MailGuy
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Since receiving the eMail last night telling me my finished Mach E would be sitting somewhere between Kansas City and my dealer for an additional two months, I've spent much of the day stewing and regretting my purchase. I've also vowed not to even bother reading the forum to avoid speculation for answers we will likely never know. While I undoubtedly dislike the dealership purchase model, after ordering my last three cars, I can honestly say that hasn't been any more satisfying. That's not a dig against Ford as I've now ordered three different cars from three different manufacturers. None of them were able to meet commitments made. All have suffered from being able to be transparent about the process, though I credit my Mini salesperson for doing the best job of the three.
When I think about the previous three cars that I bought off the lot, my overall satisfaction with the car was improved because it didn't come with missed expectations from the start. It earned those all on its own over the lifecycle I owned it. So for me, the MME will probably be the last car I ever order. If a dealer doesn't have what I want in stock, then it's not meant to be. I'll hate the negotiation and purchase process, but at least I can control the duration of the ride.
Time to get off the roller coaster.
When I think about the previous three cars that I bought off the lot, my overall satisfaction with the car was improved because it didn't come with missed expectations from the start. It earned those all on its own over the lifecycle I owned it. So for me, the MME will probably be the last car I ever order. If a dealer doesn't have what I want in stock, then it's not meant to be. I'll hate the negotiation and purchase process, but at least I can control the duration of the ride.
Time to get off the roller coaster.
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