Recent content by FordLightning

I’m beginning to wonder whether we will see collapsing vehicle prices within a year…at least a real possibility. Some things to consider: - Foxconn (world’s largest manufacturer and maker of iphone) plans to manufacture EV skateboards - Skateboards will become interchangeable, almost like the...

Or petition for the removal of ZEV State status…since these penalties are paid by the consumers.

CR is useless, they pretend to be experts in everything but are masters of none.

I wish I fully understood. I had originally shared the email I received from the dealer after people acted like I was being unreasonable for wanting a fair deal. Today, I think most people recognize the disadvantage this program places on the consumer. The email essentially said that Ford had...

Lack of flexibility with options is my biggest frustration. Biggest things I miss compared to the Chevy are faster charging, 400-mile range, ground up new with mid-gate (pretty cool). I actually like the concept of a newer and better looking Avalanche. But like always, Chevy decided to make the...

Chapman refused my reservation at Ford's request. They were very polite about it. Ultimately, still limited my ability to secure the best price available.

I don't need a truck, but I thought it would be nice to have...and can justify one with the efficiency and practicality a frunk provides. At this point, the Rivian seems to be a better value for my needs and the Silverado has some compelling advantages (fast charging, 400 mile range, EV...

The problem is that every dealer in the Ford network is allowed to "prioritize" a % of their orders with no documentation as to the methodology. So out of the entire dealer network, I am sure some social media influencers, politicians, and drug dealers are included. ;-) I'll leave if for...

Sun Devil, You are absolutely right. I can’t believe the lack of transparency in this process. Even what we “know” is not from Ford or dealer communication, but from “leaked” letters to the dealer. This process is almost as bad as the college acceptance process. Factors: - reservation date...

I am OK with both provisions. Dealers and consumers can act badly. I don’t want a dealer raising the price to earn a priority and I don’t want people who are not interested in a vehicle buying it, just so they can screw someone else worse than a dealer. It minimizes scalping.

I'm cross shopping a weird combination of vehicles to replace the car that will be given to my daughter. No rush...sometime this year. Ford: Lightining, Mach-e, Maverick (although if Ford screws me on the allocation, I will bail from all three) Rivian (same price as Lariat, fully loaded and...

The configurator works now!

OK, maybe he will answer my tweet.

I wonder if I can call Ford and switch dealers until my place in line improves? Switch dealer, confirm place in line, switch dealer, confirm place in line....repeat everyday for a week and switch back to original dealer if necessary. What a crappy system....

I hope so...otherwise, this program is even more anti-consumer than it is now.