Question about ordering a new 2-door Bronco Black Diamond

[LastDeadLast]

Hello all,

First post, long-time lurker. Just like most everyone else on this forum, I've been very excited about the new Bronco. I've been holding back and waiting for all the excitement to die down before I order my copy. Since the market is starting to slow and after hearing that the 2024 order banks may open in mid-August, I started working with a local dealer here in NC about ordering a 2-door Black Diamond. I was told by the dealer that Ford was still accepting orders for 2023 models even though I read that the order banks opened and closed on March 27th. Based on that, I have a couple of questions:

1. Is it still possible to order a 2023? Or is the dealer full of crap?
2. They also told me that they will include a "non-negotiable" add-on package that includes items like: Glass etching, paint and fabric protection, key replacement, etc. I just refuse to pay for this and am willing to walk away from the deal since I don't really need this truck, however I'm somewhat concerned because more and more dealers are adding on these "non-negotiable" items as a condition of sale. This especially ticks me off since this is a special order and dealers have 100% control NOT to install these things before I take delivery. Does anyone have any strategies to turn down those add-ons?

Thanks in advance!
-Shannon

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[RagnarKon]

Is it still possible to order a 2023? Or is the dealer full of crap?

Yes, you can order anything except Everglades, Base, Raptor, Heritage, and Heritage Limited. (There are some option constraints.)

They also told me that they will include a "non-negotiable" add-on package that includes items like: Glass etching, paint and fabric protection, key replacement, etc. I just refuse to pay for this and am willing to walk away from the deal since I don't really need this truck, however I'm somewhat concerned because more and more dealers are adding on these "non-negotiable" items as a condition of sale. This especially ticks me off since this is a special order and dealers have 100% control NOT to install these things before I take delivery. Does anyone have any strategies to turn down those add-ons?

If you don't agree to the terms of the sale at that dealer... go to a different dealer. Pretty simple, and really your best option.

 

[Beach_Bum]

If your local dealer isn't meeting your needs, then find another. Don't pay for something you don't want. Nowadays, it is easy to buy a vehicle and have it delivered to your residence or road-trip to bring it back home.

While it is understandable to want to patronize your local dealership, it doesn't make sense if they are forcing add-ons.

 

[LastDeadLast]

Thanks for the replies. That's what I thought. I'm not afraid of doing a little driving to get what I want.

Thanks for the advice,
-Shannon

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