They could add the BU cam using a rear view mirror display type vs radio display. Incremental cost very low. Am considering doing that on my base R.
Oh I understand. If I currently had an R or had one coming and was locked on a price, I'd want Ford to decrease production so mine maintained value. Who doesn't want a hot car with low production #'s?
If you're honestly not worried about the price of your car (hence, investment), you'd be happy they were producing more. Most cars lose value when you drive them off the lot.. you'd still lose less on this car than most. What if your car got totaled? Isn't it better that you could more easily replace this car that you loved?
R prices have already been much, much lower than last years prices (before they announced 2X the production #'s), so it is what it is. You still own an incredible track car, enjoy it and don't worry that others will have something as awesome as you.
We are never going to teach the dealers a lesson on ADM. They have the cars and we want them. If you can afford the car at 68K but can't at 73K maybe you shouldn't be buying it? How about that? :shrug:
Not all dealers charge ADM. True story! Back in the day when I ordered my car I choose a track pack over an R @MSRP. This was very early on before rear seat modifications where available and I needed back seats. I skipped the 17my for an R because I was enjoying my TP. Now I have 1st right of refusal for an 18my R @MSRP, same dealer. I keep my business there for that reason. I am picking up a 16 R next month and don't know what I will do with my allocation as of yet. If I choose not to trade and buy the 18 R I will most definitely square someone away. #FCKADM #SAYNoToADM
I agree completely. There are MSRP dealers out there for sure. I bought my GT3 from one and yes, it's all about relationships. Once you have established the right dealer and the right relationship you should be good to get your cars at MSRP and continue to drive new models as they come to market. That said, it takes a while to establish this. It's hard for new buyers to get to that point...
It is not a question of affording the extra 5k, or that I disagree with the free market in action. In the end, the consumer decides the selling price of the car. If very few people paid ADMs, they wouldn't be so prevalent. It depends on the products desirability and the consumers willingness to pay.
I liked how ford did the loto process for the '17 GT, although I didn't like the media Geek stipulation. Why not just send in an application directly to ford with what dealer you would like to buy from, then they determine whether to send you the allocation? Works for me. I can handle losing out to someone else by sheer odds. Thats the way it goes. I don't think I should lose out because I'm not in the media spotlight.
Tom, I understand your concern completely along with the concerns of many other R model enthusiasts that paid an ADM for their 2017MY R models based on information from Ford stating that the total R model production for each MY would be ~10%.