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Leonardtown Ford Reservation Holders

Leonardtown Reservation Holders
NayNay
IMPORTANT ALLOTMENT UPDATE
Hello. As I said I would update everyone by noon. Ford has 190k reservations and can only do about 70k. They did a split to spread out the allotment across all dealers and that's just a tentative plan until reservations convert. Once the orders open up there's a 60 day window to get each person to convert to a real order. In order to get more of the allocation from Ford we have to have a higher conversion rate than the national average. This is absolutely where I think we will come out way ahead of the pack. If we can pull off close to all converting our allocation goes up. Ford's saying that 50% of the allocation will be determined by conversion rate and this is why I announced a cut off. 25% had to do with growth and I've already shared that my store has hit that mark. 25% on competitive registration (other models like jeep). So collectively we need to ban together and convert. If you're reservation is stamped 9/19 or later than you already know you're a 22 MY, but we still need it to be converted to help pull more allocation from Ford. Ford is placing all dealerships everywhere into a tug of war. I'm glad I saw this coming from the start. Batches 1 and 2 and half of 3 will see a MY21. The FE gets theirs regardless and can disregard their batch number. We need to ban together so we can get enough to cover the rest. I'm in the back of batch 3 and I REALLY want mine, as I know all of you do too. My boss has completely moved his to the end of the entire line for a MY22 and will still convert to help us. Here's where we need to grab a piece of the rope and PULL by converting our order. As a side note some will get pushed back due to the pandemic constraints but you absolutely want to convert so when production resumes you will have yours built in order. Lastly, remember I'm 1 individual so it will be a process for me to focus on each person 1 at a time to assist with converting. You all have my contact information. Never panic. Just text or email me ANYTIME and I will respond as soon as I am able to. If 24 hours pass and you've not heard back then text or email me again. My only exception to the 24 hour rule is when I'm off work. You all have my schedule. So if you email me Wed at 7 I won't see it until Friday.
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chipstar
batch 4 sad :(
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NayNay
NayNay
@lowmpg actually you can do short leases with Ford. And early turn ins too
Greg Helmick
Greg Helmick
@NayNay so batch 4 here, just to manage expectations, if we all convert to orders based on current known facts of allocations, we could be looking at MY22, correct? i know things can change and it depends on how many vehicles ford can actually produce and how many of the total reservations convert.
NayNay
NayNay
@Greg Helmick oh wait I'm in your batch I think. So there's a potential of a 22 model but we're going to fight like he to avoid that. Also Ford said 22 would start being delivered in Dec this year.
NayNay
NayNay
It's important you read and understand how this works. There's no reason we can't ban together and get more. We aren't off by many at all. Due to pandemic restrictions people in the higher batch numbers will move up too.
BPMANAZ
I am ready to convert (reservation to an order...not religions)
chipstar
yeah, 100% ready to convert as soon as possible.
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lowmpg
lowmpg
Yikes, that isn't good.
NayNay
NayNay
It's great. We see this as half full not empty. I'm excited. We all should be. There's a plan already in place. We do the work we get the reward. We win.
bbacon05
bbacon05
I'm also 100% ready to convert to an order when the order banks open
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lowmpg
lowmpg
So, does the rate of reservations to order conversion guarantee you some level of allocation, or is that a cross-your-fingers scenario?
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lowmpg
lowmpg
@NayNay OK so that is good news, question I guess is how do you get 70+ reservations converted....
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NayNay
NayNay
@lowmpg we have 60 days to get them converted over and we are at 69 total. This isn't hard. It's mostly on you guys to convert between the timeliness Ford gave.
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lowmpg
lowmpg
@NayNay well nobody can ever say you weren't 100% transparent!! :) :)
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LalasBronco
LalasBronco
Ready to convert! On which build.....well, I have no clue on that yet!! But one of them!

