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Ford Escape Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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#342 of 432 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 432 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 432 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

#345 of 432 Re: I am looking at 2001 Ford Excape lxt [drgums] by johnnyvegas

Nov 25, 2008 (8:42 pm)

Replying to: drgums (Nov 24, 2008 1:18 pm)
kbb.com trade in value is only a estimate. Chances are it's worth much less than that. there is an old saying in the car business, "there is no such thing as a be back, or a car with blue book". Be backs are those who look and say "I'll be back".
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.

#346 of 432 Re: I am looking at 2001 Ford Excape lxt [drgums] by jfritsch

Nov 27, 2008 (3:38 am)

Replying to: drgums (Nov 24, 2008 1:18 pm)
Yes the engine, transmission, brakes, exhaust, power accessories.... the stuff that can go on any 7 year old used car. Any used car, (Ford, BMW, Honda etc) can be a problem. Some will argue the foreign nameplates are better but still a used car is a used car.
 
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?
 

#347 of 432 Could this be why sales are down? by rgw

Jan 09, 2009 (12:21 pm)

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!

#348 of 432 Re: I am looking at 2001 Ford Excape lxt [drgums] by explorerx4

Jan 09, 2009 (5:49 pm)

Replying to: drgums (Nov 23, 2008 8:01 am)
does the dealer have carfax to view?
if not, spend a few bucks to get it.
it's not 100%, but better than nothing.
that 'old person owned it' is an old story.
when i bought my mustang in 1991, 2 different dealers tried to sell me low mileage used that were owned by an old guy that passed away and the widow didn't want to keep it. i started feeling that model was cursed.
ct isn't all that far from nj, so i guess that pitch is going around the bars.
escape-central.C O M is good additional site to look for info.

#349 of 432 Re: Could this be why sales are down? [rgw] by parrotheadpete

Jan 12, 2009 (10:03 am)

Replying to: rgw (Jan 09, 2009 12:21 pm)
Same thing happened to us.
We ordered our 2009 Mariner Premier V6 FWD on Columbus Day weekend and was told at the time that it would hit the dealer showroom around late November.
Well that time came and went and was told again it was slated to arrive the second week of December. Once again there was a delay until we finally received it on Dec 31st.
Though there was some frustration from us and the dealer for the long wait the vehicle is absolutely beautiful.
The only reason that I can think of for the delay is that it's due to the extended plant shutdowns around the holiday's where the Mariner is made.

#350 of 432 by rgw

Jan 12, 2009 (11:52 am)

Based on the VIN # I was given my vehicle was finally built on Dec. 5th, 2 months after the order was placed. Now 3 months have gone by since I ordered it and no vehicle.
My trade-in, a 2005 Mariner, is now worth less so the great deal I received in October is gone. Returning my deposit nullified the deal, but it’s Fords’ loss not mine. I’m sure that in this economy I can find a great deal out there somewhere else!
I wonder what Ford will come up with for incentives after today?

#351 of 432 Used 2006 escape xlt awd by niteflite888

Jan 17, 2009 (4:28 pm)

Can someone offer me some advice. I am considering buying an 06 escape xlt awd with approx 35,000 miles. I have never owned a ford before... only honda, toyota, and vw. i am looking into this car only because of the price... for an 06 crv or rav4 with similar miles and options i'd have to pay at least 3,000 to 4,000 more. and that's based on list price... i haven't negotiated on the price yet.
 
my concerns would be the reliability of the car.. i don't want to end up having to take the car in for repairs on a regular basis. generally speaking, how is the reliability? should i shell out the extra 3-4,000 for an import?

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