Rural and Urban America will live well without dealers like I dealt with in Mabank, TX. I sent Tri-County Ford a message through their dealer website, asking 2 simple questions and providing my contact information.
My questions were: 1) What is your internet price on your 2008 Fusion, stock # xxxxxxx, VIN 3FAHP07Z09R220485. 2) Can you give me an estimated trade allowance on a 2006 Mazda Mazdaspeed 6 "Sport", excellent condition, 9300 miles.
The only reply I've received thus far:
Dear Charlie,
Below is a Special Bonus from the Tri-County Ford Internet Department.
Thank you for the recent request for information on a Fusion I hope the information we provided was helpful to you and that you are feeling more comfortable with your potential purchase decision. If there is anything we failed to provide, or any way I can help you in making an informed decision, please let me know.
As an added incentive we have enclosed a "special internet bonus coupon" to be used toward your internet purchase. This coupon does expire after five days, so please let us know how we can be of service.
I can be reached by responding to this email or by calling me at 903-887-2121.
Thank you for your interest. I look forward to speaking with you soon!
My response:
Moses,
Quoted from below: "I hope the information we provided was helpful to you..." You sent me a coupon, and your phone number. What I'm not seeing is ANY information provided about the car I requested a price for.
1. Is this car still available? 2009 Ford Fusion 5-speed, Silver, VIN 3FAHP07Z09R220485
2. If yes, what is your best internet price for this vehicle?
Thanks
Charlie
I've heard nothing further from them.
If they think I'm driving 80 miles before getting better information than this, they're even stupider than they appear when the send canned responses to specific internet questions. Clearly, they don't need the business.