Asked about the Tremor

"cazzyodo" (cazzyodo)
11/16/2013 at 15:52 • Filed to: Ford Tremor, Truckyeah

Was at my local Ford dealer so I asked about the Tremor. Only a few people knew what I meant but the sales manager pulled up something dealerships were sent. No pricing details released but I thought I would share what I got.

Talked with an couple guys there, too. They haven't heard the pricing rumors but if they had to make an estimate they would say $32-35k, depending upon packages (they based the guess off the top of their heads for a regular cab ecoboost short bed and I agree with the guess).

Pardon the folds and such. I don't have a scanner handy and this is being posted from my phone.

Also, the Tremor will (it was said) be a 2014 so expect it this quarter. Not much time left but I guess their communications have been more and more frequently hinting at it.

DISCUSSION (16)

Frank Grimes > cazzyodo
11/16/2013 at 15:59

Can you order a reg cab short bed ecoboost?

Skif6996 > cazzyodo
11/16/2013 at 16:00

If you went to a dealer and they didnt know about an upcoming model, you shouldnt return to that dealer.

Victorious Secret > Skif6996
11/16/2013 at 16:03

This isn't shocking.

When I wanted Focus ST info, they had no idea about anything. Pricing, info, options; nothing.

New models rarely get significant notice to the dealer level. Maybe 2-4 weeks ahead of when they finally start arriving on the showroom floors.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Skif6996
11/16/2013 at 16:10

I once walked into a kia dealership and asked about the forte koup a few months after it came out. They had zero idea what I was talking about and thought I was making a joke. Turns out that was a good thing as for some reason I thought they would make a good DD when I was in college but really they are terrible and spiteful little things.....occasionally dealer ignorance saves you :P

oldirtybootz > Victorious Secret
11/16/2013 at 16:20

The fact is that the sales departments aren't terribly knowledgeable about their product. We know more than them. They know about the pricing more than the product, in my experience from working at a dealership.

Skif6996 > oldirtybootz
11/16/2013 at 17:08

I worked as a salesman in a few chevy dealers and we had no choice. There was mandatory testing for all models. When a new vehicle launched we had to be certified as a group before the vehicles were even close to shipping. Maybe this is a ford thing?

Skif6996 > Victorious Secret
11/16/2013 at 17:10

As a former Chevy salesman this is shocking to me. Unfortunate.

oldirtybootz > Skif6996
11/16/2013 at 17:15

I work at Dodge and I know they go through some training and testing, buy I also know that I know more than they do. They may know more about pricing and options, but I know more about the actual product. The difference is that they have to memorize it like studying for a test, whereas an enthusiast has a passion for it and it comes more naturally. That's the way I look at it anyway, and I'm sure there are plenty of salesmen out there who are genuine car guys, but most seems to just be salesmen.

Skif6996 > oldirtybootz
11/16/2013 at 17:20

This is true. Most salesman couldn't care less about the vehicles. On the other hand, if you dont know the product it is much harder to earn a living. I think that is one of many reasons for the huge turnover. Also IIRC, Dodge sales training is mostly terribly long videos with a quiz at the end. Ineffective.

Side note: I was always a huge Mopar guy until about 2007 - when I started to sell them. I quit and went to chevy soon after.

oldirtybootz > Skif6996
11/16/2013 at 18:10

I can't imagine trying to sell any Chrysler products circa 2007. I started right around the Fiat takeover.

And sales and servie training is indeed long videos voiced by Mr. Monotone.

Our sales manager once referred to the 6.4L 392 Hemi as a "332" to a customer before they hit dealers. All I could do was shake my head.

Skif6996 > oldirtybootz
11/16/2013 at 18:20

I am impressed with Fiat thus far.

oldirtybootz > Skif6996
11/16/2013 at 18:27

They're far better than Cerberus and Daimler. My Dart is a nice little car and I think the new Cherokee will be a hit.

Skif6996 > oldirtybootz
11/16/2013 at 18:38

Despite all the "it's not a Cherokee" people on Jalop, it really does sound like a good vehicle.

oldirtybootz > Skif6996
11/16/2013 at 19:00

I see Jeep selling a ton of them. It's not like Liberty was a great vehicle but it qas popular. People tend to buy Jeeps for the badge.

Birddog > Victorious Secret
11/16/2013 at 19:22

True story there.
To most Dealerships and sales people specials are just another unit to move.

cazzyodo > Frank Grimes
11/16/2013 at 20:59

Apparently? Who knows?