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I've seen so many relevant questions, things that made me rethink some of my choices, and others that solidified what I decided on. I figured this was a good opportunity to 'journal' my experiences and maybe it will raise some flags, maybe it will help some make choices along the way. Just venting my situation and nothing more.
Order date 3-26-21
Selected Bronco Sport Badlands trim
Added Cargo Management system
235-65-17 AT tire option
Tow assist package
Color select was Area 51 exterior and Area 51 interior
I started with web searches and determined all pricing at this point was the same across most dealers in my area. I tried the Costco route, they set me up with a dealer an hour and a half north, the guy seemed very busy, and tried several times to catch up with him. This was a red flag. Eventually came to a decision on what I wanted ( I selected everything and stuck with that plan). He was going to get back to me with pricing, insisted Costco was no haggle, better than Ford X plan pricing hands down. I like no hassle...but it became far from it.
I searched for dealer stock, nothing close to what I wanted, wife reassured me, get WHAT I want, I always settle, I'm simple and don't like hassle. I stuck to the plan. I found a dealer an hour away, big company, the guy was really smooth with more than 30 years at the same dealer. He spelled it all out, offered to set it up and suggested I do it sooner than later, he hinted time was ticking...he was right and I am confident he knew what was coming. I was fortunate to have a few options for an X plan, my old college teammate/room mate hooked me up. Processed my order and off I went. I tried a few other options just to see where I was, all the other options were the same, or worse, and this dealer offered to set me up with the best finance/options/rebates possible, promised he'd lock me in, thinking maybe q2 options would be better. He said if not, he'd guarantee the best deal even if that was a q1 quote. I filed my credit app, filed my X-plan, put down a $500 refundable/usable deposit.
April 8 I get an email, great news, here is my VIN and scheduled build for May 17 week. Now I'm kinda pumped up and ready to go. I keep reading all the delays, issues with parts, etc. He reassures me I have a VIN it will get done. He mentioned the size of their dealership, the location of the dealership, and their ties to Ford, it will work out. As it stood, my build is on schedule, and should be ready to roll. I have read a few other sites mentioning the same, they wouldn't assign a VIN and build if they didn't have parts allocated, could be delays but if the dealer has order and priority it should get done on schedule. He stated he would get back with me if anything changes, he has multiple other Sport orders, said he checks them daily, I honestly believe it as quickly as he responded with the VIN and other info.
Order date 3-26-21
Selected Bronco Sport Badlands trim
Added Cargo Management system
235-65-17 AT tire option
Tow assist package
Color select was Area 51 exterior and Area 51 interior
I started with web searches and determined all pricing at this point was the same across most dealers in my area. I tried the Costco route, they set me up with a dealer an hour and a half north, the guy seemed very busy, and tried several times to catch up with him. This was a red flag. Eventually came to a decision on what I wanted ( I selected everything and stuck with that plan). He was going to get back to me with pricing, insisted Costco was no haggle, better than Ford X plan pricing hands down. I like no hassle...but it became far from it.
I searched for dealer stock, nothing close to what I wanted, wife reassured me, get WHAT I want, I always settle, I'm simple and don't like hassle. I stuck to the plan. I found a dealer an hour away, big company, the guy was really smooth with more than 30 years at the same dealer. He spelled it all out, offered to set it up and suggested I do it sooner than later, he hinted time was ticking...he was right and I am confident he knew what was coming. I was fortunate to have a few options for an X plan, my old college teammate/room mate hooked me up. Processed my order and off I went. I tried a few other options just to see where I was, all the other options were the same, or worse, and this dealer offered to set me up with the best finance/options/rebates possible, promised he'd lock me in, thinking maybe q2 options would be better. He said if not, he'd guarantee the best deal even if that was a q1 quote. I filed my credit app, filed my X-plan, put down a $500 refundable/usable deposit.
April 8 I get an email, great news, here is my VIN and scheduled build for May 17 week. Now I'm kinda pumped up and ready to go. I keep reading all the delays, issues with parts, etc. He reassures me I have a VIN it will get done. He mentioned the size of their dealership, the location of the dealership, and their ties to Ford, it will work out. As it stood, my build is on schedule, and should be ready to roll. I have read a few other sites mentioning the same, they wouldn't assign a VIN and build if they didn't have parts allocated, could be delays but if the dealer has order and priority it should get done on schedule. He stated he would get back with me if anything changes, he has multiple other Sport orders, said he checks them daily, I honestly believe it as quickly as he responded with the VIN and other info.
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