Hi,
For starters, I am getting better and better every day! Of course, maybe this is why I would like to tell y'all about this recent situation that has me really uptight/upset.
I normally lease cars for 24-36 months. The last SUV I leased was a Ford C-Max....and I loved it. For the entire length of the 39 month lease, because it was a Hybrid, the cost of the gas for those months was UNDER $300!! I really liked the Hybrid. This is a car that you will run on Electric (batteries) or gasoline. The car usually will run on the battery if you are just tooling around town.....which for most of the time except for trips to the hospital 30 miles away is how this SUV was driven for the most part.
Okay....so here's the issue...and while it probably isn't a big deal, but, I would like to know what most of you would do in this situation.
It was time to turn the car back in this month, and I, of course, choose to turn the auto in and lease another from Ford Motor Co. I There was a good deal on the 2019 Ford Fusion SE which is a Hybrid and this one charges itself, you don't have to plug it in overnight (or if you choose to purchase a charger that will charge your car within 2-3 hours that's okay too, but we just plugged it in to the Electrical Outlet in the garage.
Anyway this Fusion SE charges itself.
Now, here's the issue I am slightly upset with.
Most car companies have a this new Copper or Bronze Exterior Color. They've had these since 2014-2015.
In 1974, I purchased a Mustang II Ghia model that was a beautiful shade of what Ford Motor Company at the time called "Saddle Bronze". I loved that color and have regretted getting rid of that car for 42 yrs!
When I got the Ford C-Max, this color wasn't available on that model SO I asked for a WHITE CAR WITH TAN interior. The SALESMAN ignored me and told me "Look, I have Black, Kona Blue & Grey Exterior with Blackc Interior. Take your pick.....ohhhh.....I wasn't happy.
I ended up with a color called Kona Blue (it's Navy actually) and Black interior.
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Fast FOWARD 3 yrs, 6 months.
Now, when we were shopping for this car, I did a lot of it on the phone because I wasn't up feeling to par to be going to the dealerships etc. I told the salesman I wanted a BRONZE color EXTRIOR...(and due to the fact that FORD has 4-5 models with VARIATIONS of this color) I figured it wouldn't be a big deal. I also asked for TAN interior......
WELL.....The color (exterior) I got was a DARK BURGUNDY.....but if you have it in the sunlight, it looks DARK COPPER colored. I asked for TAN interior....and GOT BLACK INTERIOR.
Here in Michigan, you have 72 hours to return the auto if you change your mind. I did call the saleman, but he chose to IGNORE me. I probably should have taken the car BACK or REFUSED it all together when the papers were signed, due to the fact that the saleman didn't bring the car up for me to look at UNTIL the papers were signed.
I had a feeling this is something this salesman has pulled on Purchasers/Leasees before.
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This is the color of the car I now have :
Tell me....this is an ad for this car ON THE FORD MOTOR CO. Site.....To me, this is a completely different color :
So, I guess the next time the lease is up I'm probably going to get a little NASTY with some UNSUSPECTING Saleperson. (Of course I will explain to him/her what had happened not ONCE but TWICE before and TRUST me, if this happens AGAIN, I'll rip up the deal in front of the next salesperson!!
I realize my last sentence was maybe a little harsh and I talk a good game.....otherwise this wouldn't have happened the second time around would it?
So, what would you do? Would you talk to the General Manager? We have to go back to the dealership to pick up the 2nd set of keys.(they weren't sent with the car).
Sorry for rambling/ranting.....Just wanted to know if anyone else has experienced this problem???
Smiles,
Sugar/Jacqueline
For starters, I am getting better and better every day! Of course, maybe this is why I would like to tell y'all about this recent situation that has me really uptight/upset.
I normally lease cars for 24-36 months. The last SUV I leased was a Ford C-Max....and I loved it. For the entire length of the 39 month lease, because it was a Hybrid, the cost of the gas for those months was UNDER $300!! I really liked the Hybrid. This is a car that you will run on Electric (batteries) or gasoline. The car usually will run on the battery if you are just tooling around town.....which for most of the time except for trips to the hospital 30 miles away is how this SUV was driven for the most part.
Okay....so here's the issue...and while it probably isn't a big deal, but, I would like to know what most of you would do in this situation.
It was time to turn the car back in this month, and I, of course, choose to turn the auto in and lease another from Ford Motor Co. I There was a good deal on the 2019 Ford Fusion SE which is a Hybrid and this one charges itself, you don't have to plug it in overnight (or if you choose to purchase a charger that will charge your car within 2-3 hours that's okay too, but we just plugged it in to the Electrical Outlet in the garage.
Anyway this Fusion SE charges itself.
Now, here's the issue I am slightly upset with.
Most car companies have a this new Copper or Bronze Exterior Color. They've had these since 2014-2015.
In 1974, I purchased a Mustang II Ghia model that was a beautiful shade of what Ford Motor Company at the time called "Saddle Bronze". I loved that color and have regretted getting rid of that car for 42 yrs!
When I got the Ford C-Max, this color wasn't available on that model SO I asked for a WHITE CAR WITH TAN interior. The SALESMAN ignored me and told me "Look, I have Black, Kona Blue & Grey Exterior with Blackc Interior. Take your pick.....ohhhh.....I wasn't happy.
I ended up with a color called Kona Blue (it's Navy actually) and Black interior.
**********************************************
Fast FOWARD 3 yrs, 6 months.
Now, when we were shopping for this car, I did a lot of it on the phone because I wasn't up feeling to par to be going to the dealerships etc. I told the salesman I wanted a BRONZE color EXTRIOR...(and due to the fact that FORD has 4-5 models with VARIATIONS of this color) I figured it wouldn't be a big deal. I also asked for TAN interior......
WELL.....The color (exterior) I got was a DARK BURGUNDY.....but if you have it in the sunlight, it looks DARK COPPER colored. I asked for TAN interior....and GOT BLACK INTERIOR.
Here in Michigan, you have 72 hours to return the auto if you change your mind. I did call the saleman, but he chose to IGNORE me. I probably should have taken the car BACK or REFUSED it all together when the papers were signed, due to the fact that the saleman didn't bring the car up for me to look at UNTIL the papers were signed.
I had a feeling this is something this salesman has pulled on Purchasers/Leasees before.
************************************************** **************
This is the color of the car I now have :
Tell me....this is an ad for this car ON THE FORD MOTOR CO. Site.....To me, this is a completely different color :
So, I guess the next time the lease is up I'm probably going to get a little NASTY with some UNSUSPECTING Saleperson. (Of course I will explain to him/her what had happened not ONCE but TWICE before and TRUST me, if this happens AGAIN, I'll rip up the deal in front of the next salesperson!!
I realize my last sentence was maybe a little harsh and I talk a good game.....otherwise this wouldn't have happened the second time around would it?
So, what would you do? Would you talk to the General Manager? We have to go back to the dealership to pick up the 2nd set of keys.(they weren't sent with the car).
Sorry for rambling/ranting.....Just wanted to know if anyone else has experienced this problem???
Smiles,
Sugar/Jacqueline
They have historically dealt with the man of the house and tend to ignore the "little women".
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