Detroit Muscle Car Show in Phoenix

Mark your calendars – Sanderson Ford’s next car show will take place at the end of the month! On Saturday, March 30, we will host a Detroit Muscle Car Show from 10 AM-3 PM, celebrating the best muscle cars this country has to offer.

All makes and models of muscle cars are welcome, and thousands of spectators are expected to attend the show. When not hanging around the high-performance cars, attendees can stop over at the Starliner Diner to enjoy our 50s-inspired car show menu.

The Detroit Muscle Car Show will be held on the Sanderson Ford lot on Maryland and 51^st Avenue in Glendale. For more information about the show and how to register, visit us online or stop by the dealership.

Fords are Your Best Buy with Lowest Ownership Costs

Everyone knows that there is more to the cost of a car then the initial price, and if you don’t buy the right one, you could find yourself blowing through more money than you expected. Thankfully, Kelley Blue Book (KBB.com) is here to help with the 5-Year Cost to Own Award. Three Ford models won the award this year, further proving they are the best way to go!

The 2013 Ford Mustang GT was the winner for the high performance category. This year’s model has a more aggressive appearance and an amped up horsepower of 420 hp. For the full size/crossover category, the 2013 Ford Explorer took the win. This is a great SUV for adventures with your family and friends, since it carries up to seven people and has an impressive 350 horsepower with the ecoboost engine. Winning the sports car category is the new, fun and efficient 2013 Ford Mustang. It will give you a powerful driving experience with 306 hp under the hood and a host of new styling upgrades.

This award recognizes that each of the winning models offers the lowest projected ownership cost. The costs that are included in this evaluation are KBB fair purchase price, projected depreciation, financing costs, insurance costs and state fees. An estimated cost of fuel and scheduled maintenance and repairs are also included.

If you want to reduce your cost of ownership, check out the KBB 5 Year Cost to Own Award winners at Sanderson Ford!

Sanderson Ford Black Friday Events

Black Friday gives you a chance to get great deals on purchases at the start of the holiday season, but this year, Sanderson Ford is giving customers 10 days to save during our Black Friday Sales Event! The 10-day event runs from November 16 – November 26, 2012.

Popular models on sale include:

Redesigned 2013 Fusion for $20,479 after a $1,000 factory rebate. Customers who qualify can also receive Ranger Owner Loyalty Bonus Cash towards the purchase.
2013 Ford Mustang for $21,247 after a $1,500 factory rebate and additional Sanderson discount. Customers who qualify can also receive FMCC Bonus Cash and Ranger Owner Loyalty Bonus Cash towards the purchase.
2013 Ford Fiesta for $13,997 after a $250 factory rebate and additional Sanderson discount
2013 Ford Focus S for $14,997 after a $1,5000 factory rebate and additional Sanderson discount
2012 Ford F-150 Super Crew for $28,997 after a $4,000 factory rebate and $2,948 Sanderson discount. Customers who qualify can also receive FMCC Bonus Cash, Trade-Assist Bonus Cash, and Ranger Owner Loyalty Bonus Cash towards the purchase.

Sanderson Ford also has three all-new 2013 Ford C-Max models in stock and available for purchase. This new eco-friendly car returns up to 47 MPG city and 47 MPG highway while still delivering the performance of a non-hybrid car.

In addition to these great savings on popular cars, Sanderson Ford is also giving a $500 Visa gift card to the first 100 people who purchase a new Ford, excluding the Fiesta and A, X, Z, and D Plans. So hurry in to take advantage of these great savings!

Finally, since we know you have plenty of things to do on Black Friday, we want to give you the chance to shop while your vehicle is being serviced! We will be offering a free shuttle to and from the new Tanger Outlets in Glendale on Friday, November 23.

Best Cars for College Students

It’s about time for students to start heading back to school, and in the process, many will be searching for a new car to take back with them. To aid in this search, the writers at Motor Trend’s Wide Open Throttle decided to put together a list of what they believe to be the Top 10 Cars Under $10,000 for College Students. While their lists may be subjective, the experts certainly know what they are talking about as two Ford models found a spot on the list, one of which was mentioned twice.

The first model mentioned on the list is the 1999-2004 Ford Mustang GT. Editor Christan Seabaugh chose the pony car for its combination of power and affordability, noting that it is “one of the cheapest ways to get rear-drive V-8 power.” While not the largest model on the list, the Mustang has enough room to haul around a few friends and is more than capable of handling college shenanigans. WOT Editor Jason Udy also mentioned the Mustang as one of his original picks, but since Seabaugh had already chosen the car, he decided to go in a different direction.

Udy names the 1993-2010 Ford Ranger as one of his two picks and the second Ford on the list. The Ranger is noted for its abundance of options, with choices between two cab sizes, two bed lengths, four- or six-cylinder power, two- or four-wheel drive, and automatic or manual transmission, students are sure to find the combination to fit their needs. The Ranger offers the typical benefits of a truck, such as hauling furniture, bikes, and tailgating gear, but the Ranger’s compact size allows it to navigate tight college campus roads.

Whatever vehicle takes you back to campus, have a safe and enjoyable school year!

Ford Designs Special Edition Mustang to Auction at the Cattle Baron’s Ball

For the 10^th year, the Cattle Baron’s Ball in Detroit will help raise money for the American Cancer Society. This year, the gala has a special guest star they are hoping will bring in even more money than usual: a one-of-a-kind 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca. The wildly customized Mustang will be auctioned off and all proceeds will go towards the battle against cancer.

The special edition Candy Red Mustang will have a one-of-a-kind paint scheme. The goal of the unique design is to attract the highest bids from car collectors, which ultimately raises the most money for the American Cancer Society in Detroit.

