Heard an odd rumor...that the first run was already pre sold, under the table.

[Roadtrip]

Heard a very odd rumor... that the first run was already pre sold, under the table, to the highest selected bidders.

But hey, Ford has the right to sell to whomever they want, for what they want, but..... Hmmmm. Just a rumor of course and would never be confirmed or denied by anyone affiliated...

Hoping it's false.

 

[RALPHIE]

Heard a very odd rumor... that the first run was already pre sold, under the table, to the highest selected bidders.

But hey, Ford has the right to sell to whomever they want, for what they want, but..... Hmmmm. Just a rumor of course and would never be confirmed or denied by anyone affiliated...

Hoping it's false.

And why not - that will eliminate outrageous dealer markups on the initial cars, and get cars out to be seen!

It's a halo car - not a profit-maker for dealers or investors.

 

[Roadtrip]

And why not - that will eliminate outrageous dealer markups on the initial cars, and get cars out to be seen!

It's a halo car - not a profit-maker for dealers or investors.

Yep, that could be the reason, if its remotely true.

 

[dbk]

Yeah, it's not remotely true.

 

[texas mongrel]

What about the rumour that Vintage Air has been instructed to build 4000 A/C units for the new car? It gives us plebs some hope that we might actually get to buy one

 

[B.M.F.]

Heard a very odd rumor... that the first run was already pre sold, under the table, to the highest selected bidders.

But hey, Ford has the right to sell to whomever they want, for what they want, but..... Hmmmm. Just a rumor of course and would never be confirmed or denied by anyone affiliated...

Hoping it's false.

if Ford sold the cars under the table before the car was even release that someone would of flapped their gums. Plus kinda hard to sell a car NO one knew about till Jan..

 

[Sinovac]

Clearly it's not true as I would surely be a party to any underhanded, unfair deal and I know nothing about it.

 

[Vince H]

Clearly it's not true as I would surely be a party to any underhanded, unfair deal and I know nothing about it.

Brilliant!

 

[bonehead]

Clearly it's not true as I would surely be a party to any underhanded, unfair deal and I know nothing about it.

Kindly stop insulting yourself, Paul. You're leaving me less material to work with.

 

[Sinovac]

Kindly stop insulting yourself, Paul. You're leaving me less material to work with.

Preemptive strike Ed.

 

[TO AWSUM]

Yeah, it's not remotely true.

I believe there was a thread earlier about some law that forbids the manufacturers from selling directly to the public.

 

[bonehead]

I believe there was a thread earlier about some law that forbids the manufacturers from selling directly to the public.

That would be Tesla and Texas. I don't believe it's illegal to do so anywhere else.

Perhaps Paul could enlighten us between ambulance pursuits.

 

[Sinovac]

That would be Tesla and Texas. I don't believe it's illegal to do so anywhere else.

Perhaps Paul could enlighten us between ambulance pursuits.

Since you asked so nicely, dealer franchise laws in virtually every state prohibit direct sales. Tesla continues to press the issue. I have nothing against dealers and I actually enjoy buying cars from dealers, but there is no valid reason why I can't call Ford and ask them to deliver a new Mustang GT directly to my door.

Good read for those interested in this subject:

http://www.justice.gov/atr/public/eag/246374.htm

 

[Cobrar]

I heard that one of the first 50 is going to Kate Upton. ;- ))

 

[debtdrives]

And another to her boyfriend Verlander, for another perfect pair!

 

[gzl]

Kate Upton rides at my daughter's barn. She's a very down to earth and sweet girl. Not bad on the eyes either.
The cars are not pre sold, according to 2 dealers I'm familiar with.

 

[Simon]

The first rule of fight club....

 

[Empty Pockets]

Kate Upton...She's a very down to earth and sweet girl. Not bad on the eyes either.

'Doesn't matter. Like so many before her, after the media, et al, have placed her on a pedestal (of sorts) for a certain length of time, they'll take complete DELIGHT in trying their best to destroy her. :mad

 

[roketman]

Yes it is true,because I got one.

 

[Xcentric]

Since you asked so nicely, dealer franchise laws in virtually every state prohibit direct sales. Tesla continues to press the issue. I have nothing against dealers and I actually enjoy buying cars from dealers, but there is no valid reason why I can't call Ford and ask them to deliver a new Mustang GT directly to my door.

Good read for those interested in this subject:

http://www.justice.gov/atr/public/eag/246374.htm

It's getting harder to find a traditional dealer. AutoNation market cap is $7.1 billion.