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Good article by bjcarter
May 15, 2008 (6:02 pm)
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Might not be the correct thread but still a good article:
http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/05/15/abg-first-drive-2009-ford-escape-hybrid/-
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Is this a good deal? by neuroboy002
May 16, 2008 (4:22 pm)
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I just received a quote for the Ford Escape Hybrid Limited - $30,000 + tax (CA) and license. Is this an average deal?
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2009 Production Information by fmorriso
May 16, 2008 (5:02 pm)
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I spoke to my dealer. My April 20 order for a FEHL is the first for that particular dealer. As for the debate about when scheduling will start (May 15 vs. mid-Septermber) and when production will start (June 23 vs. October), here's what my dealer told me today:
 
The order of production is:
1. Retail orders
2. Dealer stock
3. Fleet sales
 
My order shows in the Ford computer as "Clean" but not yet scheduled as of May 14. If it was scheduled on May 15, then it might not post into the computer system until Saturday. He said he'll come in on Saturday, check the computer and get back to me.
 
Anybody else heard same/different from their dealer?
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Re: 2009 Production Information [fmorriso] by bjcarter
May 16, 2008 (5:52 pm)
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Replying to: fmorriso (May 16, 2008 5:02 pm)

that's great news. Is there a publicly accessible link to this sort of thing?
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Re: Is this a good deal? [neuroboy002] by burnsva
May 16, 2008 (6:08 pm)
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Replying to: neuroboy002 (May 16, 2008 4:22 pm)

The MSRP for the 2009 FEH FWD Limited (no options) is $30,635 plus destination/delivery charge of $695 and of course tax, tags, processing fees. I had my dealer write out exactly what cost what (no hidden surprises). I got my delear to agree to $875 below MSRP plus a $500 rebate at delivery - but anything below MSRP is a good deal.
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X-Plan Number? by neuroboy002
May 16, 2008 (7:55 pm)
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Hello,
 
I am a student and trying to purchase a FEH 2009 around $30K. I posted above regarding a dealership in Orange County, California offering $30K but with taxes and licensing, the final cost is just over $32K. What is the policy with X-plan numbers? Do dealerships have to honor them or is it by choice? Does anyone have an X-Plan number I can use? I do plan to order within the next few weeks.
 
If someone can help me out, my e-mail is roysreceptive at gmail.com
 
Thanks and any advice or help would be appreciated.
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Re: Is this a good deal? [burnsva] by neuroboy002
May 17, 2008 (7:05 pm)
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Replying to: burnsva (May 16, 2008 6:08 pm)

Thanks for your experience. How did you get a rebate? I was told by a dealer that Ford was not offering them. Also, do you know anything about tax deduction?
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Re: Is this a good deal? [neuroboy002] by burnsva
May 18, 2008 (4:00 am)
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Replying to: neuroboy002 (May 17, 2008 7:05 pm)

If you join the American Quarter Horse Association (annual cost $35 - general membership) and are a member for at least 60 days prior to taking delivery, you qualify for a $500 rebate.
 
http://www.aqha.com/membershipapp.html
 
Regarding the tax credit, it looks like those that purchase and take delivery by the end of Sep '08 (at least) should qualify for the full credit ($3,000 for FWD, $2,200 for 4WD - amounts subject to change with '09 model). Here are some useful links:
 
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=167435,00.html
 
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=157557,00.html
 
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=157632,00.html
 
http://www.irs.gov/irs/article/0,,id=176409,00.html
 
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=161076,00.html
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2009 Order Not Scheduled Yet by fmorriso
May 22, 2008 (7:15 am)
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As of May 21, 2008, my 2009 FEHL that I ordered on April 20, 2008 has not been scheduled for production. My dealer reports my order is “clean, but not scheduled”.
 
Has anyone else who ordered around the same time been told, via the official Ford ordering computer at their dealer, that their vehicle has been scheduled for production?
 
I hope this will help straighten out the confusion about when the FEH/FEHL will be scheduled vs. the gasoline models. One source of information says scheduling for all 2009 Escapes began May 15 while another says May 15 was for gasoline models while hybrids won’t be scheduled until mid-September. Others say the mid-September scheduling date is for fleet sales and that we should believe that scheduling of the hybrids began on May 15.
 
In this age of computers, I would hope that a retail order placed within the first three days of the official ordering date would be scheduled by now. Then again, if somebody at Ford is doing the scheduling by pushing little magnets around on a board or using chalk and a blackboard, I might need to wait a bit longer.

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