CALLING ALL GRANGTOBER ORDER PLACERS

[Montana Bronco]

Picked up today, EZ peezey. In & out under an hour. I spent some time wandering around looking at all the Broncos on their lot.

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[VoltageDrop]

Below is the exact response I got when questioning the requirement of sales tax being paid up front and whether or not it is an Iowa state-mandated requirement. I've bought/sold at least 50 vehicles (many out of state), and this is the first time I've run into such a scenario. Approaching it with an 'either pay now or pay later' mentality and hoping it doesn't end up being an administrative nightmare!


"Yes, it is required. It is not stipulated by the state of Iowa, but it is for Granger Motors. It is to prevent a vehicle from being resold without paying taxes and registration fees in an effort to reduce chargebacks and penalties on the dealership's behalf. We have been burned a lot in the past, so a handful of customers have ruined it for everyone!"

Granger didn't collect tax on mine at the end of April but the Arkansas DMV charged me tax on the full amount before rebates, which were over $6k in my case. Kind of crappy, but still a deal! Are all states like that?

 

[weezy_jw]

People who picked up today: what was the date yours arrived at Granger? Someone a couple pages back mentioned they’re going in order of when they came in. I’d be interested to see what arrival date they’re up to (and betting I’m not alone in that!)​

Mine shipped 4/15. Arrived May 11th via the tracker. Finance emailed me on 5/15. It was basically ready then minus my price protection issues (address change). Picked up today as it best for my schedule.

 

[KirchTX]

Granger didn't collect tax on mine at the end of April but the Arkansas DMV charged me tax on the full amount before rebates, which were over $6k in my case. Kind of crappy, but still a deal! Are all states like that?

You should be able to have the final sheet and be taxed on the net amount after discounts.

I’m realizing now that those of us with address changes and waiting on checks will have no hope of being taxed at the lower total. I need to look at my docs again but that’s probably the case

 

[Primm907]

Granger didn't collect tax on mine at the end of April but the Arkansas DMV charged me tax on the full amount before rebates, which were over $6k in my case. Kind of crappy, but still a deal! Are all states like that?

Interesting. Perhaps this'll actually end up being the positive of Granger requiring it up front.
They're showing taxes calculated from the cash price minus all rebates ($6,145) on my purchase agreement.

 

[rjudas]

People who picked up today: what was the date yours arrived at Granger? Someone a couple pages back mentioned they’re going in order of when they came in. I’d be interested to see what arrival date they’re up to (and betting I’m not alone in that!)​

On Monday, 5/22, Granger was contacting orders that arrived on 5/11 and 5/12. I don't know how many deliveries arrived on those days or how fast they can get through them. Good luck to all - the end is near!

 

[RBF 1401]

The rail tracker shows my Bronco got to Omaha on May 17. No "final prep" update yet on the Ford tracker. I assume the Bronco is sitting in Omaha, waiting for some truck transport? Is there any way to track a Bronco at this stage of the journey?

Unless you know somebody who knows somebody, there isn't a way to track at that point other than obsessively refresh your tracker.

 

[KirchTX]

Another PSA:

Don't blindly hit sign on every page of the docusign. There is one page that asks if RouteOne can use your contact info for telemarketing purposes.

You do NOT and should not sign that one.

 

[ARKBronco]

Granger didn't collect tax on mine at the end of April but the Arkansas DMV charged me tax on the full amount before rebates, which were over $6k in my case. Kind of crappy, but still a deal! Are all states like that?

Yep… Arkansas charges 6.5% on the full amount. Dealer rebates and incentives do not qualify for tax exemptions. The taxable price of your vehicle is the price before dealer incentives. So if you’re getting a rebate, you’ll still pay sales tax on the full price of the car. Even used cars over $4,000 are taxed at the same rate. (This applies to vehicles in Arkansas).

 

[dingle87]

Another PSA:

Don't blindly hit sign on every page of the docusign. There is one page that asks if RouteOne can use your contact info for telemarketing purposes.

You do NOT and should not sign that one.

Ugh. I'm usually pretty good about reading and catching this stuff. I just glossed over it and didn't catch this. Great...

 

[KirchTX]

You should be able to have the final sheet and be taxed on the net amount after discounts.

I’m realizing now that those of us with address changes and waiting on checks will have no hope of being taxed at the lower total. I need to look at my docs again but that’s probably the case

Yes confirmed that the taxable amount is after all discounts and rebates. (Edit: in Texas at least)

I was taxed at the Granger under invoice amount, but not including the Ford discounts. So I'll just have a check to deposit when it eventually shows up. Looks like Ford not allowing us to move for some reason cost me $270 in unnecessary tax.

 

[RobC2]

Finally here! Still can't believe it.

 

[72F262]

Granger didn't collect tax on mine at the end of April but the Arkansas DMV charged me tax on the full amount before rebates, which were over $6k in my case. Kind of crappy, but still a deal! Are all states like that?

I am in MO. I purchased a new car back in 2020, middle of COVID, for 19% below MSRP. My local DMV charged me tax on MSRP. I argued, but the whole process to even get an appt. back then took four months. I just paid it. However, I called the Dept. of Revenue and they said the local office was wrong. In MO the local offices are run by private companies. It took nine more months, but I did get a check from the State for the difference. It was well worth the hassle IMO.

 

[LS2GTO]

In Tennessee, auto sales tax is calculated on the total sale amount, *including doc fees*, without subtracting rebates. In addition, there is a single article tax that is applied in two tiers. The first $1600 of the cost of the vehicle is taxed an additional amount based on the local (not state) tax rate - except three of the 95 counties in TN which have full or partial exemptions to this tax. The second $1600 of the price is taxed a flat 2.75% on top of the state tax. Got that?

 

[mmorgan]

In SC it's 6-8% according to local sales tax rate BUT a maximum of $500. The dealer lobby, with their self interest in mind, keep this safe for the moment.
I firmly believe it's why Georgia has a formula they use to gouge new residents, many of whom would be from SC.

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