I'd be curious to know how involved Ford gets with the renovation plans. GM tells the dealer everything down to which paint goes where, and what tile is in the bathrooms.That's what all three new/remodeled Ford dealerships look like around me.
I still contend that all Ford dealers should not look the same. They shod have a regional look.
Ones in Virginia would look like Colonial Williamsburg. Ones in Florida like St. Augustine, etc.
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I know they will fund part of the renovation, I'm not sure if they use teams like GM does.I'd be curious to know how involved Ford gets with the renovation plans. GM tells the dealer everything down to which paint goes where, and what tile is in the bathrooms.
I'm not particularly wowed by some of the Lincoln stores. They don't even use LED lighting....Chevy dealers even use that now!
and the lincoln stores?Ok, so some googling led me to believe this is what Ford wants...
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We had a thread on it last year maybe.. they look similar actuallyand the lincoln stores?
sorta agree...I still contend that all Ford dealers should not look the same. They shod have a regional look...
they need to make the lincoln dealers more luxuriousWe had a thread on it last year maybe.. they look similar actually
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I disagree, its very industrial, not unlike modern Apple stores. I think there is some advantage to a common design language for the dealers, though not to the point that they are almost identical. There should be some room for individual franchises to differentiate themselves.first impression:
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I agree that all dealerships need to have a common look. It builds brand image and creates a unified customer experience.I disagree, its very industrial, not unlike modern Apple stores. I think there is some advantage to a common design language for the dealers, though not to the point that they are almost identical. There should be some room for individual franchises to differentiate themselves.
The interiors can have a common look, but I prefer regional exterior designs.I agree that all dealerships need to have a common look. It builds brand image and creates a unified customer experience.
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Looks terrible. Cheap. Just like Metairie. It's new from the ground up..... They had to relocate..... I haven't been inside it yet.We had a thread on it last year maybe.. they look similar actually
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This Roll-Royce dealership in Pasadena, CA expresses that boutique feel on the outside.Lincoln dealerships need to have a "boutique" feel. I believe that's what they're shooting for long-term.
a fine example of Klassic Kitsch
Here we go.Lincoln dealerships need to have a "boutique" feel. I believe that's what they're shooting for long-term.
Lincoln stores could be built in gorgeous abandoned/historic buildings too.... Ralph Lauren has done both with his flagship stores.a fine example of Klassic Kitsch :thumb:
or is it NeoArcheoMcMansion? :angel
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-- they could have a couple std styles like Techno/Urban & Casual/Rustic plus a couple alternatives that would need approval for the specific location (interestingly, I don't have any problem with all the Service areas having identical styling :lmao
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-- think FLincMoCo could save a bunch o' bucks by simply saying, "Use the styling of any nearby ultra-high-end GROCERY Store" ... if none exists, the dealer is in the wrong location anyway ... and if someone came in for groceries by mistake: that's just fine :nevreness: