Yankee Ford

I was not looking forward to car shopping as I don't care for all of the haggaling that goes on to get a fair price. I went to a couple of dealerships, and unfortunately for me, 'Yankme' Ford was the o care for all of the haggaling that goes on to get a fair price. I went to a couple of dealerships, and unfortunately for me, 'Yankme' Ford was the only one that had the exact vehicle I was looking for. Their price was fair, but their attiitudes stink! Marty Darling could not be more of an xxx to deal with. He is rude, arrogant and has no people skills - especially once you sign on the "dotted line" - then you don't even exist in his eyes. Just get out . . . .so he can walk around the showroom some more with his high and mighty attitude. I will NEVER purchase another vehicle from them, even if they have a fair price, being treated like a human being is worth something in my book! More

This was our fourth Dealership within an hour and a half. We had become frustrated with what we were hearing and how we were being treated. So the first thing I said when Nathan, at Yankee Ford, asked how w We had become frustrated with what we were hearing and how we were being treated. So the first thing I said when Nathan, at Yankee Ford, asked how we were doing was "Frustrated". He inquired and things got better from there. He showed us only Vehicles we said we were interested in. He did not try to push us into anything more than what we had in mind, which we didn't even know what we had in mind really. We started off by looking at just the 7 passengers, to waste no time, then we looked at miles and condition. We test drove the Vehicles that most caught our interest. The biggest eye catcher, was a Ford Explorer. After test driving it, We fell in love with it. Once we saw the price, on Paper by Tony, we were ready to just walk out. But Tony, a miracle worked, talked to us. He showed us the figures and it was a crazy figure that we knew we could not pay. So we told him we are just going to look at some of their other Vehicles. He wasn't going to let me give up on that Explorer that easily, he knew we really liked it. He talked to us and there was no pressure at all involved. We agreed on a payment that we could afford. He pretty must told us he would see what he could do, but he really doubted he could help, but was willing to try. WE really doubted he could help us too, We had a small window to work with. I was SO convinced that they could NOT help us, that I went back out and re-looked at the Mini-vans, which my husband and 3 children did NOT want at all. I walked back into the showroom and Tony met us back at the table. He asked me if I was ready to be shocked. I thought this was going to be still far from what I had told him for a payment. I was WRONG, he did shock me. He came back with a higher amount for our Trade in, an incredible Interest rate, and told us what we needed to put down and, I can't believe it, we ended up ONLY $20.00 over the figure I had given him. I don't know how he did it, he made it happen for us. Thank you so much Nathan and Tony... (We have a couple issues with the Vehicle that need to be fixed and I have an appointment for next week, will write an update on the service at Yankee Ford as well and if everything goes as smoothly with that area) Nancy- Gorham Maine More

STAY AWAY! You will be RIPPED OFF big time if you take your car for service at Yankee Ford. A service agent , "Buzz," told me I needed work I suspected was not necessary and quoted me a sum for parts for your car for service at Yankee Ford. A service agent , "Buzz," told me I needed work I suspected was not necessary and quoted me a sum for parts for the job that seemed ridiculously high. When I told him I didn't want the work done, he became irate. I'm sure he thought that, as an older woman, I was easy prey. I took the car to another service center and the mechanic told me the work was not necessary, and even if it was, the prices given by Yankee Ford for the repair and the the part I was told was needed were astronomically high. It's clear that service writers at Yankee Ford, like those in many unscrupulous dealers and other service centers, are salesmen who receive incentives to recommend service that isn't needed and overcharge for work being done. The more work they convince you your car needs, the more money they receive. I completely agree with the other reviewer. These people are scam artists. Do NOT TRUST THEM. Take your business elsewhere. More

