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Replying to: quietspirit (Nov 13, 2006 8:22 pm) Anyway, the point is that everything is negotiable, including the DOC fee. One of the advantages of X-plan is that the dealer is NOT ALLOWED by Ford to charge a documentation fee. The disadvantage comes in on a car that can sometimes be bought for a lower negotiated price than X-plan. Say the price on X-plan is $12,500 with no DOC fee but you can, without mentioning you have an X-plan PIN, get them to sell the same car for $12,000 plus charge a $200 DOC fee. Obviously, the X-plan will cost you more. Shop for the best price and then ask for X-plan only if you can't do better. Go to fordpartner.com and use your X-plan partner code to look up the price on the car you want to buy. |
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Replying to: rasldasl (Nov 14, 2006 11:21 am) Many times the x-plan -- employer plans etc are bait for those who dislike the car buying process and many people get better prices without mentioning it. The fees are rather unimportant. The lowest price out the door with taxes and fees (out of 10-20 bids solicited and 2-3 good responses ) is the lowest price. Whether they explicitly list a doc fee or include it in their price is irrelevant. Even the most loaded 20000 focus is a 11-12000 wholesale vehicle in a year so you want at least 4500-5500 off. --jjf
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Replying to: rasldasl (Nov 14, 2006 11:21 am) |
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Replying to: quietspirit (Nov 15, 2006 8:05 pm) https://www.fordpartner.com/partnerweb/howitworks/how_it_works.do The dealership may also NOT charge separately for document preparation fees, vehicle preparation fees or other administrative services incidental to the delivery of the vehicle on a Partner Recognition Program - X Plan sale.* These expenses are considered to be part of the dealer's normal cost of doing business for which the dealership is compensated by the commission paid. *Each dealer is responsible for complying with applicable laws or regulations. Dealers may not charge different fees to participants in the Partner Recognition Program.
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Replying to: rasldasl (Nov 17, 2006 7:25 am)
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Replying to: quietspirit (Nov 23, 2006 12:40 pm) |
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Replying to: quietspirit (Nov 23, 2006 12:40 pm) That, plus I do a lot of city driving (stop sign or light every block type of city driving) and here in NJ/PA we have E10 gas which does not get mileage as good as regular gas. Basically it comes down to price - you will probably pay a few thousand more for a Honda but will also probably get it back when you trade it in. |
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Replying to: jfritsch (Nov 14, 2006 2:08 pm) do you guys know if it is possible to get the $500 rebate through AQHA in addition to A Plan? Also, is A plan the best price, or do you think it's worthwhile to try negotiating? Being it's close to the holidays, do you think the #2500 rebate will go up? I know it went to 3500 over Labor Day, that's why I am wondering if we should wait or just go ahead an buy it.
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Hi, I just spoke to a dealer who offered me the following: 2007 Ford Focus SE + Convenience Package + Safety Package + Auto Transmission MSRP = 17,055 "Invoice" = 16142 2500 Customer Incentive + 500 FMCC Cash + 500 FMCC First Time Buyer Downpayment Match Final price = (16,142 - 3,500) = 12,642 + Tax, Doc Is this the best I can expect to do, or have people been able to get better pricing than this?
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Replying to: deezwho (Feb 25, 2007 12:45 pm) |
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