Final inspections, loading on to rail cars, then filling those rail cars to make a full trip to KC. This process can take some time, especially if it just missed the last train that just left.
Ok but built on July 3rd and eta mid September? That's just unacceptable
Yeah, I get that, my expectations came from Ford directly, stating they had the chips to make sure their Bronco and MMEs were not impacted, and 22-24 weeks from Order to Delivery(per their site). I ordered 3/8- would have put us just on time with the 8/30 delivery my dealer gave me. Now, if we dont have any further delays we wont expect to see a car till November... To think I placed a Lightning Reservation thinking I want to go through this again.
Two different animals, you are referring to USED vehicles not new. New cars have a much longer process to get to their destination.
Ordering a new vehicle, that is first of its production that parts have been affected by natural disaster and the pandemic is not for the faint of heart. Its aggravating and stressful, however these are man made products and life happens. I am not saying its not right to be upset or aggravated, just saying its part of this process.
Well I had both in my example, my Model 3 rolled off the assembly line at Fremont, CA on Sunday June 20th, and was in Denver on Wednesday June 23rd. The Carvana and Carmax examples are used of course.
Well, given the size and history of all the big automakers, the delivery process was built based on a slow but steady, high volume flow of new vehicles from the factories to the dealers (lots of long-term contracts and union negotiations involved). Tesla and the national used-car companies are much more nimble. I want my car too, but I know that patience is the only thing keeping me from spending more than necessary in order to get the car I want.
You do realize that Ford doesn't really care. Someone will snatch up your "cancelled" order in a heartbeat when it arrives, because you may be out of the order, but dealership isn't going to take delivery of that bad boy. They'll probably sell it with a $2.5K - $10K, or more, ADM.
I sure do realize. The guy down the street custom ordered a Taycan and got it last week. 4 weeks order to deliver and it was made in Germany. Tesla selling 20x the cars and 5 to 7 weeks order to delivery. Ford - will likely be a full calendar year. I'll also add, does anybody feel that the dealerships even know how to sell and service these cars.
I realize you're defending Ford because you're also waiting for weeks for shipment after your car was built.
For every customer who ditches their order, there are at least 5-10 people who are interested and one of them will buy it. Don't get me wrong, it is upsetting and I am sure Ford does not want to loose customers however these are the effects of the Pandemic, natural disaster and demand being much higher than expected.
5 weeks for which model? Also these time frames are to me here only about an hour away from Tesla in CA.
