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I had been with Ford for a long time and still own a number of Ford Musclecars...I ran into issues with a new 86 GT Mustang (long story). These are the Fords that I still own: 1935 Ford Coupe...a mess but can be fixed 1966 GT 390 4-speed Fairlane 1970 429 SCJ 4-speed Torino 1983 Capri RS 5.0L 1984 Mustang Drag car...still in the process of building 1986 GT Mustang 5.0L So, I had bad feelings for Ford and the way they treated me by 1990...I have purchased a number of other vehicles after that period...started to buy Chryslers. When the new style Mustang came out it grabbed my attention. However, I had decided to go back to University and get another Degree (Dr of Pharmacy) so I didn't have the time or need to buy a brand new vehicle until I graduated. I will be honest and say that I had looked at a few other cars but the Mustang and the Charger SRT8's (in Boston) always brought a smile to my face. So when I moved back to Canada I eventually went looking for the Mustang, I never thought I could get a Charger SRT8 because they are very rare in Canada. Unfortunately the Ford sales people didn't show interest (I don't know about you but I'm not about to beg people to serve me)...saw the Charger SRT8 by chance and said what the hell and bought it. If Ford sales people treat me right I will sell my 4-door Ram 4x4 for a new 4-door Ford Diesel 4x4. If not then I will probably buy a GMC Duramax

I was in Belleville at the Ford Dealer...I believe I was speaking to the owners daughter?....I didn't see anyother sales people...I then went over to the Chrysler Dealer (by the College) where I spoke to the owners son and made the deal on a Charger SRT8. The other 2 Ford Dealers were located in Kingston...I have a local Dealer in Napanee but I refuse to do business there.

On my days off I really don't feel that I need to dress as a professional when I am looking at purchasing a new car. My feelings are that in business you should take everyone seriously, regardless of what they are dressed like or the color of their skin. I still feel that Ford has done a very good job with it's product, it just needs to focus on effectively selling it's product to the consumer.

I was in the mood to buy a new performance car to have some fun with. After 20 years away from Ford, I finally decided to give them a chance and look at the Mustang GT. I felt this would be a fun car to rip around in and take me back and fourth to work. I like the styling and feel that the mod motors are very dependable. So the best place to learn about the car would be to visit a few local dealerships. My previous dilemma with a Ford Dealer and Ford's Customer Service left me a little anxious. Upon looking at some of the inventory, I must admit that Ford is building better quality cars and the majority are visually pleasing. Dealer #1: Dressed in my Saturday "cleaning the yard" clothes, I walked into a Ford dealership and hung around for about 5-6 minutes. A few sales people looked at me and then went about their business. So I walked up to 2 sales men chatting and told them I was interested in looking at the Mustang GT but wanted the 5-speed manual and not the automatic. One of them simply told me that they only had auto's in stock and didn't think he could get a 5-speed in. If they were to get one it would have to be from the Toronto area. I said fine but it must have a 5-speed/black/air and if it came with extras that would be ok. He said they had a used Mustang GT that I should be interested in and he could show it to me. As we chatted he was continuously persistant in trying to sell me this used car. I explained that I was interested only in a new 06's and if they couldn't get what I wanted then I would consider ordering a new 07. He looked on his computer and told me that there were 6 Black Mustang GT's in and around the Toronto area. He said that they were all full jam cars costing over $35,000. He looked at me and then asked again if I was sure I wouldn't be interested in the used GT. I politely said "No" then got up to leave. He stood up and asked "Would you like to give me your name and phone number in case anything comes in". I said my name is Dr ..... and I would rather not give out my phone number. Strike 1 Dealer #2: A little pissed off, I decided to go down the road and see what another Ford Dealer had to offer. Walked into the Dealership and a salesperson comes right up to me. I'm thinking that this has got to be better service; so I asked if they had any 06's with a 5-speed and would it be possible for me to take one of their Mustang GT's out for a test drive. The sales man looked up and down at me and replied "we just don't let anyone take out our GT Mustangs for a test drive". My first thought was WOW, I must be at a BMW Dealership. I simply replied "I see" and turned around to walked out. Strike 2 Dealer#3: On Sunday dressed in my "watch football all day clothes", I decided to go to another Ford Dealer that was 35 kms West of where I lived. I walked into the Dealership and walked around for a few minutes. A pretty sales lady walked up and asked if she could help me. I said sure, then asked the same questions again. She replied that they only had one Mustang GT convertible, and she was sorry that she couldn't help me. Then she turned around and walked away!! Strike 3 So, I decided to take a tour to the Chrysler Dealer to see what they had on the lot. Soon as I drove in I saw the car that I was going to buy!! A sales man comes out and introduces himself, we chatted for a few minutes. He goes back into the Dealerhip and comes out with the keys to the car and shows me it. He asked me if I would be interested in buying it, I smiled and said only if the price was right and I would need to drive it. No problems, deal was done in a couple of hours and now I am a very happy man. To Ford: You are building some very nice vehicles and I was impressed with the quality. I just think that your Dealers could use some help in people skills.

Chatted with my local Chrysler dealer about this car...with the SRT-8 engine this car is going to rock...I am going to buy one, just not sure on the colour's yet