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#292 of 434 Re: 2008 Mazda Tribute i Sport for $14,999 [saabski] by jfritsch

Jun 27, 2007 (8:20 am)

Replying to: saabski (Jun 27, 2007 7:14 am)
Tribute and Ford escape have always sold about 6-7000 off MSRP 4-5 months after the new models are out. In my opinion, the interior of the 08's are a definite step backward in quality from the previous years. I want $6000 off now. Don't know about the testing, but with slow sales of other models it seems Ford screwed the pooch with this one too.
 
--jjf
 
Hello All,
  
I have an offer of 2008 Tribute i sport five-speed for $14,999 (plus TT&L) on the table. This is a titanium gray i sport with optional roof rack with $19,820 MSRP. Is this is a good deal?
  
Also, why did 2008 Tribute/Escape score so poorly on NTHSA?
If the mechanisms are mostly carryover from 2007, it should do much better than 3 stars for driver on frontal crash test.
  
Any input would be appreciated.

#293 of 434 '08 loss leader with price dependent on financing? by bzribee

Jul 13, 2007 (1:49 pm)

A local dealer is offering a manual '08 for 16,507 but told me I can only have that price if I finance through Ford. Hmmmm. Can't find THAT disclaimer anywhere. Anyone ever hear of this? I have to check a bit more...
 
Also, I read that the engine sits higher in the '08. As a short person I'm concerned it'll curb my visibility. Has any short person driven this car?
 
I'll go check it out tonight.

#294 of 434 Re: '08 loss leader with price dependent on financing? [bzribee] by jfritsch

Jul 13, 2007 (2:29 pm)

Replying to: bzribee (Jul 13, 2007 1:49 pm)
That appears to be his opening or final offer. He can offer MSRP+$10000+12% financing if he wishes. Find competing offers.
 
--jjf
 
A local dealer is offering a manual '08 for 16,507 but told me I can only have that price if I finance through Ford. Hmmmm. Can't find THAT disclaimer anywhere. Anyone ever hear of this? I have to check a bit more...
  
Also, I read that the engine sits higher in the '08. As a short person I'm concerned it'll curb my visibility. Has any short person driven this car?
  
I'll go check it out tonight.

#295 of 434 'O8 manual price help by bzribee

Jul 15, 2007 (2:49 am)

I'm trying hard to decide what to do. I've got that REALLY good price on the '08 in a color I don't like. The test drive was fine except for a bit of a wobble I noticed as I changed lanes, so I'm going to drive it again. I like the car but if, as is mentioned elsewhere, Ford always keeps rebates at 5-6000 after a few months, maybe there's no rush to buy.
 
What to do, what to do. Oh, the price is $16,500 for a manual base model...I'd love some advice from all y'all. I don't have to buy now, but the day will come (my car is 252,000 miles).
 
Is this a price I can't refuse?

#296 of 434 Re: 'O8 manual price help [bzribee] by saabski

Jul 19, 2007 (3:29 pm)

Replying to: bzribee (Jul 15, 2007 2:49 am)
I would definitely check for a similar vehicle at Mazda dealership. I have an offer of $14,999 plus TT&L for a '08 Mazda Tribute i Sport five speed(same thing as Ford Escape XLS 5-speed). There is $1,500 rebate from Mazda, and there's an ADDITIONAL $500 Off online coupon on Mazda Website.
Tribute is exactly identical to Escape, but has 16" alloy wheels and foglights standard on even the basic five-speed model. I think it's a much better value, and might help with resale value tad bit with import logo on its hood.
 
Best of luck.

#297 of 434 Re: 'O8 manual price help [saabski] by bzribee

Jul 21, 2007 (11:26 am)

Replying to: saabski (Jul 19, 2007 3:29 pm)
Great advice. Thank you. I have been comparing the Escape Triplets but offers weren't as good. I didn't know about the coupon, either. Would you mind saying what city you're in, and if it's near San Diego, what dealership?

#298 of 434 Re: 'O8 manual price help [bzribee] by saabski

Jul 22, 2007 (2:28 am)

Replying to: bzribee (Jul 21, 2007 11:26 am)
I'm in Texas. When you go to www.mazdausa.com, go to "search inventory" section. Click in Mazda Tribute and your zipcode to search for inventory, then you'll see "to get additional savings on your Tribute-click here" button. Click on that bar, and they will send you an additional $500 off MSRP coupon for Tribute ONLY (via e-mail). You do have to register your address & e-mail though. So, there's $1,500 rebate and $500 online coupon there-I'd say go invoice minus $2,000, then you got a Mazda Tribute for about $4,000 off the MSRP!
 
Good Luck, and don't forget that coupon is only good until 7/31/07.

#299 of 434 Re: 'O8 manual price help [saabski] by kam327

Jul 22, 2007 (6:14 am)

Replying to: saabski (Jul 22, 2007 2:28 am)
My dealership also had a $1,000 Tribute loyalty rebate on top of the $1,500 and $500 rebates mentioned above. I found that out on Friday night and went in Saturday morning to trade in my '05 Tribute on a fully loaded '08 Grand Touring. If you're lucky enough to have a Tribute now and want to trade it in, it's a nice deal. The dealer was Wanye Mazda in Wayne, NJ. Don't know if it's a nationwide thing or not.

#300 of 434 Re: 'O8 manual price help [kam327] by kam327

Jul 22, 2007 (6:22 am)

Replying to: kam327 (Jul 22, 2007 6:14 am)
BTW, I picked up the '08 Tribute Grand Touring for $1376 below sticker, plus the $3,000 in rebates, for a total of $4376 below sticker. PLUS they gave me what I owed on the '05 Tribute trade in with no haggling which was a pleasant surprise to me. All this was the only reason I didn't hold out for Mercury Mariner which I wanted a little more than the Tribute.
 
Wayne Mazda in New Jersey is a very nice dealer to do business with. I've now bought my last two Tributes there and would do it again.

#301 of 434 Re: 'O8 manual price help [kam327] by jlupi

Jul 25, 2007 (2:14 pm)

Replying to: kam327 (Jul 22, 2007 6:22 am)
I was able to get a better price on the tribute than the mariner (that I got) or an escape. I just could not get past the yellowish interior and gloss black console.

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