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#335 of 434 Way too much for a car with no trade in or resale value by johnnyvegas

Sep 28, 2008 (2:54 pm)

I have never owned a Ford, heck never owned an american car always had Honda/Bmw/Toyota/Lexus. I have driven several though, like a 2001, and 3 Ford Taurus, each I put almost 75000 miles on, a 2006 Impala that I put 97000 and a 2007 Impala that just turned 83000, and a 2007 Pontiac G6 for about 6 months and roughly 20000 when it was totalled. A I get to order a new company car every two years 70000 miles, I get a limited selection. This year was a Ford Fusion, Impala, G6 or Corolla. All are loaded with nice options, not base models, but the Escape was available and it is LOADED! I just ordered and received the 2009 Ford Escape XLT 4WD with V6 and 6 speed trans. It is charcoal gray (They call it black pearl) and has the dark charcoal interior. A co-worker has a 2006 and it was loud, bouncy and gutless. Even with the V6. This new one is MUCH BETTER. Much more impressive. It has nice shifting, smooth power and the suspension seems much improved. I expect it will soften and get crappy as I rack up the miles, but for now, it's nice. I would never own a Ford or Chevy mainly because of the resale value and maintenance costs, compared to imports is sooooo bad, but if you like these, for now it seems a good choice, bad investment. MSRP 28950??? No way. My company paid $19850 delivered. It showed that as invoice, minus corporate (General Electric) Fleet discounts of $1000. We ordered it direct from Ford in June and it arrived 9/12. They closed the plant for 3 weeks from the 4th of July holiday. I have 1020 miles on it in 9 days of driving. It's nice. But NO way do you invest in this loser. I can here the value falling from my living room. Sounds like the A bomb coming down over my head.

#336 of 434 2009 Escape XLT FWD I4 by goldswann

Oct 19, 2008 (5:54 pm)

Hi - I admit I'm a bit too lazy to read through 17 pages of posts! We just started researching Escapes (we've been looking at CRV's and RAV4's) and I don't know where to begin!
 
I'm going to start emailing dealerships...what's my target price for a 2009 Escape XLT FWD I4? I want to take advantage of the 0% APR for 60 months. I assume I have less of a bargaining chip with 09's vs. 08's?
 
Right now I can get a 2008 CRV for about 10% below MSRP with 1.9% APR for 36 months.

#337 of 434 Re: 2009 Escape XLT FWD I4 [goldswann] by goldswann

Oct 19, 2008 (5:55 pm)

Replying to: goldswann (Oct 19, 2008 5:54 pm)
P.S. - I live in Northern NJ (Bergen County)

#338 of 434 Re: 2009 Escape XLT FWD I4 [goldswann] by johnnyvegas

Oct 19, 2008 (8:00 pm)

Replying to: goldswann (Oct 19, 2008 5:54 pm)
NO WAY should you get an Escape over the CRV or RAV 4. You will get $1000 on trade in when you want to sell it, and the 0% APR cannot make up for that. The resale is lowsy. The CRV and RAV4 hold value much better, not to mention reliability and repair expense. Hondas and Toyotas are kicking the American car market for a reason. I am as American as apple pie, and thats why I want to make smart decisions. I would not drive this Escape if it was not free. I have 4900 miles on it in about a month, and it is already in the shop for a tranny slip. It slips between 5th and 6th gear, and in reverse. If you come to a stop, then try to back up, it grinds, slips and jumps. It's American Union craftsman ship at its best. Do not get stuck with this thing.

