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of course they'll get you into something else..."just bend over now"
so you had the new plugs, and now have the old style? sucks, but not that big a deal IMO.
I would just let them fix that exhaust manifold. You've already taken a huge depreciation hit, and then you'll get nailed with another one
so you had the new plugs, and now have the old style? sucks, but not that big a deal IMO.
I would just let them fix that exhaust manifold. You've already taken a huge depreciation hit, and then you'll get nailed with another one
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you buy a new truck, the second you drive off the lot, you can figure on losing about $10,000 of value due to our economy.
understand you are not happy, but that is alot of money IMO for something that is pretty easily fixed
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X2......think about it.....does your truck drive any different now (or once the leak is fixed)....does it have a shorter life span......is it any different of a truck as it was before it broke?
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I guess it's the audacity of the dealer that p!sses me off so much. I will never buy another vehicle from them. I will drive the extra 20 miles to drop my truck off on Monday at another dealership for repair. Hopefully the manifold isn't cracked, but it looks like it is. (hairline crack) When I hit the powerball tonight, I'm going to buy the dealership and fire all of them.
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pissed on if pissed off
Damm I live in the country and its quite a strole out to the street.
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Understand that the corporation has nothing to do with the business mindset of the franchise. They only get involved when it is brought to their attention. Dealers are profit minded as well they should be. They are running a business and if you walk in there with the "I want to buy a new vehicle" look on you face believe me they will sell you one.
Thanks for the kudo's DLGENTRY, but I have learned "Painfully and costly" that business is business. Keep the tears and heart beats out of the mix.
Thanks for the kudo's DLGENTRY, but I have learned "Painfully and costly" that business is business. Keep the tears and heart beats out of the mix.
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Understand that the corporation has nothing to do with the business mindset of the franchise. They only get involved when it is brought to their attention. Dealers are profit minded as well they should be. They are running a business and if you walk in there with the "I want to buy a new vehicle" look on you face believe me they will sell you one.
Thanks for the kudo's DLGENTRY, but I have learned "Painfully and costly" that business is business. Keep the tears and heart beats out of the mix.
Thanks for the kudo's DLGENTRY, but I have learned "Painfully and costly" that business is business. Keep the tears and heart beats out of the mix.
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Then Ford has "warranty control" where they start penalyzing a dealer financially if the dealership has too many warranty claims.
I love Ford trucks, but their entire dealer and warranty experience is horrible for many people. I don't know how many times I've heard someone here taking their truck to the dealership for a problem only to be told "its normal." Well, the dealership does that because they aren't paid diagnostic time by Ford.
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Sorry I was not clear with my opinion. I do agree with FTE Ken regarding the bean counters and how the Factory sucks the Dealership. The Dealership's are just as much to blame as their customer service has gone to a all time low, not wise in this economy.
I think your intent to meet with the GM is wise Chargerfan I would suggest just a simple list of vehicles purchased and customers you referred to them when you meet. If this does not get their attention then you would be best served to take your business to another dealer. A copy sent to Ford Consumer Affairs would not hurt, Good Luck.
I think your intent to meet with the GM is wise Chargerfan I would suggest just a simple list of vehicles purchased and customers you referred to them when you meet. If this does not get their attention then you would be best served to take your business to another dealer. A copy sent to Ford Consumer Affairs would not hurt, Good Luck.
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If Ford Continues Down This Road The Bail Out Money Will Do Nothing For The Company. Like Hvac Said, Word Of Mouth Will Make Or Break A Company, Big Or Small. I've Only Delt With Ford As Far As Warrenty Goes (03 Cobra..paint) And It Was Horrible Service And No Craftsmanship. A Freshman At A Career Center Could've Did A Better Job. This Is An On Going Problem With Ford And If The Corporation Doesn't Address It. It Will Be There Demize. Bottom Line.......become An Expert Working On Fords, If You Want To Keep Em, And Only Buy Aftermarket Parts For Your Rides.
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I agree with you, that Ford is not taking any low intrest loans (aka bailout money) yet: But if the warantee and service is on the poor side of Fo Mo Co, what about GM and Chysler? Are they any better? I did get better warantee with GM, don't know about Chysler. Heck I even had GM replace the front shocks on my 93 regular cab. Maybe that is why GM is in such a bind. What say you all: Who has better warantee coverage. I'd like to hear your opinons.