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Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute/Mercury Mariner Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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05 XLS 4WD price suggestion by epec
Nov 21, 2004 (12:35 pm)
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I am in state college,PA,the local ford dealer has a XLS 4-cly,the MSRP is 22910$ and invoice is 21275$. I want to negotiate to around 20000$ before the 2400$ rebate. Any suggestion on that? Thanks
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Zoom Zoom.. by dc_driver
Nov 22, 2004 (4:24 pm)
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Recently purchased a 2005 Mazda Tribute S 4WD 6cyl with:
Package 3 (leather, sunroof, 6 disc changer, etc)
Side Curtain Airbags
Auto dimming mirror w/compass
 
Price paid before tax, tag, title:
$21888
 
This price included a $3K Mazda rebate and another $1K rebate for financing through Mazda.
 
I think that I got a great deal, and was real happy with the dealer experience (purchased at Browns Alexandria Mazda (VA)!!
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Congrats! on your new Trib by scape2
Nov 25, 2004 (1:40 pm)
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Yes, I would say you got a pretty darn good deal! All those extras like leather, and sunroof.. nice options. The wife and I own an 04 Trib ES V6 4wd and its been a great vehicle. Have fun.. zoom, zoom....
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Opened the door... by flasvt
Nov 30, 2004 (5:34 pm)
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...of a V6 FWD -this is flat South Florida- 2005 Mercury Mariner Premier. Price after $2000 cash back rebate, but before tax, tag and title, $23,000.
 
I can tell you that it would be difficult to forgo the good dealer experience, so if Lincoln Mercury comes with the right product in the future they can count on my loyalty. Hollywood Lincoln Mercury in Hollywood Florida went out of their way to find the color combination I wanted. The customer service was excellent and I left very happy with my purchase.
 
After little, but some, negotiations I got a fair price for my trade in. It was a painless, swift and rewarding experience.
#79 of 384
Just missed it.... by rcinmd
Nov 30, 2004 (7:23 pm)
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Egad
Just bought an '05 Tribute. For me, the perfect mechanical setup. The much better Mazda 4 cyl, 5 speed, and AWD. Really not enough time behind the wheel yet to gage fuel consumption, though two tiny top offs showed 29 and 25. Solid, a good handler, nice steering and brakes.
My biggest bitch ( if I can say that ) was that in the relocation of the spare under the rear floor, which in itself is okay by me, the underfloor hidden storage was lost.
Or so I thought.
Today, while wandering through the Ford lot, I came across newly delivered Escapes with a new option- a rear storage compartment. I was shocked. It turns out I was not the only one miffed by the oversight in the redesign. I guess it speaks well of Ford that they made a running change. But darn, not quite in time for me. I'll pull my carpet to see if there is any chance of a modification, since on the underside, the appearance is the same. But I bet it can't be done.
But beyond all that, I think it is going to be a great vehicle, as long as it is as dependable as my outgoing Honda Accord has been....
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New manual Tribute i by kaye3
Nov 30, 2004 (11:18 pm)
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Just put money down for a Tribute: 2-wheel drive 5-speed i: 15,852 before taxes. Haven't taken it home yet.
 
Compared with the Forester, I thought the Forester had a "finer" ride, but this is so much cheaper and has more features that I like.
 
I do wish the Forester had more of an "SUV" style and was less like a wagon...then I may have posted to the Subie forum instead. Hope the Mazda was a good decision!!
 
Kaye
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by vangroovy
Dec 01, 2004 (4:12 am)
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05 Tribute GT (limited)
Fully Loaded
$35,200 before the 14% taxes CDN
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Re: Zoom Zoom.. [dc_driver] by ssp5168
Dec 02, 2004 (10:52 am)
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Replying to: dc_driver (Nov 22, 2004 4:24 pm)

DC driver-that was an awesome deal!!! I am from the northern Virginia area and I'm just wondering who your salesmen was at Brown's. Did you get this quote from the internet or in person? Also, I was told you couldn't combine the $3000 rebate with any other incentives. I went to Brown's in Fairfax I was quoted $25777 for 2005 S 4WD with Pkg 1, side air bags, running boards, auto mirror w/homelink. Very poor quote compared to yours! I would appreciate any info you could give me! Thanks!
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Re: Zoom Zoom.. [ssp5168] by flasvt
Dec 02, 2004 (11:19 am)
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Replying to: ssp5168 (Dec 02, 2004 10:52 am)

My understanding is hat you can't combine manufacturer's incentives (unless you are buying and old Chrysler minivan) but you can combine manufacturers and financing incentives. Some credit companies depending on automakers such as Ford Credit, GMAC or in this case Mazda Credit, are offering incentives to keep those customers that choose the cash back instead of the low APRs. Those customers traditionally get financing from banks instead in pursue of cheaper rates. Basically then DC driver's deal is possible now (you need to ask) I don't think for long though.
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Re: Zoom Zoom.. [ssp5168] by rcinmd
Dec 02, 2004 (1:04 pm)
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Replying to: ssp5168 (Dec 02, 2004 10:52 am)

SSP -
I bought my Tribute at Brown's in Fairfax last week. Very very nice people to deal with. I benefited from being able to purchase under the S-plan, but yes, you can combine the 3000 rebate with the 1000 rebate when financed through them. Admittedly, the interest rate in doing so is rather high, about 8% in my case. But I had an excellent experience with all concerned.
As for my remorse over getting one built before the rear underfloor storage option became available ( it is on the Escapes now; not sure about Tributes yet ) I have discovered that if I must have it, I can do it, based on what is under the carpet now. But I bet that road noise will increase with the storage tray back there.

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