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Ford Taurus X Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

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Or... by kyfdx HOST
Jan 21, 2008 (8:20 pm)
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Post 502, for that matter....
 
Any more posts that don't directly relate a shopping/buying experience.. with possibly a price paid.. will be deleted without notice..
 
Thanks,
kyfdx
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Re: Or... [kyfdx] by djkm1
Jan 22, 2008 (2:16 pm)
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Replying to: kyfdx (Jan 21, 2008 8:20 pm)

I was quoted $33445 for a fully loaded Limited FWD. That price is to order the vehicle. That equates to $100 over invoice. I was told there was a $399 processing fee that was non-negotiable. Haven't ordered yet.
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Re: Or... [djkm1] by danallan
Jan 22, 2008 (2:29 pm)
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Replying to: djkm1 (Jan 22, 2008 2:16 pm)

Everything is negotiable. But, if you aren't prepared to walk away if they don't drop the $399, then probably you shouldn't negotiate. If you do pay it, then you owe me $49 for this advice.
 
Stand firm and don't pay it.
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Re: Or... [danallan] by seloo
Jan 22, 2008 (4:52 pm)
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Replying to: danallan (Jan 22, 2008 2:29 pm)

Concur with Danallan; Do not pay it!
 
I would shop a $100 (or more) below invoice deal (minus the rebate) with no fees to a few other dealers. You have nothing to lose, remember time is on your side. Do not let the dealership dictate your purchasing time line.
 
Good Luck!
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Re: Or... [djkm1] by bobw3
Jan 23, 2008 (8:07 am)
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Replying to: djkm1 (Jan 22, 2008 2:16 pm)

You've already lost some negotiation room when you go to a dealer to special order a vehicle. One reason is that the dealer already knows you're set on buying a TX. Also, since you want to order, there's no carrying costs for a TX on his lot that he wants to unload. That's why a lot of special deals and financing always say, "...when purchased from dealer's lot..."
 
On the other hand, if you're special ordering it's easy to call around to a few dealers and ask them if they'll reduce/waive the processing fee. You could always hint on the phone that you might be interested in financing or might have a trade-in and that might get a dealer to come down a little too.
 
Let us know how it goes.
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Re: My deal on a 2008 TX Eddie Bauer UPDATE [humblecoder] by humblecoder
Jan 24, 2008 (6:36 pm)
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Replying to: humblecoder (Dec 08, 2007 5:11 pm)

I talked to my salesman today. The factory order that I placed back at the beginning of December finally has a "firm" delivery date. It looks like my TX will be delivered the first week of March. Assuming that the date isn't pushed back, that would mean it will take about 13 weeks from order to delivery.
 
Hopefully this will be helpful information to those considering a factory order.
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Ford Sales by seloo
Feb 02, 2008 (7:07 pm)
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Ford Sales continue to decline!
 
The only product that has improved sales is the Edge.
 
More incentives should be available on the TX soon!
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Re: Ford Sales [seloo] by djkm1
Feb 02, 2008 (8:34 pm)
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Replying to: seloo (Feb 02, 2008 7:07 pm)

Price Paid for Eddie Bauer FWD TX
Merlot FWD w/ following: moonroof, aux climate control, nav system, power lift gate, sirrus, heated seats, 18" chrome wheels, reverse sensing, 2nd row floor console, DVD. I was quoted at one dealer at 500 below invoice. My original dealer was able to knock off another $500 by utilizing the X-Plan.
 
Breakdown of pricing
X-Plan Merlot FWD w/ above stated options $33591
Less Customer Rebate (1500)
Less X-Plan Rebate (1000)
Subtotal $31091
 
Not too bad. My experience was very good, no pressure, no urgency. I shopped two different stores, one strictly over the internet (the 500 below invoice cost). That experience was easy as well. They gave me 500 below invoice. I did tell them that I knew what the holdback price. Maybe that is why I got no resistance but I will never know for sure.
 
The Finance manager tried to sell me the Premium Maintenance Plan and the extended service plan. I said no thanks. He asked me why I declined and I stated that I could get the extended service plan over the internet for half of the cost I could get it from the dealer. He then pulled out a binder with what he said were all of the Ford extended plan prices that were available on the net. He then offered me 10% below internet price. I told him I needed to think about it. He said that his offer was good until the end of February and he would appreciate my business. I'll think about this and shop around. Any suggestions on companies? And is the Premium Maintenance plan a good investment? Thanks
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Re: Ford Sales [djkm1] by bobw3
Feb 03, 2008 (9:24 am)
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Replying to: djkm1 (Feb 02, 2008 8:34 pm)

Depends on how much you normally spend on oil changes?
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Re: Ford Sales [djkm1] by humblecoder
Feb 03, 2008 (9:20 pm)
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Replying to: djkm1 (Feb 02, 2008 8:34 pm)

Breakdown of pricing
X-Plan Merlot FWD w/ above stated options $33591
Less Customer Rebate (1500)
Less X-Plan Rebate (1000)
Subtotal $31091

 
What is this X-Plan rebate that you are talking about? I am purchasing using the X-Plan and I haven't heard anything about an X-Plan rebate. Can you post information about this rebate so I can use it for my deal? Thanks!

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