Alot of you have PM'd me, and alot of people keep asking in other threads. So, I'll share with you the BEST way(s) to NOT pay over MSRP for the 2014 GT500.
If you follow the steps below, you should be able to get one, at a reasonable price, of course if you wait for a year or so, you will be able to avoid all the BS as well, but this is for those of you (like myself) who want this car yesterday.
1.) Call your largest Local dealer. Tell them you are interested in buying a 2014 GT500. That you are willing to pay MSRP, and that you will bring them a deposit. Remind them that there are still 200-300 2013 GT500s on lots and this will guarantee them, to not be in that same boat come next winter . If they say no, then move to number 2 below.
2.) Go to fordvehicles.com and search for dealers outside of your local market area. Find a small, rural dealer, with not much inventory stock of Mustangs, (read a dealer that carries alot of trucks). Tell them you want a 2014 GT500. Tell them, if they sell you the car at $1000 above whatever invoice is. You will also pay the $1000 fee to SVT for them, and remind them, they are making whatever thier holdback is (probably $1600ish on this car), Doc fee, plus $1000. A fair deal of "found money" for them. If that doesnt work, move to step 3
3.) Go to Google. Search for zip codes in Montana, North Dakota, Northern Michigan, Northern Wisconsin, Iowa, any of those Northern Most cold weather states. Plug those into fordvehicles.com to search for a dealer. Those dealers rarely sell mustangs. Chances are their lots will have mostly Trucks and SUV's on them. THIS IS A GOOD THING! Call them, and then go back to step 2 above. You will need to have a hefty deposit for one of these dealers, as they are taking a decent risk doing this for you.
4.) GET IT IN WRITING! The letter should be on Dealership letterhead signed by the owner or the GM. See below example
"Dear Johnny Mustang,
We agree to sell you our first 2014 Shelby Mustang GT500 from Joe Schmoe Ford here in East Bum****, USA. We agree to sell it to you for an agreed upon price of MSRP (or whatever). We agree to deliver this car to you between x/xx/2013 and x/xx/2013. This price does not include tax, documentation fees, or plates fees. We have received a deposit of $x,xxx on you, Mr Mustang's Behalf, this will solidify you to receive the FIRST 2014 Shelby GT500 that we receive. Thank you
-Slick Rick James
General Manager
Joe Schmoe Ford"
If you follow the above steps, and you don't mind travelling (hell half the fun is flying there with a buddy and driving it home!), then you should be able to get a good deal. There are over 3000 Ford dealerships across the country, pick up your phone and start calling.
Disclaimer: The above in no way guarantees that you will get a 2014 GT500, its a guideline on what my experience in the industry has shown. It should give you a damn good shot at it, however.
Good luck! :dancenana:
If you follow the steps below, you should be able to get one, at a reasonable price, of course if you wait for a year or so, you will be able to avoid all the BS as well, but this is for those of you (like myself) who want this car yesterday.
1.) Call your largest Local dealer. Tell them you are interested in buying a 2014 GT500. That you are willing to pay MSRP, and that you will bring them a deposit. Remind them that there are still 200-300 2013 GT500s on lots and this will guarantee them, to not be in that same boat come next winter . If they say no, then move to number 2 below.
2.) Go to fordvehicles.com and search for dealers outside of your local market area. Find a small, rural dealer, with not much inventory stock of Mustangs, (read a dealer that carries alot of trucks). Tell them you want a 2014 GT500. Tell them, if they sell you the car at $1000 above whatever invoice is. You will also pay the $1000 fee to SVT for them, and remind them, they are making whatever thier holdback is (probably $1600ish on this car), Doc fee, plus $1000. A fair deal of "found money" for them. If that doesnt work, move to step 3
3.) Go to Google. Search for zip codes in Montana, North Dakota, Northern Michigan, Northern Wisconsin, Iowa, any of those Northern Most cold weather states. Plug those into fordvehicles.com to search for a dealer. Those dealers rarely sell mustangs. Chances are their lots will have mostly Trucks and SUV's on them. THIS IS A GOOD THING! Call them, and then go back to step 2 above. You will need to have a hefty deposit for one of these dealers, as they are taking a decent risk doing this for you.
4.) GET IT IN WRITING! The letter should be on Dealership letterhead signed by the owner or the GM. See below example
"Dear Johnny Mustang,
We agree to sell you our first 2014 Shelby Mustang GT500 from Joe Schmoe Ford here in East Bum****, USA. We agree to sell it to you for an agreed upon price of MSRP (or whatever). We agree to deliver this car to you between x/xx/2013 and x/xx/2013. This price does not include tax, documentation fees, or plates fees. We have received a deposit of $x,xxx on you, Mr Mustang's Behalf, this will solidify you to receive the FIRST 2014 Shelby GT500 that we receive. Thank you
-Slick Rick James
General Manager
Joe Schmoe Ford"
If you follow the above steps, and you don't mind travelling (hell half the fun is flying there with a buddy and driving it home!), then you should be able to get a good deal. There are over 3000 Ford dealerships across the country, pick up your phone and start calling.
Disclaimer: The above in no way guarantees that you will get a 2014 GT500, its a guideline on what my experience in the industry has shown. It should give you a damn good shot at it, however.
Good luck! :dancenana:
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