2003 Ford Expedition test drive offer $75

[JHawk]

Got my debit card today-- so I guess it doesn't matter whether they check dealers' signatures, do retinal scans or DNA testing-- I got the card. So, it makes me wonder who the real morons are

 

[Semper Fi]

thx for the post.
I got my brochure in the mail thursday and am going to test drive tomorrow.

 

[BigEdMuustaffa]

Originally posted by: JHawk
Got my debit card today-- so I guess it doesn't matter whether they check dealers' signatures, do retinal scans or DNA testing-- I got the card. So, it makes me wonder who the real morons are

I heard the FORD Dealership in Roswell, NM is doing anal probes to make sure the customer is who he says he is...

 

[T2T III]

Wanted to order another for my wife and I, they'd have to go to a different address though.

Why? I've known some individuals (*ahem*) who received more than one test drive certificate at the same address.

In regards to the post directly above mine, maybe some people would prefer the anal probe as opposed to the $75 debit card. I wonder how many MOs have booked flights to New Mexico to get in on this offer?

 

[T2T III]

Oh, one more thing. If Ford is more concerned about verifying each and every debit card that they send out - - then this is plain silly. Their energy would be better spent by getting their car business back on track.

 

[Nostrada]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Wife and I just returned from Courtesy Ford (NE 122nd Ave in Portland, Oregon). We were in and out of the dealership within 2 minutes (yes I actually timed it with my stopwatch).

First of all I was surprised that a salesman or two didn't approach us in the parking lot like the vultures usually do. Esp since we were in the car for a good 3 minutes reading over the test drive cert and tearing it off. As we're approaching the dealership's doors a salesperson opens the door for us and greets us. I handed him my test drive cert, he read it over asked if I was interested in buying a 2003 Ford Expedition? I said no, then said honestly but politely that I don't want to waste his time, nor our time by taking a $40,000+ SUV out for a spin. He thanked me for my honesty, we walked into the dealership, I asked them some questions about the Ford Focus while he completed and signed the two test drive certs. He handed me his business card saying if I was ever in the market for a car give him a call, we thanked him for his time and walked out.

Let's see $150 / 120 seconds = $1.25 per second tax free, not bad

RossMAN, I tried to follow your excellent example, but I never made it inside. The vultures caught me in the parking lot, around 10 ft from my car, I pulled the card out of my pocket, the SIGH from the guy was audible, he just picked his pen and signed the card right on the back of my card and in less than 30 seconds I was out of there. You do the math, I think I beat you by a bit ;-)

Even the Saturn guy didn't complain too much, but there I had to wait for a few minutes.

Got to love these deals... Did I miss any during my week off?

 

[kennyG]

Got it..did the test drive..Waiting on my 75 clams..Nice truck tho :Q

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: Nostrada

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Wife and I just returned from Courtesy Ford (NE 122nd Ave in Portland, Oregon). We were in and out of the dealership within 2 minutes (yes I actually timed it with my stopwatch).

First of all I was surprised that a salesman or two didn't approach us in the parking lot like the vultures usually do. Esp since we were in the car for a good 3 minutes reading over the test drive cert and tearing it off. As we're approaching the dealership's doors a salesperson opens the door for us and greets us. I handed him my test drive cert, he read it over asked if I was interested in buying a 2003 Ford Expedition? I said no, then said honestly but politely that I don't want to waste his time, nor our time by taking a $40,000+ SUV out for a spin. He thanked me for my honesty, we walked into the dealership, I asked them some questions about the Ford Focus while he completed and signed the two test drive certs. He handed me his business card saying if I was ever in the market for a car give him a call, we thanked him for his time and walked out.

Let's see $150 / 120 seconds = $1.25 per second tax free, not bad

RossMAN, I tried to follow your excellent example, but I never made it inside. The vultures caught me in the parking lot, around 10 ft from my car, I pulled the card out of my pocket, the SIGH from the guy was audible, he just picked his pen and signed the card right on the back of my card and in less than 30 seconds I was out of there. You do the math, I think I beat you by a bit ;-)

Even the Saturn guy didn't complain too much, but there I had to wait for a few minutes.

Got to love these deals... Did I miss any during my week off?

Dayum, you sure did beat me. That was super frikkin' easy wasn't it?

