Ford Has A Major Problem....DON'T BUY

DISASTER: Ford HALTS Shipments To Dealers
In this video I talk about Ford's current struggles and give an update on my dealership.
My name is Brandon and I am a used car dealer. I created Car Questions Answered to share the ins and outs of the used car market from my perspective. I share with you updates on car prices, what's happening at the dealer auctions, and what it's like being a dealer. My goal is to share information to help you make the best decisions while buying a car to save you money. I do not want car dealers taking advantage of you.
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[@BA-lt2tx]

A heads up to Ford's management: One can ignore reality... But one can never ignore the consequences of ignoring reality...

[@buzzboykin9982]

The hell with dealers. I went to my local Ford dealer to buy a Bronco Sport at an advertised price of $27,000. When the buy sheet came out it was over $30,000 after they added stuff back in including a $1,695 dealer prep fee. I laughed at them, told them I would never be back, and walked out. They can dissappear as far as I am concerned. My local Subaru dealer doesn't pull this garbage.

[@TechJedi29]

Ewew cvt transmission !!!! Have fun with that .

[@d.vanwinkle9482]

@@TechJedi29mine is at 120,000 miles and going strong. Change the fluid every 40-50,000 miles. That goes for any automatic transmission.

[@rcruzthomas]

@@d.vanwinkle9482 I believe it should be every 30K miles for a Subaru CVT, and if its a ZF 8 speed auto tranny, ZF recommends every 50K miles.

[@Vectures]

lmao a dealer prep dang they are skimming for whatever they can.

[@richardmeyersmeyers8123]

Wonder how much you have to pay in mehico. I think tats where their assembled.😮

[@Livefreewhileucan]

People are putting food on the table not buying 100k depreciating trucks.

[@USBestCountryonEarth]

100k is an awesome downpayment on a house. Buy a rental property that will appreciate and give additional income. A $100k truck? Forget about it.

[@DAVPILKEYFAN2280]

I like to a leasing

[@robertwright5487]

A friend wanted a new Ford sedan and asked me for a recommendation. I informed him that Ford doesn't make such a vehicle anymore. Get a Toyota Camry.

[@joaquincortada1483]

good advice

[@GatesRapes]

That's solid ,, a true friend !!

[@Tom-cp6yj]

A used Fusion wouldn't be a bad idea

[@Al-Gore-ithm]

I noticed the local Ford dealership didn't have a spot on their lot to park a new vehicle. They were closed so I pulled in and parked and walked 4 or 5 lots. I could not believe the prices. Not saying they were amazing but they were much lower than before. Brand new Raptors for 58k I thought was impressive compared to what I saw a year or 2 ago. I must say I enjoyed what I saw.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Ford only makes 4-wheeled Kleenix Boxes, unless you fancy a Mustang.

[@MattL22]

All these people finally realized they gave 5k-15k gifts to dealerships. Customers are trapped and now both parties are screwed.

[@JimBeary]

It started with ridiculously inflated MSRPs!

[@raulo19999]

​@jamesshopshirejr5566 the markups came first

[@kckettridge]

@@JimBeary and the BS "Market Adjustment" mark-ups. I hope all of the stealerships that participated in this bs go bankrupt! They brought it on themselves.

[@gematria101]

Good. Hope they both lose everything

[@dagnabit2020]

Imagine having paid 35k over MSRP on a truck that is now discounted 10k plus. Pretty much stuck in that car at that point. Lot of pain out there coming for a lot of people when it comes time to try to get a new car.

[@charlesrocks]

$20k for a truck sounds about right. Anything more is highway robbery

[@user-pc2mc2he4z]

I agree with that 20grand. Sounds affordable. Charles.

[@turbalejo4999]

100% spot on.

[@tombob671]

Agree

[@tombob671]

In 1967 you could buy a stripper work truck for $2000 delivered. 6 banger 3 on tree radio heater short bed. That is $18,647 in today's money. So $20k sounds reasonable place to start

[@Jeffrey7348]

Absolutely. Looked at a 2019 Silverado LS(low trim) for $33,700. I told them they are high! Also, included a $1,900 destination charge for a used vehicle, WTH! They wonder why their greedy, cheating, unethical, lieing assess can't sell vehicles!!!

[@poooky321]

Ford has nobody to blame but themselves. They told customers the lightning would start at 45k and then when they come out they are 75k plus 20k in bs markups.

[@ryand4940]

They are garbage anyway. Buddy of mine bought one for some reason. He hates it. The range is terrible and riding in it you can tell it wasn’t built to last.

[@briankerschke5306]

it was a mistake to build them in the first place. thats on biden

[@Rider.WhiteHorse]

No one wants the EV garbage

[@newmoneymarcus]

My local Ford dealer tried to sell me a Maverick for $10K over a sticker (a year ago). I kept my money. As I walked out of the dealership, I saw a lightning price for double the cost of the MSRP. The base model was $40K & the markup was $40K, totaling $80K. After seeing this level of greed, I will never buy a Ford again. The lightings are now priced at $8K off the sticker. 🤦🏾

[@coalgunsandfreedom6891]

I only buy used, typically 5 years old or more and never anything over $20k. Do 80% of my own mechanical work, and spend around $1-2k per vehicle/year on maintenance, tires, etc. Save huge on insurance as well, and NEVER upside down. Great channel!

