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#194 of 219 Buying a Used Explorer Dilema by no1sunny Jul 13, 2007 (5:47 pm)
Replying to: 12ga (Apr 16, 2007 7:53 am) Which is the better buy? or is it a good buy at all? 2004 xlt sports package 9,500 miles $17K 6cd changer 2005 xlt sports package 14,000 miles $17,700 single cd changer. Other than that, both have the same equipment, leather interior and 3rd row seating. and are clean as a whistle.
#195 of 219 Re: New 2007 Explorer Buying Experience [12ga] by pnewby Jul 16, 2007 (9:01 am)
Replying to: 12ga (Apr 16, 2007 7:53 am) I would certainly take evidence of the new rate with you when you pick it up. Practice has always been to give the current rebate on a vehicle, in other words if it got worse then you are SOL, if it's better it is you lucky day. I don't know of a way to lock in incentives, but couldn't swear that it isn't possible.
#196 of 219 Certified Used or New 07 by sjmp Aug 01, 2007 (4:29 am)
I am in the market for a Explorer. Just not sure if I should go after an 06/07 certified or just get a new 07. What is resonable asking price for an 07 MSRP of 32k. Shouldnt the dealer accept somthing a few thousand below invoice?   Thanks,
#197 of 219 Certified Used 2007 Moutaineer by andy_w1978 Aug 27, 2007 (7:13 am)
We just purchased a certified 2007 Mountaineer Luxury with 14,000 miles this weekend. No too many options and we paid $22,500 plus tax, title, blah blah. Our total rounded us to $24,500. The dealer certified the vehicle for us to get the better rate and extended powertrain warranty. I think we saved a few grand as we paid the dealer cost (connections definately help) but if you search around, you can find some used 2007 Mountaineers for under $24k.   To us it made sense to get a certified used vehicle and save $9-11k on the cost of a brand new vehicle. I just couldn't justify buying a new vehicle with such a loss in value the first year when I could pick up something comparable without the new car smell and save a chunk of money.
#198 of 219 2007 Closeout prices by foschus Sep 13, 2007 (2:27 pm)
I visited a mercury dealer last night to test drive a 2007 Mountaineer. The dealer seemed really straight forward about the price he would sell to me. The offer I have outstanding is good for any vehicle they have in stock or can get through a dealer trade.   He'll give me the vehicle for Invoice price, less the $2,500 manufacturer rebate, $1,000 bonus cash, and he'll kick in $500 of the holdback amount for a total rebate/discount of $4,000 below invoice.   Is this as good of a deal as it seems, or is there some manufacturer to dealer incentive that I don't know about that he's holding back on? I also have a competitive lease incentive offer (My Dodge Ram lease is expiring soon) I received in the mail that will give me $1,000 over and above all other offers.
#199 of 219 2007 explorer Eddie Bauer by islandguy3 Jan 19, 2008 (5:47 pm)
Hi everyone, I have found a 2007 Explorer Eddie Bauer V8 at a local dealership. It is new its MSRP is 42000 I was wondering what I should offer for it. I know there is a 4000 rebate and 1000 in marketing support for ford to the dealer. The Invoice is 39000, Any Ideas I was thinking 10000 of the sticker was a good offer any thoughts thanks to all
#200 of 219 Why Buy the 6 Cylinder Engine by daryll44 Jan 22, 2008 (5:13 am)
I noticed, while potentially shopping for a 2008 Mountaineer/Explorer, that the 6 cylinder engine gets exactly the same 13/19 MPG as the 8. Why even MAKE the 6, let alone why buy one? Replies to this message: islandguy3 (Jan 22, 2008 3:25 pm) daryll44 (Jan 22, 2008 4:43 pm) mtnman1 (Apr 04, 2008 9:26 am)
#201 of 219 Re: Why Buy the 6 Cylinder Engine [daryll44] by islandguy3 Jan 22, 2008 (3:25 pm)
Replying to: daryll44 (Jan 22, 2008 5:13 am) Daryll I couldn't agree more I have begun the process of looking for a midsize suv like the explorer and honda pilot. Why would you buy a v-6 at 14 mpg when the V8 gets 13mpg. I bet the V6 works twice as hard trying to move the truck and at 210 horsepower for the V6 its at the lowside of almost all 6 cyclinders on the market. Replies to this message: daryll44 (Jan 22, 2008 4:43 pm) mtnman1 (Apr 04, 2008 9:26 am)
#202 of 219 Re: Why Buy the 6 Cylinder Engine [islandguy3] by daryll44 Jan 22, 2008 (4:43 pm)
Replying to: islandguy3 (Jan 22, 2008 3:25 pm) Actually the V6 is not even 14 but exactly the same 13 as the V8.   We looked at Murano and Edge to save gas. Even those smaller vehicles only get 16 or 17 and Murano requires premium to get the 17. Explorer makes more sense at a lower price even with slighly higher gas consumption. Replies to this message: mtnman1 (Apr 04, 2008 9:26 am)
#203 of 219 Re: Why Buy the 6 Cylinder Engine [daryll44] by mtnman1 Apr 04, 2008 (9:26 am)
Replying to: daryll44 (Jan 22, 2008 4:43 pm) This is kind of off the subject. I have a 2004 Mercury Mountaineer V8 AWD with the Luxury Package. Moonroof and Roof Rack Crossbars were the only options added to the already loaded vehicle. I have been trying to sell the thing for a month now and I'm getting nothing. No calls or inquiries. The thing only has 35,800 miles on it and it is about 99% flawless inside and out. The original MSRP was over $37K and I'm only asking $14,500 which is negotiable. This is well below what I see online at Dealerships which are asking between $16K and $17K. I've been looking at a new Outlook XR or a Highlander Limited and have worked out deals, but when we get to trade in they are offering ridiculously low deals. They tell me that in today's market with gas prices so high, V8's with AWD are not highly sought after, I'm just warning people that are considering buying new should plan on keeping the vehicle until the wheels fall off because you can't sell them. I've walked away from both deals disappointed, but had hoped I could find a buyer on my own. Absolutely no luck.

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