Sport Trac Shortage

[Gary DiPietroSr]

Just got a call from the dealer I bought my Trac from and they asked if I wanted to sell it to them because they are in need of used tracs to sell. They seem to think there is a shortage of them on used car lots. Anyone want to sell in the CT area call: 1877-466-6892 ext. 308. Gary D. in CT

 

[Todd Z]

Me thinks it is because yours is comp orange and some one there wanted it...

Todd Z

 

[TrainTrac]

Or was that just a lure to try to get you in to buy something new?

 

[Kelly Hayes]

It is probably due to the fact that the 2007 models are in production and no other 2005 models are available for shipping from the factory.

A month ago at the dealer near out home in Huntersville, NC, they only had 3 new 2005 models on the lot.

 

[Scott Tanner]

although there may be an actual shortage because of the no 2006 model deal, it is a common sales technique.... sheez, i got one 2 years ago for ny 96 sable!! who would want that?

 

[EddieS'04]

Got one awhile back for our '01 Escape...figure it was to get us to trade it in for new..

 

[Johnny O]

Yeah, just some new salesman calling up previous customers. (I used to be a car salesman and did that.) Just tell him, "Sure, it ought to be worth a lot to ya then, huh?"

 

[James FreemanJr]

This is a lure my g/f just got the same thing from Saturn its too get you to come in and look at new cars they didnt offer her much of anything for her car.

 

[Frank Marano]

they called me and told me the same thing when I had my 99 Rodeo.....there definately is NOT a shortage of those around, lol

 

[Todd Z]

Frank,

Saw a ZY St here on LI today, The owner was cool too..

I will say that the Internet makes that truck look too bright yellow, After seeing it in person, I like it...

Todd Z

 

[TrainTrac]

Gary,



I just did a search on AutoTrader.com and found 54 used ST's within a 50-mile radius of your zip code... Doesn't sound like a shortage to me.



Methinks your salesmen was just having a slow month, and trying to generate business.:lol:

 

[Gary DiPietroSr]

Andy,:lol::lol:. Good job!

 

[Chops]

what Johnny said.



It's called "prospecting", must be a slow month and the salesman is beating the bushes anyway he can. He doesn' really need more Tracs, he needs your money.

 

[Richard L]

Gary,

I always get calls from the dealers about buying my 1 or 2 year old vehicles. That is a just a sales tactic to mak you think they will give you a fantastic price on you vehicke if you trade it in on a new vehicle.



I got calls from my dealer when I had my 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix. He said there was a shortage of good clean used GP's like mine and so they were offering top dollarto get some. I drove by their lot at lunch time that day and they had 6 Grand Prix on the front row of their used car lot. Didn't look like a shortage to me



A lady I worked with had a Buick Regal. When ever she went by the dealer to get her car serviced, she was always told by one of the salesman that there was a big demand for that model and would she consider selling it. So one day she said "Sure". How much will you give me for it? They told her they didn't want to just buy it, they wanted her to use it as a trade-in on a new vehicle. She was very disappointed



...Rich

 

[Tom Schindler]

Just as others have said, it is noting more then to get you to come in the dealer to look at new vehicles.



Theresa works at a Ford dealer. When they are having a slow day, they are told to start calling customers that have purchased a car from them in the past three years. They figure the average new car buyer likes to get a new one every 3 years, usually when the warranty runs out. So they call the first guy, and say "We are looking for nice used Sport Trac's and we are wanting you to stop in to appraise your vehicle and make you a deal on a new one". The next person they call, "We are looking for nice used f-250's and are interested in yours, please stop in so we can offer you a great price on yours and make you a heck of a deal for something new". They usuallly get a $100.00 cash bonus if someone comes in that they called and buys a car, new or used.



They butter you up thinking that you are the type of owner that they are looking for to get great used cars.



They know better then to call me.





Tom

 

[Ron Tobias]

Yep, sales tactic!

 

[Frank Marano]

Thanks Todd. Yeah I guess all the pics I take are really shiny and bright but it isnt school bus yellow......chevy/GM has the school bus yellow. I saw a few blazers and some sunfires with yellow paint on them and they are an exact match to a school bus:lol:

 

[TomT]

Maybe it's a sales tactic or maybe we should look at our Tracs as a financial investment that will continue to grow and grow. Personally I'm going to hang onto mine until I can trade it straight up for a Lamborghini.

 

[Michael Cacioppo]

STanner, you have a 96 Sable. Do you still have it. How much?.................... I had the same offer for a 92 Saturn......Yeah, Saturns are really scarce!

 

[Scott Tanner]

Mike C



I'll have to give you 200 for it... :lol: it has 180,000 miles on it, it'll go to a boneyard before i'd sell it to anyone...