[@wakeupnow2233]

A Lightning is a truck for someone that doesn't need a truck.

[@theairstig9164]

Probably could have survived on a wagon with a box trailer

[@glen4130]

true.

[@adammccraw4815]

You said it!

[@geraldh.8047]

The target demographic „people who want a truck but don’t need a truck“ is HUGE

[@goodoljackburton9211]

Dealers aren’t hiding it. At this point, they’re flat out trying to burn customers with these prices. Now each time I see a new vehicle dealer paper plate, I automatically think the customer burned themselves. Sad times.

[@rcruzthomas]

I went to Carmax to get a car. Normally they cost more, but in my case it was comparable to the other car dealerships. I refuse to pay $299 for nitrogen fill tires, when the air we breathe is 78% nitrogen already.

[@valenten89]

idk I just got a car for under 4k and dont feel scammed.

[@justingallagher4864]

I actually think the same thing every time I see a temp tag. I couldn't believe what I found when I entered the market 1.5 years ago. People staring me dead in the eyes, trying to rob me of thousands. I was blown away and went with zero-negotiation Carvana, despite the pitfalls. No regrets, really.

[@dagnabit2020]

There's deals to be had now. There will be better deals to be had still but there are deals out there now. You can pick off 2023's right now that are still sitting there new for some really good discounts. A lot of folks are still being taken to be sure but don't believe everyone got taken. Some of these dealers are waking up to the new reality.

[@loosebruce6637]

Dealers having hard times, what a shame. Been sticking it to customers forever. Delivery, prep , add onns, low trade in price,ECT. 35--40 k for plastic crap that doesn't last and You can't repair. All of them one step above thieves.

[@jimmyamico4713]

I will tell you the Ford dealerships down here in Texas were putting mark ups that were just outrageous over the last six years and I do not feel sorry for them at all….

[@estmed]

When they first announced the lighting, its base price was 35k, was the reason for the hype .now it's twice that people aren't as thrilled

[@TheNobleBard]

It was $39,974 but you're correct. That was why I wanted one. I could justify that price. It's now got a base msrp of $54,995. That is not competitive. Why would I buy that when I can buy a Prius with higher reliability for 28k.

[@mosessupposes2571]

It’s difficult to locate reliable available charging stations for them. A road trip in a Lightning isn’t really practical.

[@evibes512]

@@mosessupposes2571 Ford EVs are now open to Teslas Supercharger network with an adapter Ford is providing for free. That should help.

[@Jimster481]

EVs are only for local trips. We love our LEAF but we drive it only around our county.

[@matthewwhite8129]

@@Jimster481 seriously? I love Tesla road tripping. Great vehicle for our yearly PA to Florida road trips.

[@DaringDan]

Glad to see the lead singer of Limp Bizkit found a life after music. Cheers dude.

[@johnk6206]

😂 IT'S JUST ONE OF THOSE DAYS! 😂

[@SilverWatcher.]

Fred durst 😅😂 Give me something to break

[@charlesjackson1700]

He does favor him .. 😂

[@JohnWaldron44]

I was thinking kenny powers !

[@JasonW.]

He did it all for the Mach E

[@cub1009]

Chrysler and GM both laid off workers this week. This is going to be bad. This is just the start.

[@JA-zh5xi]

Yep- massive layoffs for all American made manufacturers coming.

[@k.c.marshall921]

Thanks UAW!!👍💯

[@lot2196]

Biden just praised Fain last night. UAW is doing great he said.

[@r.d.9399]

They did it to themselves on purpose. Now they'll attack the union worker. Rinse and repeat

[@MrShasta50]

Yup lay them off because the board is not making there hundreds of millions dollars a yr.... Go figure... Do not bail out any big auto maker ever again.

[@Lumi-OF-Model]

50 grand for a truck that’s crazy.

[@Demopans5990]

Watch as the next set of new cars break down within a year I'm keeping my 2012 Honda crv tyvm. The engine is absurdly rugged yet still does over 20ml/gal. More efficient than some of the newer SUVs lol

[@anthonymroczka5213]

I wish trucks were $50k still😂 that would be normal.. more like $60-$100k

[@Shadow_Banned_Conservative]

$50k is a cheap truck nowadays. Another economic indicator that may be coming is that people may soon only be able to afford very used cars, like the $5000 and under vehicles that CQA sells. That's a terrifying thought for what comes next.

