AutoNation Ford Sanford

Buyer Beware you could be in for a scare. I visited AutoNation Ford on 1/25/2015 after looking on their website for used cares either CPO or every day used. They listed a 2007 Blue Ford Musta I visited AutoNation Ford on 1/25/2015 after looking on their website for used cares either CPO or every day used. They listed a 2007 Blue Ford Mustang at $8,895 which is high except by NADA standards which is typically higher then any other standard (KBB, Black Book Etc). I used the internet chat feature to make sure the car was at least on the lot, they were friendly enough and accepted that I didn't want to give my e-mail or my phone number. The problem started after I got to the lot and physically looked at the car. There were many warning signs this car was not what it appeared to be. The first one was when I specifically asked to see it the sales person didn't bother to grab the keys so either A: it could go for a test drive or B: so I could hear it run, the second issue I noticed after popping the hood was the engine had an abnormal amount of dirt dust and grime, the second issue was it looked like it hadn't been even turned over in awhile based on the oil cap it wasn't bone dry but pretty close. The biggest issue was the hood wouldn't close, which when I inspected it further looked like it had front end damage, the hood latch was loose and slightly tilted forward. When I mentioned it the salesmen said no not at all! ran his finger across the hood looking for a break in the seam, which only occurs when there is damage to the hood / anything mid grill and up if they ran over a curb or got stuck on a parking block it could easily cause this damage. With all that aside talking about "market price" I was informed they use the NADA standard, which is fine except NADA only grades top quality cars not ones with body damage. So this car was FAR from market price. If you are shopping used I would be VERY VERY skeptical about buying from this dealer, The Pony Car they are famous was in such bad shape makes you wonder how they treat other brands. More

Poor and deceptive advertising, Buy a car elsewhere! Poor sales experience and deceptive advertising practices. They add hundreds or thousands of dollars to the advertised prices of their cars with usele Poor sales experience and deceptive advertising practices. They add hundreds or thousands of dollars to the advertised prices of their cars with useless or overpriced add-ons. Go elsewhere and save yourself thousands on the purchase of your car. More

Poor post sales service Picked up a new Expedition here. Worst post sales service ever. Did not get any manuals or package. Kept calling Bob Lavin and kept getting BS. Le Picked up a new Expedition here. Worst post sales service ever. Did not get any manuals or package. Kept calling Bob Lavin and kept getting BS. Left him many messages and was told the manuals were on back order. This was false info too. After over a month, received the manuals without the leather binder or the key code. Won't bother buying any cars here- salespeople are too lazy to respond to customers. They just don't care. Informed Ford Motor company about my experience. More

Rude Rude Rude! We were in the process of buying a brand new 2014 Ford Fusion. It was located at another dealership. We worked with an initial sales person Devin an We were in the process of buying a brand new 2014 Ford Fusion. It was located at another dealership. We worked with an initial sales person Devin and finance guy called Luis. We have very high credit and were ready to buy. We worked prices for an hour, then said we wanted to go home and talk it over. Sales person gave me his card to call him. Next morning I called, he didn't answer, and get this, his voicemail is not set up so I can't leave a message!! How can a sales person expect to stay in touch when he can't even set up his voicemail on his phone! We go back to the dealership, explain our situation to the receptionist. Another sales person comes to help named JR. He brings over another finance manager who immediately tells me since we were Costco customers they do not go down in prices at all. I explain the other manager did, and that we were very close in agreement in price for the 35k car! We have a trade in we thought we would work with. The new sales guy JR talks to us while we wait. I explain I'm from Jersey and I can be stubborn - knowing what my bottom line was and would be tough unless I can get it or get close. JR tells me he is from Indiana, and he is tougher than Jersey people. Hello? I'm close to buying a car from him and he is going to insult me? We walked out of there - and we will never go back! Instead we drove 3 hrs to the dealership who had the car. They came in $1,000 lower than the AutoNation best price! So don't waste your time going here even if you have the costco membership! We dealt with Al Packer Ford in West Palm - Luce was our salesperson and she was AMAZING!!!!! We bought our 2014 Ford Fusion for a great price, exactly what we wanted. We also own a 2013 Ford Mustang convertible bought new from Don Reid Ford in Maitland. More

