The Plan & Offer - Stephens Auto Center's Mid Atlantic Bronco Connection

[StephensAutoCenter]

Nada here... seeing my build in the confirmations others are posting so... who knows? Doesn’t necessarily feel like timestamp is that important.

So far, timestamps are the most important part. They're going down the list in timestamp order and finding Broncos that match with the supplies available and scheduling them and they're not moving up eligible FEs into vacated slots because of FEs with leather constraints. I watched it happen last week and if I am correct, it will happen this week with non-FE models when our scheduling is done sometime today.



/john

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[St27964]

So far, timestamps are the most important part. They're going down the list in timestamp order and finding Broncos that match with the supplies available and scheduling them and they're not moving up eligible FEs into vacated slots because of FEs with leather constraints. I watched it happen last week and if I am correct, it will happen this week with non-FE models when our scheduling is done sometime today.



/john

So the scheduling isn’t complete yet for you guys? Thanks for always being so prompt and helpful!

 

[NC_Pinz]

John, is there any way you can give us a basic breakdown on what models were scheduled this week once the dust settles? More for curiosity than anything.

 

[StephensAutoCenter]

John, is there any way you can give us a basic breakdown on what models were scheduled this week once the dust settles? More for curiosity than anything.

Scheduling happens in chronological order every Thursday. Of course I don't know exactly how it occurs, but because of my experience as a systems administrator, I can take a guess that the databases are locked (evident from a BIG RED HIGHLIGHT that happens when I try to make a change to an order on Thursdays), then a sorting command or program is used to go through all of the order entries. If I am correct, the program will find the timestamps, compare those to others, come up with a sequence of further orders to check, then verify the build info, then compare the build info to the available supplies, then compare the slots for production, lock a slot, enter the appropriate order from a dealer into the slot, then move on. Probably happens one-dealer-at-a-time for several reasons, not the least of which is to make sure the slots available don't get double booked somehow. At any rate, we're later in the day, usually.

I plan to give a breakdown of what's been scheduled and compare who got scheduled to my list and try to figure out (if) why someone was skipped.



/john

 

[St27964]

Scheduling happens in chronological order every Thursday. Of course I don't know exactly how it occurs, but because of my experience as a systems administrator, I can take a guess that the databases are locked (evident from a BIG RED HIGHLIGHT that happens when I try to make a change to an order on Thursdays), then a sorting command or program is used to go through all of the order entries. If I am correct, the program will find the timestamps, compare those to others, come up with a sequence of further orders to check, then verify the build info, then compare the build info to the available supplies, then compare the slots for production, lock a slot, enter the appropriate order from a dealer into the slot, then move on. Probably happens one-dealer-at-a-time for several reasons, not the least of which is to make sure the slots available don't get double booked somehow. At any rate, we're later in the day, usually.

I plan to give a breakdown of what's been scheduled and compare who got scheduled to my list and try to figure out (if) why someone was skipped.



/john

It’s either the “S” in Stephens or the “W” in WV that puts you at the end of the list

 

[Dirty Bronco]

Scheduling happens in chronological order every Thursday. Of course I don't know exactly how it occurs, but because of my experience as a systems administrator, I can take a guess that the databases are locked (evident from a BIG RED HIGHLIGHT that happens when I try to make a change to an order on Thursdays), then a sorting command or program is used to go through all of the order entries. If I am correct, the program will find the timestamps, compare those to others, come up with a sequence of further orders to check, then verify the build info, then compare the build info to the available supplies, then compare the slots for production, lock a slot, enter the appropriate order from a dealer into the slot, then move on. Probably happens one-dealer-at-a-time for several reasons, not the least of which is to make sure the slots available don't get double booked somehow. At any rate, we're later in the day, usually.

I plan to give a breakdown of what's been scheduled and compare who got scheduled to my list and try to figure out (if) why someone was skipped.



/john

Incredible customer service as always. Appreciate it John!

 

[WCP-82]

plus the drive can be a bonus! a quick road trip never hurt anyone!, how did you figure $3K savings, im also buying at Stephens but havent been able to figure the real savings?

All the dealers in my area wanted MSRP. Stephens price is $1000 below invoice. My MSRP is $53285 and invoice is $51269. The prices were listed on my order summary sheet.

 

[StephensAutoCenter]

plus the drive can be a bonus! a quick road trip never hurt anyone!, how did you figure $3K savings, im also buying at Stephens but havent been able to figure the real savings?

send me a PM with your name and I will break down the savings for you if you lost or didn't receive your build sheet with the invoice price on it.


/john

 

[Dirty Bronco]

@cpmartin1999 Below is a financial analysis I did when comparing my local dealership who was at MSRP and Stephens who is $1000 below Invoice.

@WCP-82 Go Browns!

 

[scubasteve]

@cpmartin1999 Below is a financial analysis I did when comparing my local dealership who was at MSRP and Stephens who is $1000 below Invoice.

@WCP-82 Go Browns!

Same here when doing the math for driving 10 hours to WV from NY. -1000 below invoice versus MSRP at best near me was about $2500-$3000 of savings for me. That's worth it for a weekend drive to and from WV. 1 way rental car, overnight stay and fuel would be my only costs that eat into that savings which is well worth it.

Plus the peace of mind and the great customer service that Stephen's has shown over the past several months sealed the deal for me. Plus what better way to get to know everything I love, and likely will eventually annoy me in my new Bronco than a road trip? Best way to really get to "know" a new car haha.

 

[NC_Pinz]

I've bought four vehicles (used) and immediately taken them on a road trip to return home. It is a great way to create some memories. I had one where my wife who was following me had to pull up next to me and yell that I was doing 50 mph on the interstate. So much for a calibrated speedo.

Had one that did well up to about 30 min from home and it died in the middle lane during rush hour. Hilarious fun...well not really. Made it home on a flat bed with a nervous ass driver wondering if my new-to-me truck was too heavy and would make him roll over.

Edit...I forgot about two guys (different times) buy two different vehicles from me after flying in from Arizona. Bought the truck and immediately drove home from my place (North Carolina).

 

[Ibleve]

June 7 build confirmed! BD 2.7 Sasquatch Soft Top 4 Door 7/13 10 pm Reservation

I am 10:29 on 7/13. Same, with lux and hardtop. No email but maybe means July

 

[BdubBronco]

I am 10:29 on 7/13. Same, with lux and hardtop. No email but maybe means July

My build is a Black Diamond, so no LUX available..... Not sure if the Black Diamond or the soft top played a crucial role. Thought for sure that Sasquatch was gonna be a problem

 

[Ibleve]

My build is a Black Diamond, so no LUX available..... Not sure if the Black Diamond or the soft top played a crucial role. Thought for sure that Sasquatch was gonna be a problem

My error. Mine is a Badlands. Saw the BD but did not register in my excited head. Congrats!

 

[BdubBronco]

My error. Mine is a Badlands. Saw the BD but did not register in my excited head. Congrats!

No problem. Just for inquiring minds, I was in the 30's on allocation ranking

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