[@Demopans5990]

@anthonymroczka5213 Honestly, cargo vans provide more bang for the buck so to speak. A ton more flat bed space if you remove the passenger seats, and if you do ever need to haul your mates, you can seat up to 7. I'm fairly certain vans and pickups use the same chassis. Might need a CDL to drive one depending on jurisdiction

[@bigdunks4eva]

I'm literally looking at the inventory of a Ford dealership right now and they have trucks $80k+. There's a 2024 F-250 lariat that's $91,000!

[@rtsolution11]

Shout out to Brandon for pushing out high quality knowledge, owning his own dealership yet never advertising it. It is appreciated.

[@Tracker709]

So Brandon doesn’t advertise huh? Do you really believe that? So these videos are just for the people huh?

[@aquifer98]

correct@@Tracker709

[@rtsolution11]

@@Tracker709 find one video where he names his business....huh??

[@JStouder133]

He even advertised a Nissan business, a competitors, while blocking out his business name behind him.... Crazy....@@rtsolution11

[@wesdoobner7521]

@@rtsolution11 Lol, people like Tracker709 are too stupid to get the point you're making, don't waste your time with trolls.

[@exmarine268]

The people that paid markups for a new truck of any kind are the same people that paid over asking for a house the last 3 years. Now, they are upside down. Terrible purchase.

[@Shadow_Banned_Conservative]

The problem with vehicles is that they don't have the opportunity to appreciate like a home does.

[@Mr.Helper.]

Did housing prices go down ? Prices seemed flat

[@deanrotering879]

Yes there is good debt and bad debt.

[@Thoringer]

I'm either the luckiest guy in the world or just make the decisions at the right time. Bought a house for 60% market value in 2019, now after market went up, I'm at less than 40% value financed, refinanced to just over 2% right before APR went up. Then I bought a car end of last year where including financing (meaning including interest over the 60 months), I paid pretty much what the going rate is right now. I mean, I negotiated the price down to have the equivalent of 0% financing - interest rate is at 4.9%, but I negotiated 27k of a car that's at a going rate of 31k. It is a 8 months old certified preowned (well, was a loaner fleet vehicle) with less than 8k miles.

[@deanrotering879]

@@Thoringer well sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good lol. Congrats

[@yrock777]

Just think if you were the dope that paid a $35k markup price. People are freaking stupid.

[@daleolson3506]

Wait till al the repos hit

[@nhunsucker25]

Another demorcat showing their business skills.

[@oreotookie]

@@nhunsucker25this Democrat thought it was stupid and currently has two paid off vehicles.

[@r.d.9399]

Those vehicles will now be impossible to sell.

[@yankeehillraymie1296]

Dems are funny. They be like " i voted for Bidey but im Not voting for him Now.. Congratulations You Destroyed our Country... pffff get lost bud.

[@JA-zh5xi]

So glad I bought a Tundra back in 2016. 8 problem free years.

[@GatesRapes]

SR5 TRD Double Cab , Inferno - 18mpg 87 octane ,, 21mpg 93 octane ,,,, 380hp ,,, 2016 !!! Over 7 yrs 130k miles , brakes tires wiper blades air filters

[@glennbeadshaw727]

5.7 l i Force

[@TheTradosaurus]

The newer tundras are having issues

[@jimnelson7740]

So glad I bought a Dodge diesel in 2001 23 great years, and still dragging my camp trailer everywhere.

[@spydogoc]

I have a 2015, fantastic truck

[@jimduzwell507]

What tax money? I dont get nothing back every year

[@breadnaut3087]

Thats because youre smart. Smart people dont give the government a 0% interest loan.

[@michael589m]

Especially when they pay you 4.93% to borrow your money.

[@frankdank7507]

@@breadnaut3087 If he was smart, he wouldn't be using a double negative in his statement.

[@tedg1609]

My 2022 F250 with 14k miles has been in the shop for four weeks - for can’t fix the electronics. Gives little confidence they can make an all-electric truck.

[@anotheruser5654]

How is it possible expensive vehicles aren't selling didn't you all watch the State of the Union Address last night? Everything is great and the economy is booming! C'mon man!

[@Rhinozzzz]

AND we are gonna SPEND TONS more money on programs "for the people", and it is NOT gonna keep raising inflation!!! Not a joke!! F POTUS Brandon. (Not our wise presenter Brandon)

[@anotheruser5654]

@@Rhinozzzz yes sir 💯!

[@Darren4352]

The idea of having a pickup as an EV is counterintuitive. A truck's going to have to work hard and that means it's going to be pulling a lot of current. Give me a conventionally fueled truck any day of the week. But not at the prices they're asking. Asking a consumer to pay essentially the cost of a starter house for a vehicle is insulting.

[@JimBeary]

Amen!

[@buzzboykin9982]

Well,an awful lot of those 4 door sedan trucks will never see more than a sheet of plywood on the other hand.

[@peterwilson8039]

@@buzzboykin9982 I'm not particularly opposed to EV's, but I'm not going to pay a premium price for one. I'll buy one when they make it the more economical alternative.

