Ford dealers being *icks again on the Focus RS

Redglare · 07-18-2016, 10:41 AM

I know the dealer lobby is strong but why can't Amazon + other tech giants + manufacturers team up and overthrow the dealer lobby?

Cut out the middle man, open own repair stations - sell cars direct to customer on Amazon or even manufacturers website, either ship them to the door or allow pick up at the factory/ service center.

I've read that the cost to R/D + manufacture your average car is SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper than MSRP.
The MSRP has dealer profit built in, I wouldn't be surprise if they leave 30% or so of the price for the 'dealer'

cut it out and your average car price will decrease by thousands, a base corolla would be more like 8k than 15k.

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07-18-2016, 10:41 AM	#11 (permalink)
Redglare Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: FL Posts: 387 Drives: C172 Skyhawk GIII Rep Power: 177	I know the dealer lobby is strong but why can't Amazon + other tech giants + manufacturers team up and overthrow the dealer lobby? Cut out the middle man, open own repair stations - sell cars direct to customer on Amazon or even manufacturers website, either ship them to the door or allow pick up at the factory/ service center. I've read that the cost to R/D + manufacture your average car is SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper than MSRP. The MSRP has dealer profit built in, I wouldn't be surprise if they leave 30% or so of the price for the 'dealer' cut it out and your average car price will decrease by thousands, a base corolla would be more like 8k than 15k.