What is wrong with Ford Dealers
03-20-2018, 06:20 PM
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OK, so how do people pay for a car when they pay in full and no finance, wire transfer or cashier's check is the only way I know unless you go with $40K in cash. Most dealers don't want to deal with cash.
03-20-2018, 06:23 PM
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03-20-2018, 06:24 PM
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Hold my beer
Your scenario is definitely a unique one and to be honest, I'm sure most of the peeps in sales would rather not deal with the hassle when they have easier, local sales to make. I also think the e-mail approach has a lot to do with your issues too. Like previously mentioned, scams are frequent and you can't blame them for being hesitant. I'd call them and maybe once they hear you out, it'll go differently. I would almost rather trek it to the states and take care of it in person. Good luck.
03-20-2018, 06:31 PM
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Well I just got a PIN for X Pricing and sent a request via the Ford Partner site to the dealer for the truck in MD so I will see what comes back.
Personal check? I have 4 bank accounts and don't remember the last time I wrote a check.
Personal check? I have 4 bank accounts and don't remember the last time I wrote a check.
03-20-2018, 08:31 PM
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Sounds to me like there is two frustrations here. The lack of interest in really understanding your situation, and the bot emails that dealers send. Even if it was a simple quote, or request, I know what you mean about the pointless emails. Build a specific truck on the Ford site, send in a quote request and get the same emails over and over. "When are you going to come in for a test drive". Follow up with info, and always get back "We haven't heard from you". Dealers first response seems to always try to get you to "test drive", or get into the store so we can convince you to buy a truck because it's harder to do over email.
Not really sure about the buying part of your situation, but can appreciate the frustration with the communication part.
Not really sure about the buying part of your situation, but can appreciate the frustration with the communication part.
03-20-2018, 08:46 PM
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That was the majority of customers I had that paid cash. Wrote a personal check out. I'm not going to pretend I know what kind of commission the sales person gets on a new F150, but I know selling Subarus, a new car was a flat $150 at the dealer I worked at... and you have to worry about bad surveys, etc etc. your situation is a whole lot more than a lot of sales people would want to deal with.
03-20-2018, 09:43 PM
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I'm not saying this would work but here's what I would do:
Start out by searching online for the exact vehicle that fits your needs and make a list of dealers and VINs of suitable candidates. There might even be a 2017 hanging around unsold due to the door latch issue or some other reason.
As you can see, emails seem to be getting nothing done for you. So I'd do the following:
Call and speak to the sales manager or general manager. If they are not available I'd make an appointment to call when they are available.
i would speak to someone in fleet sales, not a regular sales person. Fleet sales is far more accustomed to dealing with odd or unusual requests.
After those two options have failed I would speak to the regional ford office in the location closest to your desired shipment port.
Start out by searching online for the exact vehicle that fits your needs and make a list of dealers and VINs of suitable candidates. There might even be a 2017 hanging around unsold due to the door latch issue or some other reason.
As you can see, emails seem to be getting nothing done for you. So I'd do the following:
Call and speak to the sales manager or general manager. If they are not available I'd make an appointment to call when they are available.
i would speak to someone in fleet sales, not a regular sales person. Fleet sales is far more accustomed to dealing with odd or unusual requests.
After those two options have failed I would speak to the regional ford office in the location closest to your desired shipment port.
03-20-2018, 09:45 PM
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Being in technology myself, your initial post sounds almost exactly like what I see as scam attempts, which is why you are probably not getting real follow ups to emails. If I got an email lead with your info as stated here, it would be deleted without a second thought.
If you are serious about buying, take the time to call up dealers that have the models you like and explain your situation. Ask about payment options up front and be sure a dealer is willing to work with you on tax specifics and shipping.
If you are serious about buying, take the time to call up dealers that have the models you like and explain your situation. Ask about payment options up front and be sure a dealer is willing to work with you on tax specifics and shipping.
03-20-2018, 10:07 PM
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That was 15 years ago when internet sales had just started. Salesman was retired Army guy who understood my needs.
Just because it gets shipped overseas does not exempt it, it opens it up to even more scrutiny.
Back last May I wanted to pay for my wife's new Edge with a check for about $40,000. I had to do a wire transfer from an on-line bank to my checking account. I about had to sign the transfer request in blood, the rigamarole was ridiculous for a simple domestic transfer. The problem was the amount. But those are the current laws,
I suspect that simple overseas purchases are no longer available, and that dealers can't do what you want them to do, as simple as it seems to you.
03-21-2018, 03:50 AM
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