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Re: More Wholesale Price Declines [forddad90] by seloo
Nov 11, 2008 (11:19 am)
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Replying to: forddad90 (Nov 11, 2008 7:57 am)

We will have to wait and see what the incentives will be on the 19th.
 
As for the used TXs, it depends on what the dealer paid for the car. Prices will come down, but dealers do not like to (but will in some cases) sell at a loss to get the car off the lot. In most cases, the decision to sell at a loss or not sell is linked to how the car is financed (either the dealer owns the car or it is financed by a third party).
 
Do not be in a hurry, more bad news for the auto market is coming. The next 90 days is one of the slowest times for car dealers.
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Re: More Wholesale Price Declines [seloo] by seloo
Nov 13, 2008 (3:17 am)
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Replying to: seloo (Nov 11, 2008 11:19 am)

Wholesale prices continue decline:
 
Average Condition EB with average miles:
 
As low as $14.5K
 
Average Condition Ltd with average miles:
 
As low as $14K
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Ford Incentives by seloo
Nov 14, 2008 (3:58 pm)
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Ford to offer employee pricing, cash incentives.
 
This starts on the 19th of November and ends 5 January 09.
 
The incentives must be really large to make a TX a good deal (at least $10-12K off the MSRP). One-year-old TXs sell for less than 50% of the MSRP at the wholesale auctions.
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Re: Ford Incentives [seloo] by forddad90
Nov 15, 2008 (6:29 am)
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Replying to: seloo (Nov 14, 2008 3:58 pm)

I agree that the discount must be high for it to be considered a great deal due to the poor resale value of the car. I also just read that the TX is getting the axe soon with its final production in January along with Sable. Too bad though, it's a great car but largely neglected by Ford's marketing team.
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Re: Ford Incentives [forddad90] by danallan
Nov 15, 2008 (6:42 am)
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Replying to: forddad90 (Nov 15, 2008 6:29 am)

Obviously, most of us Freestyle owners love the car. I shake my head at the brainiacs at Ford HQ for deciding not to promote this car. Their latest venture is the Flex and they tout it as getting a wonderful 24 mpg. Well, my Freestyle gets over 28 mpg highway. Is it any wonder they are going broke? It isn't a beautiful looking car, functional, but it is no Pontiac Aztec either...now that was ugly.
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by cb70
Nov 15, 2008 (9:22 am)
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There is a plain Jane X that I have been eyeing for a couple of months now. Currently a $3500 rebate i s available. Hoping that Ford may kick that up to about $5k and then we may pull the trigger at 2k below invoice. That would price it at about $18k for a FWD with no options. What do you think Seloo? Too much? Not enough? I do have a friend that I can get x-plan but I think it needs to be more highly discounted than just x-plan and rebate. Maybe I am nuts.
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Re: [cb70] by seloo
Nov 15, 2008 (12:34 pm)
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Replying to: cb70 (Nov 15, 2008 9:22 am)

It cost toooo Much!
 
Wait until the 19th.
 
Better yet get a used one for much less.
 
You need to read the entire thread!
 
Good Luck!
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Re: [cb70] by rainmakr
Nov 15, 2008 (1:10 pm)
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Replying to: cb70 (Nov 15, 2008 9:22 am)

Currently a $3500 rebate i s available. Hoping that Ford may kick that up to about $5k and then we may pull the trigger at 2k below invoice.
 
You should be negotiating from invoice (keep in mind, invoice isn't always what the car cost the dealer). If there is a $3,500 rebate, you should be paying at least $3,000 under invoice. And, since these cars are selling so slowly, you I would push for the full rebate under invoice ($3,500 under invoice with the current rebates).
 
Keep in mind that Seloo has indicated increased incentives next week, so it may be prudent to wait.
 
      John
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Re: [rainmakr] by seloo
Nov 15, 2008 (4:45 pm)
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Replying to: rainmakr (Nov 15, 2008 1:10 pm)

If you are looking for value, this is most likely not your car, the CX-9 (at $10K off) or the Veracruz (with a big discount) are better values.
 
This is your basic rental fleet car with an extremly poor resale value. On the other hand, it is a simple and practical mode of transportation, basically a down-sized mini-van or beefed-up station wagon.
 
The TX is a refinement of the 07 FS, but the FS gets better MPG. My Ford connections tell to avoid the CVT (the FS transmission) it can be difficult to repair.
 
Based on the Reuters' article employee pricing (which is below invoice) plus rebates are part of the new incentive package. When negotiating, I would take the employee price - the full rebate and - an additional $1.5K as a starting point (with no fees). Be prepared to walk away and leave your contact information. Sales for this car have been down of 60% or more for the last three months. There are thousands on the dealer's lots.
 
Good Luck!
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Upcoming Rebates by seloo
Nov 17, 2008 (4:06 pm)
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Replying to: seloo (Nov 15, 2008 4:45 pm)

Word on the street is that the TX rebate maybe going down.
 
If that is the case, employee pricing with a lower rebate is definitely not a good deal!
 
This sounds like it could be the old bait and switch trick. Buyers Beware!
 
Let's wait until Wednesday.

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