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Starter Motor
Join Date: Mar 2014
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Would like to know who has dealt with them and their thoughts, more so sales, my parents have used them, want to see what others think..
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 1,705
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I'm unimpressed by their social media presence surrounding the GTF which just gives me a bad vibe.
Aside from that I have no dealings with them. I can highly recommend Coffee Ford.
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 13
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What have they done on the social media ?
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 1,705
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Go look at some of the postings they have made on the FPV page against some of the GTF pictures.
Others might not be bothered by it but there seemed to be a lack of regard for their customers in the ones I read. That is all really my own feelings not having actually ever dealt with them before.
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Previous Rides Bionic BA MKII XR6T 245kW I6 Turbo, 6spd Manual Grey (yuk what was I thinking) AH Astra CDX Coupe 93kW NA I4, 5spd Manual Sensation FG XR8 290kW NA V8, 6spd Automatic Current Rides Octane GTF SC V8, 6spd Manual, Manta 3" X pipes and hotdogs Starlight Lotus Evora S 258kW SC V6, 6spd Manual |
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AKA "the other bloke"
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,966
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Brought my last few cars off them and have had no issues, walked in, told them exactly what I was after n what I had to spend, get a little of the usual aww come on just a bit more and it's yours , but generally always come to a agreement on price and it's generally the figure I've thrown at them, only missed a ba GTP awhile ago for the boy by a small margin , I'd go back for the next one
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Melbourne
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I think the thing with dealers is everyone has different expectations and dealings.
You do probably need to speak to them and try to make your own decision based on how they treat you.
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Previous Rides Bionic BA MKII XR6T 245kW I6 Turbo, 6spd Manual Grey (yuk what was I thinking) AH Astra CDX Coupe 93kW NA I4, 5spd Manual Sensation FG XR8 290kW NA V8, 6spd Automatic Current Rides Octane GTF SC V8, 6spd Manual, Manta 3" X pipes and hotdogs Starlight Lotus Evora S 258kW SC V6, 6spd Manual |
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Regular Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 320
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Ordered my new G6ET using the "Friend of Ford" voucher and they where the best priced and easiest to deal with.
So far, nothing but good things to say on my first experieince. |
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Location: Melbourne
Posts: 4,523
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I'm halfway through dealing with them and it couldn't be easier.
That said I was recommended them and a particular person to deal with by someone who has dealt with them for years.
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Melb north
Posts: 12,025
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Bayfords is probably one of the oldest dealers in australia(1917), even though it may have changed hands a few times, dont know if it still has it but it did have a dedicated power steering and transmission section for as long as I can remember, I worked for them back in the 70s, and they where very big on looking after the customer , I know one of the old timers still in service, even though I have had very little contact other than spares over the years, I think if I was buying a limo I would still go to to bayfords, its just my feelings from past decades ago rightly or wrongly.
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Not so low, not so slow.
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Broady
Posts: 532
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When my now wife bought her Focus through them, they were not the most forthright when it came to details on the transaction.
Lies about delivery dates ( to the tune of two extra months. ) Tried to handover the car with paint damage. VERY hard to get warranty work through ( AC loosing Gas, and radio plastic split ) Point Blank refused to do a Recall on car, which i ended up self rectifying. ( Ba rear brake hose ) So at best, i would say they are Average and to be treated like a child who is trying to slip a candy into mums shopping trolley. If you are astute and very particular though, you shouldnt have a drama |
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Regular Member
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 216
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Not from a sales point of view but a servicing issue or lack of.I had a few items that i brought to the attention of the service dept before my warranty ran out on my Fg XR8 namely the lifter noise on one of he banks and i was told its the fuel injector and what oil are you using.They wouldnt rectify it and only said its been recorded and its on file.Kind of defeated the purpose.
Its the contempt that one is treated with when they have some mechanical knowledge. Last edited by Mainforcepatrol; 06-06-2014 at 05:41 PM. |
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