Hello and I agree that this builds anxiety in all of us. The important take away here is to ask for a purchase agreement as soon as you make your reservation (or asap). Be sure the dealership signs their copy and you sign your copy. That should give you some degree of relief (and sanity).
I agree, but where do we draw the line? If 1500 is not too much, then what is? 2500? 5500? 10000? I am standing on the principle of "lets negotiate/compromise." If the dealership is unwilling to give it any consideration, that is not a dealership I want to work with.
Just for clarification to Lawley Ford, I did not ask the Bronco6G Community to leave negative reviews of your dealership. They were provided facts and they responded on their own. While I would never condone this behavior, consumers have the right to express their opinions.
Hello and yes, I realize that research is important. Before I made my reservation, I called 8 different dealerships to ask them about their prices, fees, "extra deposits" etc... At the time, I felt comfortable with this dealership. It appears the salesman is new and did not know much. Obviously, this has now changed but there is not much I can do. I filed a transfer of dealership last year with no action from Ford, so here we are. The dealership gets the Bronco. I get to wait another 6-12 months to build a Bronco.I think some of us are just incredulous, that not only did buyers not nail down a price when ordering, but apparently some did not even have that basic negotiation with the salesperson. It's like car buying 101. There is no set price, rather the buyer and seller negotiate and agree on a price. This is nothing new.
My useful thing to say is - research, research, research. Before buying my first new car a couple years ago, I spent many hours reading up, and watching YouTube videos on how to buy a new car, and what to watch out for. It was so helpful. A new car is one of the most expensive purchases a person will make in life - spend time getting prepared!
at what price are you willing to walk away from the car you have wanted?
I got a response from the co-owner last night via text: "I forwarded your email to the regional sales manager to get clarification including how to handle the MSRP price protection. Ford has lacked any communication with dealers on how to handle that. Once I hear back, i'll update you. I did not add anything to your order that you didn't ask for. However, as with everything right now, i know that price increases are inevitable due to supplier issues. I'll keep you updated".
Nothing yet. I'm not holding my breath. I've noticed that my own Google review has magically disappeared!
Unfortunately, I did not walk away. I asked to negotiate and they responded with a phone call to let me know they are canceling my order (but keeping the Bronco).
i would walk in - tell them to honor your order and work it out, or that you are suing for injunctive relief, you can explain that this means you are going to ask a court to hold up the disputed item until resolution is reached.. a court would do this because they are applying coercion under the duress that they will sell it to someone else.
1496 more than the original verbal agreement. The problem here is society and not being able to trust a dealership with a good reputation up to this point. Nobody is good on their word anymore. I'm honestly sick of companies bending over consumers. As consumers, we are their bread and butter and should be treated as such.
I know everyone has mixed feelings about Mike but did you try contacting Mike Levine or Jim Farley? They hangout on Twitter a good bit, you may be able to send one or both a message to see if they can help. Worth a shot if you havent.
Take a look at my most recent post, but me and this guy should buy each other a beer ...because this sucks just as bad.