[@jakecease]

They keep lowering the prices on the upper packages but they’re not lowering the barrier of entry. For 30-40k I’d be a buyer. They just aren’t understanding the fact that these are completely unaffordable for 80% of the public

[@Jack-qi9tr]

Just because you can doesn’t mean you should!! Smart consumers are their worst nightmare!!

[@TyrannicalReigner]

Low mileage, Lease trade in Frontiers with a factory warranty are going for high 20s/low 30s right now. Best deal on a truck out there if you ask me.

[@peteparadis1619]

Got 200k on my 2011 V6 Frontier, rolling fine..

[@jimbobsmith2496]

And there’s the point, people like me that are in the top .1% are even saying this insanity has to stop. Give me the value and I am a buyer, but the Big 3 do not provide value, and haven’t in the past few years.

[@kennylynch8575]

nobody can afford 80 to 100K on a vehichel

[@mikethomas3069]

No people can we won't!!!

[@SupraSav]

@@mikethomas3069come again???

[@anotheruser5654]

@@SupraSavFJB!

[@Bekssss]

I can afford to buy $100k in cash but I can afford to do this only because I would never pay $100k for car 😂 If I really need truck can rent for couple days / weeks

[@monitor1725]

The ones coming across the border will be given money to buy vehicles, and homes, and food and....

[@bigjon9596]

Full size trucks should be 30-35k

[@robedmund9948]

I'd gladly lay down $50-55k for a Platinum F250 Power Stroke. Maybe even a King Ranch.

[@zdravkojuric5927]

Corolla cost

[@Remingtonrestoration]

Yep I agree

[@Demopans5990]

That's the price of some of the newer cargo vans. Probably get ones with windows everywhere though

[@jmmywyf4lyf]

Exactly!

[@Loady420]

I was driving down Hwy 99 in Lynwood today and there is a a few miles of used cars. All open dealers were packed. We drove by one store with a glass front I saw 3 big windows with guys just sitting looking out to the street lol. I was thinking to myself they should be looking for a new job.

[@Danzilly]

Gonna be another 08 for vehicles.

[@Auhbseluhte]

ah wassup bud a fellow seattle-lite. i haven't drove on 99 in a min miss those area edmonds, mountlake terrace etc.. It's crazy crime-wise in the north these days stay safe g.

[@XanVicious]

@@Danzillygonna be another 08 except it’s looking more like the Great Depression lol. I have NEVER known this many people with either 2 jobs, or just recently got laid off. It’s crazy.

[@leos3003]

Who's taking bets you're gona bail out the banks and car manufacturers and dealers?

[@Danzilly]

@leos3003 not me! I got better use for my money!

[@cajunnathan4586]

Tax refunds are way smaller as compared to the last 3-yrs

[@soundmind192]

Many refunds smaller because people changed their W4's. They needed more money per pay period rather than stacking up a year end refund. Another reality of Jobamanomics.

[@demerclopez2622]

Kek so true lol I'm less than 1k but I'm single

[@campervan7354]

*I owed this year. First time in 30 years.*

[@leos3003]

@@AnimationByDylan: You're a great man. All of the illegal's salute you and just know that all the high end hotels, 3 meals a day, free healthcare and spending cash you're paying for. You can feel proud when you go to work 10 hours a day.

[@roadiez1]

​@@leos3003don't forget the smartwatch for the hearing notifications!

[@Windstorm7x7-wl8ko]

I won't buy ANYTHING from Ford and only spare parts from GM. They have taken advantage of me too, too many times and I'm Not going to forget it !

[@jjohur]

Much of these problems are self inflicted wounds by both Ford and the dealers. Dealers added crazy markups, dealersv didn't want to sell EVs. Ford priced their cars too high and can't make them at lower prices.

[@ordinaryhuman5645]

How are they supposed to reduce prices when they're losing economy of scale, especially after the UAW negotiated for additional compensation? Look at their global sales over the last decade. It's not really Ford's fault that the world increasingly doesn't want their ICE vehicles. Yeah, they could have started to pivot to EVs two decades ago, but it'd have been expensive and error-prone, and no one else really did it either.

[@herbcanter2114]

EV's are doa. Democrats pushed that nonsense

[@buzzboykin9982]

@@herbcanter2114 Tell it to Tesla.

[@jjohur]

@@herbcanter2114 lol. We haven't bought gas for our two cars in over four years. EVs are the best cars by far. No maintenance. Just tires and washer fluid. You got it wrong.

[@captkeebz]

dealers keep customers away. no one wants or needs dealers for new vehicles

[@patrickmichael8655]

50 grand for a truck that’s crazy

[@worndown8280]

Hey, they are REALLY nice trucks. lol

[@cockaroach5686]

Whacked out!

[@ramblr5900]

Yep!

[@orsonhills3349]

More like 117k but sure

[@ramblr5900]

@@orsonhills3349 really? ! That much?

