Beware Woody Anderson Ford in Huntsville

Oh yea, I almost forgot about the initial bait in their little game.

The most loaded model in stock they priced at $32,375. BUT... they said it had been a demo and had over 2,000 miles AND had been in a wreck with over $1,400 worth of rear-end damage. Since it was the only model they had with navigation, which I really wanted, I was intruiged but cautious.

Using the "value your trade-in" menu tool on THEIR OWN WEBSITE, I came up with a trade-in (wholesale) value on that in that condition: $24,090. So I figured $25,000 would be good lowball opening offer.

Of course, they declined, as I expected, but their counter floored me: they wanted the FULL $32,375, period! For a used, wrecked car??

That was the first time they fed me the "bought at another dealer for full retail" crap.. but only for that one car. They steered me towards another model and cost me a full day of negotiations and research before revealing that ALL of their cars were "bought from other dealers."

OK, a little sleaze and dishonesty from car salesmen is to be expected. Hell, its even a little endearing, a tradition, a game. But these antics were insulting and disgusting. Don't know how they sleep at night.

Dean Sellers in Birmingham, MI (Detroit) sold me mine for 1,000 under MSRP. Ask for Scott Danbert, he is the hybrid specialist. He got me one from another state (with no extra fee) in three days when my other car bit the dust.

Woody Anderson Ford continues to act sleasy as I try to purchase my new car. I have to say I think a drive to a different city is worth it. But aren't ALL car sales people this way? The best way to fight this is let people know when it happens > like on here and just walk away. There is always another deal ..........

Just noticed Woody Anderson's response.

It is the dealerships prerogative if they want to overpay for their vehicle inventory. If they did overpay and try to pass the additional expense on to the customer.. then that is their business.

But.. in my opinion.. I think the dealership got itself into a bind if they paid MSRP, or near MSRP for new vehicles from another dealership.

Its their inventory now and they'll need to price it accordingly to sell the inventory off. If you skip them and let them know they are overpriced. Eventually the market will force them to adjust down.

Though there is always at least one impulse buyer who shows up on the lot and pays sticker without question. Thats who they are waiting for.

Sounds as if they bought something at the top of the sellers market price. Not much different than the housing market now and the internet bubble in 2000. Also sounds similar to ticket scalping. They buy the cars to control the market and set the higher price. Let them sit on those cars for a while. If they did pay over MSRP, they will lose there money in TN. It's not like they have the high gas prices and higher average household income like they do in California and NY.

In the past, My wife and I had bought at least 10 cars from Woody
but that all ended after Woody, the man, died. His wife and family have run this dealership into the ground. they are now shady and unethical. I have gone to Ray Pearman and had great dealings. they treat you like a family member and they are still in the business of selling themselves as well as a car. if you have any problem talk to one of the many Pearmans that work there in every department. They will make sure you have a great experience.

^ i meant to say we ordered a 1/2 ton van from woody anderson

It's really not unusual for a dealer to purchase from another dealer, if the local market will bear it.

I'm sure glad i read these comments......I've been searching F-150s online here but havn't contacted anyone yet. Thanks to you guys, it aint gonna happen.........I bought a 2005 Siverado from Bill Heard. They were gonna charge extra for undercoating and factory bedliner.$600 bucks total, while signing papers. I told them to take it off, i wasn't gonna pay for this factory item. They didn't get paid for this....See where Bill Heard is now???????????

Woodyanderson ford is way over priced and what scammers. On monday i get one price and by friday its marked up another $1800.00 . You have have got to be F^%$ kidding me. Not spending my money with them.

Well at least they didn't sell you a wrecked vehicle. I am currently going threw a terrible time Woody Anderson Ford Hsv., Al. I bought a 2010 Edge. This was about 1 month ago. I started realizing that the driver side of the car had some paint blemmishes of some sort...My next door neighbor noticed it as well as my older brother. I went back to Woody Anderson and was treated terrible...by, Pat the service manager, Jackie the Paint shop manager and the icing on the cake was when Ken the sales manager asked me if I wanted to trade my vehicle in for another vehicle at the depreciated amount! Needless to say...I wanted to talk to Bobby White the general manager...well, Bobby White has not been at work and has not returned our several phone calls to him. I tell you this much...I will go to Channel 48 news. I will go to the BBB and give them there 10th bad report in 3 months. I will hire a lawyer charging Woody Anderson with all the financial damages. Oh, and I don't want to leave out the fact that I will not back down until Woody Anderson buys this vehicle back in full. The lack of professionalism is this matter is going to be made public and it will cost Mr. Bobby White thousands!!!!!!!

Sincerely,

Richard Koller

p.s. You owe me over $39,000, Mr. Bobby White!!!!!!

That's not the only issue with Woody Anderson Ford. These people gave me and others I know the shaft! I have never been screwed like Woody Anderson Ford screwed me! Beware!!!

First of all, y'all being anonymous on this website is pathetic! I have a face Mr. Bobby White. You called hear in reference to my posts on this website. Where is my money you smiling little whore? You didn't have a offer for me. You didn't buy back the vehicle you sold me with {water stain damage}. You [&#@%!] us! [&#@%!]! And you did exactly like I thought you would. You did nothing. You knew the mileage was building up on this car. You knew I had to make a payment. You MOTHER [&#@%!]! YOU MOTHER [&#@%!]! How many cars has my family bought from you??? 15-20?????????? You smiling little WHORE! You think you can just [&#@%!] people over and get away with it???? You burned us bad...and I don't keep brownie points, I keep grudges! I will tell everybody! EVERYBODY! You [&#@%!] corrupt monkey! I am really glad Woody made you a millionaire! All his hotel and COCAINE money. Corruption!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bobby White and his employees are full of shit! I BETTER NOT SEE YOU, BOBBY WHITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wanted to purchase a new vehicle at Woody Anderson. I wanted blue book price for my well maintained, gently used trade in vehicle. The "finance guys" told me to come back when the Auction dealer is at Woody Anderson and see what they would give me for my used vehicle.

I left Woody Anderson and drove over to Jerry Damson Honda. They immediately accepted my vehicle as trade in at the blue book value, ordered my new car and gave me one just like it off of their lot to drive until my car (different color) was delivered from the factory. They also gave me free gas fill ups on the car I was driving until my vehicle arrived.

I drove my new car back to woody anderson to show the salesperson the money they had lost with my purchase from Jerry Damson. I will never again do business with Woody Anderson. I suggest everyone shop at Jerry Damson Honda. Great salespeople, great maintenance, great service.

Woody Anderson is terrible. I know that man is spinning in his grave.