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Ford Focus Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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#230 of 473 Re: 2008 Ford Focus S Coupe [mszeke] by joeyjoejoe

Apr 25, 2008 (9:00 am)

Replying to: mszeke (Apr 04, 2008 11:48 am)
They were advertising a similar deal in my area. I'd rather have a sedan and am currently haggling with a few dealers to see what they can offer me. I have a 2000 Toyota Corolla that I plan to trade-in for roughly $8,000. The closer I get to that $10,000 mark, the better. I figure I will trade up this year and then trade in the Focus in a few more years once the warranty is up and cars can get 100 mpg or something ridiculous. Cheers!

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Apr 25, 2008 (10:40 am)

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#232 of 473 Re: 2008 Ford Focus S Coupe [joeyjoejoe] by jfritsch

Apr 25, 2008 (11:25 am)

Replying to: joeyjoejoe (Apr 25, 2008 9:00 am)
Narrowing it down to the Focus and the Hyundai Elantra GLS. Seen too many purchases in the 12700 range for the higher rated Elantra auto sedan (17000 msrp) with power package and 60/100k bb/powertrain warranty to ignore it.
 
Seems like a higher quality piece than the Ford, approaching that of a Honda Civic like the edmunds review. If the Ford dealers don't drop then....

#233 of 473 I am thinking about buying a new 2008 Focus by matsukes

Apr 25, 2008 (3:03 pm)

I am thinking of buying a 2008 SES coupe loaded with everything you can get in extras. I haven't dickerd with the dealer as of yet but had him print me out his listed price for this car he did tell me that he could give me $1000 off because I own a Ford but no other discounts were mentioned. The price quoted to me before the $1000 off was $19,580. If anyone could let me know about any other discounts I should ask for please let me know! also, what price should I realy pay for this car? I am a first time buyer of a new car and have never had to dicker with a dealer before and I dont want to be eaten by the sharks!

#234 of 473 Re: I am thinking about buying a new 2008 Focus [matsukes] by jfritsch

Apr 26, 2008 (6:02 am)

Replying to: matsukes (Apr 25, 2008 3:03 pm)
You are probably going to be eaten by the sharks. Ford Focus has frequently sold for 4000 to 5000 off msrp. A quick look at the used wholesale (trade in) value of an 07 ses like yours at kbb.com and nada.com will show why. I haven't looked but I doubt if yours wholesales for more than 12500 with 14000 miles on it. Paying anywhere close to msrp on a Focus isn't cool. Somewhere in the low to mid 15xxx's is a ok price. If yours is a rare one or color and the dealer feels he can play it to some fool then you may have to pay up or (preferably) pass.
 
--jjf
I am thinking of buying a 2008 SES coupe loaded with everything you can get in extras. I haven't dickerd with the dealer as of yet but had him print me out his listed price for this car he did tell me that he could give me $1000 off because I own a Ford but no other discounts were mentioned. The price quoted to me before the $1000 off was $19,580. If anyone could let me know about any other discounts I should ask for please let me know! also, what price should I realy pay for this car? I am a first time buyer of a new car and have never had to dicker with a dealer before and I dont want to be eaten by the sharks!

#235 of 473 Re: I am thinking about buying a new 2008 Focus [jfritsch] by matsukes

Apr 26, 2008 (6:30 am)

Replying to: jfritsch (Apr 26, 2008 6:02 am)
Well, thanks for your reply! I have no experience buying a new car I wouldn't know where to start with the dealer sales guy to get the price down to around $15,000 I would love to get the car for that price! its a lot better then the $19,000 and change! Do you or any one else here have any suggestions how I can get the dealer down to that price?. Any hints would be much appreciated!

#236 of 473 Re: I am thinking about buying a new 2008 Focus [matsukes] by jfritsch

Apr 26, 2008 (7:13 am)

Replying to: matsukes (Apr 26, 2008 6:30 am)
Hit 10-20 dealers with email bid requests now, last week of the month from ford website. Give them your specs, colors and approx msrp. Let them know you are getting 20 bids and give their best price. Most will be nothing to write home about. Give the top 5 your cell#. The ones that pester you the most are the ones that need a sale. Work lowest bidders lower in $200 increments. Working with one dealer without competing bids is like one hand clapping or an auction with only one bidder. New Auto negotiations are best done from the couch and phone rather than the showroom. If your heart is set on this possibley rare one perhaps he will compete or come close to the price (off msrp) of competing offers.
 
--jjf
 
Well, thanks for your reply! I have no experience buying a new car I wouldn't know where to start with the dealer sales guy to get the price down to around $15,000 I would love to get the car for that price! its a lot better then the $19,000 and change! Do you or any one else here have any suggestions how I can get the dealer down to that price?. Any hints would be much appreciated!

#237 of 473 Re: I am thinking about buying a new 2008 Focus [matsukes] by jeffyscott

Apr 26, 2008 (8:26 am)

Replying to: matsukes (Apr 26, 2008 6:30 am)
If you want a particular color and trim combination, I believe you can find which dealers have one in stock from fordvehicles.com website. Then you can contact those dealers with an email asking what the price would be (including any fees the dealer adds, such as "document fees"), if you buy before the end of April.

#238 of 473 Re: 08 SES dealer demo [leroyan] by matsukes

Apr 27, 2008 (12:42 pm)

Replying to: leroyan (Mar 26, 2008 7:09 pm)
Where did you get that car for that price? I want to buy 2 of them at one time but the dealer here wants $19,850 each! How do you do that??????

#239 of 473 Re: 08 SES dealer demo [matsukes] by jfritsch

Apr 28, 2008 (6:45 am)

Replying to: matsukes (Apr 27, 2008 12:42 pm)
You can buy a 19500 mazda3 or 5 door hatch for about 17000 all day long (much better than focus) The 17000 Hyundai elantra gls is available in the 136xx's all day long and the SE for the mid 15xxx's (also better cars). If you are a walk in and non email or internet buyer (at least 3 competitive bids) you will get a sucker bid every time.
 
-jjf
 
Where did you get that car for that price? I want to buy 2 of them at one time but the dealer here wants $19,850 each! How do you do that??????

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