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Replying to: goldswann (Oct 19, 2008 4:54 pm) |
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Replying to: johnnyvegas (Oct 19, 2008 7:00 pm) 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 new 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.
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Replying to: jfritsch (Oct 20, 2008 7:12 am) |
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| 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. | |
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Replying to: godwheel (Sep 11, 2008 12:25 pm) 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 |
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Replying to: drgums (Nov 23, 2008 7:01 am) 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
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Replying to: jfritsch (Nov 24, 2008 12:09 pm) 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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Replying to: drgums (Nov 24, 2008 12:18 pm) A 2001 Ford anything is probably worth $2-3 in my opinion. I spent 15 years in the car business, new and used car manager. Now at a leasing company and only do new without trade in. I'd have a mechanic look at it, or look at a Toyota or Honda to be safe. |
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Replying to: drgums (Nov 24, 2008 12:18 pm) Good luck --jjf 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? |
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I ordered my 2009 Mariner Premier V6 FWD last Oct. 7th. As of today, Jan. 9th , the vehicle has not arrived at the dealership nor can they tell me when it will arrive. Needless to say I took back m deposit and am now looking elsewhere for a new vehicle. Talk about blowing a sure deal, way to go Ford!
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