Ford's 2% advertising fee
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Originally posted by maucoin65@March 15, 2005, 11:07 PM
2% of what? FDAF is typically $240 at MSRP ($75 under A-plan), which would be 2% of $12,000.
I agree---it sounds like a bogus add-on. Don't agree to pay it.
2% of what? FDAF is typically $240 at MSRP ($75 under A-plan), which would be 2% of $12,000.
I agree---it sounds like a bogus add-on. Don't agree to pay it.
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Its common for dealerships to have "dealership" fees for closing the transaction. I've seen advertising fees, paperwork fees, window etching fees, etc etc.
Personally, I don't believe in any of that. I bought my 02 and 05 from the same dealer, and both times, at the time of order, he gave me an write-up of exactly what everything costs, and what the total will be the day I pick up the car. The only extras I had to pay was a tire tax (required by law here) and another enviromental tax.
Personally, I don't believe in any of that. I bought my 02 and 05 from the same dealer, and both times, at the time of order, he gave me an write-up of exactly what everything costs, and what the total will be the day I pick up the car. The only extras I had to pay was a tire tax (required by law here) and another enviromental tax.
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Originally posted by GhostTX@March 16, 2005, 8:23 AM
Tell them if they leave thier dealer badge on the car, to consider y'all even.
Tell them if they leave thier dealer badge on the car, to consider y'all even.
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Originally posted by Altoid@March 16, 2005, 8:26 AM
You pay the fee and they get to put badges on your car? What?
You pay the fee and they get to put badges on your car? What?
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most dealers have some lame little fee. Mine was a $172 "Dealer Documentation" fee. They gave me such a good deal on the car ($200 over invoice) that it was still cheaper than everyone else... so i whined about it for a minute and then gave them my deposit. oh well.
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Originally posted by Altoid@March 16, 2005, 8:30 AM
They shouldn't put the badges on or charge you a fee to begin with, how is that even?
They shouldn't put the badges on or charge you a fee to begin with, how is that even?
(Yes, I agree there should be neither)
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Originally posted by GhostTX+March 16, 2005, 9:35 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(GhostTX @ March 16, 2005, 9:35 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>
Ugh...quit being difficult. There was a wink smilie! Jeez... Dust off the ol' sense of humor.
(Yes, I agree there should be neither)
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Originally posted by Altoid@March 16, 2005, 8:30 AM
They shouldn't put the badges on or charge you a fee to begin with, how is that even?
They shouldn't put the badges on or charge you a fee to begin with, how is that even?
(Yes, I agree there should be neither)
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Humor on the internet?! Why I never!
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I thought XPlan is supposed to be "fee" free.
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I'm almost positive you are correct. My paperwork is at home so I can't confirm this.
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Found this on Ford Partner.com
Your dealer is not adhereing to the Partner Recognition Plan rules. Time to report them to Ford.
Originally posted by Ford Partner.com@ How it Works, Pricing Page
The dealership may also NOT charge separately for document preparation or other administrative services incidental to the delivery of the vehicle on a Partner Recognition Plan sale. These expenses are considered to be part of the dealer's normal cost of doing business for which the dealership is compensated by the commission paid. Sales under the Mazda S-Plan may be subject to document preparation and/or other administrative services fees. Please review all fees with your Mazda sales consultant and be sure you understand and agree prior to completing a sale.
The dealership may also NOT charge separately for document preparation or other administrative services incidental to the delivery of the vehicle on a Partner Recognition Plan sale. These expenses are considered to be part of the dealer's normal cost of doing business for which the dealership is compensated by the commission paid. Sales under the Mazda S-Plan may be subject to document preparation and/or other administrative services fees. Please review all fees with your Mazda sales consultant and be sure you understand and agree prior to completing a sale.