Don't buy a used car here! Perhaps this dealership specializes in new car sales and that accounts for the positive reviews. They have a three-day return policy on used cars, an Perhaps this dealership specializes in new car sales and that accounts for the positive reviews. They have a three-day return policy on used cars, and you just might need it if you buy pre-owned from them. GET THE VEHICLE INSPECTED BY A THIRD PARTY as soon as possible if you decide to buy here. And stay under 150 miles in the first three days, until you are sure you want to keep it. I am a level-headed shopper, usually do not get so emotional about business transactions, but I have been reduced to tears of frustration on this one. Their used car department is awful. After several "honest mistakes" (lies?) where I gave them the benefit of the doubt, I finally decided to return both cars I bought. The first one was returned due to undisclosed problems which would cost too much to repair, on top of what I had already paid. I attempted to remain respectful and pleasant (even though I was getting suspicious), brought back the first car, and found a different, newer, slightly more expensive one with fewer miles. Took it home, had it inspected the next morning, and found the condition of it to be worse than the one I had purchased prior. I brought back the second car right away, and the runaround began. I won't go into a play-by-play, but I was getting very frustrated, passed around from person to person, told to call my bank, made to sit and wait even though there was only one other customer on the premises, etc. I provided proof that my check had cleared and yet I couldn't get answers. As I headed for the door with no real answers, I tried to calmly express my frustration to the manager. He literally nodded, smiled, and said nothing. I was flabbergasted. So here I sit, more than two weeks later, unable to access my money to put toward a new vehicle. My check had already cleared when I returned the car, and I have yet to receive my money or a phone call (as promised) telling me when my check is ready. I have called several times and they are "in a meeting" or “out”. I have left countless voicemails. Overall, the salesman was very nice and I have a hunch none of this was his fault, but the dealership is not to be trusted. I am writing this review because I hope to save at least one more consumer the aggravation I experienced at AutoNation Ford in Sanford. More

1999 Toyota Avalon described by the dealer as "pampered". It was raining when I looked at the car and it had been polished. It looked attractive. I was only permitted to drive it in the parking l "pampered". It was raining when I looked at the car and it had been polished. It looked attractive. I was only permitted to drive it in the parking lot. It drove nicely. The car was advertised as for sale at $3495.00. I agreed to purchase it. After a substantial wait I was brought the paperwork to sign. The price had inflated to $5700.00. I protested and the price was "reduced" to $4700.00 Since my neighbor had ridden with me I chose to let him drive the car home.The car was parked at my residence until the next morning. Well I went to look at my purchas the next morning. I removed the plastic covering on my carpet and found it was soaked. I also found the ignition key was defective. The CD player and CD changer were not in the car (It was an advertised Accessory) I then posted an email to the salesmen and said I'd like to discuss the problems with the car. The following day an individual called and said he would have the used car sales manager call me (The car could be returned in 3 days, no questions asked) Since this is a large dealership I thought the problems were going to be addressed, so I waited for the used car manager to call. A week passed and sent an email telling the manager when I was going to be available. Finally after the tenth day he called. He was rude unsympathetic and belligerant to the point Where I cursed him and hung up. He had made it very clear he was not interested in listening to me and was going to do nothing.After this interlude other problems surfaced with the car.My trust was misplaced in thinking this was a reputable dealership. "Buy here,Pay here" Dealerships are more trustworthy than Auto Nation Ford. Be carefull dealing here!! More

I had high hopes of buying a 2013 Ford Edge from them in the last days of the year. We had contacted the dealer via internet sales and selected a vehicle. When my wife & I went there within a short few mi the last days of the year. We had contacted the dealer via internet sales and selected a vehicle. When my wife & I went there within a short few minutes it was obvious this was the dealership the commercial satire was about when the associate had to ask his manager about everything, availability, price, a cup of water... After three rounds of "let me check with the sales manager" the conclusion was the car we had selected was not going to be discounted any more. This practice was even worse with the several thousands of dollars of After-sale price additional fees (nitrogen air in the tired that were filled at the manufacturer was going to cost us $79 in addition to the selling price) He showed us two more vehicles as were leaving, one was perfect and he said he'd get the deal put together for us by the morning. But instead, he emailed that they could not make it work either. If you like games, go to Auto Nation/Courtesy Ford in Sanford. I won't again, I'll go to Gary Yeoman Ford. More

I received awesome service from sales team and finance. I definitely would recommend this dealership to others. The salesmen I worked with were very friendly and down to earth. I definitely would recommend this dealership to others. The salesmen I worked with were very friendly and down to earth. More

Our salesman was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and worked hard to ensure we received the best care possible and had all of our questions answered. Very pleased. hard to ensure we received the best care possible and had all of our questions answered. Very pleased. More

From start to finish the sales process was very professional. Very happy with every aspect of the purchasing process. Would definitely recommend this dealer/salesman professional. Very happy with every aspect of the purchasing process. Would definitely recommend this dealer/salesman More