2018 Raptor Purchase

[jaz13]

But does it create a binding contract? Have you read anywhere that says the dealer is obligated to sell you a raptor and can't simply give you your money back? Is there a stipulation in there that says the dealer has to sell you a specific vin? Otherwise what's to keep them from doing what you're saying and simply sell you one at a later time when demand is weaker? Lastly, is there even a contract at all or is it wishful thinking?

If it doesn't list all those things, and I highly doubt it does, it does absolutely nothing to assure the buyer of anything at all and does everything to ensure the dealer has everything to gain.

If I made a deal to buy a 2018, I would make sure my deposit paperwork specifies options, price, allotment number, estimated delivery, and necessary signatures. And to make it legally binding, I'd give them a $500 deposit. That is something you can take to court if they screw you over. Anything less is just a promise and promises are easy to break.

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Sounds like they didn't have a relationship with their dealer, or those dealers are crooked.

Lots of stories on this forum from guys getting screwed by dealers that they thought they had a relationship with. Money usually comes before friendship.

I typically go into everything assuming I'm going to get screwed and make sure I'm protected if push comes to shove.

 

[DrippinRaptor]

Lots of stories on this forum from guys getting screwed by dealers that they thought they had a relationship with. Money usually comes before friendship.

I typically go into everything assuming I'm going to get screwed and make sure I'm protected if push comes to shove.

Guess that's why I like my small town dealer and my existing relationship with them. Peace of mind is nice.

 

[cardude99]

So i am going in tomorrow and the dealer is going to let me test drive a 17 before i order an 18. Im so excited, as long as i like it ill be placing the order. anyone know when production starts, as they told me i would get one of the first allocations they get? One other thing, is it common to be able to test drive a raptor, i never thought they would allow it but was given a yes by the sales manager when i talked to him, just want to see if you think they might be jerking my chain.

thanks guys

 

[Jtnuge]

My old dealer said they would let me test drive there special order one. They said only serious buyers though. Which I was going to be, that was until they were not getting enough allocations. So, I went to another dealer and ordered one. They were not getting a demo though. Every allocation of theirs were customer order. 20 allocations, I was #5.

 

[BlackEvo]

My old dealer said they would let me test drive there special order one. They said only serious buyers though. Which I was going to be, that was until they were not getting enough allocations. So, I went to another dealer and ordered one. They were not getting a demo though. Every allocation of theirs were customer order. 20 allocations, I was #5.

I test drive at Corning Ford (Redding) in CA. I was just a walk in, no previous relationship. I just wanted to drive one. They still wanted 10k ADM, so I never truly intended to buy. Remember, you just have to play their game. "I might change my mind to buy after driving one." Just an example. I also had a newer sales guy. Had they been willing to go MSRP, I would have bought it. It was pretty close to how I would order it.

 

[jaz13]

I test drive at Corning Ford (Redding) in CA. I was just a walk in, no previous relationship. I just wanted to drive one. They still wanted 10k ADM, so I never truly intended to buy. Remember, you just have to play their game. "I might change my mind to buy after driving one." Just an example. I also had a newer sales guy. Had they been willing to go MSRP, I would have bought it. It was pretty close to how I would order it.

Dealer I went to had nearly thirty on the lot. I went out of my way to get to this place so I could see all the options and colors side by side. They let me test drive no questions asked and before we even talked price. I assumed they had a stupid high ADM and that's why they were sitting on so many Raptors. Yep, $20k ADM. I said no thanks and sent the dealer a picture of my new truck a few days later that I picked up for MSRP out of state.