Stopped in to meet diesel tech as other dealers are terrible! Not in on MLK Day, but Nate came out in bitter cold to ask if he could help. showed us several cars, we said there were three we would cons terrible! Not in on MLK Day, but Nate came out in bitter cold to ask if he could help. showed us several cars, we said there were three we would consider if the number for our two trades was decent. Tony came up with numbers that were more than fair, and we left with our new car! Great experience, frigid weather! (A car dealer would say, "The weather's cold, our deals are HOT...). More

I have bought my last 4 cars from Marty. Marty has always been good to me and has always treated me well. Anytime I have a question or concern, Marty takes care of it for me. We bought a 2013 escape always been good to me and has always treated me well. Anytime I have a question or concern, Marty takes care of it for me. We bought a 2013 escape and the next day it was recalled, Marty called me and got me in a rental so they could figure out what they were going to do about recall. We ended up getting a whole new 2013 escape that wasn't recalled. I will go back when it's time for another new car and see Marty. Thank you Marty and thank you for treated me so well! More

The service department at Yankee Ford has always provided excellent service for my E-250. Today I decided to bring in my wife's BMW for a state inspection and to have the winter tires put on. Once again I excellent service for my E-250. Today I decided to bring in my wife's BMW for a state inspection and to have the winter tires put on. Once again I was impressed by the friendly service. They took the car with only a few moments notice promising to fit it in during the day. By 5:00 the car was done, new sticker, summer wheels neatly bagged and placed in the trunk. Also they had topped off the washer fluid, free of charge. Thanks guys! More

I recently had a very pleasant buying experience at Yankee Ford in South Portland. I had submitted an online inquiry on a 2013 Ford Fiesta via the Ford.com website. A few minutes after submitting the i Yankee Ford in South Portland. I had submitted an online inquiry on a 2013 Ford Fiesta via the Ford.com website. A few minutes after submitting the inquiry I was contacted by Tony Esposito at Yankee Ford. I trade vehicles every 2-3years and I was willing to quickly close on a deal if Yankee could meet my price. After telling Tony of the trade deal that I had in mind, he said he would get right to work and see what he could do. He called back within 30 minutes and we agreed on a deal that was even a bit better than what I had initially proposed. Yankee Ford gave me terrific value for the vehicle that I was trading in for the Fiesta. The whole process was amazingly quick and easy…and everything was agreed to right over the phone which saved me a great deal of time. Tony had to get the vehicle I wanted from an out of state dealer and he went the extra mile to get the color that I preferred and he was able to get the vehicle in less than twenty-four hours! The car was brought to Yankee Ford the very next day and when I went to pick it up there were no surprises. Everything that we had agreed to over the phone went off without a hitch. I really appreciate the efforts of Tony as well as the assistance of salesman Neil Esposito and finance manager Dale Schaper in making this trade extremely easy and enjoyable. More

