Dealers not taking FCA Control Number?!

[ryanwhiteaker]

I'll get to the title here after a quick rant.

I've been to two local dealers to get leasing quotes for some in-transit JTRs. One dealer I assume included my FCA Control Number but still came in way above what I calculated in the jeep leasing calculator (based on that exact VIN). I, of course, told them their numbers are wrong and provided docs and screenshots to prove my case. Oh well, I won't be going back.

Yesterday the dealer I bought my JL from called and said he just got in two JTR's so I grabbed my keys and drove over. After some chit chat and a test drive, we decided to get some quotes on the two. THIS IS THE POINT WHERE MY GUY CAME BACK SAYING THAT THE FCA CONTROL NUMBER DOES NOT APPLY TO THE GLADIATORS! There was some comment about not getting a kick back and they're just coming out so Jeep hasn't released any incentive programs yet, blah, blah, blah.

This is really frustrating and confusing. You have Travis at Tri-City honoring the Control Number, the other dealer I assume factored it in, and now this guy is saying the gladiator doesn't apply?
Funny thing is that his quote without the control number was pretty much in line with the other dealer. So maybe the other guy didn't actually take the control number into account?

Is anyone dealing with the same issue when trying to use their control number for "On Dealer Lot" purchases?

FYI, I guess in a week or so, Jeep will have some sort of $1,000 discount for current/existing jeep owners? Won't get me to my budget but maybe something for others to look out for.

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[Tortooga Custom Works]

I'll get to the title here after a quick rant.

I've been to two local dealers to get leasing quotes for some in-transit JTRs. One dealer I assume included my FCA Control Number but still came in way above what I calculated in the jeep leasing calculator (based on that exact VIN). I, of course, told them their numbers are wrong and provided docs and screenshots to prove my case. Oh well, I won't be going back.

Yesterday the dealer I bought my JL from called and said he just got in two JTR's so I grabbed my keys and drove over. After some chit chat and a test drive, we decided to get some quotes on the two. THIS IS THE POINT WHERE MY GUY CAME BACK SAYING THAT THE FCA CONTROL NUMBER DOES NOT APPLY TO THE GLADIATORS! There was some comment about not getting a kick back and they're just coming out so Jeep hasn't released any incentive programs yet, blah, blah, blah.

This is really frustrating and confusing. You have Travis at Tri-City honoring the Control Number, the other dealer I assume factored it in, and now this guy is saying the gladiator doesn't apply?
Funny thing is that his quote without the control number was pretty much in line with the other dealer. So maybe the other guy didn't actually take the control number into account?

Is anyone dealing with the same issue when trying to use their control number for "On Dealer Lot" purchases?

FYI, I guess in a week or so, Jeep will have some sort of $1,000 discount for current/existing jeep owners? Won't get me to my budget but maybe something for others to look out for.

Yes. I think this is confirmed. No affiliate discount on Gladiators at this time.

 

[RedTRex]

No Jeep cash or Military discount either

 

[Sorbs]

It’s hot, it’s new, they aren’t having issues keeping them on the lot. Until it wears off any company has a right to charge whatever they want. That’s how business works.

 

[BSingleton]

The FCA Affiliate Rewards program is discussed in the pinned thread at the top of the Ordering/Pricing Forum page.

I just posted the following to that thread:
I think the May 9 date represents the last order date that Jeep will honor FCA Affiliate pricing for Gladiator.

I had my dealer GM check with the corporate Jeep execs in late April to see if they would honor the FCA Affiliate pricing...to which the response was yes...I immediately joined Tread Lightly on 4/26.

Thus, I presume Corporate Jeep decided to not accept the FCA Affiliate discount for Gladiator orders after 5/9 as a means to financially capitalize on the immediate demand for the truck.

So...if you ordered a Gladiator before 5/9...I recommend joining Tread Lightly or another FCA Affiliate organization before you take ownership Gladiator.
It’s only $100 to join and it saves thousands.

Remember that you must me a member of Tread Lightly for 30 days before you can purchase a FCA vehicle via the Affiliate Rewards program.

My LE estimated ship date is 5/18...and I’m hoping it arrives late May/early June.
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Sorry to say that if you didn’t order the Gladiator before 5/9, then the FCA Affiliate Rewards pricing are not available.
This gives the dealer negotiating strength on a Spec Gladiator on their dealer lot.

 

[since41]

It doesn't matter when you ordered a JT or how long you've been a member of TL, FCA will not reimburse a dealership. Travis is wearing any discount he's giving buyers hence why his numbers changed some. I hope I'm wrong and they do indeed give you the discount .

 

[Carlton]

No AP, EP, or Military. This has been known for some time now.

The majority of the dealerships that were offering 5-8% off invoice stopped offering those deals. Many have gone to MSRP...

 

[megamucho]

It varies by dealer. Some will honor the affiliate pricing even without being officially sanctioned by FCA. All depends on how that dealer does business, high volume vs. high margin per unit.

 

[Rover_boy]

The FCA Affiliate Rewards program is discussed in the pinned thread at the top of the Ordering/Pricing Forum page.

I just posted the following to that thread:
I think the May 9 date represents the last order date that Jeep will honor FCA Affiliate pricing for Gladiator.

I had my dealer GM check with the corporate Jeep execs in late April to see if they would honor the FCA Affiliate pricing...to which the response was yes...I immediately joined Tread Lightly on 4/26.

Thus, I presume Corporate Jeep decided to not accept the FCA Affiliate discount for Gladiator orders after 5/9 as a means to financially capitalize on the immediate demand for the truck.

So...if you ordered a Gladiator before 5/9...I recommend joining Tread Lightly or another FCA Affiliate organization before you take ownership Gladiator.
It’s only $100 to join and it saves thousands.

Remember that you must me a member of Tread Lightly for 30 days before you can purchase a FCA vehicle via the Affiliate Rewards program.

My LE estimated ship date is 5/18...and I’m hoping it arrives late May/early June.
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Sorry to say that if you didn’t order the Gladiator before 5/9, then the FCA Affiliate Rewards pricing are not available.
This gives the dealer negotiating strength on a Spec Gladiator on their dealer lot.

Wait a minute... if you order the LE before 5/9 FCA will honor the discount?

 

[CasualObserver]

Wait a minute... if you order the LE before 5/9 FCA will honor the discount?

Looks like FCA updated the Affiliate Rewards Official Rules on 4/10... the only change was to exclude Gladiator.

 

[Rover_boy]

Looks like FCA updated the Affiliate Rewards Official Rules on 4/10... the only change was to exclude Gladiator.

Bummer... so all AFCs are not valid....since the purchase dates fall outside 4/10.

 

[Casique]

I just got mine, wasted $100!

 

[Slacksuperstar]

Im sure it will include the gladiator eventually. Most of us are waiting on the late colors anyway

 

[bigbeerdrinker]

My dealer honored my Affiliate discount, gave me the Friends & Family discount. We built it out and they showed me the invoice price, and then took 1% off of that. Tate Dodge in Glen Burnie MD.

I called about a dozen dealerships in MD, and told them all the same thing, "the first dealership that honors the affiliate discount is where I am going" Tate Dodge called me the day after ordering opened, and said they would honor it. It works out because they're only 5 min from my house.

I really just think it depends on the dealership...

 

[lilloco]

Be grateful folks.... up in Canada we have no TL discounts, and a fraction of the FCA affiliate options. Most dealers are charging over MSRP so now it's the status quo to do so and no one is offering anything close to or below invoice.... if you want the discounts you got to wait. Patience is key and how consumers control the market.

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