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Ford Taurus X Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

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Re: Interesting Reading [fatherted] by larryqw
Jan 21, 2009 (12:46 pm)
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Replying to: fatherted (Jan 21, 2009 11:48 am)

The dealer only makes a couple $K on each sale, depending on the deal made.
 
So if they can't make that small profit anyway, they probably don't care about the sale in the least, especially if they're going under and losing everything after all.
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Re: Interesting Reading [larryqw] by perrin75
Jan 23, 2009 (8:36 pm)
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Replying to: larryqw (Jan 21, 2009 12:46 pm)

I'm sorry to post this here, but I don't see to be getting any responses on the Flex forum. And since the Flex and Taurus X are nearly the same vehicle I thought someone over here might be able to help. I've spotted a couple of used Flexes and I was wondering if anyone knew what these were currently going for on the used or wholesale market. Are they being priced similar to the Taurus X? I would assume that I can't hope for 50% of MSRP, but does anyone have a thought as to what I should shoot for?
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by barnstormer64
Jan 23, 2009 (8:38 pm)
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Frankly, I'd avoid a used Flex.
 
Why?
 
Because I'd always wonder what was wrong with it. They aren't that old.
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06 freestyle by carolmf
Jan 24, 2009 (8:06 am)
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Hello,
We just purchased, last week, an '06 Limited AWD for $16,490 in Milwaukee. Has moonroof, DVD, navigation, pretty much everything. We like it very much so far. Make sure when you buy a vehicle that you know what should be included. We had to asked the salesman to look for the headphones, DVD remote, cargo net and navigation disk since they were not inside the car. He found them in a storage area. He told us that they do this so they don't disappear from the vehicle before it is sold.
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09 TX Limited by all32
Jan 25, 2009 (4:44 pm)
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Well, I must say, this was a fight that I'm not looking forward to having again anytime soon. I looked at this CUV and its comp for about a year, and went at it hard core for about three months. No telling how many dealers I visited or how many quotes I received. It was an interesting process though, and the longer your at it, you begin to see exactly what the dealers are willing to take.
 
I originally looked only at 08s, hoping to get the best deal. However, my wife and I ended up buying a white sand 09 TX limited. The vehicle is FWD, has a sunroof, limited wood package, pwr liftgate, moonroof, 2nd row heated/auto fold, and aux climate control. The best I could do (for a day) was $29,000 plus TT&L and fees. The dealer had a $600 doc fee. I told the dealer if he rolled his dock fee in, I would take it at $29K. He said no. I told him I was suprised he would not close the deal over 600 dollars. Long story short, the next day we split his fees. I got the TX for $29,300.
 
I felt like a got a decent deal, but at that point, I just wanted to get it done. Congratulate or laugh at me, hope the info helps.
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Re: 09 TX Limited [all32] by seloo
Jan 25, 2009 (4:58 pm)
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Replying to: all32 (Jan 25, 2009 4:44 pm)

Enjoy your car and do not look back!
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Jan Sales by seloo
Jan 31, 2009 (7:10 am)
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More bad news for the TX:
 
"A steep drop in sales to rental car companies and other fleet buyers is expected to weigh heavily on carmakers when they report their January sales results Tuesday."
 
Fleet sales were the largest consumer of this car.
 
Now is not the time to buy a new TX!
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Re: Jan Sales [seloo] by 3kidsinback
Feb 01, 2009 (7:38 pm)
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Replying to: seloo (Jan 31, 2009 7:10 am)

Just bought a '08 SEL AWD for 16800 with 16 K a few weeks ago, inservice date 3/08 with the convenience package and leather. Rental. Love the car, drives like "butter". All of my kids fit and they love it. Stability control, consumer reports reliability ratings were the selling point for me. I think the sticker was 31K. Hard to predict the future so I got it now. I ran across a '07 Freestyle Limited with 80 miles; it was from a dealer that closed and lost its inventory. They wanted 20K for it. Could this be an indication what the current "old store stock" will sell for in a few months?
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Re: Jan Sales [3kidsinback] by sspresto
Feb 02, 2009 (6:56 pm)
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Replying to: 3kidsinback (Feb 01, 2009 7:38 pm)

Bought ours this weekend -- an '08 EB AWD, ex rental in service 3/08, 14.5k miles, with sunroof, heated seats and SYNC, for $19,100. Saw a loaded LTD with over 17k that was very nice but dealer wouldn't budge on its $25k price. Hard to tell for sure, but the EB seems to have a softer ride and steering than the LTD (maybe its the firmer LTD seats). We're very happy with the car and the deal. With one of our three kids away at school, we no longer needed the minivan but still need a third row once in a while so this was perfect for us. I'm very impressed with the efficient use of space - a friend with a Navigator thought the TX was roomier. And my 16 yr old daughter thinks its cool - go figure! Thanks to all for the helpful info here.
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Re: Jan Sales by seloo
Feb 03, 2009 (5:16 pm)
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Replying to: sspresto (Feb 02, 2009 6:56 pm)

Another bad month for the TX.
 
Taurus X 879 2,234 -60.7 (Month) 879 2,234 -60.7 (YTD)

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