Iowa Dealer Rant
10-26-2013, 09:37 PM
#21
Senior Member
I agree. Terrible experiences at Gabus ford. They want to only sell you what they have on the lot and nothing more. I went to look at a vehicle there a few weeks ago that was listed with the options that I wanted. Looked at the window sticker on the lot and it was different than what was listed online. They refused to go after a truck with they options I wanted.
Anywho, I have purchased two vehicles from Granger Ford in Granger just nw of Des Moines in the past year. I have worked with both Albert and John via internet contact. Great dealership! Yes, first post. No I do not work for them.
Purchased my new rcsb Stx from them. Hopefully the pick loads!
Anywho, I have purchased two vehicles from Granger Ford in Granger just nw of Des Moines in the past year. I have worked with both Albert and John via internet contact. Great dealership! Yes, first post. No I do not work for them.
Purchased my new rcsb Stx from them. Hopefully the pick loads!
Although I didn't purchase from them, I enjoyed the few visits I have with Albert and John. And I see Albert's Ruby Red from time to time around town.
10-26-2013, 09:38 PM
#22
Not surprised
I also have never heard good things about buying a vehicle from there. When I was looking for mine I emailed them and they called me and sent me several emails but they had nothing I was even interested in.
I started working between Dewey Ford in Ankeny and after that salesman was a joke I went to Stivers and never looked back.
The day I was to pick up my new truck, Dewey called me and asked where I was with things. I said well I am going to pick up my new truck in a couple of hours from Stivers. He then somehow offered me near 6 grand more for my trade in? Too little too late.
Good luck. I would like to say look at Stivers though. I have had good luck with their service and body shop.
I started working between Dewey Ford in Ankeny and after that salesman was a joke I went to Stivers and never looked back.
The day I was to pick up my new truck, Dewey called me and asked where I was with things. I said well I am going to pick up my new truck in a couple of hours from Stivers. He then somehow offered me near 6 grand more for my trade in? Too little too late.
Good luck. I would like to say look at Stivers though. I have had good luck with their service and body shop.
10-26-2013, 10:56 PM
#23
Senior Member
If you are in western iowa try heading to Blair, ne at woodhouse ford. My brother in law and I have bought 15-20 trucks from them. They are the largest dealer in world. I drove there from mpls and saved 3k between new price and trade in.
10-27-2013, 04:18 AM
#24
+10 on Woodhouse. Im in SE Kansas and buy all my trucks from them. Had nothing but great service and even better prices. Ask for Matt Parkert
10-27-2013, 04:49 AM
#25
Senior Member
I can get a bit pissy when someone wastes my time. I might have said yea, iI'l take the blue one. I don't need a moonroof anyhow. Have them draw up the papers, haggle a bit, have coffee, haggle a bit more. Then after they waste some of THEIR TIME, you know whats coming.... I changed my mind, think I really do need a moonroof after all. See ya.
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10-27-2013, 04:58 AM
#26
Senior Member
The saleslady knew she wasn't going to sell you anything UNLESS you were on their lot. She was hoping you would accept one of the other lesser equipped trucks or come up to her price on the one you really wanted. The sales manager was following the old adage that the first one to blink (or in this case the first one to speak) loses. You spoke first when he only stared, thereby he won. It's unfortunate that some dealers and sales people still have to play games and don't bother to EARN a sale or your business.
Your handle reminds me I got a good dual tank story. Driving home from work, just after 5 pm. Truck shudders and bounces, check fuel gauge, almost empty, switch to second tank. All smooth, finish driving home. See wife and baby daughter on doorstep in tears.... I was not low on gas at all. Oct 17, 1989 5:04 PM.
10-27-2013, 11:24 AM
#27
That's the way to go
The Ford dealers all share the same inventory in their region. So, go to the high-pressure guy for test-drives and tire-kicking. But buy the car from the "quality buying experience" guy. There might be a charge for moving the car from one dealer to another, but its not big and well worth it in my opinion.
10-28-2013, 11:14 AM
#28
Ford Customer Service
Hi everyone,
I'm happy to log any feedback (positive or negative) about your experiences with Ford dealerships. Just send me a PM with your name, phone number, VIN, dealership, and any details you'd like me to include. I'll get this documented for the appropriate parties to review.
Crystal
I'm happy to log any feedback (positive or negative) about your experiences with Ford dealerships. Just send me a PM with your name, phone number, VIN, dealership, and any details you'd like me to include. I'll get this documented for the appropriate parties to review.
Crystal
10-28-2013, 11:22 AM
#29
True and true again.
Your handle reminds me I got a good dual tank story. Driving home from work, just after 5 pm. Truck shudders and bounces, check fuel gauge, almost empty, switch to second tank. All smooth, finish driving home. See wife and baby daughter on doorstep in tears.... I was not low on gas at all. Oct 17, 1989 5:04 PM.
Your handle reminds me I got a good dual tank story. Driving home from work, just after 5 pm. Truck shudders and bounces, check fuel gauge, almost empty, switch to second tank. All smooth, finish driving home. See wife and baby daughter on doorstep in tears.... I was not low on gas at all. Oct 17, 1989 5:04 PM.
10-28-2013, 12:11 PM
#30
Where are you located? I'm a dealer in Grinnell (Steve Link Ford-Lincoln Inc.) and we are a family owned/operated business. We don't BS anyone, we can't afford to as we are in a small town and I run into customers everywhere I go, the last thing I want is anyone mad at me. Give me a call sometime if you're still looking for a truck and I will do whatever I can to help you get exactly what you are looking for.
641-236-3172 Ext 202 Brandon Link
641-236-3172 Ext 202 Brandon Link