So, Ford is simply gifting an extra grand just to be nice?
Seriously?
Again, with due respect..
There are multiple vehicles for sale without a rebate because they need no incentive to sell. Rebates are used to move stock, and the amount of rebate depends on existing stock in a particular sales region. The spring rebate here in Buffalo has been $950.00. The cars drop ship destination is Naples, Florida. And the rebate there is $1,450.00 for the same car. If the vehicle is on short supply as you say, Ford wouldn't have to give away an extra cent to move it. That is the first clue that supply is not an issue.
It's a simple disagreement. But don't tell others something that isn't true. I don't see many businesses saying "no" to a 50k order if that is what the customer wants.
Dealers are eager to sell orders because as stated before, it involves a total of 20 minutes of paperwork, easy profit made, and another happy customer is driving a sold vehicle from "X" dealership.
Hey, maybe it's just me.. I've ordered a lot of cars and trucks in my life time without anything more than a handshake, a deposit, a nice deal and a happy dealer.
Also, you may be surprised, but most larger successful dealers don't need to rely on floor planning their stock from of a lack of liquid assets. Those days are long gone. The big fish have swallowed the little struggling fish, and the big fish have the assets to buy the stock once the allotted free time has run out.
They achieved that position by making large sums of money off of the frightened consumer.
If one of the "many" points that you are in disagreement with is lost leverage, then I expect that I can't help you understand my point.
Someone else may save thousands by understanding that the buying customer carries 100% of the leverage as long as they aren't cheap talked out of it by a sales staff trained on baiting customers, then disarming their confidence with a test drive and that new car smell, while creating a sense of urgency and shortage.
