ADV Bronco Hardtop Pricing ANNOUNCED

[Nolabel]

Yea I’m such a horrible customer for expecting John to have a viable product after charging me $7K.

Quality products take time. Ford couldn't make tops fast enough so you didn't get one from them now your complaining that an aftermarket company can't build theirs fast enough for your grumpy ass. Guess what they have been selling the shit out of their products and will continue to do so without your help.

I'd say take your 7k and go make your own if your unsatisfied with the time it takes to get a quality product that they have tested and inspected to their standards.

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[CheekyOldMan]

Who's saying quality products don't take time? I'm not. I totally understand good products take time. And you have a prototype before you go listing a product with a ship date on your website, and set up a payment flow. Ford doesn't even make you pay while you wait for your vehicle to get built. A good business communicates with customers instead of being divisive and pretending you need approvals before you can post photos of your progress. They claim they don't want to post photos so that the customer can see what it looks like when it's finished? They've already posted fake mock-ups- there's nothing to lose by showing your progress, being realistic with your ship dates up front, and making it crystal clear if you don't have even one single prototype yet. Even the kiddies on Shark Tank bring a prototype to the game when they ask for money. It sounds like this, on the other hand, has never existed as more than a drawing, and still doesn't. ADV has been less than forthcoming about their progress, and it seems to be a surprise to many that - this late in the game - they still don't have a prototype. Maybe I'm the only one willing to take them to task for it... and that's fine... but don't try and defend this as acceptable and honest business practices, because it sure as hell isn't.

 

[FishKzor]

Who's saying quality products don't take time? I'm not. I totally understand good products take time. And you have a prototype before you go listing a product with a ship date on your website, and set up a payment flow. Ford doesn't even make you pay while you wait for your vehicle to get built. A good business communicates with customers instead of being divisive and pretending you need approvals before you can post photos of your progress. They claim they don't want to post photos so that the customer can see what it looks like when it's finished? They've already posted fake mock-ups- there's nothing to lose by showing your progress, being realistic with your ship dates up front, and making it crystal clear if you don't have even one single prototype yet. Even the kiddies on Shark Tank bring a prototype to the game when they ask for money. It sounds like this, on the other hand, has never existed as more than a drawing, and still doesn't. ADV has been less than forthcoming about their progress, and it seems to be a surprise to many that - this late in the game - they still don't have a prototype. Maybe I'm the only one willing to take them to task for it... and that's fine... but don't try and defend this as acceptable and honest business practices, because it sure as hell isn't.

..And yet, in spite of all this, you gladly handed over $7,000 dollars?

 

[CheekyOldMan]

..And yet, in spite of all this, you gladly handed over $7,000 dollars?

None of this was communicated on the website. People in this forum were even a bit surprised.

 

[Rspayde]

..And yet, in spite of all this, you gladly handed over $7,000 dollars?

To be fair in the scheme of things $7k is less than most of the markups and the soft top got production pushed through faster so I can see why people did this. I can also see why they are now upset.

But $7K is a good chunk of change to spend on what basically boils down to an internet promise.

 

[Moto26]

None of this was communicated on the website. People in this forum were even a bit surprised.

That's BS. I looked at their website when all of this started. Everything was clearly spelled out. You had to pay in full up front. All of their build and ship dates were estimates. Yes, people were surprised back then, and many opted out because of it. But you're the only one who went through with the order - and your payment - and are now sitting here mad because it's taking longer than YOU expected it should take.

Fine, get your money back. But continually posting here and slandering their reputation is completely uncalled for…

 

[Hemisfear]

That’s fine and if that’s how you feel it’s your prerogative. But going on a rampage here isn’t solving anything.

It's actually quite embarrassing as well!

 

[Letagoavs710]

It's actually quite embarrassing as well!

I agree. Which is why the Veruca gif was perfect.

 

[FishKzor]

To be fair in the scheme of things $7k is less than most of the markups and the soft top got production pushed through faster so I can see why people did this. I can also see why they are now upset.

But $7K is a good chunk of change to spend on what basically boils down to an internet promise.

I agree about it being a lot and basically an internet promise. Thats why I surprised he went through with it and is now complaining. Personally, after the MIC fiasco, I wouldn't plop down any money (let alone $7k) on an unseen, un-reviewed hardtop.

Also, he only barely ordered his a month or so ago, so I feel like none of this is really suddenly out of left field.

 

[mcon33]

You have been speaking with the owner this entire time, my name is John. As I have stated in the previous messages/comments, we will provide the update as soon as the prototypes are finished. Please contact us at [email protected] and we will happily issue the cancellation.

Why even engage this temper tantrum any longer? I'd quit replying, clearly nothing will shut him up beyond some over the top special treatment.

 

[NatureMan]

(@ADV Fiberglass with @CheekyOldMan ‘s money)

 

[MannyG20]

I agree about it being a lot and basically an internet promise. Thats why I surprised he went through with it and is now complaining. Personally, after the MIC fiasco, I wouldn't plop down any money (let alone $7k) on an unseen, un-reviewed hardtop.

Also, he only barely ordered his a month or so ago, so I feel like none of this is really suddenly out of left field.

This. I have been following ADV’s progress since they announced and at no time did I ever think they misrepresented their product or their current progress with the hardtop. Which is exactly why I have not ordered. Ford taught me better than that. I will wait for a finished product and customer reviews.

 

[Ibleve]

You have been speaking with the owner this entire time, my name is John. As I have stated in the previous messages/comments, we will provide the update as soon as the prototypes are finished. Please contact us at [email protected] and we will happily issue the cancellation.

John,

appreciate the attention to detail and I, for one, look forward to rocking a new color matched ( yes, I know I have to paint it) one price, so minimal points of failure, top.

 

[Gizmo]

John,

appreciate the attention to detail and I, for one, look forward to rocking a new color matched ( yes, I know I have to paint it) one price, so minimal points of failure, top.

Yea, the positivity is back!!

 

[Mainerunr]

I'd just like to see him learn how to run a business. When you take this much cash from your customers, you owe them more than the bullsh*t he's been throwing around.

Just because it is not how YOU think a business should be run. It is not his fault you did not understand what you were signing up for (I mean, if you were from 'the county' it wouldn't surprise me if you had a lack of reading comprehension but I expected better from Bar Harbor).

Seriously, I'd have canceled your order long ago, companies don't have to put up with the BS you're throwing at him either...just sayin. And I'd have canceled it because based on your posts, it does not appear that you ever would have been happy with it anyway, no matter how good it ends up being.

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