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#148 of 477 Is this a good price or can I do better? by delcorbett

Jun 27, 2007 (10:48 pm)

I am in the market for a can and I got a quote on a New 2007 Ford Focus ZX3 S with A/C for 13,499 OTD, I know the invoice for this car is 12,977 plus 791 for the A/C so thats 13768 right there, and the there would be destination charge, tax title, registration, and what ever else they try to stick you with. I really wanted it in yellow and this one is silver. It's not a deal breaker as I only like how it looks in yellow. So what do you all think? 13,5 OTD?

#149 of 477 Re: Is this a good price or can I do better? [delcorbett] by jfritsch

Jun 28, 2007 (4:57 am)

Replying to: delcorbett (Jun 27, 2007 10:48 pm)
We don't know what your state is so taxes can vary from 300-1000 dollars.
 
These vehicles sell at steep discounts, especially the S models. If you look up an SE you will see at least msrp wise, you get power options and Air conditioning for aoubr 1200 more. You want a minimum of 5500 off MSRP. I've seen the base models advertised (teaser ads) for 6000-7000 off. Look up on kbb.com what a used 06 with 16000 miles wholesales for. Probably about $9500. $3000 dollars 1st year is too much to eat for a car in this price range.
 
Yellow is hard to get and you may have to pay more to get it. You will need 10-20 competing quotes from email end of month (or possibly now before july 4-9) to beat the dealer with the yellow over the head with. Get quotes on the SE also and see what the market looks like 100 miles around your home.
 
I am in the market for a can and I got a quote on a New 2007 Ford Focus ZX3 S with A/C for 13,499 OTD, I know the invoice for this car is 12,977 plus 791 for the A/C so thats 13768 right there, and the there would be destination charge, tax title, registration, and what ever else they try to stick you with. I really wanted it in yellow and this one is silver. It's not a deal breaker as I only like how it looks in yellow. So what do you all think? 13,5 OTD?

#150 of 477 Re: Is this a good price or can I do better? [delcorbett] by jbaaron

Jun 28, 2007 (5:56 am)

Replying to: delcorbett (Jun 27, 2007 10:48 pm)
delcorbett,
 
I don't know what state and what you're specifically wanting when it comes to options/features. If you could provide at least your state and what you would like to have in the Focus ZX3 S that would be very helpful. Also, do you have a lot of Ford dealers near you? If so, roughly how many? I'm willing to help you but I would need this information to better understand the market you live in so I can help you save some money.
 
I've exhausted myself by do a lot of reading, researching, and dealer hopping but when it was over, it was worth the 5500.00 in savings.
 
For the price you're mentioning, you should be walking OTD with an SES and several options. Based on just the Specs you're providing, I wouldn't buy the car until I got the ZX3 S anywhere between 9K to 10K. It can be done.
 
Shoot me an email and I do what I can to help you out because I hate to see people get raped by big corporations.

#151 of 477 Re: Is this a good price or can I do better? [jbaaron] by jfritsch

Jun 28, 2007 (12:00 pm)

Replying to: jbaaron (Jun 28, 2007 5:56 am)
Also check out the Chevy malibu as I've seen numerous ads for the 4cyl 17800 Ls for 13000ish. It is much more sedan than the Focus (drive it) but with no manual available.
 
Unfortunately, the big corporations are always under the spotlite and image conscious. Most of the trouble and rape you get are with Bob's Ford of Tuscaloosa and God knows whatever else small operator the State Attorney general is aware of.
 
Good Luck
--jjf
 
  
Shoot me an email and I do what I can to help you out because I hate to see people get raped by big corporations.