One of the most distinctive charity events, the Cattle Baron’s Ball invites guests to enjoy a western-themed event, with Texas-style cuisine, entertainment, dancing, and both a silent and high-end live auction. At this year’s event, Ford will also be sponsoring a private, unplugged performance from Toby Keith.

The Mustang auction and the 10^th Anniversary Cattle Baron’s Ball will take place September 29. However, according to Jill Rafferty, director, Distinguished Events, American Cancer Society, those who cannot attend the event will still have a chance to bid on the unique Mustang. She stated that “Because of the significant value of the one-of-a-kind 2013 Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca, there will be an opportunity for call-in bids during the live auction.” For more information about bidding via phone, you can call Rafferty at 248-663-3450.

Ford Designs Special Edition Mustang to Honor the Tuskegee Airmen

Each year, The Experimental Aircraft Association AirVenture celebration recognizes significant achievements in aviation with the help of the Ford Mustang. For the show, Ford creates special edition, one-of-a-kind Mustangs that are auctioned off for charity. Last year, the featured Mustang paid homage to the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels and the year before that, the design was a tribute to the SR-71 Blackbird. This year, Ford designed the 2013 Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca Red Tails to honor the Tuskegee Airmen.

The Tuskegee Airmen were the first squadron of African-American pilots in the U.S. Army Air Force. They lobbied hard for meaningful missions and finally got their chance when they escorted B-17 and B-24 bombers on a mission over Nazi-occupied Europe. This tribute has added meaning, as the Ford Mustang was named after the Army Air Force’s P-51 Mustang fighter, which is the fighter the Tuskegee Airmen are most known for flying.

The Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca Red Tails edition offers a 5.0-liter V8 engine with a Ford Racing supercharger, Brembo brakes, and 20-inch wheels. To pay tribute, this Mustang is outfitted with the Tuskegee Airmen logo, a red tail, which was the Tuskegee Airmen’s signature, and yellow checkered nose art. The exhaust system on the Red Tails edition has also been updated to mimic that of the P-51 fighter plane. The interior also pays homage to the airmen with red and black upholstery and the Red Tails logo imprinted on the seats.

The special edition Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca Red Tails edition will be auctioned off today at the EAA Airventure show in Oshkosh, WI, with the money going to charity. Last year, the Blue Angels Mustang raised over $400,000.

2013 Mustangs Have Arrived at Sanderson Ford

Sanderson Ford is excited to announce that the 2013 Mustang is now available on our Glendale lot!

Highlighting the upgrades for the 2013 version of this American classic is the performance-oriented display, located in the standard gauge cluster. This will allow drivers to track both the vehicle’s mechanical performance and their own driving efficiency. Also enhancing the driving experience, this year’s model will have the option of Recaro sports seats, previously reserved for the Boss 302 and Shelby GT500 models only.

Outside the car, functioning hood vents will boost performance, while xenon headlights accented by LED’s add to both the Mustang’s aesthetic and safety. With looks in mind, the front grille has been redesigned with inspiration from previous Shelby models, and restyled fascias in both the front and back propel the stylish vehicle into the new model year.

Mechanically, the ’13 Mustang features the addition of manual shift-control added to the standard automatic transmission. Also, Ford has managed to add an additional 8 horsepower to the new model, bringing the impressive total to 305-hp, for V6 models.

The Ford Mustang is a perennial favorite among pony cars, and the 2013 model continues the tradition of excellence.

Ford Mustang 302 Predicted to be a Future Collector Car

Every year, Hagerty releases the “Hagerty Hot List,” a list of current cars that the classic car insurance company believes will become collectables in the future. The Hot List is created by the company’s valuations experts, whose knowledge makes this list a pretty good preview of which cars will be hot ticket items on the auction blocks on down the road. One stand-out Ford has made the list.

The Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca Edition was selected as a future classic car. According to Hagerty, with its revived “Boss 302” branding, the pony car is a huge hit with nostalgic baby boomers. But the tribute to the original isn’t the only reason this car will be a collectable. Among the line of Boss 302s, the Laguna Seca Edition was chosen for its track-readiness, which adds more than just muscle car status.

The team of experts used their knowledge of both car-collecting trends and their own large database of classic cars to select the 10 vehicles that have the best projected future collectability. All of the vehicles considered must be mass produced, currently sold, and have an MSRP under $100,000.

F150 and Boss 302 Get Cars.com Lifestyle Awards

Ford has a car to fit just about every consumer’s way of life, and the Lifestyle Awards handed out by Cars.com prove they are spot on. Cars.com selected Mustang Boss 302 for Play Car of the Year because, “We’ve liked the Mustang’s blend of raw power and handling prowess. Those qualities have been relentlessly honed in the Boss 302, and we’re suitably impressed.” Additionally, the Ford F-150 won Cars.com’s Work Car of the Year. Editors applauded F-150 because, “If you need your work truck to do double duty, the F-150 has you covered.” It tops the class “because it has stayed fresh and evolved with the market.” Click here for more

2013 Cobra Jet Mustang

Since its introduction at the NHRA Winternationals in 1968, Ford’s Cobra Jet Mustang has created a legacy of power, performance and triumph. That legacy was renewed in 2008 when Ford Racing offered a limited run of the 40th Anniversary Cobra Jet Mustang that quickly sold out. Subsequent 2010 and 2012 model year offerings of the Cobra Jet have proved just as popular.

The 21st century CJ has carved its own legacy at drag strips across the country, becoming the winningest late model in NHRA with national event wins in 2009, 2010 and 2011 and numerous class records this season alone.

On Friday Dec. 2, Ford Racing unveiled the 2013 Cobra Jet Mustang at the Performance Racing Industry show in Orlando, Fla.

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