ADV Production Modular Hardtop!

[HoosierDaddy]

And no, I have thankfully not put a full deposit down on something that we have yet to see proof of even existing (sans prototypes). Are you saying I have to drop $6k before I can comment on their poor business practices and deceptive marketing?

Some folks REFUSE to admit they may have made a mistake, no matter what it may cost them. They have to stand behind their bad decision, which means defending their scammer.

I've been trying to shout this from the mountain top from the beginning. Them and AR, thoug AR eventually delivers, but if they say 6 weeks, it will most likely be 6+ months.

This is why legit businesses get investors to help cover the cost of development, there is a risk involved. In this situation, there was never an upside to the risk. Some "Investors" may recover zero of their investment if/when shit goes bad.
It went bad about 12 months ago.

I guess this is the "Bronco thing". Top scams.
The classic Bronco community had a soft top scammer YEARS ago.


The internet is a wonderful tool for research, just sayin'....

Google user name SaddleUp over at ClassicBroncos.com. Just seeing that name here from time to time still makes my stomach turn.

Google ADV's old business name.

Enjoy the ride!

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[3175375]

Has anyone actually received the product?

I have read a lot of vague reasons why the product hasn’t been delivered to myself.

I will defer my thoughts on what Advanced Fiberglass is or isn’t doing at this time…

 

[Bluewheels]

No tops shipped by ADV. Continued delays. In mid-November 2023, they sent emails with the delivery plan (Batch 1, 2, or 3), and promised updates every 30 days thereafter.

It's been 60+ days since and radio silence.

 

[nickyp1020]

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/buyer-beware-advanced-fiberglass-concepts.88556/

to long to post as a comment of my experience with this company so i am going to leave this here for everyone

 

[Elonmsk]

I will never get over the video from November where ADV created this weird vertical aspect ratio clip to match an iPhone video they received from their overseas manufacturer, only to say “we have spent millions and millions of dollars to get the project and product right”. Then it shows a 3 second clip of him with a dead blow hammer trying to seat weatherstripping. I guess they were thinking “yep, this should explain everything”

You can’t make this stuff up…..

 

[BroncoBoy22]

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/buyer-beware-advanced-fiberglass-concepts.88556/

to long to post as a comment of my experience with this company so i am going to leave this here for everyone

Thanks for sharing your experience man

 

[GreenMtnBronco]

I understand everyone's hesitancy. The top looks amazing in concept. I kept putting it off time after time for nearly a year but enough was enough especially when you can get an AC or TOR delivered.

BTW that carbon fiber AC looked sweet!

AC is saying 6-8 months for a top. trying to talk to a dealer to seee if they would take a refundable small deposit. If yes, I'll just see which one comes first

 

[BroncoBoy22]

AC is saying 6-8 months for a top. trying to talk to a dealer to seee if they would take a refundable small deposit. If yes, I'll just see which one comes first

The dealer used did the refundable deposit. Hope you find one

 

[PatioDaddio78]

I was waiting to reply to this thread until my return check cleared! I got my money back today, unfortunately without interest.

I was a day one order placer and more than patient with the entire process. Get your money back ASAP! The thing that had/has me most concerned was when I called to cancel, there was zero hesitation from ADV on trying to keep me as a customer. As someone coming from a sales background the customer is always first and is always correct, BUT you always want to KEEP that customer. There was no “Why are you canceling?” or “Is there anything we can do you keep you as a customer?” or “It is only 2 more weeks and we have units in house ready to ship.” It was just how can I get you your money back. Fortunately I received my money back and for that I am glad, but no kudos to ADV for the gesture.

If you are still waiting for the hardtop, I wish you luck, you are more of a glutton for punishment than me. March 2024 is the new October 2022! I figured if I can live with the soft top for 2 years and nearly 30K miles, I can live with it forever…or at least until the transmission blows up.

 

[evgenyvasenev]

I was waiting to reply to this thread until my return check cleared! I got my money back today, unfortunately without interest.

I was a day one order placer and more than patient with the entire process. Get your money back ASAP! The thing that had/has me most concerned was when I called to cancel, there was zero hesitation from ADV on trying to keep me as a customer. As someone coming from a sales background the customer is always first and is always correct, BUT you always want to KEEP that customer. There was no “Why are you canceling?” or “Is there anything we can do you keep you as a customer?” or “It is only 2 more weeks and we have units in house ready to ship.” It was just how can I get you your money back. Fortunately I received my money back and for that I am glad, but no kudos to ADV for the gesture.

If you are still waiting for the hardtop, I wish you luck, you are more of a glutton for punishment than me. March 2024 is the new October 2022! I figured if I can live with the soft top for 2 years and nearly 30K miles, I can live with it forever…or at least until the transmission blows up.

it could be true, it could be the case where they can sell your top to any other customer in 1 sec, reduce a backlog, and don’t waste time arguing with the unhappy customer. Let’s see

 

[lapazleo]

At this point anybody who hasn't demanded a refund deserves to lose their money. It don't take this long to design and build what's essentially a glorified pick up topper.

 

[GotWake]

I was waiting to reply to this thread until my return check cleared! I got my money back today, unfortunately without interest.

I was a day one order placer and more than patient with the entire process. Get your money back ASAP! The thing that had/has me most concerned was when I called to cancel, there was zero hesitation from ADV on trying to keep me as a customer. As someone coming from a sales background the customer is always first and is always correct, BUT you always want to KEEP that customer. There was no “Why are you canceling?” or “Is there anything we can do you keep you as a customer?” or “It is only 2 more weeks and we have units in house ready to ship.” It was just how can I get you your money back. Fortunately I received my money back and for that I am glad, but no kudos to ADV for the gesture.

If you are still waiting for the hardtop, I wish you luck, you are more of a glutton for punishment than me. March 2024 is the new October 2022! I figured if I can live with the soft top for 2 years and nearly 30K miles, I can live with it forever…or at least until the transmission blows up.

I should be getting my check this week.

It is a little frustrating. But, we all got in a preorder for a new product that was in the middle of R&D. It was a risk and it didn’t work out. Luckily, we can get our money back and move on..

 

[Panmort]

I came across this while scrolling Facebook. I could only laugh at the caption they used at the bottom.

 

[351W-Bronco]

...Google user name SaddleUp over at ClassicBroncos.com. Just seeing that name here from time to time still makes my stomach turn....

I remember that saga.

Herb

 

[nickyp1020]

We communicate with our customers via phone or email. As for content, we have posted a total of 12 videos so far, check our this youtube series:

in 2 and a half years ive had 6 emails. dont lie to the people. you communicate when you know how to spin things. you dont even let people know about delays after promising a new delivery window

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