15 or 16?

[Ultrakla$$ic]

When SYNC3 is in day mode it is blue/white, but in nightmode it's black. You can set it to change between day and night modes automatically, or you can permanently have it on day or night mode.

Or he can settle for the old slow outdated '15............:lol:

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[GTP]

Going this week to order. I have a couple questions.

1. Do I need to bring a deposit?
2. Pricing is done once the car gets here right?
3. Since I am ordering x plan do I tell them when I order?
4. I am trading the 12 in. What is the best way to do this?

I can only speak from my experience looking to buy a car in CA, and actually buying my car in Indiana.

1. In CA, state law requires the dealer to refund your deposit if you back out of the sale. Yes, be prepared to leave a deposit. No matter how much they ask for, they will accept $500. IMO, this is "guilty conscience" money that helps assure them that you are serious about ordering and then taking delivery of the car. If the car does not pass your own personal inspection, then you are not obligated to buy it. The worst that could happen is they keep your deposit. Ask them about this very situation - can you get your deposit back if you reject the car for any reason? The answer should be 'Yes', but it can vary dealer to dealer. I recommend putting the deposit on a credit card. They should not reject that in spite of losing 2-3% on $500.
2. No. Pricing is agreed at the time of order. You should get a Sales Agreement showing the agreed-upon price and your deposit. Often it is a very simplified form with NO legalese on it (in my case). That is your clue to ask about a refundable deposit. Have them write all the specifics on this Agreement - total purchase price, deposit received, document or other fees. Now they are obligated to honor that price when your car arrives.
3. Yes. In fact, you can tell any dealer over the phone about X-plan, A-plan, or "Bobby Joe" plan. All is fair game when negotiating price. Relax, and enjoy the process. (Important - when you order a car, you can literally shop around with all the local dealers right over the phone or through email. Respectfully decline their invitations to "come in a talk about it". When you pit them against each other, you get the best price. And because you are ordering, it has nothing to do with current dealer stock on their lots!)
4. I agree with the suggestion to put the car up for sale while you wait for your new car. Do NOT announce it to the dealer. On the day your car comes in, do your full inspection (and ask for corrections if needed), then bring up your trade-in. By then you will know what your trade-in is worth. You must keep the car price and trade-in price separate - something that they don't want to do.

Ford is building and delivering the cars pretty fast now. It should not be 3 months. 2 at the max, and could be only one month!

 

[SynisterGT]

Thanks for the info everyone.

1. I will bring a $500 deposit.
2. Ok since I am using x plan that shouldn't be a problem.
3. Already did that, best I could fine was $300 over X plan.
4. Ok. I will consider selling it but I kind of need it til the new one gets here. Don't wanna have a buyer set up a week from now. I will see what they (2012s) are going for on cars.com or auto trader and see how much more a private sale would get me.

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