#152 of 477 Re: Is this a good price or can I do better? [jfritsch] by delcorbett

Jun 28, 2007 (8:22 pm)

Replying to: jfritsch (Jun 28, 2007 4:57 am)
I live in Miami Florida, Cuba 2. I do Have a few within driving distance. I think Maroone, Gus Machado, and a few others, Maybe a world Ford something. It is a 2007 Ford Focus ZX3 S with option 572, manual Air Conditioning. Thats all it had and thats all I wanted. Color does not matter but this one is cd silver. I have see ad's for teaser cars in the local papers for about 9899 or around there for base s models with AC, So it perked my interest. I also qualify for the ford x-plan but every time I mention that, the dealers seem to stop all negotiating. Stupid prearranged price. I know I can haggle a better price then the x-plan. I was also looking at a chevy cobalt, new 07 ls with am/fm/cd and ac, manual for 12,500 out the door with my gm supplier price. I know this is a focus forum but i am between those 2. Which ever dealer bites the negotiating hand and draws blood wins.

#153 of 477 Re: Is this a good price or can I do better? [delcorbett] by jfritsch

Jun 29, 2007 (12:16 am)

Replying to: delcorbett (Jun 28, 2007 8:22 pm)
I don't know what your timeline is but august-sept is bound to be a shooting gallery for these cars. Do try 10-20 chevy dealers via email before july 6 or end of month for 13ish on a chevy malibu ls 4 cyl base before a Cobalt. Lots more car for the money. I've seen 12800 prices for GM supplier folks. Possibly 15-16000ish for the V6LT model.
 
Good Luck
--jjf
 
I live in Miami Florida, Cuba 2. I do Have a few within driving distance. I think Maroone, Gus Machado, and a few others, Maybe a world Ford something. It is a 2007 Ford Focus ZX3 S with option 572, manual Air Conditioning. Thats all it had and thats all I wanted. Color does not matter but this one is cd silver. I have see ad's for teaser cars in the local papers for about 9899 or around there for base s models with AC, So it perked my interest. I also qualify for the ford x-plan but every time I mention that, the dealers seem to stop all negotiating. Stupid prearranged price. I know I can haggle a better price then the x-plan. I was also looking at a chevy cobalt, new 07 ls with am/fm/cd and ac, manual for 12,500 out the door with my gm supplier price. I know this is a focus forum but i am between those 2. Which ever dealer bites the negotiating hand and draws blood wins.

#154 of 477 Re: Is this a good price or can I do better? [jfritsch] by delcorbett

Jul 02, 2007 (10:34 pm)

Replying to: jfritsch (Jun 29, 2007 12:16 am)
I have a dealer down here in miami telling me for a 2007 Focus SE with Auto for 12223 Out the door. I am thinking of jumping on this. Any advice?

#155 of 477 Re: Is this a good price or can I do better? [delcorbett] by jbaaron

Jul 02, 2007 (10:57 pm)

Replying to: delcorbett (Jul 02, 2007 10:34 pm)
jfritsch,
 
What does the window sticker list for options/features and what's the MSRP? Depending on what it says, I'll tell you what I think. The options/features are on the right side of the windows sticker. One thing to note, if it comes with the safety package for $750.00 dollars then make sure you see a discount of -$400.00 off the MSRP on the bottom right side of the window sticker. I noticed one dealer that did not show this discount and it's very disturbing. Also, are you going to have a trade in? If so, what's the make, model, year, options/features, current mileage, and the condition of the trade in (excellent, good, fair, or poor)?
 
One other thing, when you say OTD, does that include TT&L?

#156 of 477 Re: Is this a good price or can I do better? [jbaaron] by delcorbett

Jul 02, 2007 (11:33 pm)

Replying to: jbaaron (Jul 02, 2007 10:57 pm)
The only options is the auto trans which he charged 815 the msrp price for, not 791, invoice price of option. Destination charge is 620 as per edmunds.com, but he charged 595, the MRSP he maid up is 16180 including auto and destination. The final otd price is 12,223 or so it claims. This dealer is probabley low balling me the price and when I get there it will be gone. So will if they try that crud.

#157 of 477 Re: Is this a good price or can I do better? [delcorbett] by jfritsch

Jul 04, 2007 (3:49 am)

Replying to: delcorbett (Jul 02, 2007 11:33 pm)
These vehicles are regularly advertised for about 5000-6000 off MSRP. An MSRP $18500 SES wholesales used under $12000 after year 1. The low end S models are frequently in teaser ads selling for 6000-7000 off.
 
Get a big discount, as the MSRP is fantasy.
 
Good luck
--jjf

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