[Truck]

I have a platinum that has been built and is being delivered sometime in the next two weeks.

Its my first time ordering a car from factory but haven’t had any contact with the dealer (Star Ford, Glendale CA). Would the dealer contact me once the car arrives?

 

[DEN2MM]

You should be in touch with the dealer now to make sure they know you’re still planning to purchase and discuss any questions you have.
Don’t let them control the deal, your level of interest and control will guide things. Passively waiting for them to contact you and anything is possible.

 

[GeoGoodrich3]

My truck shipped yesterday. I have kept in contact with my dealer at least once a month since my build date. On another note, is there a way to track delivery?

 

[Ministry]

Definitely give them a call or you might get boned with ADM.

 

[GeoGoodrich3]

Definitely give them a call or you might get boned with ADM.

We spoke yesterday and he said that he'd let me know once it arrives at a distribution point, which for me is Albany NY.

 

[Truck]

Definitely give them a call or you might get boned with ADM.

Went in on the 16th and spoke to them. No markup! Just picked it up today.

 

[Joseywales]

You should be in touch with the dealer now to make sure they know you’re still planning to purchase and discuss any questions you have.
Don’t let them control the deal, your level of interest and control will guide things. Passively waiting for them to contact you and anything is possible.

What kind of BS is this? Ford has such a long way to go until this is no longer a statement or passive thought in peoples minds. Never, not once, did I have this feeling when buying my Tesla. I’ve treated Ford the same way. If worse comes to worse and I played my hand incorrectly, then Ford will lose a customer forever.

 

[Voltz]

What kind of BS is this? Ford has such a long way to go until this is no longer a statement or passive thought in peoples minds. Never, not once, did I have this feeling when buying my Tesla. I’ve treated Ford the same way. If worse comes to worse and I played my hand incorrectly, then Ford will lose a customer forever.

The best kept secret in the auto industry is how little power and control manufacturers have over franchised dealers. I hate the game and any crooked players. Dealers are the only player that can legally sell you the vehicle new. In this hypothetical situation that didn't even happen, the player to hate, if it had, would be the dealer.