Grand Prairie Ford, Texas

[Deleted member 12951]

Guys, I know what I signed. I know that I am going to lose my deposit. I know that I will most likely pay MSRP for a lot raptor. I know that this will not be a good financial decision. I know that this is an emotional decision. I know all this, I am okay with all of it.

So back to my question. Anyone dealt with this dealer??? If I do this, I don't want a playing games dealer.


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---------- Post added at 01:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:25 PM ----------

Okay, I think I might be walking away from this dealer, red flags already.

I am asking about a trade. I gave the guy I am emailing my ford VIN. He wants condition, mileage and options. I provide the first two, of course and list out the additional options that I added since he has the VIN to look up all the factory options. He replies and tells me that the VIN will not show him the factory options and I need to list them all. What an idiot I am dealing with. Moving on, will look for another elsewhere.

Now I know why no one has responded about this dealer, nobody here is stupid enough to deal with these guys.


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[BearLeeAsian]

Nope I got mine at Westway.. But theirs are usually marked up $5k or so.. I got mine at msrp. Try 5 star ford in lewisville. Talk to a guy with the last name Johnson.

 

[Killjohnathan]

I bought mine from 5 star ford in NRH. I ordered mine for 2k off MSRP. I work with Robert Wood. He is in the commercial dept, but also does private new sells. I have purchased 8 vehicles from him in the last 2 years and have never had a problem, or had to play games. Great guy to work with. Let him know I sent you in - Johnathan Killebrew

 

[hosseface]

Hate to side track here..

But what the heck is the purpose of a deposit if it is refundable??

I've always wondered that.

I too was bound to my ordering dealer by a $1000 deposit.

 

[Killjohnathan]

Not me

The deposit is so the dealership knows you are serious. I personally would not put a non refundable deposit down on a car, but I understand why many people would.

I have put deposits down on cars, but they were refundable. The point of the deposit is to protect the dealership from being stuck with a car that they can't sell. The raptor is not a difficult vehicle to sell....

 

[BigBOSS]

Not me

The deposit is so the dealership knows you are serious. I personally would not put a non refundable deposit down on a car, but I understand why many people would.

I have put deposits down on cars, but they were refundable. The point of the deposit is to protect the dealership from being stuck with a car that they can't sell. The raptor is not a difficult vehicle to sell....

This. I would never put a non refundable down.

 

[FullAuto]

I would hold off....your truck is probably a few days away from delivery.

 

[Mjolnir]

my history with deposits usually only occurs in cars where I overbuild them (ie. run the options up too much on the car) or pick some special color/build that would make it difficult to move at MSRP. On hot selling cars I've never put down a deposit, and the notion of a refundable deposit is stupid. it's stupid for two reasons:

1. if you bail, the dealership will probably fight tooth and nail to keep that deposit from you, delay getting it back, etc... so "refundable" is not a common definable term, what you think it is and what they think it is are probably different.
2. The only way I'd agree to a "refundable" deposit is if the money was put in escrow with a clear contract and terms about when the money can be released. I use this when buying/selling cars/bikes over internet/ebay. I'll pay for the car in escrow until I can get it inspected at which point I'll release the funds.

I think this is only going to get worse as 2014 plays out and production shuts down. If there is indeed a 1 year or more break in Raptor production expect new ones and used ones to skyrocket in value relative to new purchase price.

 

[Deleted member 12951]

You guys are recommending dealers, thanks but here is the deal.

I am looking for an SE in Ruby Red or will settle for Tuxedo. I will pay MSRP but not over. I will travel. Dealer will need to do a trade (for business reasons)

If anyone knows of a dealer that they would recommend that has this on their lot (not ordering or on-order) then please let me know.


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---------- Post added at 03:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:00 PM ----------

Guys, I have no issue losing my $1000 deposit, none, nada, don't care. I didn't post to complain about it, I am not complaining. I am looking for a raptor on a lot with a fair honest straight forward dealer (even though all of that is an oxymoron). Any help is appreciated.


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[BigBOSS]

You guys are recommending dealers, thanks but here is the deal.

I am looking for an SE in Ruby Red or will settle for Tuxedo. I will pay MSRP but not over. I will travel. Dealer will need to do a trade (for business reasons)

If anyone knows of a dealer that they would recommend that has this on their lot (not ordering or on-order) then please let me know.


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---------- Post added at 03:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:00 PM ----------

Guys, I have no issue losing my $1000 deposit, none, nada, don't care. I didn't post to complain about it, I am not complaining. I am looking for a raptor on a lot with a fair honest straight forward dealer (even though all of that is an oxymoron). Any help is appreciated.


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I just checked AutoTrader and there are a ton of Ruby Reds on there at MSRP. Try giving that a shot.