This thread is probably a bad idea, but I'm here for the entertainment factor. This is gonna be fun.
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So, I'm not a dealer- no skin in the game. That survey isn't fair. Pricing at MSRP or above MSRP isn't dirty at all if the dealership is up front about it. That's business. Might be a dumb business decision, but it's not dirty in the least.Now that our reservations are converted and most of our orders are in. I thought it would be interesting to map out all the dealers who tried taking advantage of Bronco enthusiasts.
Please DO NOT insert any false information into this form.
Here's a short survey to collect dealer info. I'll import it into a map and share below.
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Sorry Bronco4lyfe85, I just had to do it.Uhhhh how about no usernames...if not remove my submissions lol.
Sorry Bronco4lyfe85, I just had to do it.
You have to decide for yourself what constitutes a bad dealer. Take the survey if you feel you were misled or not served in a way that most upstanding businesses would serve you.Is there criteria a dealer has to meet to be included on this list? Does ADM qualify as crooked, or just greedy? Unwanted dealer add-ons? Poor communication?
Or is this just for the dealers blatantly trying to steal reservations/orders...
Seems to me a slippery slope. Posting inaccurate information could be considered slander?
Just my 6:30 AM thoughts.
I actually agree with you on the pricing. In my case the dealer strung me along telling me they would deal then when I went to convert my order 3 days before the deadline they changed their tune causing a lot of last minute hassle and stress for me. If they would have been honest and up front about their pricing strategy from the beginning I would never have thought to create this post. I would have simply moved my reservation and moved on.So, I'm not a dealer- no skin in the game. That survey isn't fair. Pricing at MSRP or above MSRP isn't dirty at all if the dealership is up front about it. That's business. Might be a dumb business decision, but it's not dirty in the least.
Jokes on you it was published 31 min after midnight CSTIt's scientifically proven that most bad decisions are made at exactly 29 minutes till Midnight Mountain Time.
Oh I haven't even submitted my write up on you pal
I should've got a steak dinner and you offer up McDonalds.... like who does that?
Tom @DealerInsider, I was wondering who pulled the short straw, and now has to deal with "him". As we say in the south, "bless your heart".someone who is selling Broncos at 3% or 4% under
Oh, it's goin sideways.
I know, I know. I’d gladly trash them on their Google page with my own name but in case this goes sideways I don’t want to be involved lol.
This is me when I finally meet “him”Tom @DealerInsider, I was wondering who pulled the short straw, and now has to deal with "him". As we say in the south, "bless your heart".
Not an attempt to bash BBB, but I have had dealings with them on several occasions-unfortunately. I think your understanding of the goal of the BB is mistaken, their only goal is to make money (like any business). While they claim to be a consumer advocacy group, in my experience they are clearly on the side of the businesses that pay them.If people truly feel a Dealer is ripping them off, there is this thing called the Better Business Bureau whose sole purpose is to collect, investigate, and report on unscrupulous businesses.
Just my two cents...
Thanks Neps. Good information.Not an attempt to bash BBB, but I have had dealings with them on several occasions-unfortunately. I think your understanding of the goal of the BB is mistaken, their only goal is to make money (like any business). While they claim to be a consumer advocacy group, in my experience they are clearly on the side of the businesses that pay them.
My experiences with the BBB and solving any consumer issue have led me to believe they are completely useless! In one case the business I was having problem with was able to pay the BBB to have the negative outcome of the case removed from their history. In another, the BBB would not even look into the situation unless I agreed to binding arbitration first.
If people do have problem with their dealer, they may be better served to go thru State Attorney General Offices, or other Government Regulators (I can't believe I'm even saying this), but the government or private attorney may be your best hope for resolution.
CNN Money article on BBB
Because you haven't added them?How is Falls Church not on the naughty list.