Anyone consider getting a discount on their ordered F150L by letting the dealer use it as demo ?

[metroshot]

Has anyone considered allowing a Ford dealer to use your F150L as a demo / mannequin /test drive vehicle for a period of time and get a discount or cash back ?

My wife and I were talking about getting both the MME and Lightning while we have our current daily drivers (PHEV & ICE) at the same time.

She asked if one could be "delayed" while we make room for both vehicles.

Knowing how popular the F150L would be to the public as a first year new model and to help make sales for the dealership, how much do you think a dealer would pay you to have it sit as a mannequin or be used as a demo test drive vehicle?

Just thinking out loud - maybe worthwhile for those that don't need to immediately put their F150L into service...

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[RavenYZF-R6]

Could figure out renting it on Turo. Make more money even if you have to pay for a spot somewhere to charge it. I bet a lot of people would rent it out to demo.

 

[TaxmanHog]

NOPE, too much risk and liability for me to accept while it's in their custody, I suppose the dealers policy would cover financial losses, but I'd be unhappy waiting for a repair or replacement if the worst happened.

 

[RickLightning]

Dealer would delay giving title...

People beat the crap out of demos.

 

[F150ROD]

Dealer would probably sell it to the highest bidder and claim they lost all your paperwork/blame the “new” salesperson or finance guy

 

[VTbuckeye]

And if something bad happens to the truck, you may not be out any money directly, but now you are at the back of the line to pay more for a 23 or 24 with less tax credit available. The only way that I would consider if I didn't need/want the truck right away would be to take delivery, then get compensated by the dealership and let them use it for demo purposes with contractual stipulations of what can and can not happen with the truck and how you will be compensated if/when bad things happen. Probably not worth it in the end.

It may be best to develop some good will with the dealership if they have somebody interested maybe they could exchange contact info with you and you could demo the truck, maybe coordinated with the dealer??

 

[p52Ranch]

After I placed my Lightning order I was over a my dealership and mentioned if he wanted to have it on display for a bit I probably wouldn't mind. I'm getting the only 2022 at this dealership and thought that the other 15 or so folks who have reservations may like to see one. He said no he didn't want to have any liability of a customers new vehicle in his possession. He wants to get it sold and off his lot as quick as possible.

 

[GDN]

No way in heck - I believe it has a different or strengthened frame, the battery and motors being brand new - way too much risk if it were wrecked or damaged. The same will go for any of us, could take months for any kind of parts / repairs.

I think Turo would also be dangerous, but you could likely get some very nice daily rates.

 

[broncoaz]

 

[metroshot]

Thanks for all of your input.

I am trying to figure out how to balance 2 more new vehicles into our home which has limited parking spaces outside the garage in our HOA community...

We currently are a 4 daily driver car house so getting 2 additional vehicles might mean I have to sell 2 of them....

WIth this crazy used car prices, it might be better to sell to make room......

 

[3DogKnight]

I don't like anyone but myself driving my truck. I'm kind of funny like that.

 

[GDN]

I don't even want the dealer washing my truck before I get it. AMB - nearly black - they'll want to run it through some crappy big brush wash that add scratches before I ever see it. I hope to be at the dealer within the hour of it coming off the truck. Anal, I know, but worth it.

 

[adoublee]

What to do about all the friends and family that are going to want to get behind the wheel? Insurance liability?

 

[GDN]

What to do about all the friends and family that are going to want to get behind the wheel? Insurance liability?

I'll give anyone a ride that wants one, but rarely do I let anyone else drive one of my current cars. Never cared with a standard auto or pickup - but the 2 model 3's in the garage in 4 years only 4 other people have been behind the wheel for a very few short miles. I understand accidents, but it is well known how long it can take to get a Tesla repaired. The same could be true for the Lightning. Just how easy will it be to get your hand on a motor or battery. So I'll give a ride, but if you want to drive one go visit a dealer and share the liability with them - won't be mine.

If you haven't learned how to tell people no - that risk is on you.

 

[LightningLover]

Has anyone considered allowing a Ford dealer to use your F150L as a demo / mannequin /test drive vehicle for a period of time and get a discount or cash back ?

My wife and I were talking about getting both the MME and Lightning while we have our current daily drivers (PHEV & ICE) at the same time.

She asked if one could be "delayed" while we make room for both vehicles.

Knowing how popular the F150L would be to the public as a first year new model and to help make sales for the dealership, how much do you think a dealer would pay you to have it sit as a mannequin or be used as a demo test drive vehicle?

Just thinking out loud - maybe worthwhile for those that don't need to immediately put their F150L into service...

I expect dealers will tack ADM onto their FCTP allocations. They won't sell for cheap.

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