First, this has nothing to do with Julie. My girlfriend had bought 3 vehicles through her. This involves the 6'3", 300+ lb bully of a Sales Manager she works for named Marty (who conveniently never pr had bought 3 vehicles through her. This involves the 6'3", 300+ lb bully of a Sales Manager she works for named Marty (who conveniently never provided his last name). I have never been treated with such an unprofessional level of business ethics and disrespect as I have prior to my attempt to purchase a 2011 Ford Explorer for my family. We had the financing, just needed to wait for our down payment to clear at our bank. On Tuesday, Oct 16th, at 12:30 PM Eastern, Marty calls, without really identifying who he was, and demands an answer if we're buying the vehicle "or what". After telling him that as a self-employed businessman of 7 years, if I spoke to him the way he spoke to me, we'd not be doing business. After changing his tone, I expressed what my only worry was on the vehicle, which was 33k mileage on the tires that are original to the vehicle. As they are $275 per tire, I asked if he would make a concession on price. He counter offered and said if I buy the new tires through his Service Shop, he would buy one of them, and would Mount & Balance for free. I considered that fair, he asked if we had a deal, and I confirmed a deal. He said he needed nothing signed, and didn't have to update the Purchase Agreement we had in hand. When I said we will be able to close on Thursday AM (the 18th), he said come on in. The 18th comes. Checks in hand to buy the vehicle in full. 10 minutes in, we're told the vehicle is on a "test drive". Julie seemed to think it was a safety check, which I thought was a nice touch. We wait another 25 minutes, still no sign of the Explorer. I ask Julie what's going on. She comes back to find out another consumer is test driving the vehicle, and is going to purchase it. Naturally, we're very upset. I demand an explanation. In comes Marty, first time I meet him. He's at least 6 inches taller than me, and at least 150 lbs larger than me. He asks me to come to a room out back. This room is really small, even for him. He asks me what my concern is. I ask "Why is a vehicle you and I agreed to a couple days ago being sold to someone else?" His reply, with an open mouthed condescending reply: "We're in business to sell cars". I pause a moment, and state "You selling cars isn't the issue. Selling the car we test drove, and agreed to with you, is the issue." He replies "You didn't sign anything!" I countered that "When I offered you my FAX number Tuesday if anything needed a signature, you declined needing us to sign, and said come here with checks in hand." His next reply was amazing: "Based on both of your credit, we didn't expect you to be able to afford it." That was it. I was called a liar, and due to my divorce and the credit challenges from that, I was made to feel subserviant. I told him we were done, walked out, grabbed our checks at the table where a poor confused sales rep who sold 3 vehicles to my girlfriend stood, and walked out without a word. As I put the checks into our Ford Escape (purchased at Yankee two years prior), Marty follows us. He asks us if he is to understand that if the other person doesn't want the vehicle, we're saying no to it as well. I said "Sir, with how unprofessional you have treated us, there is no way we want a vehicle from you. And with how insulting you were to me, as a Member of the Chamber of Commerce, I'm disgusted with you and will make sure others know." He decides to use his physical presence and yells "ARE YOU THREATENING ME!? ARE YOU SLANDERING ME!?" He stands over me, less than 2 feet from my face, with at least 8 people within 15 feet of the incident watching. But because of the situation and my anger, I'm not intimidated by him, nor do I make any move...just glare at him. He declares I "better not eyeball him if you know what's good for you". I stand my ground for 30 seconds, all the while taking one more cheapshot about our credit (funny that I have bank checks and paperwork with me, why is credit an issue here?), and finally yells at me to "Get the F!@# out!" I smile, and say "I'll be happy to." I stand another 10 seconds, walking away just looking at him, to see if he'd do something stupid. He did not, thankfully. I have never been more disgusted with a car buying experience in my life, and would tell anyone and everyone to avoid this company like the plague. Two words come to mind dealing with this man: Schoolyard Bully. No business deserves my hard earned income like this. And because of this, Julie Green has lost a client for life, who bought three vehicles there. She's the one who lost in all this. To sum this up: I wouldn't even send my worst enemy to Yankee Ford. By the way: Two days later, we bought a 2013 Kia Sorrento with 33k less miles on it. The funny thing is it cost us about $5k more...and we got approved! So much for credit being the issue, Marty!! More

Your typical- send the young/experienced sales person out who doesn't "know" anything and then bring them in to the closer- Marty who is trying to intimidate the buyer and asking the questions- "Will you do who doesn't "know" anything and then bring them in to the closer- Marty who is trying to intimidate the buyer and asking the questions- "Will you do it at this.. " "will you buy it at .." before even qualifying what the buyer is even looking for. We wanted a certain car, then they bring in a whole different style, and make because they want to "move it." High pressure, wanting to do what is best for them not best for the customer. There was no sense of relationship building. Then they didn't want to give us the price of the car. They just wanted us to buy into what the payment was going to be. They only called us back after I told them we didn't want to do business with someone who wasn't going to supply a price for what we were buying. Bad customer service and trying to be secretive and dishonst won't get you far. Lose the intimadition tactics and start having real conversations and it might get you somewhere. More