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Old 05-02-2008, 10:22 PM   #31
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We just bought a Hyundai Getz from Harrison Hyundai which adjoins Harrison Ford. The workers flip between the both, but I didnt have an trubles with them. Though I did deal with a female sales lady. It would be a shame if they are stopping selling of the falcon. They have been there since I was a kid. I rmember my dad buying his EL brand new from them.
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Old 06-02-2008, 01:19 PM   #32
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Good to hear, I feel sorry for anyone who ever had a "service" there. I know a bloke that used to be a mechanic there and some of the things he told me, like getting called in to the bosses office for not cutting corners on jobs, scared me.
Sounds like that was place was a...Temple of Doom.
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Old 06-02-2008, 01:59 PM   #33
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too quote a famous dark lord of the sith ,,,,,

"What the hell is an aluminum falcon?"
That'd be the one-off, kept in my dads-uncles-cleaners shed, on Ebay, buy it now 600,000,000
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Old 07-02-2008, 06:42 PM   #34
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word getting round town is that ford shut them down, they didn't have a choice.
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Old 07-02-2008, 06:59 PM   #35
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They're not going to the "Dark Side" are they?
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Old 07-02-2008, 08:46 PM   #36
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considering the attitude of the service department it's no loss to ford, they were a complete bunch of tools. i looked at booking my car in for a service once, they were carrying on with rubbish & wanted $65 for a loan car for the day, i just said don't bother i'll go to a decent dealer.
the only loss is for people out that way who now have to travel further for warranty or sevice
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Old 07-02-2008, 08:50 PM   #37
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They're not going to the "Dark Side" are they?
There is already a Holden just across the road, maybe a combination of Ford not being happy and they wanting to sell cheapo boxes to get more sales

If Ford weren't happy they wouldnt be the only one, another dealership in Bundoora I heard were on bad terms too for years and got a name change
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Old 07-02-2008, 09:26 PM   #38
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Well it sounds like a positive move by Ford. Try to get rid of some of the less than reputable dealerships, and keep the better ones.

I just hope they eventually open up another Ford dealership in Melton, I don't fancy going all the way to Sunbury for any warranty work.
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Old 07-02-2008, 09:45 PM   #39
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If Ford weren't happy they wouldnt be the only one, another dealership in Bundoora I heard were on bad terms too for years and got a name change

they got the name change because they got new owners as well.
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There is already a Holden just across the road, maybe a combination of Ford not being happy and they wanting to sell cheapo boxes to get more sales

If Ford weren't happy they wouldnt be the only one, another dealership in Bundoora I heard were on bad terms too for years and got a name change
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Old 08-02-2008, 08:08 PM   #41
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Definite now, I drove past there earlier today, all of the Ford signs have been taken down and the yard is full of Suzukis. Looks like Suzukis will occupy that showroom now.
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Old 08-02-2008, 08:10 PM   #42
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They're not going to the "Dark Side" are they?
No, Alan Mance has that sewn up.
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Old 08-02-2008, 08:13 PM   #43
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Definite now, I drove past there earlier today, all of the Ford signs have been taken down and the yard is full of Suzukis. Looks like Suzukis will occupy that showroom now.
Yep, Melton Suzuki and Harrison Hyundai on that lot, they also own Melton Toyota.
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Old 08-02-2008, 08:17 PM   #44
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So wheres all the Ford Stock gone?
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Old 08-02-2008, 08:22 PM   #45
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So wheres all the Ford Stock gone?
Unkown mate. Possibly to Bacchus Marsh unless that is also no go. But my best guess would be to the auto sales fraternity. Another world that is, and we are not invited.
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Old 08-02-2008, 09:26 PM   #46
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They are thebiggest bunch of losers ive ever dealt with. IM glad they are no longer ford.
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Old 08-02-2008, 09:38 PM   #47
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Well it sounds like a positive move by Ford. Try to get rid of some of the less than reputable dealerships, and keep the better ones.

I just hope they eventually open up another Ford dealership in Melton, I don't fancy going all the way to Sunbury for any warranty work.
I'm in Sunbury and found them consistently quite good actually especially warranty issues, and normally can talk to the guys there who know about the cars. Been going there for about 8 years now.
Bit awkward for you though if the job takes over a few hours and you have to leave it there. Otherwise I arrange when booking to wait while they do the work.
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Old 08-02-2008, 09:47 PM   #48
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There is a much bigger story behind this.............however Binks Ford are currently building a huge dealership at Deer Park on the Western Highway. They are an FPV dealer there too which Harrisons never were.


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Old 08-02-2008, 09:53 PM   #49
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There is a much bigger story behind this.............however Binks Ford are currently building a huge dealership at Deer Park on the Western Highway. They are an FPV dealer there too which Harrisons never were.


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Next to Le Mans Toyota I'm guessing.
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That is correct, Kev.

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Old 08-02-2008, 09:55 PM   #51
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Old 08-02-2008, 10:22 PM   #52
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There is a much bigger story behind this.............however Binks Ford are currently building a huge dealership at Deer Park on the Western Highway. They are an FPV dealer there too which Harrisons never were.


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Whats the story Gaela?
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Old 09-02-2008, 12:58 AM   #53
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whos gonna spill the beans???
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Old 09-02-2008, 10:04 AM   #54
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It is an interesting story with probably alot more to it than we will ever know.
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Old 09-02-2008, 06:20 PM   #56
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the sales and services was terrible at harrison in melton but the spare parts blokes were bloody great, real good blokes.
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Old 10-02-2008, 10:24 PM   #57
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Yep drove past today..... the Ford area is all gone- turned into a full Suzuki car yard. They had all their Swifts out in place of the Fiesta's. And the other side is the Hyundai dealership. All the Ford signage on the buliding has been paited over. Now known as Harrison Motor Group.
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Old 11-02-2008, 05:50 PM   #58
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Hey all u ppl out there i cant believe that ppl who dont know wat exactly happened to Harrison Ford are mocking and slandering this company. U all need to get a clue and get ur facts right.... Harrison ford is no longer selling fords, but not for the reasons stated in others posts, so until u get the RIGHT FACTS maybe u should do some more research into why instead of listening to idle gossip............ :
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Hey all u ppl out there i cant believe that ppl who dont know wat exactly happened to Harrison Ford are mocking and slandering this company. U all need to get a clue and get ur facts right.... Harrison ford is no longer selling fords, but not for the reasons stated in others posts, so until u get the RIGHT FACTS maybe u should do some more research into why instead of listening to idle gossip............ :
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Old 11-02-2008, 05:54 PM   #60
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Ok,

You must have missed the part about "Forum"
Open discussion about a certain topic.
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