I am beginning to evaluate when to throw in the towel on this ordeal. I run a pretty decent sized equipment company and I must say, we have struggled mightily to get the inventory customers need. However, our manufacturers keep us posted every week on ETAs and exactly what issues the production lines are experiencing. This info is quickly shared with our customers. Pricing is set during the order and no one has to worry about price protection. Most of our equipment is at least one year out from order date.
I am very concerned that my Ford order that was placed and accepted by Ford in early Nov 2021 as an EARLY order by Ford will be a year old model by the time it arrives at the dealer for the PDI. Year models absolutely affect resale value. Unless you plan on driving your vehicle until the tires fall off, year model and mileage are the heavy influencers to residual value. I am very disappointed with Ford. I do however appreciate reading everyone’s views and knowledge on this forum. Good luck to you all and I promise to let you know if mine becomes available…..if it ever comes.
I am very concerned that my Ford order that was placed and accepted by Ford in early Nov 2021 as an EARLY order by Ford will be a year old model by the time it arrives at the dealer for the PDI. Year models absolutely affect resale value. Unless you plan on driving your vehicle until the tires fall off, year model and mileage are the heavy influencers to residual value. I am very disappointed with Ford. I do however appreciate reading everyone’s views and knowledge on this forum. Good luck to you all and I promise to let you know if mine becomes available…..if it ever comes.
