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#233 of 471 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 471 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 471 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 471 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 471 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 471 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 471 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??????

#240 of 471 08 focus under 11k by eddiehaskell1

May 14, 2008 (4:58 am)

I wondering if it would be possible to get a Focus S 5spd for 10k....???
 
base price = $15k
- college grad rebate $500
- AQHA rebate = $500
- Ford rebate/bonus cash = $2000
 
Could another $2k be knocked off?

#241 of 471 Re: 08 SES dealer demo [jfritsch] by matsukes

May 14, 2008 (5:12 am)

Replying to: jfritsch (Apr 28, 2008 6:45 am)
Ford has a $2000. cash incentive plus $1,000 more if you or a family member has a car other then a Ford plus if you go on line on the Ford Website and request a brochure on the Focus you will find a coupon with your name on it for $750.00 that can be used on top of any other incentives Also there is a $500.00 if you are a student

#242 of 471 Re: 08 focus under 11k [eddiehaskell1] by jfritsch

May 14, 2008 (6:40 am)

Replying to: eddiehaskell1 (May 14, 2008 4:58 am)
Read my message 4681 in the Hyundai sonata forum and go from there. I have seen stripper versions over the years advertised, for something like the S with air conditioning for about 9000 or so , but you would have to find the right dealer (email many, find one who needs to move a car). A
 
lso be sure to get competitive bids for the mazda3 and mazda6 models, (base if thats what you're looking for), as they seem to be clearing them out and they are sometimes deeply discounted too. Wouldn't want to buy a Focus when for just a grand (or less)more you could get a (much higher quality) mazda3. (striking in red,galaxy grey and blue)
 
Also try the Hyundai Elantra (better car and warranty also) but the same goes for it and the m3 .
 
Good luck
--jjf

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