Ford Dealers May Not Have New Inventory Until August

[BlueBronco]

I'm a large Ford store. I normally have anywhere from 2000-2300 vehicles on my lot. I am currently sitting at a little over 1200. It's only going to get worse the next few months. I'd say 6-12 months may be realistic.

Looks like it may finally be the time to thin out the herd and put my Jeep and F250 up for sale...

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[Yukon65006]

My local dealer had 6 new cars on their lot last Thursday. Even the used car selection was pretty bleak looking, many looked like stuff they would have sent to action in years past.

 

[SwankyTiger]

Looks like it may finally be the time to thin out the herd and put my Jeep and F250 up for sale...

yea if you dont need a replacement it is the perfect time to unload spare vehicles.

 

[Nickp]

Looks like it may finally be the time to thin out the herd and put my Jeep and F250 up for sale...

I can practically get what I paid for my Jeep 2 years ago selling it to Carvana. It’s insane and I am really considering selling it (private party)and just buying a beater to get me by lol.

 

[Nickp]

Extremely good story just got done watching it. Here’s a link if anyone else wants to check it out!

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/semiconductor-chip-shortage-60-minutes-2021-05-02/

 

[JesseS]

in theory, yes. but no one can match china's cost, so unless everyone is willing to pay 20%+ more for literally everything, we're beholden right now.

The real problem is the next war will be both informational and economic, and China has the ability to employ both to strangle us. The US has morphed into a nation of consumers, not manufacturers, we make very little of what we purchase, and that needs to change or China will hold the power to shut us down.

 

[Lilj4425]

I have never seen the Ford and Chevy dealerships I drive by everyday this empty of new vehicles before. Sad. How are these dealership workers making any money seeing how they make commission off of the vehicles they sell? Can’t make money when there are no vehicles to sell.

 

[GrandGrady]

I don't get it.. drive buy a dealer.. what's the problem. It's not like costco's toilet paper asle.

It is where I am

 

[Lilj4425]

I can practically get what I paid for my Jeep 2 years ago selling it to Carvana. It’s insane and I am really considering selling it (private party)and just buying a beater to get me by lol.

I have my Ram 2500 and an older Ford Ranger. Thought about selling my Ram and just driving the Ranger until I get my Bronco. The only downside is I won’t be able to take my bass boat out during that break between selling the Ram and getting the Bronco.

 

[broncoj11]

Sorry to sound stupid here. From what I’ve been reading is that this particular semiconductor chip isn’t included in the bronco. In this article it makes it seem like allllll chips will be effected.. so what does this mean for bronco?

 

[kimmnen]

Oh, certainly and it would be quite rough, the whole economy of said countries would essentially need a hard reboot. America made everything in the 1950's and thus the products cost more (relatively speaking) but the economy was also as such that factory jobs paid enough for folks to afford a home, kids and a stay at home wife.


Disclaimer: I have a very limited understanding of economics in this regard - I am just a salty millennial who sees everything getting worse, not better. Aka a house near me was just shown SEVENTY TIMES in 48 hours. sold for over asking price. in Cash. What a great time to be in your mid 20's

"salty millenial" "mid 20's" it is never too late. Too many expectations too much social media. Getting it all now is not how it really works for the majority. It is life and you will come to understand.
FYI, Cash is usually the end result for the seller. A cash offer really doesn't mean much unless someone needs to get a mortgage to buy. In a slow market though some sellers may feel pressure to sell quick especially if they are moving to a new job location or new home purchase. The seller may jump at a lesser cash offer instead for waiting for an offer for a higher price that has to qualify for mortgage at risk of losing a cash now buyer. Cash is king if one of the offers is depending on a mortgage and the loan would exceed the amount the property is worth, the lender will not loan the money. Maybe if things like student loans were like getting a mortgage there would be less of a money problem for some.
It is ok to see the negative but use it to your advantage. One step at a time. Think positive and be flexible. What may seem as getting worse in one part of the country is an open opportunity in another. Motivation is a key to success, but make sure you understand what success is long term. Henry Ford, "If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right."

 

[TJconvert2.7]

MY21, welcome to 2022. MY22, welcome to 2023.

Well folks, it looks like we have more time to save money. On the bright side, everyone that has disciplined themselves and put money aside on a regular basis, will have a small note or none at all

If only someone has thought of the idea to just have MY21s be early MY22s.

aside from instant gratification, or having it first, I think it’s actually a negative to get a MY21 at this point.

 

[BrandoBD]

I have seen every episode of MacGyver, so just send me my Bronco minus the chips... a couple of foil gum wrappers and paper clips should do the trick.

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