[@shoobidyboop8634]

I've been shopping for an SUV....I've been calling dealers asking if they add crap eg nitrogen-filled tires, paint protection, etc. ONE dealership says they don't. Every other dealer pulls this crap. It's insulting.

[@d.f.9064]

That ONE, was lying.

[@Chief_5]

A MACH-e sitting for Two years, the tires probably have flat spots from all that weight.

[@aldaley3537]

True. Drove by a Ford stealership and saw about twenty of those Lightnings sitting on their lot.

[@herbcanter2114]

Democrats pushing EV's when everybody with a functioning brain knew they were doomed .

[@wmason1961]

I would buy one at a 50% discount. I'm not gonna hold my breath for that.

[@JimBeary]

If I hear the media report F150s are still America's best selling vehicles, I'm calling BS!

[@Thoringer]

Another thing is Work from Home. I can see where a 2-car household will defer a purchase if one of the 2 people work from home, they only need 1 "good" car and the second can be a hooptie "just in case" the other person needs to go somewhere - especially if the second person also has WFH days.

[@JA-zh5xi]

Yep - we put a fraction of the miles on our cars compared to 2019.

[@wj2791]

1 car and use Uber once in awhile when needs arise.

[@s99614]

They will just keep their vehicles longer.

[@travistweedle9674]

Hard to work from home if you have a blue collar job like working in a factory, mine, construction. IJS

[@Thoringer]

@@travistweedle9674 Yes, and? Life isn't fair, not everyone has the same benefits and tribulations. That is absolutely beside the point. The fact that people work from home and drive less will result in less car use, and in extent in less car buying. That doesn't mean there is no net benefit to those who do need to drive to work: Less congestion, less pollution, less traffic accidents. The fact that I'm not on the road next to a nurse has one less potential person not paying attention and causing her to have an accident, at least potentially.

[@mrsparex]

I wouldn't accept a FREE one if I had to agree to drive it and keep it maintained... just don't want one!

[@Demopans5990]

What if it's a 20 year old Japanese kei truck?

[@GatesRapes]

Ford ,,, never ever after 2020 ,, I'll stick with Toyota

[@cooldog60]

Makes 2 of us. I don't want a garbage ev.

[@XanVicious]

I’ve yet to find a better vehicle than my 2006 Silverado lmao, I truly mean that. I mean I have Apple CarPlay in it ffs… what do new cars have to offer besides that? I have pretty much everything they have in the most reliable truck known to man.

[@ram89572]

​@Demopans5990 Well besides it probably not having enough room in it for my big ass and how hard it is to register them in my state for road use then yes I'd love to have one for the novelty. And as someone who already is used to driving right hand drive for my job, driving it wouldn't even be an inconvenience

[@mac9245]

Change is coming hard!

[@kingl9801]

Make dodge feel it. They are trying to sell 50k V6 challengers near where I live. Make them wake up. No one is going to pay scat pack money for base trim V6’s

[@lookinforwater4344]

Short sighted conduct of the dealerships price gouging ($20k +) when the lightning first came out, killed the momentum and allowed potential customers to doubt the purchase. Bad enough that they (like all the other dealers post Covid) gouged the customers on traditional gas/diesel truck but to allow gouging on a new fledgling technology was sure a incredibly poor business decision.

[@wadestanion4617]

The exact issues that the dealerships are having because they keep price gouging is exactly why I will not buy a car from a dealership anymore.

[@daverave5743]

That's what Ford gets for listening to Bide3n instead of the consumers. Brilliant timing on that strike, UAW, just in time for losing your jobs.

[@Ryan-093]

why do americans hate workers so much? never seen any country hate their own workers as much as americans do.

[@63viet]

I want to buy a new car but hate dealing with dealership’s fees and BS.

[@kitsune303]

You are a very sharp businessman. Love your market savvy.

[@carquestionsanswered]

Thank you for saying that!

[@Danzilly]

You still have a market. You price vehicles that people can afford. Hope you have a good future. Thanks for showing what markets are doing.

[@yankeehillraymie1296]

People now live like i do. I Cannot afford to make wrong decisions when buying. ❤

[@karlhamson]

I bought a Tesla a few month ago. A refreshing experience. Price is the price with no BS. There was a lineup to pick up the cars. I asked the guy haw many he sold a day and he said 50 on average. That was one of three dealers in our city.

[@grumpynomad3551]

I went to a Tesla dealership last week and did the same thing. The guy said he sold about 75 Tesla’s a day. I bought one from him.

[@External2737]

Tesla is easy. Go online, see what is available online at the price. No hassle. The only upsell is FSD.

[@kwilliams1958]

Brandon, I applaud you for not giving out your car address and name...that's authentic. It also an incentive for many who watch to find out where you are...that's good marketing. Utube land hopes this tax season goes well for you and your crew.

