RESOLVED - $2,500 Markup Red McCombs San Antonio

[secretagentstone]

Just thought I would share this with the Texas Maverick community.

My vehicle is scheduled to arrive later this month so I went to the dealership to prep paperwork. While I was looking at the price sheet there was a $2,500 "Texas Protection Package" that included paint/leather protection (no exact details on what they are doing to provide protection), vin etching, and window tints.

I pointed out that these things individually don't even add up to $2,500 and my sales man said "this is pretty much a non negotiable for all cars from this dealership, if you had bought this ford as an inventory item we would be charging a much much higher mark up"

Given that I've already been truck-less and waiting for such a long time for the Maverick to arrive, I feel forced to eat this $2,500 markup.

I hope that this will inform others to find a different dealer that isn't going to be predatory on prices given the current state of the supply chain.

UPDATE:
Thank you everyone! I got a call earlier from the manager of the dealership. He apologized for the "confusion" that may have occurred and the "Texas Protection Package" has been removed.

I appreciate everyone who leaned into to reach out to the dealership to help me make this right. I really did feel like I was stuck with nothing to negotiate on. My goal was never to harass, annoy, or disrupt the dealership. So, at this point I'd appreciate if you left them alone unless this happens again!

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[jbpoole]

Just thought I would share this with the Texas Maverick community.

My vehicle is scheduled to arrive later this month so I went to the dealership to prep paperwork. While I was looking at the price sheet there was a $2,500 "Texas Protection Package" that included paint/leather protection (no exact details on what they are doing to provide protection), vin etching, and window tints.

I pointed out that these things individually don't even add up to $2,500 and my sales man said "this is pretty much a non negotiable for all cars from this dealership, if you had bought this ford as an inventory item we would be charging a much much higher mark up"

Given that I've already been car-less and waiting for such a long time for the Maverick to arrive, I feel forced to eat this $2,500 markup.

I hope that this will inform others to find a different dealer that isn't going to be predatory on prices given the current state of the supply chain.

Rip off. They saw you coming. Slimy car dealer.

 

[secretagentstone]

Rip off. They saw you coming. Slimy car dealer.

I agree! But, what can I do? If I want the car, I would have to wait in the reservation line all over again.

They are definitely capitalizing on the fact that I have no options. Hopefully this will help inform others who may have reservations with them.

 

[wyouger]

Just thought I would share this with the Texas Maverick community.

My vehicle is scheduled to arrive later this month so I went to the dealership to prep paperwork. While I was looking at the price sheet there was a $2,500 "Texas Protection Package" that included paint/leather protection (no exact details on what they are doing to provide protection), vin etching, and window tints.

I pointed out that these things individually don't even add up to $2,500 and my sales man said "this is pretty much a non negotiable for all cars from this dealership, if you had bought this ford as an inventory item we would be charging a much much higher mark up"

Given that I've already been truck-less and waiting for such a long time for the Maverick to arrive, I feel forced to eat this $2,500 markup.

I hope that this will inform others to find a different dealer that isn't going to be predatory on prices given the current state of the supply chain.

Thanks for sharing. The type of dealer to stay away from. I had a dealer once try to "include" alarm and undercoat. I went some ware else. Unfortunately with the short supply, our only choice is to accept or walk away.

 

[LongshotXL]

The name on the dealership should have told you all you needed to know.

 

[Rob Cactus Gray]

There are dealers selling at MSRP. You could fly somewhere and pick one up for cheaper.

 

[Redneck Garage]

There are dealers selling at MSRP. You could fly somewhere and pick one up for cheaper.

Where could he go get a First Edition sir ? ( Not trying to sound like a jerk here )

 

[provin1327]

I dont get why you are just rolling over and taking this? Didn't you order your vehicle from them or is this a truck from their lot?

If its your order you should have paperwork and a price without that bs from when the order was put in. If its their stock you need to at least attempt to push back and negotiate.

This is classic dealer bs extras they've been doing for years and people just keep rolling over and paying for it...

 

[secretagentstone]

Where could he go get a First Edition sir ? ( Not trying to sound like a jerk here )

Yup! I would love to get some more knowledge and understanding on this. I'm happy to travel anywhere in the connected united states to pick up a FE hybrid Mav at MSRP. Can Ford transfer this reservation to a different dealership that wont pressure me with a markup?

 

[jbpoole]

Just thought I would share this with the Texas Maverick community.

My vehicle is scheduled to arrive later this month so I went to the dealership to prep paperwork. While I was looking at the price sheet there was a $2,500 "Texas Protection Package" that included paint/leather protection (no exact details on what they are doing to provide protection), vin etching, and window tints.

I pointed out that these things individually don't even add up to $2,500 and my sales man said "this is pretty much a non negotiable for all cars from this dealership, if you had bought this ford as an inventory item we would be charging a much much higher mark up"

Given that I've already been truck-less and waiting for such a long time for the Maverick to arrive, I feel forced to eat this $2,500 markup.

I hope that this will inform others to find a different dealer that isn't going to be predatory on prices given the current state of the supply chain.

Let us know how this turns out.

 

[secretagentstone]

I dont get why you are just rolling over and taking this? Didn't you order your vehicle from them or is this a truck from their lot?

If its your order you should have paperwork and a price without that bs from when the order was put in. If its their stock you need to at least attempt to push back and negotiate.

This is classic dealer bs extras they've been doing for years and people just keep rolling over and paying for it...

This is a Maverick reserved in my name. I would love it if you could come and help me negotiate!!! Red McCombs told me they will not sell me the car if without the "Texas Protection package" So I'm open to ideas on how to push back.

 

[secretagentstone]

You should name the dealer so others can avoid them.

Let us know how this turns out.

Threw it in to the title, but for the record.
Red McCombs Ford in San Antonio, TX
https://www.saford.com/

 

[secretagentstone]

Tell them you do not want that done to your vehicle.

Yup! I told them that and they said they were still going to charge me regardless.

 

[provin1327]

This is a Maverick reserved in my name. I would love it if you could come and help me negotiate!!! Red McCombs told me they will not sell me the car if without the "Texas Protection package" So I'm open to ideas on how to push back.

What does "reserved in your name" mean? Is this a custom order that was put in for you and your Maverick was scheduled, built, and delivered? Or by "reserved" do you mean you saw it on the dealers lot and told them you wanted it so they "reserved" it for you?

 

[Rob Cactus Gray]

Where could he go get a First Edition sir ? ( Not trying to sound like a jerk here )

I didn’t look to see first edition. Probably going to be slim pickings. It could happen though. Someone might walk from their first edition build. Might be cheaper to pay $2,500 than spend months searching. So yeah, my bad. If OP is willing to give up a few things Mavericks are available at MSRP.

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