talked with Kerry. Shahram is Walnut Creek Ford's Bronco Specialist. And I believe he's their Sales Manager as well? Shahram told me that Walnut Creek Ford would honor X Plan, (Hadn't heard of any trim exclusions) and would not charge ADM.
zconner1
zconner1
@Chief1301 Kerry claimed he was the sales manager and insinuated he was a board member???
zconner1
zconner1
yeah i agree I tend to trust the Midwestern a bit more and like you I am happy to wait, but we only have until Oct to make a decision and for a person who likes to plan that is not enough time if dealers around here are just gong to keep stringing us along. I wonder if we could get a discount on shipping if we had enough orders for a whole carrier?
BobSlydel21
@zconner1 100% brother; I hear you loud and clear on that. I am happy to help reach out to @Granger Ford and start a private DM in order to see what shipping logistics really look like in the current gas marketplace. Even Jamie on the phone today mentioned the very obvious, which is that Gas could go up in price at any moment. But with a better handle on the logistics that Albert is obviously very knowledgeable about, I could then start an all call, maybe even a simple poll, for the Bay Area Club so we can get a general numbers count. Then report it back to Albert... even if it was Academic in nature it would still be worth it...
Chief1301
Chief1301
@BobSlydel21 I'm all about getting the best deal we can. I've got my reservation with Walnut Creek Ford, but I will switch to another dealership for the best deal. We still have almost two months to work out the best deal we can. I love the enthusiasm and effort I'm seeing from the members of Bay Area Broncos! ?
Chief1301
Chief1301
Roll call of Bay Area Broncos members that have reservations with Walnut Creek Ford. Numbers talk and will help to negotiate a discount deal. Walnut Creek Ford supposedly has 400 reservations? How many of that supposed 400 might they lose if Bay Area Broncos members stand united and transfer their reservations to another dealership?
Hussar13
@Chief1301 I'm at Napa Ford, confirmed No ADM and accepting X-plan. If WC Ford or the Portland dealer can beat that, I'm interested in a deal.
Chief1301
Chief1301
ThatOne911Dude
ThatOne911Dude
I’m with WC Ford. Can’t come soon enough!
zconner1
zconner1
I am not with WC creek but one way or another I Will be switching to WC or someone else base on the deal.
Pharm351
I’m reserved with Walnut Creek. Base 2dr.
Mdemieville
Mdemieville
I'm reserved at big valley ford but am willing to go where the best deal is
Kuze
Kuze
Im at Marin Ford, willing to change to WC for the best deal.
Hulivilihumma
I am with WC Ford
Raidernation
Raidernation
My reservation is at Frontier Ford.
Scratch
I'm at Walnut Creek Ford.

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