Wasn't the cutoff date to even be considered for a '21 like Sept 18th or something? Any reservations after are '22 (or '23's)
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Correct!Looks like the OP might be in the Minneapolis area. Only ~4 hours from Granger.
You'll likely be a MY22 delivery.I placed my reservation in Oct 2020 (10,000,000).
If for any reason you get a "gut feeling" about doing business with someone, always trust it. It's not too late to walk away. You can find an alternative in your area or abroad. It's not too late to change dealerships.I went to my dealership Mar 26th (so I missed the March deadline), made my build, but I actually decided to put it on hold because I started to feel uncomfortable w/ the dealership.
There were just a few red flags: My initial salesman (prior to orders) quit and it seemed really abrupt, I actually found out through reviews and a thread on this site it was because the dealership was acting "unethically"? My new salesman said the dealership is not allowing even a dollar below MSRP (which understandable I guess) then he proceeded to tell me they have let people walk out the door to work with other dealerships over 500$ in savings.... like what? Even when I stated there were dealerships offering invoice pricing around the area I live they said they were 100% not willing to do that.
My wife has family that lives near your zipcode. Thank you for what you do. Hopefully we can get you sorted out and deliver a little piece of mind.I am an RN so the last year has been unreal, I gave my all to the hospital and threw everything else aside. I really haven't had the energy or time to do in-depth research until these last few weeks, also why I am behind on placing my order. Now I am just feeling like wtf.
It for sure feels like I know more than the salesperson I am dealing with, but that sounds to be the consensus.
It really depends on your dealership and the region you're in. Some areas are cut throat and snakes in suits. Some are just good ol' boys tryin' to sell cars.-Is that stuff normal for a dealership? (I'm kind of nervous they will dick me around and tack on extra fees or whatever). This is my 1st brand new car purchase and I feel very naive. I have been leasing w/ honda and have had a totally different experience than I have had at this ford dealership.
You can't make them agree to anything. If they don't care if you walk away, walk away.-Is there anything I can make them agree to like no aftermarket (I added a kayak roof rack) installation fees, them paying for the tax, or something? I am just trying to find something to justify staying with them.
Yes. You can still move your reservation. You can call Ford at (800) 392-3673 and explain that you would like to change your reservation to another dealership.-Can I even move my reservation? Would it be worth it at this point?
It means that your vehicle will be built by the timestamp and there isn't a "hold" on the order. Because your reservation is so late, you can expect to have your order built towards the back of the line.-When I asked for my invoice pricing comparison it has a priority code of 19 does that mean I could get my build 2021 or is that not even close to reality?
If they're not treating you right and you feel like you can get a better deal elsewhere, it's in your best interest to try. A little bargain shopping goes a long way.-Is it in my best interest to just stick it out with this dealership and get the build?
And it sounds like you deserve it.After this past year, I just want a freakin car I can take the doors and roof off and just drive w/ some fresh air in my god damn bare face.
My first suggestion would be to call Granger Ford and speak with someone about changing your dealership to theirs. They may be in backlog territory at this point, though. They're a great dealership with open communication. And they're about 4 hours from your zipcode.Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated
Thank you all! and thank you for all your research and work you all put into these threads they have been a hugely helpful resource.
Thank you! and I do not think this dealership has a lot of orders ... probably cause everyone walked away. The last time I spoke on the phone with them that was one of their selling points was that if I stayed w/ them I may get my order earlier than another better-priced dealershipI believe 19 means 21 but don’t quote me on that. If your dealer doesn’t have many orders you might be high up on there allocations list so it is quite possible. Wife is on the heart team and couldn’t wait any longer so she got a jeep in October for that open air feel.
Thank you! I appreciate bluntness haha and suggestionsFellow nurse. You are going to wake up farting the smoke they blew up your ass, but I'm a psych nurse at a state mental hospital, so I tend to be blunt. There are dealerships who are at invoice or well below invoice. Your reservation date is well outside any hope of a 2021. Minnesota is not far from Iowa. @Granger Ford has great deals and if you're up for a long road trip, @DealerInsider in Pa and Stephens Ford in WVA have great deals.
Call Granger. End of story. All things will be answered and no dicking around done.I placed my reservation in Oct 2020 (10,000,000).
I went to my dealership Mar 26th (so I missed the March deadline), made my build, but I actually decided to put it on hold because I started to feel uncomfortable w/ the dealership.
There were just a few red flags: My initial salesman (prior to orders) quit and it seemed really abrupt, I actually found out through reviews and a thread on this site it was because the dealership was acting "unethically"? My new salesman said the dealership is not allowing even a dollar below MSRP (which understandable I guess) then he proceeded to tell me they have let people walk out the door to work with other dealerships over 500$ in savings.... like what? Even when I stated there were dealerships offering invoice pricing around the area I live they said they were 100% not willing to do that.
I am an RN so the last year has been unreal, I gave my all to the hospital and threw everything else aside. I really haven't had the energy or time to do in-depth research until these last few weeks, also why I am behind on placing my order. Now I am just feeling like wtf.
It for sure feels like I know more than the salesperson I am dealing with, but that sounds to be the consensus.
-Is that stuff normal for a dealership? (I'm kind of nervous they will dick me around and tack on extra fees or whatever). This is my 1st brand new car purchase and I feel very naive. I have been leasing w/ honda and have had a totally different experience than I have had at this ford dealership.
-Is there anything I can make them agree to like no aftermarket (I added a kayak roof rack) installation fees, them paying for the tax, or something? I am just trying to find something to justify staying with them.
-Can I even move my reservation? Would it be worth it at this point?
-When I asked for my invoice pricing comparison it has a priority code of 19 does that mean I could get my build 2021 or is that not even close to reality?
-Is it in my best interest to just stick it out with this dealership and get the build?
After this past year, I just want a freakin car I can take the doors and roof off and just drive w/ some fresh air in my god damn bare face.
Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated
Thank you all! and thank you for all your research and work you all put into these threads they have been a hugely helpful resource.
Sweet baby Jesus! We need to talk. I’ve got a few people on my ignore list that I think you can help. How much time have you got? This could take a while!I'm a psych nurse at a state mental hospital...
This honestly may be true...but I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: there really is NO price for peace of mind. I’m with @DealerInsider right now and the constant communication and immediate responsiveness for any/all questions I have has been amazing. Especially when it feels like new info comes out every two weeks...he just keeps rolling with the punches.Thank you! and I do not think this dealership has a lot of orders ... probably cause everyone walked away. The last time I spoke on the phone with them that was one of their selling points was that if I stayed w/ them I may get my order earlier than another better-priced dealership
Medicine here, and I feel ya after this last year. I'm a late July reservation (week 2), which actually puts me closer to an October reservation than a day 1-3 reservation #'s wise so I'm also looking at a MY22 most likely (still have some small hopes of a 21).After this past year, I just want a freakin car I can take the doors and roof off and just drive w/ some fresh air in my god damn bare face.
No, that was the 21’ allocation cut off. Any orders after that weren’t figured for 21.Wasn't the cutoff date to even be considered for a '21 like Sept 18th or something? Any reservations after are '22 (or '23's)
That's what I said.No, that was the 21’ allocation cut off. Any orders after that weren’t figured for 21.