#339 of 434 Re: 2009 Escape XLT FWD I4 [johnnyvegas] by jfritsch

Oct 20, 2008 (8:12 am)

Replying to: johnnyvegas (Oct 19, 2008 8:00 pm)
A 22000msrp fwd 08 Escape auto has a trade in value of about 11000 in 12 months. (what an 07 is worth used from kbb.com with avg miles in excellent condition)
 
Ideally , one wants to buy a new (08) model car for about 20-25% or so more than the a trade in value of one a year younger (closer to 20% this time of year). This would put you at about 14000 for the 22000 ford. This may not be possible with the Ford dealers just waiting it out for the old stock to sell off. (they closed or slowed the production down a little past mid-year for the 08. The 09 production is much reduced)
 
You may have better luck with this with the Japanese brands as they hold their value better like the guy said. You may want to use 30-40% over trade in (07) for a target on an 09 model.
 
Unless you can get the 22000 08 model for $14000 or so pass on the Escape, especially if they start the $17000-18000 noise. A better Honda or Toyota could be had for close to that and won't be worth 11000 in 12 months.
 
Good luck
--jjf
 
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NO WAY should you get an Escape over the CRV or RAV 4. You will get $1000 on trade in when you want to sell it, and the 0% APR cannot make up for that. The resale is lowsy. The CRV and RAV4 hold value much better, not to mention reliability and repair expense. Hondas and Toyotas are kicking the American car market for a reason. I am as American as apple pie, and thats why I want to make smart decisions. I would not drive this Escape if it was not free. I have 4900 miles on it in about a month, and it is already in the shop for a tranny slip. It slips between 5th and 6th gear, and in reverse. If you come to a stop, then try to back up, it grinds, slips and jumps. It's American Union craftsman ship at its best. Do not get stuck with this thing.

#340 of 434 Re: 2009 Escape XLT FWD I4 [jfritsch] by goldswann

Oct 20, 2008 (9:17 am)

Replying to: jfritsch (Oct 20, 2008 8:12 am)
Thank you both for your feedback! I agree, my first choice is the CRV or RAV4 but I was researching whether the Escape at 0% APR plus a lower buying price would be worth my while. More to think about!

#341 of 434 2008 Mariner Premier by umbelwheat

Oct 26, 2008 (6:20 pm)

I recently picked up a dealer demo 2008 Mariner Premier 4WD with Nav, 17" wheels, Cargo Management, Heated Package, and Roof Rack (MSRP of $30750) for $19500. It has 15,000 miles, but I couldn't ass up the discounts. They also extended the Powertrain Warranty to 100,000 miles for free! There are deals out there if you can find them.

#342 of 434 I am looking at 2001 Ford Excape lxt by drgums

Nov 23, 2008 (8:01 am)

Replying to: godwheel (Sep 11, 2008 1:25 pm)
I am looking at a yellow Escape 2001 with 57000 miles. 6 cylinder 4wd
 
no sunroof, power windows, yellow, driven by an older oerson who traded up to a new one? looks clean
 
dealer offered car at 8K...way too high thinking of offering 5K
 
is this ford worth buying used for my daughter?
 
what is the record on these vehicles?
 
pricing? please advise...I want to know if I should buy the escape and if so ...what is a really good price?
 
any maintenance issues also? should I look for something else?
 
thank you
 
New jersey area

#343 of 434 Re: I am looking at 2001 Ford Excape lxt [drgums] by jfritsch

Nov 24, 2008 (1:09 pm)

Replying to: drgums (Nov 23, 2008 8:01 am)
Look up the trade in value of the vehicle on kbb.com and nada.com with 57000 miles. A really good price would be trade in value, Anything within ti +1000-1500 or so would be ok.
 
An 07 as you describe would probably have a trade in value of $12000 or so so you are in the right ball park.
 
Just drive the thing for an hour or so on the highway, etc-- turn on all the accessories etc and get a carfax.
 
--good luck
--jjf

#344 of 434 Re: I am looking at 2001 Ford Excape lxt [jfritsch] by drgums

Nov 24, 2008 (1:18 pm)

Replying to: jfritsch (Nov 24, 2008 1:09 pm)
thank you for your advice.....BTW...this Ford is not a problem is it?
 
I am assuming regular maintenance...clear car fax...etc...
 
anything else typically go on theses vehicles to watch out for?
 
thanx

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