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Replying to: dudette3 (Mar 03, 2007 3:39 pm) |
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A local (San Diego) dealership is selling 3 base manual models at 13,800 plus taxes, etc. They're breaking this down as 17,200 minus $3500 rebate. There are no extras on the car. While I know this is a very good price, I haven't finished looking around at the Tribute, Mariner or a few other cars. Still, I do like the Escape. Does anyone have any advice for me? There are a few extras I'd like, but I can get them aftermarket. Also, I was told that all CD players now come wired (but not hooked up) for the MP3 plug-in, and that it'll just cost me $100 to have someone complete the circuit (my words)? Does anyone know if this is accurate? Thanks for any help...
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Replying to: bzribee (May 13, 2007 10:56 pm) |
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We were all excited to potentially lease a 2008 Mariner Premier. Then we drove it! Here are my issues: 1. Went back to DRUM brakes on the rear to save money. Who has drum brakes any more? 2. Noisy as heck. 3. No handles to hold onto while driving or getting in/out. 4. The "carpet" was some cheap composite fiber stuff. There is no comparision to Honda CRV which did everything better, gets better mpg, and holds it's value MUCH better. I've always been a Ford guy but I can see why Ford is in the trouble that they are in.
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Replying to: daryll44 (May 22, 2007 4:08 am) If however it sells 6000-7000 off MSRP, (not uncommon for the 07s) it holds its value OK and is competitive with the CRV. I'm disappointed too. --jjf We were all excited to potentially lease a 2008 Mariner Premier. Then we drove it! Here are my issues: 1. Went back to DRUM brakes on the rear to save money. Who has drum brakes any more? 2. Noisy as heck. 3. No handles to hold onto while driving or getting in/out. 4. The "carpet" was some cheap composite fiber stuff. There is no comparision to Honda CRV which did everything better, gets better mpg, and holds it's value MUCH better. I've always been a Ford guy but I can see why Ford is in the trouble that they are in. |
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Replying to: scatan (May 14, 2007 10:19 pm) I am in Florida looking for a new '07 Escape, too. Could you pls tell us the information on the dealership? Thanks.
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Replying to: sxl88 (Jun 04, 2007 7:27 pm)  I purchased it at Suncoast Ford in Port Richey. I had to drive over from Orlando to get it. I dealt with Jack Rivers, who is on their internet sales team. This was one of two Escapes that they were advertising, and I expected that when I got there, they would say "oh, that one has been sold", but no games. It was a great buying experience. 2007 Escape XLS 4cyl 5sp man.
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Replying to: scatan (Jun 05, 2007 11:11 pm) |
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| I just put a deposit on a 2008 XLT. So far, my experience has been the best I've ever had with a dealership. They actually talked me out of buying something I didn't need/want, and came up with ways to save me money. This was at Bell Ford in Colonia, NJ. Delivery is expected in 5-6 weeks, so I'll report back on how that goes. | |
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