Trying to buy a Shelby and it's a pathetic experience.

buy a used hellcat, see if @13COBRA has any orders available when they release all that stuff soon and get a 21. Sell hellcat for basically break even money when new car arrives

 

I have a 2020 with 13 miles on it I will sell for 2k over MSRP and its perfect!

 

Eh it just depends on who you deal with.

I do find your last sentence to be ignorant though.

What makes a dealer snobby? While they own the vehicle, they are more than welcome to do anything that they want to it.

 

Alrighty then.

Have you ever ordered a vehicle from the factory before?

 

@kcobra, you have every right to ask for photos if that's what you want/need. And every right to expect a dealership to help you with a purchase. If you're not happy with their sales service, move on. I've dealt with a few uncooperative salespersons over the years. If they can't treat me with respect, I simply go to a dealership who will.

 

What color and options you looking for? I just saw a Rapid Red w/ painted black stripes, tech and handling pack @ msrp in TX

 

In Dec 2020 (and most of 2020 to be honest) most dealers have 0 interest in selling anything to someone looking for a deal.

Is what it is...

Wait until the economy literally crashes to hell and you will be in a good position to pick something up for cheap when these same dealers are trying to give the shit away.

 

I'm not surprised , they probably sell multiple $70-80k f-250s every week so why put in the extra effort. But yes, I'd want mine perfect even if it was a $30k gt.

 

Sorry to hear and issues like this make it easy to walk away from Ford and never turn back.

Seems like loyalty is a 1 way street now with Ford.

 

I would also need pictures before going to the next step for an out of town purchase. I also have zero time for dealers that have less than desired customer service skills. Just have to move on and find a dealer that wants your business.

 

Find a volume dealer and let someone who earns it get the sale money. Too easy to walk and find another dealer.

 

Your frustration is real for sure, however this is how it goes when trying to buy a high demand Halo car from any manufacturer. The C8 corvette buyers have the same problems, and Raptors are still selling at MSRP or higher in some markets. Do you have a good relationship with your local Ford dealer? That is usually the best way to get a MSRP or lower price on a GT500. I have been purchasing new Fords from my local small town Ford dealer and have secured a 2021 at MSRP but have to wait, I placed my order back in may. The reason you can get a Redeye easily is they have them sitting on dealer lots all around the country . Dodge has has almost an $8000 rebate and most dealerships will sell them at invoice on top of that. Try to buy a Super Stock Redeye and it will cost you almost $18 K more than the Redeye will.

 

...since a Ford dealer is "Ford"

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Welcome to the club OP. It is a lot of work to buy a New Ford. It comes down to the dealer. It took us 6 months to find an f450 during the height of this Covid crap. Apple Ford and Lincoln in Maryland finally came through with the best deal and easiest transaction I've ever had buying a vehicle. Literally 15 minutes to do the whole transaction.

 

I cover most of the Ford dealerships in New England for over 25 years now and sure I've been to who you are talking about. Don't need to bash the individual dealer by name but if you would like some help in this I can help you out. Let me know exactly what your looking for and we can take it from there.

 

Unfortunately almost all car salesman at dealers are clowns, they just hop from dealer to dealer, good luck on your search, especially buying one at MSRP.

 

I LOVE the new GT500, but I WOULD NEVER pay over sticker for one. That's just me.
If I could get one at MSRP and order it the way I want, without searching/emailing all the Ford dealerships across America, I probably would have had one. I still think about it once in a while.

 

I think you are being more than reasonable. As others have said if the dealer can’t accommodate some basis requests, move on. There are plenty of dealers that will be more than happy to provide you with what you need without the attitude. Best of luck to you and please keep us posted.