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#146 of 590 My new 2006 Freebie Limited by soccerref Dec 29, 2005 (12:03 pm)
Just took delivery of a 2006 Merlot/Pebble Freestyle Limited, with safety option, 6 passenger seating, second row center console, front wheel drive, auxiliary climate control, and adjustable pedals. Would have liked to have the remote sensing option, but couldn't find one with the rest of what I wanted.   So far, so good. Price was $27,600 on X-Plan and I got 48 months at 1.9% financing. Ford Dealership (Hagen Ford, Bay City, MI) was fine. I actually went to the next town over, as the dealership in my town seemed to not care whether they got my money or not. Same impression on three separate visits to the dealership. I felt like I was having to beg to get someone to pay attention to me.   Annoyances: a) the auxiliary heat for the second row is really only on the driver's side. There's not a vent on the passenger side. b) the third row only has cup holders on the passenger side, which is kind of stupid. They could have easily put cup holders into the center console or on both sides, but didn't. The sales rep thought that the third row cupholders were because of the location for the fan motor for the auxiliary heat. Could be, but it's still some poor design. c) The second row center console has a significant amount of dead space that could have been used, like for a storage drawer or something. d) on the 7 passenger model, the front console has a flip out for second row for cup holders. They take that out when there's the second row console, which also seems stupid to me.   However, I like the lines of the car, the way it drives, and the fact it gets significantly better milage than anything else close in size. Replies to this message: bobw3 (Dec 29, 2005 4:11 pm) soccerref (Dec 30, 2005 5:43 am) bobw3 (Dec 30, 2005 7:45 am)
#147 of 590 Re: My new 2006 Freebie Limited [soccerref] by bobw3 Dec 29, 2005 (4:11 pm)
Replying to: soccerref (Dec 29, 2005 12:03 pm) "a) the auxiliary heat for the second row is really only on the driver's side. There's not a vent on the passenger side."   Actually, that auxiliary heat is for the 3rd row. It's only on the drivers side, but it's designed to blow the warm air straight across the floor for row 3. The heat for row 2 comes from under the front seats.   And the sales rep is correct about the lack of cupholders for row 3 on the driver's side. If you didn't have the aux climate control, you'd get the extra cup holders. But I agree that they should have been able to fit one over there.   I also agree that there are dead spots in the Freestyle that could have been used for some storage drawers, or small cubby holes. Replies to this message: soccerref (Dec 30, 2005 5:43 am) bobw3 (Dec 30, 2005 7:45 am)
#148 of 590 Re: My new 2006 Freebie Limited [bobw3] by soccerref Dec 30, 2005 (5:43 am)
Replying to: bobw3 (Dec 29, 2005 4:11 pm) I'd asked about the heat for the second row and someone here had said it came from under the front seats, but we couldn't find any duct work when we looked. And we spent quite a bit of time with two different lot vehicles on a 30 degree day playing with heater controls (front and rear) and getting nothing more than a slight draft from under the front seats. The second row passenger on the driver side cooked from the (third row?) heat vent right beside her and the one on the passenger side was still quite cold. So, what am I missing? Replies to this message: bobw3 (Dec 30, 2005 7:45 am)
#149 of 590 Re: My new 2006 Freebie Limited [soccerref] by bobw3 Dec 30, 2005 (7:45 am)
Replying to: soccerref (Dec 30, 2005 5:43 am) There are ducts under the front seats. If you want to check, put the fan setting on high and set the air flow to your feet you'll definitely feel the warm air in row 2. The duct openings under the front seats aren't huge, but they're there. If you use a flashlight and from the second row look under the seats you can see them.   I do agree that the third row heating vent isn't positioned the best, because the second row driver's side passenger's seatbelt hangs right in front of it, which deflects the warm air forward. But it's really designed for row 3, so the heat you're feeling in row 2 is just extra.   For me it's the ceiling A/C ducts that are the most beneficial to both rows 2 & 3. I haven't had any row 3 passengers in the winter. But to keep row 2 passengers warm, use the under seat ducts with the fan on a medium to high setting and flowing to the feet. Or use the combo feet/face manual setting.   But if you do turn on the row 3 heat in attempt to warm up row 2, then you can expect most of the heat to go to the passenger side in row 2. I wouldn't even turn on the row 3 heater unless there are passengers in row 3 because you will have the hotter driver's side of the car.
