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613Rok t1_j6i8m40 wrote

Ford may have dropped the price of the vehicle but we can be reasonably sure that the dealer network will still mark them up 10-20k or more over MSRP even with the savings. It’s a win win for the dealer, not so much a win for the consumer.

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cowboy2734 t1_j6irq69 wrote

I bought 2 Mach Es at MSRP. Before placing order online just call dealer and ask them about price. Recently, Ford has implemented a new way to show dealer markup upfront while placing order. You can pick and choose dealer who is accepting order at MSRP.

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Sea_Tack t1_j6kebua wrote

There are laws against Ford selling Fords directly unfortunately.

Even the Justice Department dislikes these laws but they are still on the books in almost every state.

Tesla has gotten exceptions made especially for them.

Ford needs to work on lobbying, citizens need to get awareness levels above their seat cushions, and state legislatures need to repeal the laws that require car dealers.

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ojedaforpresident t1_j6iedny wrote

Ford lets you order through their website, at MSRP. Don’t really think dealers can do much about it.

No clue on the lead time, though.

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Epeck43 t1_j6k70q1 wrote

Just cut the dealer out already and have ford locations sporadically throughout the state you live in. Every vehicle I have purchased I got zero benefit from a salesmen beside grief and the “games” you play with them

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ChalupaCabre t1_j6loivk wrote

I’m so annoyed with greasy car salesmen I just ordered a Tesla. I didn’t even want a Tesla!

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