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I will buy a Raptor, but the dealers need to get real. Why would anyone pay MSRP for a Ford? I didn't even pay MSRP when I bought my Ford GT in 2006. I waited it out and got one $20k under msrp.
A lot of discussion has revolved around dealer mark ups. State franchise laws need to change. Tesla is fighting state dealer protection laws to allow direct sales: manufacturer directly to consumer. They have been successful in many states and will knock down the walls sooner or later. Why? Because it's in the best interest of the consumer.
Tesla is on to something that's good for the consumer and the manufacturer. The manufacturer cuts out the middle man, passing on the savings to the consumer or adding extra to their bottom line. By providing standard msrp without the need to negotiate, you cut out the BS like Ford dealers across the U.S. are allowed to do.
This would kill dealers across the U.S., so they are fighting this movement very hard. Toyota has said they would go direct if allowed. So would Subaru.
As consumers, we can help change the laws. Write your local representive and ask him to get rid of out of date dealer protection laws.
A lot of discussion has revolved around dealer mark ups. State franchise laws need to change. Tesla is fighting state dealer protection laws to allow direct sales: manufacturer directly to consumer. They have been successful in many states and will knock down the walls sooner or later. Why? Because it's in the best interest of the consumer.
Tesla is on to something that's good for the consumer and the manufacturer. The manufacturer cuts out the middle man, passing on the savings to the consumer or adding extra to their bottom line. By providing standard msrp without the need to negotiate, you cut out the BS like Ford dealers across the U.S. are allowed to do.
This would kill dealers across the U.S., so they are fighting this movement very hard. Toyota has said they would go direct if allowed. So would Subaru.
As consumers, we can help change the laws. Write your local representive and ask him to get rid of out of date dealer protection laws.