I bounced between Adam and Brent pre-delivery. I actually didn't see either one of them when I picked it up. My Bronco had an issue with the modem connecting to FordPass, so I left to grab lunch. When I came back, the modem issue was fixed, I signed paperwork (not even with the normal finance...
Carbonized Gray badlands here - I took delivery last Tuesday. I was part of the Texas Group buy.
My first mods: a stubby antenna and script bronco badging.
ADM of $22, not $25 to $30. Also, there was no mention of other dealer add-ons.
OP also didn't say if $83 was out the door price. Not enough information to fully evaluate.
There is definitely a premium being paid, but not necessarily as big as some think.
It is cool to see what people have owned and a little sobering to see what I have owned. Putting the list together made me realize that I don't keep my vehicles as long as I thought. In order of acquisition . . .
Before Marriage
1990 Nissan 200SX (Wife)
1991 Jeep Wrangler (Me)
After Marriage...
I would just call back and get a different service rep that knows what they are talking about. I have changed two reservations for me and two for a friend.
I'm #58 (and #153) on the order sheet at BU. I got a call on my first reservation on Wednesday. He actually told me they wouldn't take the order on my second reservation right now. First reservation was night of release (7/13). Second reservation was morning after (7/14).
Called this morning and switched 2 reservations. When the phone rep says, "Is this to switch to XXX dealership?", you know that they have seen some volume . . .