#150 of 590 Thinking about buying by joshua447 Jan 16, 2006 (8:55 pm)
These forums are great and I've learned a lot but I've got a couple of questions for you seasoned Freestyle buyers... several of you mentioned a Family Plan and also an X-plan. What are these plans? I'd love more information. Also the Ford web site mentions $1,000 cash back until April 2006--is this only for Ford Credit customers? I plan to find my own financing.   Thanks to eveyone for the great advice!! Replies to this message: bobw3 (Jan 17, 2006 9:32 am) vwcarcrazy (Jan 18, 2006 12:15 pm)
#151 of 590 Re: Thinking about buying [joshua447] by bobw3 Jan 17, 2006 (9:32 am)
Replying to: joshua447 (Jan 16, 2006 8:55 pm) X-Plan is for family members of someone currently working at Ford. Z-Plan is the same but for retired workers. Family Plan is sort of the generic name, but bottom line is that it's based on a family member working at Ford.   However, what you really save with any of the Family Plans is the ability to order a car and still get a good price. If you're buying a car off the lot, you can sometimes negotiate a better price that from the Family Plan.
#152 of 590 Re: Thinking about buying [joshua447] by vwcarcrazy Jan 18, 2006 (12:15 pm)
Replying to: joshua447 (Jan 16, 2006 8:55 pm) The X-plan is for employees of companies that supply parts to Ford (or GM, etc). You would need to check with your employer. The Family Plan is the name Ford has used for the past several months to combat the GM sales incentive program. If you remember the TV commercials, it invites your to "join our Ford Family and get the same great deal we give to our employees". The plan was for 2005 models, and then extended to some select 2006 models through the end of 2005 - so the program has now expired. You might also check with your insurance company, mortgage company, your local AAA if you are a member and any price-clubs you belong to (Sams, Cost-co)as some have good deals that give you almost X-plan pricing.
#153 of 590 Lease offer by pepbc5 Jan 21, 2006 (4:43 pm)
Looking into a Freestyle Limited for my wife (she has to have the heated seats) and not getting close to some of the prices I've seen here. So far best offer is a 3 year lease on a demo (5900 miles) for $429/month with $1700 down. It is fully loaded but I am thinking the discount for a demo would be pretty significant and this sounds like a new car lease price.   Anyone with recent pricing experiences? Replies to this message: fpdafish (Jan 24, 2006 9:32 pm) pepbc5 (Feb 04, 2006 2:04 pm)
#154 of 590 Timing for Freestyle LTD order & negotiating on X-plan by tommycee Jan 23, 2006 (8:45 am)
I ordered a Freestyle LTD on Nov 1. I was told by the dealer that it would take 6 to 8 weeks to come in. It still hasn't arrived. I was now told that I should have by Feb13. Is this amount of time normal for a car order? Also, I am an X-plan member. Is there any room for negotiating a price below X-plan?The dealer says he has no room to negotiate, however, he will throw in the roof rack cross bars and some oil changes. Replies to this message: vwcarcrazy (Jan 23, 2006 12:36 pm)
#155 of 590 Re: Timing for Freestyle LTD order & negotiating on X-plan [tommycee] by vwcarcrazy Jan 23, 2006 (12:36 pm)
Replying to: tommycee (Jan 23, 2006 8:45 am) Under the x-plan, the dealer does not have much room to negotiate. In the past I have been able to get the dealer to throw in dealer-added accessories such as floor mats, bug deflector, window vent deflectors, mud flaps, paint sealant, etc such as you have. The dealer is only making approx 3%, set-up/gas fill (usually $100-150 credit) and dealer hold-back (which is like a rebate to the dealer from the manufacturer based on their annual sales - usually another 1.5 - 3%). So you can see they are only making about $1500 for your FS LTD - not much actually. Since the dealer mark up on parts and accessories is almost 100%, that is why they are willing to give you a few accessories and oil changes (which get you used to coming to them for service - as long as you are getting the oil changed, why not do your 5K, 10K, etc service recommended which is big $$$ for the dealer). Be happy you are getting such a good deal - not everyone gets the x-plan. Best luck.

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