Try to negotiate an extended warranty,service warranty or try to have them increase your trade in vehicles price to even out the price increase.
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Maverick at dealer who wants $3000 more than agreed on 16 months ago!
Anyone who says " call Ford " can NOT say that the phone agents solved an issue for them, I spent 2 hours on the phone and they can NOT do anything. They actually have given me wrong advice ( told me I would get the rebate straight from Ford ) and none of them would send me an email or put anything in writing.
As mentioned above, if you are trading in, negotiate a higher trade in, they 10000% know they are factoring in that rebate from Ford coming to them and increasing their profit, so ask them to split the difference on an increased trade offer.
The ONLY way I have heard anyone getting help from Ford is social media, hop on twitter and DM Jim Farley, maybe that will get attention.
At risk of walking, I negotiated a higher trade in. After I pay, I am then going to go the social media route, and DM until someone looks at it. Worst case, I burn a bridge with the dealer but who cares. Best case, they get contacted by Ford and I see a refund check 45 days or so after purchase.
I figure if I push the issue any further, they can tell me to take a hike, slap on an ADM, and any noise I make with Ford they will just lie their way out of. Too many stories of retail orders disappearing after "failed attempts" to contact the purchaser.
Once I am out the door, I have the truck, completed my trade, and then hopefully if I squeak the wheel enough Ford can do something to make it right.
Undecided if I will go to social media, but I have waited over a year for this truck, and the other order I placed actually got a VIN, really a miracle, but I expect that dealer to be 10x worse than the one about to take delivery.
As mentioned above, if you are trading in, negotiate a higher trade in, they 10000% know they are factoring in that rebate from Ford coming to them and increasing their profit, so ask them to split the difference on an increased trade offer.
The ONLY way I have heard anyone getting help from Ford is social media, hop on twitter and DM Jim Farley, maybe that will get attention.
At risk of walking, I negotiated a higher trade in. After I pay, I am then going to go the social media route, and DM until someone looks at it. Worst case, I burn a bridge with the dealer but who cares. Best case, they get contacted by Ford and I see a refund check 45 days or so after purchase.
I figure if I push the issue any further, they can tell me to take a hike, slap on an ADM, and any noise I make with Ford they will just lie their way out of. Too many stories of retail orders disappearing after "failed attempts" to contact the purchaser.
Once I am out the door, I have the truck, completed my trade, and then hopefully if I squeak the wheel enough Ford can do something to make it right.
Undecided if I will go to social media, but I have waited over a year for this truck, and the other order I placed actually got a VIN, really a miracle, but I expect that dealer to be 10x worse than the one about to take delivery.
[QUOTE=" Before you figure you won't win, check with an atty. A contract does not need to be signed to be valid. Contracts can even be verbal. IMO basic business law tells me the dealer's order form is their price offer to you. Acceptance of that price by having them place an order under your name and driver's license = Contract.
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Basic contract law is that yes, it is an offer. But acceptance of an offer requires consideration (or reliance) by the other party. No consideration (such as a deposit) or reliance (incurring costs based on expected receipt of truck) here so no contract.
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Basic contract law is that yes, it is an offer. But acceptance of an offer requires consideration (or reliance) by the other party. No consideration (such as a deposit) or reliance (incurring costs based on expected receipt of truck) here so no contract.
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I paid $33k for my hybrid first edition...that's after taxes and tags.
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If they're trying to get more money out of the deal they aren't going to agree to give it away in a higher trade value. Likewise an ESP or maintenance plan which can be cancelled.
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I didn’t even know about the price protection date. I’m glad I signed my order confirmation on 10/23!! I wouldn’t pay a dollar extra!!!
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I can tell you what has been very effective with the folks here on MTC - let us know the dealership name and web page - AFTER THE DEALER RESPONDS UNFAVORABLY - whereas if they respond and agree to the original deal - just let us all know. If not, I bet a bunch of us will YELP and rate review that dealership with a barrage of comments regarding the matter. This action of support by the
MTC community has been extremely effective at getting the attention of dealerships - and for their honorable actions.
But if that is to happen we will need to be honorable with FACTS, not subjective commentary. Meanwhile I hope this works out well for you!
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I kinda like the Granger 3,000 BELOW msrp instead of 3,000 ABOVE msrp...go with dealers you trust.
Years ago a dealer tried to get over on my dad for a 1985 Plymouth grand fury he special ordered. He picketed the place on the sidewalk out front. For 15 minutes until they relented. Knowing dad he would have been there until today otherwise.Ad wrap tailgate and two doors with descriptive info and drive around dealership periodically. Maybe get funded by MSRP dealer.
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It cracks me up that beanie babies had more consumer protection than Ford does. Ford dealers are nothing more than Authorized retailers/resellers and Ford doesn't give a damn.
If you sold beanie babies for higher than $5.95 during the craze they would either slap you with a volume limit or cancel your contract. They didn't mess about either.
My family's business got "investigated" multiple times over the years by the company because of consumer complaints. Multiple phone calls to reinforce our contract. We even had a rep and a few secret shoppers show up to look at our signage and pricing. We were a very small volume mom and pop shop.
If you sold beanie babies for higher than $5.95 during the craze they would either slap you with a volume limit or cancel your contract. They didn't mess about either.
My family's business got "investigated" multiple times over the years by the company because of consumer complaints. Multiple phone calls to reinforce our contract. We even had a rep and a few secret shoppers show up to look at our signage and pricing. We were a very small volume mom and pop shop.
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