According to the orders already taken, the V6 accounts for 50% and IIRC the Shelby was 11%. So maybe they'll have markups on the V6's only! j/k

In this economy, they'd be crazy to insist on markups.

FWIW, when I ordered mine about this time last year, I emailed around and made sure I found a dealer that would order me one with no money down. I ordered it the way I wanted, they said when it came in it was mine or if I changed my mind I could walk. Great sales experience...just wish I could say the same for the service department.

 

The sales guy said that they wouldn't hold my feet to the fire on the $1000, but the order form I signed said differently.

 

In most states, the dealer can't keep a deposit, unless it specifies that it is non-refundable. We won't keep a deposit unless it is spelled out, for a hard to sell or unique item. Example: we have a customer wanting to order a Raptor R. Not street legal, 100k truck. Not something we would order for stock. We requested a non-refundable deposit in that instance. Otherwise, if it's just a regular car, no big deal.
I ordered mine with no deposit, but I work at a dealership, lol.

 

Thanx GT Premi and Sam for clearing that up.

 

If you order a vehicle, you can typically cancel at any time. Depending on your state law...most states' laws to not obligate you to purchase the vehicle you order. Seeing that you can cancel at anytime throughout the process, the dealerships typicaly ask you for a hefty deposit to seal the deal. If you are serious about buying, give them the deposit - but make certain that it is fully refundable in case you decide to cancel.

Also, some car salesmen will tell you that ordering a car is more expensive than buying a car already on the lot. This is not always true, unless they are seriously discounting the lot car. The truth is that ordering a vehicle from the factory should cost you about the same, or even less than if you bought the same new car off the lot. That's because the dealership knows that you will collect your car as soon as it arrives and they do not have to pay flooring fees like they do on their current inventory.

 

That's partially true. Like right now, Ford is offering up to 72 months 0% financing to qualified buyers or $2K cash back. The catch is it has to come from dealer stock. So if you ordered one, you wouldn't be eligible for those incentives/discounts and would theoretically have to pay more unless your negotiation skills are highly polished and honed.

 

Yes, like I said, "... This is not always true, unless they are seriously discounting the lot car."

 

For my 2011 I have in writing from the dealer that I would qualify for an rebates or incentives that were available from Ford at the time when I take delivery of the vehicle.

 

i bought ford stock and plan on using an x plan price. you get the special pricing PLUS any incentives. i'm just hoping 6 months from now i'm ready to pull the trigger.

 

That is normal practice anyway at the time of delivery.