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Re: Ford FIVE HUNDRED SEL CVT [pamvan] by reuel3
Feb 10, 2005 (4:12 pm)

Replying to: pamvan (Feb 08, 2005 7:36 pm)

It sounds like you're just getting started. Since prices vary from region to region, you'll want to let members know where you're shopping. You should also start by visiting our New Cars page here:
 
https://outlook.edmunds.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.edmunds.com/zipcode/new/index.html?tid=edmunds.g.home.header..1
  
You can build the your vehicle, and at the end of the process you'll get three prices - invoice price, MSRP, and TMV (the average price others in your area are paying for this vehicle). That should help you get an idea where to start negotiating.
 
Good Luck !
 
Robert
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Re: Ford FIVE HUNDRED SEL CVT [reuel3] by pamvan
Feb 10, 2005 (7:00 pm)

Replying to: reuel3 (Feb 10, 2005 4:12 pm)

You are right, I am just starting. The area we are buying in is Minneapolis/St. Paul. I appreciate the information furnished on the web site. I will look again at the specifics you have mentioned. Thank you.
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Comparing 500 SEL & Montego Luxury by gianetc
Feb 13, 2005 (3:21 pm)
I will soon be buying either a Ford 500 SEL or a Mercury Montego Luxury AWD with CVT. I have test driven both cars and find them to have good acceleration (not underpowered, both 6 speed transmission and CVT), they handle well, are quiet and very roomy and the seating position is higher then almost all sedans. Both the 500 SEL and Montego Luxury are identically equipped except for one thing:
You have to pay extra for the 8 way power drivers seat, 6 disc in dash CD player/MP3 and power passenger seat in the Montego Luxury while in the 500 SEL, it's included. On top of that, the Montego Luxury lists for $200 more then the SEL. It costs $795 dollars in the Montego (comfort package). So, to get an equally equipped Montego, it lists for $995 dollars more. Because of this, I will probably get the 500; I couldn't drive the Montego thinking about not having that extra stuff in it while paying $200 more. All this must have happened because those LED tail lights and HID headlights must be expensive in the Montego to manufacture.
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Re: Comparing 500 SEL & Montego Luxury [gianetc] by alan7
Feb 14, 2005 (7:06 am)

Replying to: gianetc (Feb 13, 2005 3:21 pm)

You will not be disappointed buying either the Ford 500 SEL AWD or the Mercury Montego AWD. As far as options are concern, they are personal choice, and you have to pay for them. MB E320 charges $1200 for the lighting package and I dropped this option. My wife is happy without this light package. However, the Montego Limited AWD includes this feature and I like it a lot. You can see better and farther at night.
 
There is another point. The Lincoln Mercury division is the upscale wing of the Ford Company. So, if having a good car is your only concern, go for the 500 SEL AWD. Good luck and happy driving with your new car.
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Re: 2005 Mongego AWD pricing & extended warranty [alan7] by putter5
Feb 17, 2005 (11:55 am)

Replying to: alan7 (Jan 26, 2005 10:32 am)

I had Warranty Direct on my Chrysler 300M. Never had a problem with claims. In fact they paid for replacement of my AC Evaporator coil 2 times. To avoid having to wait around the dealership for them to pay claim I just paid and submitted my claim with my approval # and had a check in hand within 10 days
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Re: 2005 Mongego AWD pricing & extended warranty [putter5] by alan7
Feb 22, 2005 (9:14 am)

Replying to: putter5 (Feb 17, 2005 11:55 am)

Thank you for your info and experience with Warranty Direct. However, your info came a bit too late; I took delivery of my Montego AWD on 2/1/05 with the 6 year extended warranty from Ford. Nevertheless, it is nice to know there is an alternative when shopping for extended warranty.
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press request by kirstie_h HOST
Feb 28, 2005 (11:18 am)
If you own a Ford Five Hundred, a newspaper reporter wants to talk with you today, February 28, 2005. Please respond asap to jfallonedmunds.com.
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Re: Happy with the 05 Montego Premier AWD [alan7] by mevande
Mar 01, 2005 (7:45 am)

Replying to: alan7 (Feb 03, 2005 12:06 am)

I had a Audi 5000 and it was a lemon! I bought the car for my wife, then two weeks later the CBS report of unintended acceleration came out and "killed" the sales of the car. Looking back... 110HP? The car did ride well on the highway. We are getting "greedy" re: HP. When the first Acura Legends came out in 1986 they had 160HP and that was supposed to be a "breakthrough" for that segment. I think the Five Hundred is fine with 200HP. That being said, I own a 1999 BMW 740i and it had 288HP V8 and the gas prices are hard to take. I drive the car, fast and fun.. and get an average of 14MPG. I will drive this car for awhile, since it's paid for:). Sorry for the "off track" message. I neighbor up the street bought a black Five Hundred and I drove it and was not dissapointed. I like the high seating position. The car needs an option of a DVD nav. system (does it have one, not been able to "see" it on Fords site.
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Re: Ford Five Hundred/Mercury Montego: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [dr [heyjewel] by mevande
Mar 01, 2005 (1:14 pm)

Replying to: heyjewel (Dec 20, 2004 2:46 pm)

Hello HeyJewel,
I agree 100% for even if one purchases a car at "dealer invoice" they are still making quite a bit of money. Ford gives the dealer quite a number of incentives (Holdback and more) to make every deal profitable. Where I live (Indianapolis Metro area), all the dealers are beating one another up for business for there is an excess of Five Hundred inventories. The car should be selling better, however some "so-so" reviews in the press has dampened enthusiasm for the car.
 
Regards,
Mike
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did i get a good deal? by kennethm1
May 04, 2005 (9:33 am)
just bought my montego premier with moonroof, safety package and reverse sensing. the only two options i did not get was the AWD (don't need it in south fla) and the ride level suspension which only comes with the AWD model. i'm curious to know how i did with my purchase. i paid $27,613.00 which includes my tax, tag and all other fees. did i get a good deal?? also i know they have only been out six months but am curious to know of any mechanical issues.

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