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Re: IS X-PLAN WORTH BOTHERING WITH? BUYING 2005 EXPY ASAP... [4x4]
by dalmur
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Apr 25, 2005 (1:20 pm)
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Replying to: 4x4 (Apr 17, 2005 4:10 pm)
I am also looking for a 05Expi EB. I am in DFW area. Can you tell me the dealer you went to and also tips on how you got the price down to 33K out of store.
Thanks
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- #245 of 371
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How was my deal?
by scd
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May 09, 2005 (10:13 pm)
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Last week bought a 2005 XLT, stickered at 39,265. Included 3rd row powerfold seat, front Captain's chairs leather, heavy duty tow package. Paid 32,069 +
2,848 T+L for 34,918 out the door. This deal doesn't sound as good as some of the others posted here. Does the Southern California market have anything to do with it, or am I a terrible researcher (sucker)  ? Hit me where it hurts and let me know what you think I could have paid. I went to two dealers and walked out of both of them. Got a call back from the second one that said they would meet my price. Love the Expy though, Dark Stone Metallic with leather parchment interior. 
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- #246 of 371
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Re: How was my deal? [scd]
by wkohler
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May 10, 2005 (10:57 am)
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Replying to: scd (May 09, 2005 10:13 pm)
Well.............I think you could have done a little better, however, if you like it, that's what counts. I'm not sure what your liscense costs in california, but I figured taxes for where I live at 6.5% which would come to $2084. Liscense fees around here are about $35 dollars plus $50 for paperwork which comes to about $2169 for T+T+L. Not too bad a deal really; doubt you could do too much better on a XLT. I just hope you plan on keeping it for a long time. Depreciation really is a big hit on these types of vehicles especially now with higher gasoline prices. I know liscense fees are a lot higher in California. Dealers are knocking of $10 to 12 thousand dollars around here, but that's for fairly well loaded Eddie Bauer models, which would sticker for about $10,000 more than the XLT. Enjoy!
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Re: How was my deal? [scd]
by chuck1
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May 10, 2005 (2:19 pm)
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Replying to: scd (May 09, 2005 10:13 pm)
There is a dealer in Tustin, Calif. that was offering 5 ('05) Eddie Bauer Expeditions at $27,991.00.This price INCLUDED all APPLICABLE REBATES. I discussed the price with them at length. These vehicles listed for around 40K. I called them to find out what colors there were on Mother's Day. When I asked-"Why so cheap?". They said they have been in inventory too long. So - there is your deal in perspective......
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- #248 of 371
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Re: How was my deal? [wkohler]
by scd
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May 11, 2005 (7:50 am)
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Replying to: wkohler (May 10, 2005 10:57 am)
Our California tax varies by County, our is 7.75%. I looked at the EB's but I couldn't see paying that much extra for stuff I didn't want. I was real happy when I found mine equipped with just what I wanted. Could have done without the powerfold seat, manual fold would have been fine. I'm keeping this one, our third XLT, for a long time. The wife drives this one around town so gas mileage wasn't too much of a concern. I'm sure it will kill us on the long trips. Also got 3.9 financing. I checked the "advertised specials" for the "really good deals", but when it came down to negotiations, no one would knock that much off the unit that I wanted, it was always the wrong color, or cloth seats. Thanks a mil for your input.
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- #249 of 371
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Re: How was my deal? [chuck1]
by scd
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May 11, 2005 (8:01 am)
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Replying to: chuck1 (May 10, 2005 2:19 pm)
Did you get one? They sure are nice. When we test drove the EB's my wife fell in love with it. I was sweating because I didn't want to pay that much. One of the dealers I went to tried to push them, probably for the reason you stated, in the inventory too long. But just couldn't pay their price. The 27k price seems pretty good. I probably would have had to trade off one of the rebates for the long financing deal. Thanks for the info.
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Re: How was my deal? [scd]
by mram
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May 11, 2005 (8:32 am)
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Replying to: scd (May 11, 2005 7:50 am)
Which Ford dealer in Tustin is it may I ask? I am looking for an 05 EB as well.
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- #251 of 371
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Re: How was my deal? [mram]
by chuck1
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May 11, 2005 (4:33 pm)
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Replying to: mram (May 11, 2005 8:32 am)
The dealership is PowerFord in Tustin, CA. Now please note that the price "expired" Saturday, but as of Sunday (Mother's Day) they had not sold any of the "specials". They were either black or white in color. Also, the salesmen stated if you wanted another color, they were discounting all others $7,000.00 plus rebates. He said he could "probably" get them to honor the ad price on Sunday if I wanted one of the "specials". I did not buy one yet, I am thinking if gas doesn't get near $2.00/gal (here in Calif.) there might be more rebates to come.......
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- #252 of 371
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Re: How was my deal? [scd]
by scd
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May 13, 2005 (4:17 am)
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Replying to: scd (May 11, 2005 8:01 am)
I forgot to mention the best part of my negotiations. It sounds like every deal is different depending on the model, gas prices, and location. When negotiating don't be afraid to walk away. In fact do it a couple of times after throwing out lowball prices to the sharks. It might take some time, and even some days, but you'll get a good idea of what the dealers are willing to let their units go for. Listen to the poor souls in the cubicle next to you getting the same sob story from the sharks that you just got. They are in business to make money, don't let them make a bundle off of you. They'll make up for your deal on the next guy. And for the best part of my deal. Make the deal closer a visit to the parts department for some free goodies on the house. I always get a couple of logo hats, the real nice ones. Yeah I spent about 30k, but at least I got some cool hats. They always seem to hate the walk to the parts department.
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