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Replying to: seloo (Nov 17, 2008 4:06 pm)
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Replying to: forddad90 (Nov 18, 2008 6:47 am) Ford has changed the plan in order to appeal to the uninformed buyer. If you want to know more, the read the older posts. Why buy a car that will be worth 55% less as soon as you sign the papers! Buyers Beware!
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Replying to: seloo (Nov 19, 2008 4:22 pm) |
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So Sello has mentioned a number of times how great the price is for used cars as the used market is falling. So How do I purchase a car from an auction? Can I? Do I get a broker? HELP 
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Replying to: lew8 (Nov 20, 2008 4:09 pm) Find a dealer that recently purchased a TX at auction (the dealer's cost is much lower on these models) or one that really needs to clear some inventory. Most of these cars are marked-up $2.5K to 3K. Or find a dealer willing to purchase a car for you at auction on a price + (fee) deal. This is about money, on one is going to roll over and give you a good deal, it takes work on the part of the buyer. Good Luck! |
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The Ford Taurus X will be discontinued February 2009 when the 2009MY balances out. The cancellation of the Taurus X will allow us to provide a singular solution to our customers needing a seven-passenger crossover with the Ford Flex, a great vehicle that is both safe and stylish. Action: Please take note of the below key wholesale dates to mark your calendar and be sure to take advantage of the final Taurus X production. Final Taurus X Wholesale: November 25-Dec 5, 2008 All final orders are due no later than Friday, January 16th, 2009 Last day of production will be Friday, February 27th, 2009 Source
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Replying to: forddad90 (Nov 21, 2008 7:25 pm) Like the Freestyle, Ford should extend huge factory to dealer cash to clear the remaining 08s and new 09s. Additionally, I would guess that Ford would offer some great fleet prices for this car. The wholesale price for this car should continue to fall! Bottom line: Do not buy this car, yet! |
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Dealer mark-ups on recently purchased TXs from the auction are huge! Example: TX EB Sold at auction for $14.3K Dealer Asking Price $20K. WOW! Problem: there is a lot of old inventory on the market that was purchased at the higher wholesales prices; this is inflating the current retail price average. Ask to see the CarFax report, so you know when the car was purchased from the auction and then compare that to the average wholesale price of the car during that time period.
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Replying to: seloo (Nov 22, 2008 4:20 am) So, I am in the market for a Taurus X and love this car. I originally looked at the new market because of the "awesome incentives" only to find that the incentives were not that "awesome." So then I began looking at the used market and found a better price but having read this thread, I feel ripped off at the thought of purchasing a vehicle for $20K with a huge profit margin to the dealership. (Don't get me wrong, I know everyone needs to make a buck, but...) If you can, please advise specifics with this new info from Ford. I don't need a car tomorrow or the next day, etc. I have the ability to wait - but don't know how to navigate through this situation. Obviously, sitting on my hands at home won't do me any good - but how do I proceed???? So glad I found this thread - otherwise I would have bought one for way too much already. Thanks in advance. Lew
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Replying to: lew8 (Nov 22, 2008 7:30 am) I agree, forget a new model (unless we are talking $10K + off deals) Do you know what trim you want? SEL? EB? Ltd? How many miles? Options? Color? The longer you wait the cheaper the car is going to be at the wholesale level. Start with autotrader and search for cars near your location. When you find a car that interests you, then get the CarFax on that car. Most are rental/fleet cars, watch out for accident or flood information. The average mark-up is around $3K. Some are lower and a few are much higher. Currently, many of these cars are selling at auction for about 45% of the original MSRP. Your goal show be at or very close to 50% off the MSRP. Edmunds new car site can give you the MSRP information. Check this information yourself, others might provide you misleading numbers. Please share.
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