fuzzymoomoo Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 1 hour ago, T-dubz said: Yeah if the color goes well the the rest of the interior, it would look pretty good. I like the aluminum or brushed aluminum look too, but man I can already imagine all the reflections coming off that when the top is off. Especially with the shape of that dash, it’d probably blind you ??? As long as it's not chrome. There's several places in my Fusion that have chrome that kept reflecting straight into my eyes so I covered them with electrical tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 9 minutes ago, Donaldo said: I'm having trouble understanding what advantages there are to putting down a $100 deposit for a vehicle that isn't in production yet. It won't be a limited production vehicle like the GT, where buyers are hand selected by Ford. It seems to me that trying to get to the front of the line will just encourage dealers to charge full MSRP plus ADM for the 'privilege' of having an early production Bronco. Or do I have this all wrong? You get it sooner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 1 minute ago, fuzzymoomoo said: As long as it's not chrome. There's several places in my Fusion that have chrome that kept reflecting straight into my eyes so I covered them with electrical tape. don't get me started on Chrome....that went out with Bellbottoms and Afros...even Man buns....I sat in a continental the other day...holy crap...mucho take it easy on the Bling Ford....the inside of that car is just Chrome for Chromes sake... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-dubz Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 1 minute ago, rmc523 said: You get it sooner. do customer orders get built before dealer stock? I thought they usually pumped out high optioned versions for the dealers, then customer orders, but honestly I have no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, T-dubz said: do customer orders get built before dealer stock? I thought they usually pumped out high optioned versions for the dealers, then customer orders, but honestly I have no idea. in my experience no...they like to do a run of stock orders to weed out any QC issues before build of Retail ( ie customers ) orders....and of note, initial orders are usually to a constant matrix, you order , you get to specifically check the options you do/ don't want....y'know....like something other than White, Black, Silver or Grey...if you get my drift. Edited July 7, 2020 by Deanh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, Deanh said: don't get me started on Chrome....that went out with Bellbottoms and Afros...even Man buns....I sat in a continental the other day...holy crap...mucho take it easy on the Bling Ford....the inside of that car is just Chrome for Chromes sake... The little strip right at the tip of the hill start assist button (or whatever that button behind the shift dial is) is the WORST offender. I've never actually used it and if I wasn't leasing the car I would have popped the chrome bit off long ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 They build stock orders starting job 1 until they go 5 straight days with no problems, then they start shipping and building retail (sold) orders. The ones previously built are inspected and repaired before shipping which might take a few days to several weeks. After that retail orders have a lower priority (numerically) so they get built before stock orders within a particular dealers allocation. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Donaldo said: I'm having trouble understanding what advantages there are to putting down a $100 deposit for a vehicle that isn't in production yet. It won't be a limited production vehicle like the GT, where buyers are hand selected by Ford. It seems to me that trying to get to the front of the line will just encourage dealers to charge full MSRP plus ADM for the 'privilege' of having an early production Bronco. Or do I have this all wrong? Earlier delivery and getting exactly what I want in it. Also, the Sr. GM of the dealership is my cousin, so I'm not too concerned over ADMs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Donaldo said: I'm having trouble understanding what advantages there are to putting down a $100 deposit for a vehicle that isn't in production yet. It won't be a limited production vehicle like the GT, where buyers are hand selected by Ford. It seems to me that trying to get to the front of the line will just encourage dealers to charge full MSRP plus ADM for the 'privilege' of having an early production Bronco. Or do I have this all wrong? I think you make a good logical point. My guess? Just a bone thrown to the dealers. Unfortunately some will not take advantage but I'm sure many will. You walk in with whatever you get for your deposit receipt. Think they are n going to be in any kind of mindset to give you a deal???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 2 hours ago, fuzzymoomoo said: As long as it's not chrome. There's several places in my Fusion that have chrome that kept reflecting straight into my eyes so I covered them with electrical tape. Yeah my Ranger has chrome rings around the panel vents and it dresses it up, but if the sun is just right... holy glare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donaldo Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 3 hours ago, akirby said: They build stock orders starting job 1 until they go 5 straight days with no problems, then they start shipping and building retail (sold) orders. The ones previously built are inspected and repaired before shipping which might take a few days to several weeks. After that retail orders have a lower priority (numerically) so they get built before stock orders within a particular dealers allocation. If a customer places an early order with one or more unpopular options or colors, it could be delayed while dealer stock orders are filled? I remember Jeep does this, customers get upset waiting 4+ months for a special order, while others with different build orders get their new Jeeps in a few weeks. I think Ford manages their suppliers better than FCA though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 7 hours ago, kyle said: So it is grained hard plastic....got it!!! Well if it starts raining when you have the top off of it you might appreciate that plastic dash over some fancy luxury car materials. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 12 hours ago, zipzoomflyfast said: I'm praying for a Bronco Sport Trac (Pickup). I own a Gen II Sport Trac and love it. The short bed is perfect as I don't haul or need it to do any major work. Just weekend warrior stuff. The short bed will also allow for better break over and departure angles than the Gladiator. Bring it on Ford!!!! DO it! They already have what your looking for on the lot and it’s called a Ford Ranger SuperCrew. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Donaldo said: If a customer places an early order with one or more unpopular options or colors, it could be delayed while dealer stock orders are filled? I remember Jeep does this, customers get upset waiting 4+ months for a special order, while others with different build orders get their new Jeeps in a few weeks. I think Ford manages their suppliers better than FCA though. Never heard of Ford delaying an order like that. They get delayed if certain colors or options are not available or if the dealer doesn’t have enough allocation. Has nothing to do with popularity and retail orders always come before stock orders within a dealers allocation of the priority is set correctly. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twin Turbo Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Would you say that screen in the Bronco is the same size as in the F150? To me, they look as if they have the same width, but the Bronco one looks shorter in height. Could just be a trick of the camera, but it definitely looks a little smaller in the Bronco. Perhaps it's because the Bronco's one is slightly inset? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 6 hours ago, Donaldo said: If a customer places an early order with one or more unpopular options or colors, it could be delayed while dealer stock orders are filled? I remember Jeep does this, customers get upset waiting 4+ months for a special order, while others with different build orders get their new Jeeps in a few weeks. I think Ford manages their suppliers better than FCA though. Initial scheduling and production is restricted to Dealer stock orders and vehicle colors are not a factor. I've never seen a paint color listed as "late availability". Retail orders don't start scheduling until the "Okay to Buy" status is achieved which is after 5 consecutive days of production without defects which is usually when the initial shipping authorization is issued. The "Okay to Buy" status is usually achieved within the first 4-6 weeks of production. Until then, all produced units are held at the plant pending additional potential work to repair detected defects in units produced prior to the "Okay to Buy' status being achieved. It takes time to clear out and ship all the stock units that have been sitting at the plant but once the "Okay to Buy" status is reached, units produced are released for immediate shipping. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zgxtreme Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 For those that are in the know, without divulging anything that’d end up in a trip to HR... what can we expect for backseat width on the 4-door? We’re in an Escape now but with a third due in November will obviously need to upsize to allow for the three car seats. The focus has been Explorer. But the 4-Dr Bronc going to be “workable” in that regard until we can start sliding boosters into the mix and freeing up more room? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 11 minutes ago, zgxtreme said: For those that are in the know, without divulging anything that’d end up in a trip to HR... what can we expect for backseat width on the 4-door? We’re in an Escape now but with a third due in November will obviously need to upsize to allow for the three car seats. The focus has been Explorer. But the 4-Dr Bronc going to be “workable” in that regard until we can start sliding boosters into the mix and freeing up more room? Based on what I've seen, I think three carseats is a stretch.... unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddysystem Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 Looks like the same screen radio and HVAC controls as the F150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zgxtreme Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 18 minutes ago, PREMiERdrum said: Based on what I've seen, I think three carseats is a stretch.... unfortunately. Thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 9 minutes ago, buddysystem said: Looks like the same screen radio and HVAC controls as the F150 Yep, why spend extra, when you have something that works already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted July 8, 2020 Author Share Posted July 8, 2020 Saw this gem on Facebook this morning 2 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 (edited) $100 also is a significant psychological way of making a buyer commit to the purchase. Also, think of deposits as a sieve, it gives Ford the ability to track real interested buyers from the lookers. Sales 101! Edited July 8, 2020 by Anthony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 1 hour ago, silvrsvt said: Saw this gem on Facebook this morning They’re all over the Bronco 2021 Facebook group. No V8! IFS sucks! “Fail!” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92merc Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 It wouldn't be Facebook without the attention seeking trolls... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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