
Classic Ford Lincoln of Columbia
Columbia, SC
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Midas Valace and Hope Carter had everything set up and good to go when I arrived at the dealership. The price was great and they were very professional and friendly. There is a problem with the bumper but good to go when I arrived at the dealership. The price was great and they were very professional and friendly. There is a problem with the bumper but Midas has it all set up for me to come in to the shop and get it fixed later this week. I would recommend Midas and Hope to anyone. More
"A funny thing happened to me on the way home from work..." is what I've had to tell friends and family. I have been in the market for a 5.0 Mustang for about three years now, ever since the Coyote p work..." is what I've had to tell friends and family. I have been in the market for a 5.0 Mustang for about three years now, ever since the Coyote powerplant hit the ground and made my jaw drop; my MazdaSpeed 3 and its turbo lag just couldn't cut it, even with my custom tune and $3,000 or so in aftermarket parts. Long story short, I landed a great job in Columbia, SC, and had gotten a serious itch when I saw the 2013 5.0s. I was on the fence between a GT premium and a Boss 302, and stopped by Classic Ford literally just to have a look. I knew it was going to take me 2 months to get a healthy down payment together (following "Dad's" advice and putting at least 20% down) and also to pay off some credit card debt to boost my FICO score. Really, "just looking..." I was admiring a Deep Impact Blue GT when Bob Eason strolled over. "Here we go..." I thought to myself, well accustomed to sales staff. Bob was the antithesis of what I expected however. Calm, friendly, and soft-spoken, we simply admired the cars together for ten minutes or so. It was I who suggested we take a look at the Boss 302, and it was I who started to explain my financial situation. Bob never brought up money, or pushed hard on the car (in the back of my mind, I was praying he would twist me arm). Instead, Bob just let me examine the cars in silent awe. He mentioned, rightly, that the car wasn't going to just sit around, which is a fact. I suggested we go "run some numbers." Bob and I went to his cube, and he put me at ease pulling together paperwork. The thing I appreciated most was that he made the whole process very transparent. He showed me the deal he was proposing, and we both used his computer to pull down my insurance and proof of income (without which I'm sure I wouldn't have been able to finance). Bob put a buffer between me and the sales director, who, being blunt, was the most unpleasant part of the experience. When the sales director got involved, he put "the whammy" on me and started spewing mystical mumbo jumbo about why this car was so special I should pay $5000 above MSRP. It was at this point that I was ready to walk away, but Bob saved the day, spoke casually to me about the deal following me out to my car, and in the end I got a price that was fair (though the procurement director in me has a touch of remorse paying anything but a cut above invoice, but hey, it is a special car). The finance director was as equally pleasant to work with as Bob, and it was he who suggested I should just refinance in 2 months when I had my expected down payment together and a FICO that was boosted by 80 - 100 points when I paid off my cards. I was already planning on doing this, but to have him suggest it suggests character and actual concern for customers, as opposed to the typical dealership mentality of wolves grazing on the sheep coming through the door. So, in all candor, Classic Ford, and Bob in particular, is in the business of making dreams come true. The way I see it, I get to drive my dream car while I finalize logistics I was already planning on doing, and have that one in a million experience of having my cake and eating it too. Many thanks to Bob Eason, and I'd shop at Classic Ford again, if only to pin the sales director down to an invoice price on the economy car I need to buy to take back to Baton Rouge with me. I have financing in hand, Bob, give me a call sometime... Lol. Seriously, great experience, pleasant to work with. The mechanics were all stoked I was buying the Boss, and their Shop leader was already putting me in touch with clubs, race mechanics, and willing to install some aftermarket parts for me. At Classic Ford, they welcome you into the "Ford Family", and I appreciated every minute of it. More
Daryl and Viet made the purchase happen they were able to quickly gain approval for me for the mustang I wanted. They made the purchase easy and painless and then facilitated the paperwork process so I could quickly gain approval for me for the mustang I wanted. They made the purchase easy and painless and then facilitated the paperwork process so I could complete it in limited time. Fantastic to work with you should see them if you need a Ford! More
I had called ahead of the purchase of my new car. Ricco Gibson was very helpful and had completed all of my paperwork prior to my arrival. I had a good experience with Classic Ford of Columbia. Gibson was very helpful and had completed all of my paperwork prior to my arrival. I had a good experience with Classic Ford of Columbia. More
I visited many different car dealerships while on my quest for a new vehicle. Midas did a fantastic job of matching my tastes with a car that I was not even thinking about. I truly appreciated the pat quest for a new vehicle. Midas did a fantastic job of matching my tastes with a car that I was not even thinking about. I truly appreciated the patience and low key sales tactics of the entire staff. I passed up on a different deal because of the high pressure atmosphere at a competitive dealership. Financing was simple and straight forawrd. Great experience!! More
The price was fair, but the adder on for the clear coat and the $399 processing fee was a surprise. it added about 16% ($1000 to the original $6,000 price. Everyone I dealt with was courteous, even th and the $399 processing fee was a surprise. it added about 16% ($1000 to the original $6,000 price. Everyone I dealt with was courteous, even though I was upset with a mechanical problem that showed up immediately after the car had been detailed. We made a deal to stay over Monday (bought car Saturday afternoon) to give them time to solve the mechanical problem, if they paid for motel room. Whoever wrote the check paid only for the room, not the pet fee that we paid for the extra night. I figured they did not have a pet, or had never had children. We did not throw the dog out. I would recommend the dealership. Especially because Rico made us feel very comfortable, like a home town dealer, not a system selling dealership. More
I purchased a car and the said it would be there in a few days at the latest. That day came and went with no word about the car. I have called several times for the sales person and the general manager neith days at the latest. That day came and went with no word about the car. I have called several times for the sales person and the general manager neither one will return my phone calls. They didn't really work with me on the price and what they lowered it they ended up charging 500 dollars for a special treatment. I told them I didn't want it and they said I didn't have an option. I still don't have the car a week later and they are sending me thank you letters for purchasing a car I don't have. I don't recommend this dealership to anyone More
I just got my car from this dealership on Wednesday and I am very much impressed! Roger Canty was willing to work me to ensure that I received a car that was in my price range but also something that was a h am very much impressed! Roger Canty was willing to work me to ensure that I received a car that was in my price range but also something that was a huge step from what I was driving before. My credit was not the best but they still worked with me and I am greatly appreciative. The only thing that I would have changed is the wait but the wait was well worth the reward at the end. I would like to thank everyone at this dealership for all the hard work they did and also the hospitality that I received from everyone was phenomenal! Thank for everything~ Petronia More