Ford Dealer Requiring Resale Right-of-First-Refusal From New Bronco Raptor Buyer

[vrtical]

I would of been fine doing this if it was required as part of the COVP, but Ford would never do that so again the dealers are the issue so your back to find different dealer to work with and hope they don't deny you some lube.

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[mattsmeesh]

That agreement is poorly written. I doubt it's enforceable, and even if it was, I don't think Sewell would want it to be enforced as written.

1. Sentences 3/4 of paragraph 2 are contradictory. Sewell states they will buy back at the selling price and also states they may offer you less than the selling price. Which one is it?
2. Paragraph 3 may be Ford's policy with the dealership, but it hardly has anything to do with a third-party buyer entering into an arms length transaction. As we've been reminded multiple times during the ordering process, your agreement is with the dealership, not Ford.

Also, if you read the linked article, the dealer either made the guy sign or they're going to charge him an additional $20k, or lose the order. So the whole thing feels scummy to me. Only slightly less than charging an add on fee.

 

[Phil]

Dealers are such garbage

 

[Phil]

That agreement is poorly written. I doubt it's enforceable, and even if it was, I don't think Sewell would want it to be enforced as written.

1. Sentences 3/4 of paragraph 2 are contradictory. Sewell states they will buy back at the selling price and also states they may offer you less than the selling price. Which one is it?
2. Paragraph 3 may be Ford's policy with the dealership, but it hardly has anything to do with a third-party buyer entering into an arms length transaction. As we've been reminded multiple times during the ordering process, your agreement is with the dealership, not Ford.

Also, if you read the linked article, the dealer either made the guy sign or their going to charge him an additional $20k, or lose the order. So the whole thing feels scummy to me. Only slightly less than charging an add on fee.

smells like extortion to me.

 

[Grumpy]

Ford has for years done this with the Ford GT. 3 yr minimum of ownership before you can sell.

 

[JLC64UK]

Common practice for A-plan buyers. Cannot sell until after six months from purchase date.

 

[buzpro]

Has anyone seen this story yet? I just came across it.

https://www.carscoops.com/2023/03/ford-dealer-demands-resale-rights-from-new-bronco-raptor-buyer/

Drop 'em like a BAD habit !!

 

[BroncoMTB]

The hottest car on the market right now is the Z06. Chevy has told all customers >> if you flip it in the 1st 6-months, we will void the warranty.

Good luck enforcing that GM. Courts do not generally support these type of clauses unless included in the overall warranty contract language. As an addendum GM would struggle legally enforcing this.

That said… who want to go to court vs. GM. They’ll drag it out and drown you in legal fees.

 

[Kseannau]

Just remember for the most part, dealers only have power that you give them.

They know you're scared of losing that allocation because they're hard to get, but that's your order. Assuming it's an order and they know that Ford is pissed about this and they know that we are pissed about this and they should know if they pull this crap but they're going to lose customers and you need to make sure they understand that in the calm rational tone

Hey mister such and such dealer this is my order. I put it in at such and such time. This was not part of the agreement and if I don't get my vehicle at MSRP I'm not only going to go to Ford and let them know what you're doing. I'm also going to go to every bronco forum and Ford forum there is and let them know what you're doing as well as all my friends and family and you will never see another dime from us ever again.

Also knowledge is power. Make sure you're reading up on how price protection works because I've heard of people getting screwed on that and the dealers get reimbursed for the price protection so they're just double dip in if you're not getting your price protection.

 

[Phil]

Ford has for years done this with the Ford GT. 3 yr minimum of ownership before you can sell.

Not this. A person has to apply to purchase a GT and the application process is extensive. All the conditions are explained up front and must be met by the applicant.

 

[Ramble_Offroad]

Screw that. After you buy an item, it’s yours.

 

[Grumpy]

Not this. A person has to apply to purchase a GT and the application process is extensive. All the conditions are explained up front and must be met by the applicant.

Yes you are correct, my reasoning was to point out that FORD has these requirements on specialty vehicles.

 

[vicorjh]

Screw that. After you buy an item, it’s yours.

Agree. It's not a lease and he's paying MSRP.

Imagine the argument, after ownership has been transferred, that the buyer paid the asking MSRP but somehow the dealer has some other magical market value adjustment that they can collect upon their determination ...

 

[BroncoMTB]

Has anyone seen this story yet? I just came across it.

https://www.carscoops.com/2023/03/ford-dealer-demands-resale-rights-from-new-bronco-raptor-buyer/

All I read is ‘don’t do what we want to do’
Since they’re not making enough money, you can’t make any.

Also, if it’s ‘Ford’s policy’, why is it on Sewell letterhead?

Ultimately unless you plan on reselling the vehicle it shouldn’t be a huge worry. They’re likely doing this to discourage resellers.

 

[Bikeric]

There a Laws against Ticket Scalpers in most places. This seems in line with that. Not trying to cause any hate here, and certainly not on this Dealers side. The problem, as I see it, was started by Dealers charging ADM. I guarantee you that if you find a Dealer charging ADM on a Bronco or GT350 and you type up a similar contract for them to sign and sell to you at MSRP they will laugh you out of the Dealership.
This decade will probably (probably not) be the end of the Dealership model and we will go to sales direct to consumer (or not). I cannot be any more ambivalent.

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