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[Monster1926]

It's just a car, and I feel great that i work for an automaker trying to put dealers like this out of business.

Ohh, the one that’s all about the environment but sends CO emission burning rockets into space left and right.

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[stratego]

Ohh, the one that’s all about the environment but sends CO emission burning rockets into space left and right.

Actually no, one of the other auto upstarts in the bay area.

 

[Kcmiller]

Here's the email they sent:

If you want a Bronco NOW, please reply.

This vehicle is on a railcar and will be here in the next couple days.
Price will be $79k plus tax/ license
$5k deposit will hold it for you
Serious inquiries please

Here are the details:
2021 4 door Badlands Advanced 4x4
2.3L Ecoboost
7 speed manual transmission
Mid Package
Towing Package
Cactus Gray

 

[Monster1926]

Actually no, one of the other auto upstarts in the bay area.

You have a long way to go to get rid of the good old boy system in Detroit.

 

[Permaxyz]

This is actually my build, I tried to ask them for MSRP and they wouldn’t budge on $5k ADM. they never mentioned ADM until it was in transit, but I don’t have a signed purchase order to provide any leverage.

it’s hilarious that they are comping it to a 2.7L FE build. I think they will have a harder time moving it as a manual.

I don’t want to sound like “one of those guys” but did you get a purchase agreement when you built it?

 

[stratego]

I don’t want to sound like “one of those guys” but did you get a purchase agreement when you built it?

No, this is partly my fault, I was quoted MSRP when I placed the order but nothing binding.

Its not a huge deal, I think they will have a harder time than they think moving a manual for $30k ADM and I’ll just wait for an order with granger at 1k under invoice. A non-sasquatch soft top isn’t exactly rare or commodity constrained.

 

[Permaxyz]

No, this is partly my fault, I was quoted MSRP when I placed the order but nothing binding.

Its not a huge deal, I think they will have a harder time than they think moving a manual for $30k ADM and I’ll just wait for an order with granger at 1k under invoice. A non-sasquatch soft top isn’t exactly rare or commodity constrained.

Yeah it’s still a terrible situation. You shouldn’t have to get a PA but dealers will do what dealers will do. Sorry to hear man.

 

[Gr8Hortoni]

Overall, it's fine, I put in an order at Granger. I don't NEED a car and refuse to pay a steep premium for a mass produced vehicle. I did a soft top build, so probably just another 6 month wait and Granger is genuinely nice, honest and helpful. The sales tax savings alone will pay for my fly and drive back to California.

When I tell people I’m going to Iowa to get mine, they look at me like I’m nuts, but the regular public has no idea the level of garbage we’ve had to sift through to find the gem that is @Zach@Granger amd his amazing crew. @Hunter@Granger has been great to work with, and I’ll recommend anyone to make the trip out there.

 

[Pressurized]

Sounds like a shit ass dealer... I think I will go leave a bad Yelp review, just because I can.

EDIT: Done on Google.

 

[stratego]

When I tell people I’m going to Iowa to get mine, they look at me like I’m nuts, but the regular public has no idea the level of garbage we’ve had to sift through to find the gem that is @Zach@Granger amd his amazing crew. @Hunter@Granger has been great to work with, and I’ll recommend anyone to make the trip out there.

Agree 100%. They are great so far and their central US location means I’ll probably just use them from now on for anything Ford no matter where I live.

 

[Zach@Granger]

When I tell people I’m going to Iowa to get mine, they look at me like I’m nuts, but the regular public has no idea the level of garbage we’ve had to sift through to find the gem that is @Zach@Granger amd his amazing crew. @Hunter@Granger has been great to work with, and I’ll recommend anyone to make the trip out there.

It's kind of a perfect storm. Low inventory everywhere, a really hard car to get, and some dealers are going to be opportunistic. Heck, I'm sure some of our customers are going to be opportunistic and try to resell and make money.

It's tough being in the OP's position when that's your build.

 

[Daktari]

enough people with more money than sense in the Bay Area, they'll sell it no problem.

In my town a burned out house just sold for 1 million, 150k over asking. Not a fancy house at all, I'd never give it a second look actually, smallish yard. Houses sell within days at astronomical prices, $30 is pocket change for too many people here. 2BR condos sell for over 1 mill here too. They'll find an overpaid techie with the need to be the first on the block, I'm sure.

This one isn't even half as equipped as mine will be, I guess I'll be driving a $90k+ car later this year :-D

 

[Pressurized]

Agree 100%. They are great so far and their central US location means I’ll probably just use them from now on for anything Ford no matter where I live.

FYI, I see your review there too... Mine comes up right after yours.

 

[stratego]

enough people with more money than sense in the Bay Area, they'll sell it no problem.

In my town a burned out house just sold for 1 million, 150k over asking. Not a fancy house at all, I'd never give it a second look actually, smallish yard. Houses sell within days at astronomical prices, $30 is pocket change for too many people here. 2BR condos sell for over 1 mill here too. They'll find an overpaid techie with the need to be the first on the block, I'm sure.

This one isn't even half as equipped as mine will be, I guess I'll be driving a $90k+ car later this year :-D

I agree totally, and am one of the rich techies myself, but it’s insane what people are willing to pay for something that isn’t really that scarce.

High auto prices and sales above MSRP are setting up the next financial crisis when a bunch of risk is mispriced and loan to value balloons.

 

[Vantcrst]

Overall, it's fine, I put in an order at Granger. I don't NEED a car and refuse to pay a steep premium for a mass produced vehicle. I did a soft top build, so probably just another 6 month wait and Granger is genuinely nice, honest and helpful. The sales tax savings alone will pay for my fly and drive back to California.

Buying out of state will not save you sales tax in CA. They will hit you when you register it AND you will have to pay to have it smogged since you bought it out of state.

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