What would you do?

[JoeT]

Rick there was no dent in my Shelby. It was however covered in overspray that they wouldn't remove because they said there was no money left in the deal. Peoria Ford is the worst dealership Ive ever been to. Had my car not been the only grabber blue stripe delete Shelby in Az. I would have walked. Sorry your having such a hard time be patient you'll find what your looking for.

[05mustangman]

Well I don't think Rick missed out on a deal because there seems to be plenty of bosses available around the country. If you can't find what you want here in az don't be afraid to go out of state. The stealership may have missed out in selling a vehicle but someone else will eventually come in and buy it. Haven't heard if they still have markups on their bosses but I really hope people realize they are just ripping off their customers with markups.

[Rick Shopmier]

Went back and looked at the car again last night. In the sun set light it looks more like a ripple in the sheet metal. Looked at the cars at 83rd and not one had the ripple. Peoria is anxious the sell the car knowing the 13 is nearly here. As I look back at the deal, me thinks at year end, 3 in stock and a GTI as trade, I could have done better. I think these guys have the attitude that you want the car so bad you will cave......my brain says wait for the 13 and get what you want. You know, and they do too that when that first 13 lands the 12 are yesterdays news and about $ 3-5k less. Since no one knows the new prices, it seems that Ford won't go up too much, and even then the new car is going to have new electronics, sync, hid headlights and the trac apps display standard. I appears now that their is no long wait to order, I'll wait, I think. Know this, PEORIA is OUT!

[Blackmagic1]

Good logical choice Rick. Plus in my opinion the '13 looks better,especially with the functional hood.

[JoeT]

I'm with Rick on this one. I suggest anyone that reads this, boycott Peoria Ford. They think that there dirty lying practices don't make it around the Ford Communities? This little message from me and Rick shows it does. Although I bought my Shelby at Peoria Ford, I absolutely would not EVER consider them again in the future for any Ford purchase. They had the only color I wanted with the options I wanted, so I sucked it up a little to get what I wanted. Honestly, Peoria Ford is probably the worst STEALERSHIP Ive ever seen, they are also a Van Tuyl store, so they are trained to be thieves, lie lie lie! My Ford Survey reflected my experience with them as well as the General Managers survey (as if that really matters). They wont get my future business nor will they get any of my service business, and they even gave me 2 free oil changes which Ill never use.

Ive bought plenty of cars as most of you know and never have I been treated so poorly. In my opinion you must do your research on the vehicle you want to buy a lot online before going to the dealerships, know what the prices are that people are paying, know what value your trade has and even try to get your own financing prior to going into the dealership. Usually if your credit is good enough to buy a new car from the dealerships lending sources, you can get financing at your banking institution at lower rates and better terms. Car dealers pray on your "Gotta Have It Now" emotions. Be willing to walk away, in my case I walked from Peoria Ford 4 times, it took me 3 days to buy a car from them. It seemed once they knew I was not going to buy on emotion they gave me more of what I wanted. All this is just my opinion. Your in better negotiation terms if you walk once you know all the numbers and go home and let it sink in a little. Read online some more and then your in control of the dealerships and your hard earned money!

[Rick Shopmier]

Sure it took a while to get the deal, disappointing as it is I would have liked to have the their BOSS. I know they are anxious to sell the car in this situation, but the customer/me makes the ultimate decision and did not feel comfortable with the dent thing. I know any thing can be fixed, insistance to take the car and come back, then the refusal to do anything at all would have really pissed me off. Dealing with Peoria is not the worst car buying experience I have and learned alot then and used it now. All I say is if you want a car from Peoria, use caution and be sure all is right before you sign and drive. I am glad I did what I did, will have to wait but will get the exact car, at the right price, from people I know (Sanderson supports the local community), and if I have to pay a little more.....it goes to someone I like. And for the record, I was never lied to, also the experience at Power was not too great either. I think there is an attitude at some dealers that car buyers are idiots, that is probably born out in the news about people who sign mortgages they can't afford to pay. Time to move on.

[JoeT]

The great thing about opinions is everyone has them. I stand by what I say Peoria Ford is sneaky and they treat people poorly. On the other hand Power Ford took 10k off msrp for me. Ive never dealt with Sanderson outside of parts. So enuff said about this.

Well we were at Bell Ford today thought Id post a few photos for you Rick.

[trucker]

Rick I would have done exactly what you did and walk you are the buyer and don't need to put up with
that kind of shit like they say there is a ass for every seat but fortunitly not your ass
once it leaves the dealership you are at there mercy

[Wharf Rat]

It's a hell of a lot of money. Don't shit until you find exactly what you want.

If you buy that car and the dent bothers you, you'll look at it every time you drive it and that dent will chap your ass just a little every time you see it.

[Rick Shopmier]

Just got the 2013 Boss prices. Hope you are sitting down, I am. Base price jumps $ 1910.00 to from $40310 to $ 42210. I know there is added content, but will it be worth it. Looks like the Boss market is saturated with the 12's sitting around, still I don't think I want one. Waiting for the GT prices, will decide if I want to build a car, still looking at other options (no Jap stuff). Was thinking Golf R, seems pricy, may buy another classic Mustang and do the Coyote treatment. What do you think?