[@SKG1941]

I can’t wait. Been wanting a new truck for five years as well as another sports car. Every time I went on a lot to look at them they told me how much plus MSRP it would be. I laughed and said you do realize MSRP is a starting point for negotiation. These stupid millennials with their $700 car payments have no idea or maybe they do what’s going to happen when they need a new car. My truck is paid for my cars are paid for I can wait. TikTok, TikTok TikTok. I don’t think those floorplans are going to get any cheaper. So sick of these smug sales people saying because of the market we had to put extra money over the MSRP because we can’t get very many. Like I said, I can continue to wait I’m in no hurry.

[@davids.9834]

I saw a lot of middle age dudes buying F250 diesels they could not afford as well.

[@michaels.1695]

Saw over 50 Broncos in the lot driving by Malloy Ford in Winchester, VA.

[@bvsitephotos5189]

IRS is shocking a lot of us this year. Not getting any of my money back.

[@60Airflyte]

Someone’s got to pay for all the federal money being handed out and that someone is always us.

[@MrMebigfatguy]

Most people can't afford 25k cars let alone 50, 60, 70. Having dealers strip markups is good but it doesn't really matter all that much. Msrp is just way to high. So it's the manufacturers that are the real problem.

[@dmark6699]

My feeling is that Ford needs new management. We need the dealerships for maintenance and repair facilities.

[@soundmind192]

The dealer service dept. is the backbone of their operational expenses. Hence the $180+ hr. labor rates and jacked up parts cost. Avoid stealership service for that and the lying and scamming for up-selling service you don't need.

[@dmark6699]

I agree but sometimes you have to goto a brand name certified shop to keep your warranty @@soundmind192

[@moleisrich1]

My feeling is we need a new president. One that does not force ev down our throats.

[@daleolson3506]

Our rural Ford dealer was forced to take 3 Mack es. They didn’t want them. Ford forced them to take them.

[@rickreese5794]

Swallowing 🐖💩

[@matthewronson5218]

You assume that you mean Mach-E's.

[@RedRider-mb3wt]

That's actually a good thing. I came from a place like that and while rural people are obstinate to change, they need to exposed to stuff like this. When they realize they don't need the jacked up, black smoke belchin pickup truck as a grocery getter, the world is better for it.

[@turbotheamericanstaffy]

Spread that propaganda somewhere else. EVs are not better for the environment. ​@@RedRider-mb3wt

[@pauld6967]

Mach Es are priced WAY too high. That said, there is irony in one aspect where there is benefit to the Mach E being in a rural area: people outside the city tend to have their own homes. So they can charge overnight and save money by not having to buy gasoline. The flipside, of course, is that being outside the stop & go of city driving there isn't much benefit from regenerative braking.

[@carbo2950]

Well, it is a direct connect in what is happening in this economy.

[@greghale717]

Dealer here has 9 used Lightnings. they been sitting there for about 3 months now.

[@theairstig9164]

Hope the are getting charged regularly

[@melissasmess2773]

People probably thought they could tow with them. 😂

[@dwcola]

Glad you cleared out your inventory... Its going to be interesting what Summer holds and then November December and January of next year...

[@markferguson5652]

@dwcola Inflation

[@ENTHUSIASTICFIFAFAN]

The purpose of a truck is to serve as a "working men's car," not a luxury vehicle. Even the base model, with an MSRP (before markup) of around 50k, exceeds the annual wage of many people.

[@lordrayden3045]

It was announced as $40K I’d take one for that….. good luck finding one

[@poeticwisdom3]

Who would have thought there would be backlash if you price gouge your customers.

[@calientemac1]

I remember not long ago seeing lightnings with a $100k price tag plus huge dealer markups. Just imagine the people that bought them at those prices trying to trade them in? They’re probably so upside down that they’ll never get out of it lol

[@davids.9834]

and its 100 percent there fault. The Stanley cup crowd. They are just going to have to drive them and pay the money that they signed up to pay. But..... im sure there will be some crying.

[@michaelsnively3621]

They can deal with it.....maybe the govt. Can bail them out, cancel their loans, renegotiate their loans, or just flat buy them out for people.....

[@donaldintlekofer8448]

I still have engineers laughing me for buying a new 1988 Lincoln Continental Mark 7 LSC. Every time you got in it you wondered what would fall off it this time. had it less then a year, never another Ford Product.

[@douglasrose971]

If you can, keep running what ya brung folks!!!

[@iowahank1]

Here's a thought Ford. If you know a stealership is adding on excessive fees stop their allotment. The dealers that don't add fees will pick up the slack.

[@truemanparsons9521]

KEEP HELPING THE PEOPLE BRANDON

[@cyclonejunior]

Your style and format is great. So entertaining and informative

[@apbxny216]

The demand for the mach-e's, was because they said that they were going to sell them for $25K. They said that they were going to sell the Lightning for $50.K. people were interested at the original price; so they pre-ordered. Then when they arrived...well...you know the rest. No one would have said yes to a $50.K mach-E, and a $100.K ⚡ Lightning.😂

[@steelehere1]

Mach E entry price when initially announced was low $40K's. Lightning's entry level price is still in the low $50K's.

