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Replying to: bjcarter (Jul 02, 2008 7:01 pm) |
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A few questions for anyone who has some info ... 1). Does anyone know if the 2009 will qualify for the federal tax credit? I just ordered a FWD Limited and what mainly made this a good buy in my mind was the tax incentive ($3k for the 2008). I've been looking everywhere online and can't find one shred of solid info. I'm still happy to buy the car w/o it, but I'd feel like I was paying too much ... I'll have to have the car for 8 years or so to see the gas savings be worth it over just buying a regular Escape. 2). What can I do to push my order up in the queue? I've read some stuff about a DORA, and assigned priority levels. I put down a deposit thinking that might help. I just ordered it on 6/28, and they say I'll hear from them when my order gets scheduled for production. (What factors go into this ... Color? Location? Deposit? Retail or Fleet order? Trim? Options?). 3). Production started on June 23rd from what I hear. That means some of you should get them soon. Let us know what you think! And if any of you happened to order from Sturman & Larkin in Pittsburgh (or any other dealer really in Pgh), that'd be good to know too.
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Replying to: jlcomstock (Jul 03, 2008 8:16 am) Don't think there is much to do to push your order forward - my understanding is the priority is: 1) Retail sales, 2) Dealer Stock and last 3) Fleet sales. They have been starting to ship out of Kansas City, I expect many of us that are waiting on VINs should start hearing something in the next two weeks or so...
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Replying to: burnsva (Jul 03, 2008 8:41 am) 2008 IRS Vehicle Tax Credit Schedule: http://www.irs.gov/irs/article/0,,id=176409,00.html 2007 IRS Vehicle Tax Credit Schedule: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=176419,00.html 2007 and earlier qualify for $2600, while 2008 still qualifies for $3000. Explanation of tax credit calculation: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=157632,00.html
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Replying to: pobre08 (Jul 03, 2008 8:51 am) http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=167435,00.html |
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Replying to: burnsva (Jul 03, 2008 9:11 am) Is there a more updated version of the IRS credit? Just wondering who has the up to date numbers... |
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Replying to: pobre08 (Jul 03, 2008 1:57 pm) |
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Replying to: pobre08 (Jul 03, 2008 1:57 pm) That's why I'm wondering ... I haven't seen new sales numbers or IRS information at all this year. Up through the end of 2007, the FEH was still available for the full credit, as Ford had not sold 60,000 yet. But sales are getting definitely getting up there... If they hit 60k already this year, I might not see any credit or just a partial one ... however ... if they don't hit 60k until November, I'd get the full credit come tax time. Wish I knew ... |
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Replying to: jlcomstock (Jul 03, 2008 3:07 pm)
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Replying to: burnsva (Jul 03, 2008 4:06 pm) I ordered the following on 5/06/08 in Minnesota under X-Plan for $28,854. FEH AWD Base Model (no options). Other schedules I have seen suggest about 3 weeks from sequence date (a specific production week has been assigned) to ship date so may arrive in August however depends on how it falls with respect to two week line shutdown for summer end of July. Receipt Date: 5/6/2008 Serialize Date: 6/26/2008 Segment Date: 6/26/2008 Sequence Date: 7/2/2008 Blend Date: Produced Date: Gate Release Date: Ship Date: |
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