Ford Mustang: anybody else attempt to buy from Brandon Ford in Tampa ??......

I called Brandon in Tampa to hopefully take advantage of their great MACH 1
prices as mentioned by Paul late last week...and was told I ~-have-~ to fly
in to sign papers ? I just can't have financing and papers Fedexed back
and forth. Having the car delivered was no problem. I am in Wisconsin and
they wouldn't deal with me unless I flew down to sign papers. They would
definitely hold a car but.. jeese.

...and they told me my rebate was only good for $2000 when I know by my
zipcode it is $2500.

What is up with all of this ?

I want to buy a car sight unseen..not even a test drive and I can't even do
that.

Not pissed.. just don't know the reason they won't deal over the phone and
Fedex. : \

dave

Hi Dave Z
Well beings that I live about 3 miles from Brandon ford, I have attempted to
buy a car from them once or twice. While they are a stand up place, I would
rather refer you to Bill Currie Ford in Tampa. They are higher volume and am
sure they will match and discounts, rebates, etc. As far as not doing
buisness on the phone, that could be a corprate issue. I worked for a
company that if they found out I gave a PRICE over the phone I would be
terminated. Wasn't a car dealership but none the less.
If you would like more info on Bill Currie feel free to email me or post
back!
Bill
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I would also go with Bill Currie Ford in Tampa, that's where I bought my car
from and they were great...I would use Bill Currie over Brandon anyday.
Email me if you need some info on Bill Currie...BTW...they did have some
Mach 1's and Cobra's in stock when I bought my stang.

Shane
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I took my car to Brandon Ford after it was stolen and damaged. They did a
great job. However, I asked the body shop manager to call me when they have
the dashboard off so I could have a chance to have them replace my heater
core...never received a call...before I knew it the new dash was already on
and my new heater core still sitting in the box....I was a little upset but
the repair quality outweighed it..

95 GT

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On Mon, 01 Sep 2003 17:27:21 GMT, "DaveZ" <STATE.WI.US>
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Stupidity on all parts concerned. Also, Rebates can be regional.
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ZombyWoof

The wages of sin are death, but after taxes are taken out,
it's just a tired feeling.

well I have to post.. Paul the owner of Brandon called me today and really
explained why it is extremely hard to sell a car without the owner
physically taking delivery..He said try to imagine the problem both the
dealer and buyer would have if a perfect car was loaded on a carrier at the
dealer and it arrived to the new owner's home all scratched, dirty or worse
yet covered in "love-bug" splats, which he said literally eat the paint if
not cleaned within a day or so. The buyer expects the car in perfect
shape.. The dealer sent it in perfect shape and usually the only recourse in
paint problems is to take the car back to the dealer where it was purchased.
In my case, Wisconsin to Florida. Yikes !

Once he mentioned this, I completely understood. It makes 110% correct
sense and really the only way to insure both parties are happy is for the
buyer to drive it away.

I really appreciate the fact he called to explain this to me personally.

Thank you Paul.

Not sure what I am going to do now though. It looks like I won't be able to
take advantage of the Ford rebate unless it is extended. I can look at GTs
I suppose. Their rebates are going through till 30th of Sept.

dave