This was totally my mindset until... well... until it wasn't. I think right now, at least for me, is a time that I need to vent some frustration. I haven't lost sight of the big picture, but I want to make sure that the world knows... I'm a little bit pissed off right now. :-)
I try to be sympathetic about this situation, but I simply cannot fathom that this is still a problem with no resolution in sight. We've been hearing about the top problem for months, which means that Ford has known about it for much longer... or should have.
I'm with everyone else clamoring...
Call? Call?! I'm headed out there this weekend to inspect the facilities and picket/protest on their doorstep. Who's with me?
I don't know who, but SOMEONE has to suffer for this. It can't only fall on us customers. I'd say remove Webasto from the vendor list. Find someone else. Excuses...
After I get my BL, I'll make it a mission to run a couple tanks driving grandma style just so that I can be right about 20+ being possible :) That'll be with 4.7s, 33 M/Ts, and the 7-speed.
But real world, normal driving, I'm expecting 16-17ish
Honestly, I think 20-21 will be achievable if you drive a good chunk on 55mph country roads. No traffic, minimal stops. It really depends on how you drive. Like all turbos, these EcoBoosts will guzzle if you're getting into it , If you're disciplined, and make it a mission to drive like...
I've decided to stick with them. They told me I could call Ford and have it moved back to a reservation. I decided to leave it be.
Basically, my salesperson there, with whom I've worked before, encouraged me to trust him. I said.. I do trust you. I don't trust that someone higher up the...
@CDN Jen Thanks, I talked to my salesperson a bit ago. I'm going to just ride it out with them. He knows that if anything goes terribly south, he and his dealership will be dead to me forever and that this will be something never forgiven nor forgotten ? So, I guess... just wish me luck...
@Mattwings I hope it all goes without a hitch for you. For me, I this was just another straw on the camel's back. When I saw that an order had been placed, it was the first time that I was really ready to just bail on the whole thing. I've since calmed down some... because honestly Varsity...
I've sent an email to my guy. I did my best to explain how this had tilted the table in favor of the dealer (them) given that I have no guarantee of AXZ plan and nothing binding in writing. I suspect that a large majority of their customers do qualify for AXZ plan given their location, not far...
Just logged into Ford and found that Varsity Ford in Ann Arbor had converted my reservation into an order. This was never agreed to, nor discussed.
Can anybody recommend a dealer in SE Michigan that isn't engaging in shenanigans.
And I just found that my dealer has converted my reservation without a peep about it.
I'm something less than overjoyed at the moment.
EDIT: removed dealership details to protect the guilty.
And you know what? There are likely dozens of employees right now wanting to manufacture those tops with exactly that same spirit. Unfortunately, some governors do not agree with your "get it done" philosophy and have literally posted law enforcement outside of businesses preventing motivated...
Well, you may be wealthy, but I have a budget. The military does everything on a "blank check" budget. Do you have any clue what you're asking for would cost?