Dealerships crack me up (Rant/Vent)

[crreyes18]

Currently shopping for a Ranger Raptor and I'm having a laugh. I've reached out to a few dealers one had the truck under MSRP so I asked for the OTD info they sent it to me and the truck price changed this was after I had asked them if was correct and they verified. I asked again and they told me they had made an error and were adjusting the price back. I also reached out to another dealer where they were showing another one under MSRP I took a look at there inventory and they have one under MSRP at 53K and they have another at 58 + a 7k market adjustment. I'm sure they are going to tell me they made an error on the price of the cheaper. Oh well the search continues I'm sure I will find one haha.

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[ColeTrainsRR]

i'm getting mine for $2600 under sticker on a dealer ordered rig. All i changed was the color when i put my deposit down.

 

[crreyes18]

i'm getting mine for $2600 under sticker on a dealer ordered rig. All i changed was the color when i put my deposit down.

Thats solid! Yeah I'm in no rush theres plenty of good dealers out there just have to take my time with it lol. I just find it funny how many dealers make "errors" on the price lol.

 

[ColeTrainsRR]

Thats solid! Yeah I'm in no rush theres plenty of good dealers out there just have to take my time with it lol. I just find it funny how many dealers make "errors" on the price lol.

I deer hunt the same property as the owner of the dealership. We went to school together so I've got an in.

 

[crreyes18]

I deer hunt the same property as the owner of the dealership. We went to school together so I've got an in.

Lmao must be nice but in all seriousness congrats! I can't wait to find mine and be able to enjoy it.

 

[ColeTrainsRR]

Lmao must be nice but in all seriousness congrats! I can't wait to find mine and be able to enjoy it.

Honestly hes a good dude regardless. I've known him since high-school.

 

[2wheelfish]

Dealerships in my area are such douchebags, trying to play games instead of just being honest and selling a product. So focused on screwing you on the short-term sale that they lose that sale and the long-term service as well. Forced me to buy remote, and I’ll either find an independent for service or service myself.

 

[ColeTrainsRR]

Dealerships in my area are such douchebags, trying to play games instead of just being honest and selling a product. So focused on screwing you on the short-term sale that they lose that sale and the long-term service as well. Forced me to buy remote, and I’ll either find an independent for service or service myself.

That's the difference. His is a small town dealership that survives off repeat customers, service or sales.

 

[Geneva524]

My local Ford dealer never even returned my phone call when I inquired about any availability. So a few weeks ago one showed up sitting out front with $ 5k in “dealer installed”!options. Which of course is all added profit for them. I wound up finding one at a small Ford dealer about 1/2 away and was in the exact spec I was looking for: Shelter Green, std. wheels, graphics package and spray-in bed liner. Bought it on the spot for $ 500 under MSRP.

 

[harper7]

They hold their value! I just sold mine yesterday to Carvana for $56,200 and money cleared my bank already this morning . Dealer offered $50k.

Only option was spray in bed liner and it was one year old and almost 7k miles. I was shocked they offered that much to be honest. Loved the Raptor and had zero problems with mine except the "R" button didn't work two times before the update.

Going back to a Bronco Badlands but 4 door this time. I love the improvements they made for 2025 on them . Getting $10,000 off a Marsh Gray Sasquatch with the painted roof and picking up Friday.

 

[RonM_TX]

Currently shopping for a Ranger Raptor and I'm having a laugh. I've reached out to a few dealers one had the truck under MSRP so I asked for the OTD info they sent it to me and the truck price changed this was after I had asked them if was correct and they verified. I asked again and they told me they had made an error and were adjusting the price back. I also reached out to another dealer where they were showing another one under MSRP I took a look at there inventory and they have one under MSRP at 53K and they have another at 58 + a 7k market adjustment. I'm sure they are going to tell me they made an error on the price of the cheaper. Oh well the search continues I'm sure I will find one haha.

I came across lots of scummy dealers in my search for a Raptor just like you.
I found a Raptor on Cars.com that was 1100 miles away. I went through the usual questions expecting what I been receiving from the dealerships. But low and behold when I asked for OTD price he was dumbfounded. He said it's the advertised discounted price plus shipping, no adds no market adjustments. Wow. Couldn't believe it. I bought immediately at the discounted price. No pressure from finance for warranties etc.
There are good old fashioned dealerships out there mostly in small towns but you have to search for them. Also I found it easier to negotiate for a Raptor on the dealers lot than on in transit.
My search took 6-8 months, so be perseverant. Best of luck.

 

[Bt_okst]

They hold their value! I just sold mine yesterday to Carvana for $56,200 and money cleared my bank already this morning . Dealer offered $50k.

Only option was spray in bed liner and it was one year old and almost 7k miles. I was shocked they offered that much to be honest. Loved the Raptor and had zero problems with mine except the "R" button didn't work two times before the update.

Going back to a Bronco Badlands but 4 door this time. I love the improvements they made for 2025 on them . Getting $10,000 off a Marsh Gray Sasquatch with the painted roof and picking up Friday.

2025? I've added 8 to 10k in add ons to my 2024 and they offered 50600, no chance!!!

Garage kept, mint condition, upgraded katzkin seats, ford tune, tonneau, spray in liner, etc etc.

You got lucky!!

 

[harper7]

2025? I've added 8 to 10k in add ons to my 2024 and they offered 50600, no chance!!!

Garage kept, mint condition, upgraded katzkin seats, ford tune, tonneau, spray in liner, etc etc.

You got lucky!!
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Mine was a April 24 build and mint condition.
I had taken the Rapter running boards off too and still out in my shop. Put the cheap oem carpet floor matts in and took out the Rapter Rubber matts.

Try Carvana as its free and easy to get a quote .They don't even want pics, starting to think they are a money laundering organization. Lol
How can they make money worth the risk and time with what they gave me. I was expecting $52-53k to be honest.

 

[crreyes18]

I came across lots of scummy dealers in my search for a Raptor just like you.
I found a Raptor on Cars.com that was 1100 miles away. I went through the usual questions expecting what I been receiving from the dealerships. But low and behold when I asked for OTD price he was dumbfounded. He said it's the advertised discounted price plus shipping, no adds no market adjustments. Wow. Couldn't believe it. I bought immediately at the discounted price. No pressure from finance for warranties etc.
There are good old fashioned dealerships out there mostly in small towns but you have to search for them. Also I found it easier to negotiate for a Raptor on the dealers lot than on in transit.
My search took 6-8 months, so be perseverant. Best of luck.

yeah I am in no rush atm that being said I am speaking to a dealer who seems like they might be this way so far.

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