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I have seen several positive reviews of Chapman in Scottsdale, and some negatives for San Tan. It is not starting out great for me at Sanderson. Is there a list on here of the dealers with the best trained sales people? Dealers that have ADM or push/require a package of 'dealer adds' (tint/paint protection/nitrogen/etc)?
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Edit: I saw the ADM thread, but it doesn't look like it has been updated recently.
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Thanks. I saw your post. Looks like no front plate bracket on any of the pics. I thought I saw a post saying they were all coming with them. Glad to see that's not the case.
It depends on how it was ordered by the dealers. If you check the window sticker and it shows front plate bracket (no charge), then it's probably attached.

The last car I bought in 2013 had a front bracket because that dealer (Bell Ford at I-17 and Bell Rd) ordered them on all vehicles for extra advertising.
 


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I have seen several positive reviews of Chapman in Scottsdale, and some negatives for San Tan. It is not starting out great for me at Sanderson. Is there a list on here of the dealers with the best trained sales people? Dealers that have ADM or push/require a package of 'dealer adds' (tint/paint protection/nitrogen/etc)?
You should ask the dealer up front about ADM. Also there is a world of difference between pushing and requiring add-ons. When I first went over the numbers with my dealer, they had about $1,500 in add-ons. When I told them to take those off, they did. No arguments. They also tried to hit me with $1,000 for VLT and a bunch of doc fees. I did say that if someone puts nitrogen in the tires, I will want them to suck it out by mouth :) Depending on your time horizon, you should look at eligibility for Ford X-Plan, and check with the dealer, if they will accept that. Here in Phoenix we are blessed with a large number of Ford dealers, so you should be able to find one to your liking.
 

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It depends on how it was ordered by the dealers. If you check the window sticker and it shows front plate bracket (no charge), then it's probably attached.

The last car I bought in 2013 had a front bracket because that dealer (Bell Ford at I-17 and Bell Rd) ordered them on all vehicles for extra advertising.
When I bought 2014 C-Max, every single one in the valley came with front plate holder. For MME, it looks like it only comes in states that require front plate.
 
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You should ask the dealer up front about ADM. Also there is a world of difference between pushing and requiring add-ons. When I first went over the numbers with my dealer, they had about $1,500 in add-ons. When I told them to take those off, they did. No arguments. They also tried to hit me with $1,000 for VLT and a bunch of doc fees. I did say that if someone puts nitrogen in the tires, I will want them to suck it out by mouth :) Depending on your time horizon, you should look at eligibility for Ford X-Plan, and check with the dealer, if they will accept that. Here in Phoenix we are blessed with a large number of Ford dealers, so you should be able to find one to your liking.
Which dealer did you use?
 
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Camelback Ford
I just got back from test driving at Camelback. When it came time to talk numbers they hit me with the $1,500 dealer add package, and $5k ADM. Told them that wasn't happening and they came back with $400 in adds, and no ADM.
I was spoiled by working at dealers for 20 years and forgot how much I hate the car buying process as just a guy off the street.

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I just got back from test driving at Camelback. When it came time to talk numbers they hit me with the $1,500 dealer add package, and $5k ADM. Told them that wasn't happening and they came back with $400 in adds, and no ADM.
I was spoiled by working at dealers for 20 years and forgot how much I hate the car buying process as just a guy off the street.
Yes, they tried to hit me with $1,500 of add-ons.
 

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I purchased at Autonation Scottsdale. They were awesome. Ordered back in June with them and they never played any games. X-Plan pricing through MCA, all rebates honored, and Ford Options for their first time. They tried to sell me the warranty for 800 bucks, but it wasn’t a hard sell. It was a painless experience and professionally executed. Nick Bryan handles all the Mache sales.
 
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I got in touch with Kelly at Chapman. So far she has been great. I think I am going to place my order tonight. ??
 

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I purchased at Autonation Scottsdale. They were awesome. Ordered back in June with them and they never played any games. X-Plan pricing through MCA, all rebates honored, and Ford Options for their first time. They tried to sell me the warranty for 800 bucks, but it wasn’t a hard sell. It was a painless experience and professionally executed. Nick Bryan handles all the Mache sales.
Nice! Have you had consistently good service experiences there? Just curious as I'm considering my options on where to have any future warranty work done.
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