[@theairstig9164]

Statements were made to make people not go buy something else. They think that people will be fixated on the product advertised at $42k drive away. When they actually arrive 4 months late at $57k plus dealer fees and market slop, the dealers expect to be forgiven. Sometimes they do get forgiven. Hey Volvo Australia, I am not one of those people. I am on to you

[@E.Carrillo]

Try $90k for Mach E

[@bearmotorcycle7305]

It isn’t just the car mortgage, insurance is through the roof in the left coast.

[@kevinadams6345]

Not only do I like the content you cover, but your presentation is great. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Respect...

[@carquestionsanswered]

I appreciate that!

[@staudtj1]

I personally know two guys who Lightnings were so marked up by the delivering dealer that they both cancelled their orders. The blame also rests with dealers.

[@radzer0966]

Everybody wanted the lightning pro with the extended battery for the price they initially said. But till this day refuse to ship the pro model with the extended battery.

[@robedmund9948]

Well, darn! Ford effed up. People got wise and realized the EV BS being shoved down their throats. I still maintain that Ford and GM are keeping thier ICE product at high prices to help offset their miscalculations in the EV sector. And those aren't selling either. Self-inflicted wounds. 😮

[@ordinaryhuman5645]

Look at their global sales over the last decade. They're losing economies of scale, even without being way behind on EVs. Add UAW demanding more money and the trend is not looking good, EVs or not. I didn't look at other legacy auto companies, but the above is definitely true for Ford and GM. Not true for Toyota though; they're likely to be the top ICE maker of choice for folks who don't transition to EVs.

[@johnk6206]

I strongly suspect our government is heavily subsidizing Ford and GM but keeping quiet after the backlash from bailing GM out in '08 or '09, whenever it was. Ford has lost billions on their EV program, and I'm sure GM has, too.

[@robedmund9948]

If that's the case, I hope it comes out very soon!@@johnk6206

[@JasonEDragon]

@@johnk6206 And airplane manufacturers lose billions for several years when they design and ramp up production of a new airplane. That part is to be expected on a complicated product. Ford and GM are saving billions on their ICE vehicles because they are now designing and retooling for fewer new ICE models. The problem is too many high-end EV models were offered as the first EV vehicles - and there just aren't enough buyers for those. Additionally, many franchise dealers were always expected to put up a fight on selling EVs due to the decrease in service revenue. Ford really was harmed when dealers turned the Lightning into a $100k+ truck. Especially given all the quality problems Ford has had in recent years. EVs as a market segment grew market share again last year, so other manufacturers (Tesla, Hyundai-Kia) are having success.

[@twobabejinkins1736]

My local Ford dealer is still marking up Gas F150s 3000-4000 plus add ons, lots are full ! Also Mavericks cheapest one is 40k probably have 6 in stock. Keep It in the fairway Sir.

[@garyday6681]

Dealerships need to stop telling customers they need to talk with their manager. These tactics are outdated. I drove by the buy here pay here lots. They are over full and have been for over a month. I should get a trailer and offer to pressure wash off all that dirt and lot rot.

[@marksix3027]

If a salesman gives the let me talk to the manager just tell them to have the manager come out and all talk together. If they they don't walk out.

[@turbotheamericanstaffy]

And birdshit. That eats into the paint. Why they park new cars for sale next to trees on the lot is beyond me.

[@nickadamson6053]

In your office shots you need to change your video frame rate or shutter speed to get rid of the scrolling bands. Whatever LED light you're using to light you up is blinking at a frequency your camera is picking up. 1/60th for shutter speed usually will eliminate that.

[@DeflectionMode]

Hey Brandon, cost of living is just too high all around. Not everyone is a millionaire so they simply can’t afford vehicles specially with interest rates being so high. Vehicle insurance rates have also gone up a lot from what they used to be. It’s a terrible situation!

[@TheUnknownSpartan]

So you make a truck… that can’t do truck stuff because it doesn’t have enough power to do actual truck stuff…and charge more for them than a regular truck… then are surprised when people don’t want them

[@Flexin010]

Go the speed limit, keep your distance, proper maintenance. Keepin my honda forever.

[@raymondreiff8170]

Yes it's nice daily driving something paided for years ago, I still daily a 05 Civic manual, Yes we also own two 2020 Honda's but I like driving older Cars.

[@JenniLudes]

Thanks for the update. And I love disc golf as well. My kids introduced me to it and it's a lot of fun!

[@jvolstad]

Go to a new car dealership. The salesmen are ready to pounce on anyone entering the lot.

[@edwardfindley8483]

But they are so willing to screw you over too. They fail to appreciate the delema they created for themselves.

[@WindsurferHD]

I get 55-60 MPG from my 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE. I paid $25,000 out the door cash. I love it. Get you a car that gets great gas mileage instead of making oil companies richer and you poorer. 😊

[@galupproperties3098]

I drive a 2023 Prius xle. Love my insane fuel mileage. Way worth it.

