First Edition - Not Happy

[testa422]

Still not buying the verbal gymnastics..maybe my 'generation' is not so tolerant with the corruption of meaning...been around the block...been scammed by Ford back in the 70's..selling 70's as 71's...and a host of other marketing scams...at some point you say..enough is enough..say what you mean..sell the product with full clear disclosure of what "First" means..treat your premium payers with some level of respect..but don't word game us into cheap ploys..this is not acceptable..but then I am a simple 7 decade old car buyer...what the hell do I know.

VERY obviously nothing

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[WasChops]

I wrote to my dealer contact yesterday inquiring about my order (9/14/21) to which he responded:

'Unfortunately, there appears to be some commodity restraints at the factory for the first edition packages which is causing a delay in these being scheduled so we will definitely not see it until next year. We do feel it will get built we just aren’t sure on the timing yet. I will continue to check it weekly as Ford schedules production and as soon as it gets a build date, I will let you know. I know this is frustrating, but we appreciate your patience and understanding as Ford continues to work through its product and chip shortages."

 

[xXChartmanXx]

Still not buying the verbal gymnastics..maybe my 'generation' is not so tolerant with the corruption of meaning...been around the block...been scammed by Ford back in the 70's..selling 70's as 71's...and a host of other marketing scams...at some point you say..enough is enough..say what you mean..sell the product with full clear disclosure of what "First" means..treat your premium payers with some level of respect..but don't word game us into cheap ploys..this is not acceptable..but then I am a simple 7 decade old car buyer...what the hell do I know.

In the era of Just In Time ordering meets pandemic sourcing, manufacturing, production, and shipping it is what it is. And marketing has been going downhill for years, not shocked by much of anything they try nowadays.

 

[Traegorn]

In the era of Just In Time ordering meets pandemic sourcing, manufacturing, production, and shipping it is what it is. And marketing has been going downhill for years, not shocked by much of anything they try nowadays.

I don't know if it's worth explaining things to this guy.

He's just mad he doesn't have his potato skins.

 

[Rob Cactus Gray]

That depends on the value on the backend in 40 years.......if its worth a ton then its an investment

This is a Ford Maverick, not an Aston Martin. Be lucky to get what you paid plus inflation, and that is if someone keeps it babied and doesn’t drive it.

 

[MavVa1024]

https://giphy.com/explore/i-want-it-now

 

[RichApple]

In the era of Just In Time ordering meets pandemic sourcing, manufacturing, production, and shipping it is what it is. And marketing has been going downhill for years, not shocked by much of anything they try nowadays.

Ok…I was probably wrong… if I have properly digested all the replies my take is if I was Ford..what they meant to say is”..We are selling a “First Edition” of a hybrid pickup truck. We are not sure how the market will react but we assure you this edition has some nifty decals and special paint and because of that we will label it ‘First edition”..you may think it is a ‘First Edition’ but it is really a ‘Send us more money for the decals and we will get to you when we can” edition. Just to be clear this is a ‘Special Sucker’ edition, but being totally up front…we appreciate you tying up your hard earned money for 6 months or more while we sell a ton of the ‘not first edition’ models to customers that were smarter than you.

 

[notfast]

This is a Ford Maverick, not an Aston Martin. Be lucky to get what you paid plus inflation, and that is if someone keeps it babied and doesn’t drive it.

Wasn't there a mint Geo Metro that just sold on Bring a Trailer or something for like $18,000?

 

[Garbone]

My suggestion is go over to the Bronco6g forum and look for their 1st addition support group. Those guys over there are all about comforting one anothers FordMoCo traumas.

 

[sjJohnny]

Seriously..July...seriously ?

Yes seriously. Think of it a special 1st year edition. You think paying $1,300 lets you cut in front of a months worth of orders? Seriously? You made a bad assumption, lesson learned, deal with it.

 

[STARCOMMTREY1]

Wasn't there a mint Geo Metro that just sold on Bring a Trailer or something for like $18,000?

A 1990 something tacoma sold for 21k.....

 

[RichApple]

Yes seriously. Think of it a special 1st year edition. You think paying $1,300 lets you cut in front of a months worth of orders? Seriously? You made a bad assumption, lesson learned, deal with it.

'Months worth of orders'...how about 6 months worth of orders???...are you serious?

 

[Aza]

It’s a trim package not a scheduling promise.

 

[STARCOMMTREY1]

Ok…I was probably wrong… if I have properly digested all the replies my take is if I was Ford..what they meant to say is”..We are selling a “First Edition” of a hybrid pickup truck. We are not sure how the market will react but we assure you this edition has some nifty decals and special paint and because of that we will label it ‘First edition”..you may think it is a ‘First Edition’ but it is really a ‘Send us more money for the decals and we will get to you when we can” edition. Just to be clear this is a ‘Special Sucker’ edition, but being totally up front…we appreciate you tying up your hard earned money for 6 months or more while we sell a ton of the ‘not first edition’ models to customers that were smarter than you.

Yeah....Im done.....like a brick wall......I hope you are able to enjoy your FE soon or cancel it so someone else can enjoy it. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you!

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