Ford getting ready to tell dealers to get ****

[dblack1]

It's that way in packages with the lariat. There is really no point in not getting the ultimate package, but on my 17 I had to get the full glass roof to get push button start. I didn't want the sunroof, but couldn't get push button without.

I'm ordering my next truck when the 2023 body change occurs.

[Trip McNeely]

I had a talk with someone that gave me a fair shake in how most of the packages work. Let me start off by saying I think packages suck. So here’s the skinny:

A: lots of options are tied to each other via their various electronics and control modules. So in order to get X, it actually requires Y and Z due to their networks. Which is irritating but it is what it is due to these highly intricate bells & whistles.

B: the assholes in marketing decided that a certain percentage of people getting X would also want Y and Z. They pre-allocate snd buy in gross volume to lower the pricing. They won’t “break up the set” because the outliers that want Package 15 overwhelmingly get it because of option X, so they would then be hard-pressed to sell their allocation of Y and Z without it.

It’s economics and I get it. Packages give the consumer more bang for their buck yadda yadda. I don’t know if we will ever see true ala carte from big manufacturers again.

Gee sounds a lot like the cable and satellite television services scam.

[DON SVO]

This is how it should be. Like the old days. Instead of going in and filling out a copo and sending it in you get online and do the same thing.

No more hunting through websites and lots to find the one that has 80% of the options you want in the color you want. Couple of clicks and you get the exact(or damn near depending on the fucking packages offered) vehicle you're looking for.

Price it, pay it, wait a couple of weeks and pick it up.

The packages need to go as well. Al-a-cart that shit.

I had a talk with someone that gave me a fair shake in how most of the packages work. Let me start off by saying I think packages suck. So here’s the skinny:

A: lots of options are tied to each other via their various electronics and control modules. So in order to get X, it actually requires Y and Z due to their networks. Which is irritating but it is what it is due to these highly intricate bells & whistles.

B: the assholes in marketing decided that a certain percentage of people getting X would also want Y and Z. They pre-allocate snd buy in gross volume to lower the pricing. They won’t “break up the set” because the outliers that want Package 15 overwhelmingly get it because of option X, so they would then be hard-pressed to sell their allocation of Y and Z without it.

It’s economics and I get it. Packages give the consumer more bang for their buck yadda yadda. I don’t know if we will ever see true ala carte from big manufacturers again.

[Grimpala]

This is how it should be. Like the old days. Instead of going in and filling out a copo and sending it in you get online and do the same thing.

No more hunting through websites and lots to find the one that has 80% of the options you want in the color you want. Couple of clicks and you get the exact(or damn near depending on the fucking packages offered) vehicle you're looking for.

Price it, pay it, wait a couple of weeks and pick it up.

The packages need to go as well. Al-a-cart that shit.

[IHaveAMustang]

they’re just coming a little closer to the tesla model. Also, this is how things have worked in many other countries for a long time.

It’d be nice if this resulted in the death of dealerships.

ftfy

[quikag]

As long as Ford (and other manufacturers) tell dickhead dealers to not add ADM to ordered/reserved cars or they will cut their allocation to zip. Heard that story about Grand Prairie Ford screwing that lady out of her reserved Bronco. F those people.

Luckily, my dealer (Sewell) has been very honorable about my 1 of 250 reserved Blackwing Caddy. They are MSRP and would never even consider ADM especially on a reserved unit I did through the GM website right after the window opened. 250 sold out in less than 3 minutes apparently.

In short, reserving cars for a small deposit is actually pretty fun. I have a reservation on a launch edition Hummer EV SUV and also a Ford Lightning. Not sure if I get either of them, but it's a refundable deposit, so it's good to have the card in my back pocket if I decide to pull the trigger. Will make sure both dealers honor MSRP (or better) before placing official order though.

[Tx Redneck]

Be nice to be able to order budget vehicles too. e.g. Trucks in lower trim levels (just used for truck stuff), first cars for kids with lower options...etc.

Dealer service departments suck, so hopefully the provision things to use trusted shops local to the buyer.

Watch them limit how low you can spec the trim level to keep pricing higher.

[ceyko]

Be nice to be able to order budget vehicles too. e.g. Trucks in lower trim levels (just used for truck stuff), first cars for kids with lower options...etc.

Dealer service departments suck, so hopefully the provision things to use trusted shops local to the buyer.

[Sgt Beavis]

They’re just coming a little closer to the Tesla model. Also, this is how things have worked in many other countries for a long time.

It’d be nice if this resulted in the death of dealer markups.

[dcs13]

Local dealers in the Hill country dont have a damn thing to sell. Fredericksburg Ford was down to one car for a few months..
And after reading article, typical deal. Higher ups dont understand the real world. Thats not how Americans buy cars.. They want it now. This will pass

[32vfromhell]

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a37187201/ford-build-to-order-online-ordering-changes/?src=socialflowFBCAD&utm_campaign=socialflowFBCD&utm_medium=social-media&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3w2Ep6suNYO3wSzhSeO2CZYMtrIdpvWiMO-kWqzXTRaqHz1xs_XPqKbNs

Just like i predicted, Ford is using the coronavirus and slowdowns to have dealerships by the balls and i hope Jim Farley (CEO) just squeezes until they sound like choir boys.