 

[Semper Fi]

Went to the dealer today. Was there maybe 5 minutes. The sales lady said she would sign my card, asked if I wanted to test drive anyway. Maybe later. It is a nice truck though.
Mailed the card off on the way home.

 

[Rat007]

got mine in the mail bout a week after the request on www page
went to a dealer and told the sales rep that i got this in the mail
and i wasnt in the market for a new truck and could he sign this off
he said sure and i didnt have to drive the truck and i even had the rep
who hadnt even seen one of these before run me a photo copy of it signed
for my protection hate to loose 75 bux lol thx for the deal

and have any of ya seen that harley davidson f150 i think it was with harley 20' wheels and harley emblems all over the place sweet! i shouldda test drove that one haha

 

[Nostrada]

Originally posted by: Rat007
got mine in the mail bout a week after the request on www page
went to a dealer and told the sales rep that i got this in the mail
and i wasnt in the market for a new truck and could he sign this off
he said sure and i didnt have to drive the truck and i even had the rep
who hadnt even seen one of these before run me a photo copy of it signed
for my protection hate to loose 75 bux lol thx for the deal

and have any of ya seen that harley davidson f150 i think it was with harley 20' wheels and harley emblems all over the place sweet! i shouldda test drove that one haha

but how long did it take you and how much did you earn per second? LOL. I wish there would be more deals like this...

 

[ronniejay]

Got a mailing with the $75 offer inside today. Will "test drive" next week at lunch one day. Just got back from Vegas and need the money!

 

[John]

I received a 2002 brochure, shoot!

 

[T2T III]

I received a 2002 brochure, shoot!
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[PsychoAndy]

First time I did it: MADE me drive the beast.

Second time: Did the "I'm not buying today. Wanna just sign off and save time" spiel. About the time to get out of car, walk in, walk out and leave.

Overall, maybe 5 minutes.

-PAB

 

[flenn]

Anyone have a phone number to follow up on this deal. I sent in my signed card a while ago and have received nothing. TIA

 

[tw1164]

I mailed my card back, what's the normal turn around time?

 

[almega]

The 2 from GM that I have done took more than 3 months to get back.

 

[EagleKeeper]

Originally posted by: tw1164
I mailed my card back, what's the normal turn around time?

Postcard that is mailed back to Ford states to allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.
The debit cards may come sooner because they will be direct from Ford control rather than a third party vendor.

 

[T2T III]

I mailed my card back, what's the normal turn around time?

I received mine back in a little under 3 weeks. The card was mailed from Nebraska, but has a Philadelphia suburb as the return address stamped on the envelope. The actual card is an ECount Mastercard. For more information on the type of card it is, you could see the following site: ECount.com site
Additionally, the documentation that comes with the card specifically states that you can't withdraw money from an ATM machine against the card - you can just use it for purchases. Also, there are the following fees that you should be aware of:

Account dormancy fee: $3.00
Stop-Payment fee: $25.00
Overlimit fee: $15.00

The account is considered dormant after 90 days. Plus, don't put more than $75.00 on the card to avoid the "Overlimit" fee of $15.00. The actual card itself is good for one year.

Here's what I'd recommend:

1) When you get your card, purchase something with it soon.
2) Send a cancellation letter within 90 days to ensure the account has been closed - and that you will not get assessed any "dormant" fees.
3) Again, I'll state "don't overcharge your purchase on this card - keep it at $75.00." - otherwise, you could have to pay some fees for that problem.

I think it's still a good deal, but you really need to watch your back with these things - to avoid getting burned.

 

[BigEdMuustaffa]

I'm still waiting, sent card in over a month ago, and they say I'm not even in the "system"

 

[ch40z]

I crashed the car on the road test they want there 75 dollars back...blah

 

[OJ]

I got my Taylor Made TPi-21 putter, I actualy wanted to buy this putter but the best price I could find was $89.00.

Great deal, Thanks

 

[Harvey]

$75 -- Wow! That might almost pay for the gas one of these beasts would use on the test drive. :disgust:

 

[jrichrds]

Originally posted by: wje

2) Send a cancellation letter within 90 days to ensure the account has been closed - and that you will not get assessed any "dormant" fees.

It's a PREPAID card. Once you use it up, that's it. There's no balance to deduct dormancy fees from.