[@robertclubs9908]

Thanks again for your update. 😊

[@EataDutubenazies]

We don't have that kind of money down here. Better get the picture ford, chevy, whoever.

[@brianjohnson3833]

I wonder when one of these corporations will open their eyes and realize if they build sedans that are between $18 - $25,000. Think of the people that would run to buy them and not to be made cheap, but to be made good. They're burning themselves with these high prices and as long as they do that oh well. I don't care

[@Rhinozzzz]

Toyota will pick up the slack and their vehicles run to 300,000 miles with simple maintenance. Corolla's and Camry's are far superior to the Focus/Fusion Ford used to sell to unsuspecting victims.

[@Joherandez-jz4jn]

I work for a company that makes some parts for Nissan and they are placing a lot of orders for Versa models since is one of the cheapest cars you can buy at the moment.

[@MrDuncl]

If you are just popping out to the shops do you actually need to spend more ?

[@richardmeyersmeyers8123]

I enjoy your channel. Hope you enjoy continued success with your business.

[@heyinway]

The value of my '05 F150 just keeps going up....2 wheel drive, super cab, roll up windows, 8' bed, automatic, gas V-8.

[@jackblack3886]

I wondered if you kept a year round inventory. Thanks for explaining the wholesale buying process that works for you. Wow, your lot is close to empty! Time to go fishing!

[@gerbearjones6056]

If you posted 5 times a day I would watch every one of them

[@fiily1]

The worse fee that's been there forever and pisses me off is the doc fee, anywhere from $500-$700 of built in profit that dealership can add, since by law, they can only charge a set fee for title fee's. Best way to avoid it, buy used.

[@jojojojojojojo7013]

I bought a 2006 Toyota Prius fixer upper in February 2020 for $550. Best car I've ever owned. I have zero plans of buying any new cars in the future. Good luck manufacturers.

[@dapperdino1996]

I live in Mooresville, NC right next to Salisbury and I was actually looking for a Nissan Frontier. Thanks for pointing out that dealership !

[@carquestionsanswered]

If you check them out let them know you saw them on my video... I actually just interviewed their GM

[@dapperdino1996]

@@carquestionsanswered Awesome! Will do! If you know any GMC dealerships that don’t markup, or play games either please let me know ! My name is Brandon as well lol

[@j.d.mullis9446]

Brandon from Mooresville. Friendly Chev--Buick in Albemarle is a great dealership. Always MSRP or below. No junk fees or price gouging! Small family owned. Tell them JD sent you!

[@carquestionsanswered]

@@j.d.mullis9446 I'll have to check them out

[@j.d.mullis9446]

Brandon, the owner, David Odom is usually on the showroom floor every day. Salesmen have all been there a long time. Check out their website. If you come over, let me know. Would love to meet you .

[@toms8883]

Disc golf!!! Subscribed! 🌞

[@RobsNeighbor]

That Sienna! My 2006 has 317k and i bought two more since it has been the best car ever for a single dad.

[@bbbb6066]

I also have a 2006 Sinea and it has just over 200,000 miles on it. Still works great use it almost every day. Ben

[@larrytucker222]

My 06 has 76k. At age 73, it should last the rest of my life.

[@emanuellara1904]

Back In December I went to my local Chevrolet dealer wanted to buy a Bolt advertised on line for about high 26k got to the dealer they show one with a sticker price of 29K but they wanted me to pay 4K more they said because I it had leather seats and they didn’t want to negotiate so I went and got a 2023 leaf with 8k miles on it for close to 19k that same Day, I would have boat the Chevy bolt if they would have stuck to the sticker price but they just don’t to put greed a side.

[@stephenspain9167]

I got an EV for my son, $20 during Christmas at Target.

[@chipwilliams1640]

The E doesn't stand for EV. The E stands for Edsel...

[@mikedillon6233]

Lol! Thanks for reminding me of that, ford seriously screwed up then too!

[@steelehere1]

How many people even get that reference anymore? You're talking about a car that came out 65 years ago.

[@chipwilliams1644]

Busted. Somebody older than 65 years old...🙄

[@shopart1488]

$100 plus tax to clean and reattach two battery terminals a 6 or 7 minute job at a local dealer. Maybe crap like this is why customers shy away from dealerships

[@Skoose]

Once upon a time some car buyers even opted out of heaters, dash clocks , radios and carpeting due to cost and limited incomes.

[@Hogwild90]

To be fair the Lightning lost its luster as soon as they hit the real world and they were found to be terrible

[@Rhinozzzz]

100%

[@user-dt3sq7rw3b]

Sad, their small affordable $20k Rangers won't be sold in the US. Or Toyota Hilux , affordable, practical trucks. Most American males are single, 4 door trucks are overpriced family vehicles. Bought a 2019 Silverado single cab long bed in November 2019 1/3 off MSRP FOR $21K Plus tax, tittle and license. Cash. Retired and divorced, all I need, no regrets.