Can you explain a bit more about the timing of the allotment? For example, let's just say that it's a perfect world and there are no delays on any build. So you get an allotment of 20. Is there a timespan on that? You get 5 in June, 5 in July, etc.....does it go by weeks, months? Or you can get all 20 at one time Hope? Hope that makes sense.
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NayNay
NayNay
@LalasBronco it is spread over the months. So Ford gave us 21 and after people convert we get more based on that.
NayNay
NayNay
As of right now there is panic, chaos, drama, and fires everywhere. We aren't going to participate in that. We know exactly what we need to do. I'm a fighter. A fighter is never knocked out until they refuse to stand back up. I've yet to lose a fight. Over the next few days thousands of people will bow out of the ring mostly because they can't trust their dealership or have no communication from them. That's just more for us who stay in it. Ford knows what they're doing. This helps them, and us.
lowmpg
lowmpg
@NayNay Is there any pre-work that can be filled out for a reservation conversion or is that something a dealer doesn't get till the day of?
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NayNay
NayNay
@lowmpg just be as close as you can be ready to convert. I'll be able to help everyone individually too. But not until Ford opens it up.
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1979
1979
Ready to convert right away. Not going to lie though, I’m nervous about the delivery timeframe. I’m really really to hoping to get into a vehicle by July but being in the 2nd batch doesn’t seem promising.
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NayNay
NayNay
@1979 batch 2 is a done deal.
NayNay
NayNay
We just need to make sure everyone converts over. This will get us more allocation from Ford.
1979
1979
@NayNay Yea I know I’ll get a 2021, I’m just hoping it’s more like July than November that I’m able to take delivery.
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NayNay
NayNay
As a side note our number went down because we don't count Bronco Sport. Actually it is 66 because FE has their own allocation.
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NayNay
NayNay
And a chunk of that 66 is MY22 I will get exact numbers out to you guys on Saturday
chipstar
@NayNay as always, your candor and fighters attitude are super appreciated. ready to spread the word and get those allocations via converted reservations, so let me (us) know how we can help.
NayNay
NayNay
Remember the allocation is a starting number and it's up to us to get more. We know how and that's what matters. I've been doing this since 2007 so I know how to play the game. I also know how to read between the lines too. It's sounds super arrogant ? but I'm extremely good at what I do. When people panic I'm the calm one creating my game plan and I pretty much called all of what is happening. So far I've been on point from X-Plan and down payment to allocation etc. Not my 1st day working at a Ford store.
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LalasBronco
LalasBronco
@NayNay And this is exactly why I chose to go with you guys even if it pushed me back a little bit! The only thing I'm anxious about is not being able to actually see some of these options before ordering. How in the world do we make a decision on some of these accessories when we can't see what they look like?! Ford is sure testing my sanity! lol
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Dystinct
Ready to convert @NayNay! In batch 3 nervous about where that will put me:eek::eek::eek:
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NayNay
NayNay
I've got to tend to my family now. I'll be a few hours and will return afterwards
All-In
Went with NayNay for this reason. Mainly after reflection I realized allocation and build time will be what it will be; but I can control whom I do business with. Thanks for keeping us informed. Also, still nervous, I am batch 3...are you saying as it stands we are pushed to MY22 but we can potentially influence via conversion?
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NayNay
NayNay
@All-In no one is pushed to 22 yet. Ford is not done with allocation yet. That's what I'm saying. There's a part 2 in allocation that hasn't been given yet. And that's based in part by how many convert. We will have 60 days to convert. Then we get more. The more whom convert the more allocation we get.
mlcinema
mlcinema
@NayNay but what if I know I’m a MY22 because I reserved way late, but I order a BD with only one option. I guess it’s possible to get a MY21 if a bunch of people order many options and Ford doesn’t have the parts. Is that correct?
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NayNay
NayNay
Yes. That's correct. Also the 22 model will start delivering in Dec this year too. That's what Ford says
mlcinema
mlcinema
@NayNay I’m in no rush.....well, maybe a little, but I’m ready to convert.
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broncoSJ
broncoSJ
I’m ready!
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ChapEJF
ChapEJF
@NayNay thanks for all of the diligent work you are putting in on this. I am ready to convert as soon as the order banks open.
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All-In
Add me in your convert pile for planning. Whenever you are ready.
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NayNay
NayNay
You guys will convert on your own when Ford opens up in a few days, I'll double check them, give you pricing, go over it with you to finalize it, make sure you're aware of any delays etc, then push it over to them.
broncoSJ
broncoSJ
Is there some sort of portal site that we will access to convert our orders?
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ChapEJF
ChapEJF
@broncoSJ It looks like on our Ford Accounts in the Reservations and Order section is a timeline showing progress from reservation to delivery. I will try to post a snapshot. It seems as though @NayNay is saying that we will order online and follow the progress there.
NayNay
Greg Helmick
Greg Helmick
i believe you are correct, we will convert our orders in our Ford account and then @NayNay will see the conversion.
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chipstar
@NayNay yeah but I thought that was still emailing or calling you to enter it for us in the DMS. Not us converting ourselves on ford.com
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NayNay
NayNay
@chipstar you'll have to convert for me to see it. Ford put the power in your hands. That is what I've been told from above my store level from Ford. This prevents stores from making people up and doing other shady things. Even if I go in and totally change your order once you place it, you can log into your account and fix it.
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chipstar
@NayNay The email that was just sent to us from Ford says this:

"Dealer Consultation and Ordering – Your dealer will be reaching out soon to talk through your build details and help you place your order. Online ordering is not available for Bronco."

Seems like we'll send you the details, but you'll enter the order.
LalasBronco
LalasBronco
What if we don't know what we want to order yet? I'm in between 2 builds. And it depends on price. What if I convert on the higher one and the discounts don't get the price where I need it to be? Can I then change it to the lesser build in my account?

Another question: I know you said that you pass along all of the information you are given but I have questions on some of the accessories before I know if I want them or not!! Are these things that I should not be worried about right now and we can add in later after the initial order but before the cutoff date? I'm hoping Ford will give us pictures or descriptions or something by then.
NayNay
NayNay
@LalasBronco yes you'll be able to alter your build. If you have 2 send the favorite 1st and I'm going to price it and let you see it BEFORE anything is final. We can add accessories later if you want. Ford does do pix and describe stuff because that's what makes people but them. So write them down but don't worry yet.
LalasBronco
LalasBronco
@NayNay Done! Just sent you my updated build. I also listed the accessories I'm interested in so that we can chat about that when the time comes! Thanks!
lowmpg
lowmpg
I think it has been reported before that you can change your build up until it actually hits the assembly line. I assumed (IMO) that you couldn't switch models or doors (2 to 4 or vice versa) the type of things that could put you in whole other option lists. All a guess though.
LalasBronco
LalasBronco
@lowmpg Yeah I had read that as well.....but I also read that we would have no control over entering the information from our Ford account. That it would all be done through the dealer. Now it sounds like we do enter it on our Ford account and then it gets sent to the dealership who confirms it. With the way the b&p is, I'm just wondering how many glitches we'll have from our accounts or how easy/difficult it may be to change things through it! ??
NayNay
NayNay
@lowmpg great question and I think you can alter it from 2 and 4 door etc., but I will double check to be sure. I'm bouncing between the two myself.
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NayNay
NayNay
@LalasBronco we will be walking that walk together. We've got 60 days to get them straight. My guess is the 1st week will be a hot mess. In the end you all want a Bronco, Ford wants to build it, and my store wants it delivered so I'm sure we will all work together and figure it out.
lowmpg
lowmpg
I hear ya but when it comes to actual money I bet things clear up. Right now it's speculation because nobody but Ford (and dealers) has money in the game.
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NayNay
NayNay
@lowmpg not sure if that's a question or statement?
lowmpg
lowmpg
@NayNay a Statement. Dealers are paying people to track all things Bronco and be prepared, Ford as a manufacturer has actual money in on building the Bronco. We 'consumers' only have 100.00 in the game right now. So when I say when the money becomes real, meaning consumers will now put money to purchase the product I think Ford will provide far clearer and concrete information in tools like B&P.
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NayNay
NayNay
@lowmpg that is absolutely correct.
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