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#61 of 3320 price by brian125 Apr 17, 2001 (11:29 am)
could somebody tell how much over invoice in the n.y. n.j. area the explorers are going for. i might even consider a 2001. a contact name or dealership would be great thanks brian
#62 of 3320 2002 explorer price by brian125 Apr 21, 2001 (2:56 pm)
has any body purchased a 2002 explorer in new jersey. im curious to know how much there going over invoice thanks for sharing the information brian 125
#63 of 3320 2002 Explorer prices in NJ by ess1 Apr 21, 2001 (8:36 pm)
brian125:   As a data point, last week we ordered a 2002 Explorer Eddie Bauer 4WD 6-cyl from Douglas Ford in Summit, NJ.   Options ordered: running boards, side air bags, moon roof, reverse sensing, 3rd row seat   Salesman was Bud Dyer -- low key, very pleasant, no pressure, would recommend him   We were shown printout from Ford ordering system giving pricing as $37,210 "retail" (i.e. MSRP), $34,074 "invoice"   Per the printout, adjustable pedals and Homelink will be included when delivered. Telescoping steering wheel is not yet available -- credit of $54 given on invoice price.   Total invoice price on printout included $250 advertising fee (called "FDAF Assessment") plus $26 for a tank of gas (13 gal at $2/gal). Except for these items, the invoice prices for the base car and the options seemed to agree with the info on Edmunds, given the $54 credit for telescoping steering wheel.   Salesman said they wanted $1000 over invoice, or $35,074.   Told him we had a quote from carsdirect.com for $700 over invoice. But it's not clear if the carsdirect.com quote covers the advertising fee and the tank of gas.   Anyway, we finally agreed on $600 over invoice or $34,674. He asked for a $500 deposit.   We were quoted 8 weeks delivery. They will try to locate a car with correct configuration if already on order by Douglas, or perhaps in trade with other dealer. No update on actual delivery date yet.   Hope this info is useful. We'd be interested in hearing if anyone else was able to get a significantly better price in the north NJ area.   Good luck.
#64 of 3320 My 2002 XLS 4WD by utheman Apr 23, 2001 (1:59 am)
I purchased it about a month ago. I am very pleased. The only options were auto cranny and the "sport" group. MSRP was $28595. I got it for $26800 or $648 over invoice.   One thing I don't understand is how the extra $6000 - $7000 can be justified for the BE or Limited. The XLS 4WD with the sport group has power everything, cruise, tilt wheel, DC player (the standard one that sounds great), the same 4WD system as the XLT, BE, or Limited (3 modes, computer controlled WAD, 4WD, or 4WD low range), the same 4.0 6cyl and 5 speed auto as the more expensive ones, the same standard tow package (built in hitch receiver and wiring), the same roof rack, good looking 16in. alloys, running boards, tinted windows, very comfortable standard cloth seats, and the same good looks.   Granted the EB has a certain look that I like but I could not justify the extra $7000. The XLS has everthing I need. Just my opinion.   Likes: 1. good power from the 4.0 2. good exterior appearance 3. good ride quality (for a truck) 4. it's an American made SUV 5. comfort level of the seats 6. interior room (I'm 6'3" and when I have the    driver's seat adjusted to my comfort level    and when I get in back behind the driver's seat my knees just graze the seat. Something I could not say for the 2001 or most other midsize SUV's. 7. the under floor storage compartments if you don't opt for the third seat. 8. That new car smell and feel.   Dislikes:   1. The white paint had rail dust on it. (white buyers beware. It can only be seen on very close inspection. It will look like very small dots of rust. The dealer acknowleged the exsistance of this problem on white cars and it is at the dealer right now being taken care of under warrenty. Removal of this is best left to a professional ie. labor intensive.) 2. more wind noise than I expected at highway speeds. (75mph speed limit here.) 3. a transmission that shifts sluggishly from 2-3 and 3-4 under very light acceleration. It does not have this problem under moderate to brisk acceleration. The dealer is also looking into this. 4. a rattle coming from the middle of the dash near the windshield. Also being looked into. 5. an intermitant "raspy" sound from the engine at certain loads and RPM's. Also being looked into.   I had a 1985 Bronco II some years ago that I bought new and I loved that truck but it was an absolute heap compared to this one. How far ford has come with their mid size SUV's.
#65 of 3320 oops by utheman Apr 23, 2001 (2:00 am)
make that tranny and EB
#66 of 3320 Options later in the year by starrow68 Apr 23, 2001 (4:40 pm)
In the 4/30 Business week in an article on Continental about stability systems they quote Ford as saying stability system will be an option in November.
#67 of 3320 Just bought a 2002 in NY by jconk Apr 23, 2001 (7:47 pm)
I had a pretty pleasant experience. I purchased a 2002 Explorer and traded in a '96 Explorer. I also got a $ 750 customer loyalty rebate. I got a Mineral Gray XLT with leather, 3rd row, moonroof, side impact airbags and running boards for about $ 300 over invoice. Invoice was $ 30,356. MSRP was $ 33,360 and Edmunds TMV was 31,040. I paid 30,690. The 2002 handles like a dream and blows away my '96. I'm really hard pressed to find much fault with it. The 6 cyl has more horsepower than my old '96 6 cyl. It's much quieter, too. As we left the dealership, my 5 year old said it felt like we were floating - even he could feel the 4 wheel independent suspension and the vast improvement over the '96 we had. I waited a year for this vehicle, and I'm glad I did. I really needed the 3rd row, which is more roomy than the new Tahoe's 3rd row, believe it or not.. the beefed up horsepower, decent gas mileage (with higher prices looming)and a vehicle with a 3rd row that could fit in my garage sealed the deal for me. Lower step in height and higher ground clearance also helped. These 2002's are going to be huge. Ford kinda created the whole SUV craze with the original Explorer, and they set a new standard and raised the bar with this new one. So people don't think I work for Ford, I have a few minor complaints.... the powerpoint next to the cup holder was a dumb idea, because inevitably, somebody is going to spill coffee or soda all over it. The keyhole where you start it is also cheesy and the key doesn't go in as easy as it should. Also, foglights should have been standard on the XLT. I don't even think you can get them as an option unless you go with Limited or EB....Anyway, that's my experience/review....
#68 of 3320 price of 2002 explorer at auto land n.j. by brian125 Apr 24, 2001 (10:42 pm)
thanks to all for your response on the price you received.autoland in springfield n.j.sent me a fax the salesmans name is shahid qureshi.he quoted me $100 over invoice.i bought a 95 voyager there and i know first hand autoland plays no games there a high volume dealer. my voyagerin 1995 i bought for invoice.good luck to all of youand enjoy your new rides.
#69 of 3320 Anyone Leasing? by rjccp123 Apr 25, 2001 (7:26 am)
We went to our dealer who gave us a great deal on a 2002 Explorer Eddie Bauer. He gave us his invoice cost which agreed to the invoice cost on Edmunds. I was happy until I saw the residual values and monthly lease payment. WOW! The residual on a 2 year lease & 12k miles is 55%. On my 1998 EB Explorer, we had a 3 year with 15k and a 58% Residual. Even though we got 3% APR, our monthly cost went up $105. The three year lease was a joke because the APR went up to 7% (supposedly fords way of getting people in a new car every two years).   Anyone else getting better deals on a lease or residual values? Is the dealer jerking me around by messing with my residual or can they do that?   Help!!!
#70 of 3320 help by utheman Apr 26, 2001 (1:18 am)
I can help. Just purchase one, take care of it, and in 2 - 5 years you will have a nice vehicle and NO PAYMENT!!

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