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Re: [pobre08] by burnsva
Jul 03, 2008 (1:40 pm)
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Replying to: pobre08 (Jul 03, 2008 12:57 pm)

Haven't seen an updated IRS bulletin, but using Ford's retail sales reporting, they had sold approx. 50,300 between jan 06 and Dec 07 (FEH and MMH combined). Last week ir was reported that Ford sold 9,300 in 08 through the end of May...clearly they are close to the 60,000 mark and probably surpassed it in June 08. Let's hope that Kansas City begins to role them out in large numbers soon!
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Re: [pobre08] by jlcomstock
Jul 03, 2008 (2:07 pm)
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Replying to: pobre08 (Jul 03, 2008 12:57 pm)

Yeah, it'd be nice if the tax credits were fixed and didn't change, but they vary by auto manufacturer, model, and fiscal quarter (tied with overall sales numbers).
 
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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Re: [jlcomstock] by burnsva
Jul 03, 2008 (3:06 pm)
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Replying to: jlcomstock (Jul 03, 2008 2:07 pm)

Even if (which - believe they have) hit the 60,000 mark, we have until Sep 30th to qualify for the full credit, and then 6 months (Mar 30 09) to qualify for 1/2 the credit...
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Re: [burnsva] by rilian1
Jul 04, 2008 (9:02 am)
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Replying to: burnsva (Jul 03, 2008 3:06 pm)

Just another data point on price/schedule.
 
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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Has anyone received their 2009 Escape Hybrid? by michaelweho
Jul 08, 2008 (5:15 pm)
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Hi - I have a small deposit on a 2009 Escape Hybrid. Never thought I would be wanting to buy American - but that is another story. But - time for me to be proud!!
 
I am being told that the ship or receive date is 7/7 - but I have received no info from my dealer (Los Angeles).
 
Does anyone have sticker info - my dealer has been unable to provide - I have my deposit on the FWD with all options.
 
Has anyone received their new SUV - or does anyone have a "real" ETA?
 
Thanks - I would appreciate any responses!!!
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Re: Has anyone received their 2009 Escape Hybrid? [michaelweho] by fmorriso
Jul 08, 2008 (6:24 pm)
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Replying to: michaelweho (Jul 08, 2008 5:15 pm)

I ordered a fully loaded Ford Escape Hybrid Limited on April 20. My dealer says my order is "clean but unscheduled". No VIN. No scheduled production date. No estimated delivery date.
 
Since the Claycomo, MO plant where they are built is about to take two weeks off for scheduled vacations, I don't expect delivery of the vehicle anytime soon.
 
According to articles in the Kansas City Star, a third shift is supposed to start August 11 on the Escape/Mariner/Tribute line. Perhaps we'll see more vehicles coming off the line by then.
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by crysnsteve
Jul 08, 2008 (7:23 pm)
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I have been reading this thread for a few weeks, I wanted to let anyone out there interested that lives in the Denver area that the Longmont Ford in Longmont is expecting some 2009 FEH 4wd limited in the next two weeks. I know they have a white one on order . They also have several 08 hybrids on the lot at this time. Good luck!
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Re: Has anyone received their 2009 Escape Hybrid? [fmorriso] by hdtech
Jul 08, 2008 (9:19 pm)
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Replying to: fmorriso (Jul 08, 2008 6:24 pm)

Fred. I have the same problem. "Clean" but "Unscheduled" and they are telling me that this allocation is truly a waiting game over which they have absolutely no control. This is frustrating as we ordered a 2008 but passed when it finally showed up in May. I didnt want end of the year stuff and I really liked the changed coming to the 2009.
 
We are in Colorado Springs so not the biggest market in the world but respectable nonetheless. To see the later post that Longmont CO will have 2 this weekend really ticked me off. We are at least 5-6x bigger than they are. OK, they are a remote Denver suburb.... I am just frustrated.
 
If anyone has any suggestion to get my 2009 sooner, please post or PM me!!
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Re: Has anyone received their 2009 Escape Hybrid? [hdtech] by neuroboy002
Jul 08, 2008 (10:23 pm)
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Replying to: hdtech (Jul 08, 2008 9:19 pm)

Have you inquired at BlueOval.com? If you have your VIN, one of the Ford Employees who works at the production plant is nice enough to look up your vehicle to see where it is in the 10-step process, but you must have your VIN. Other people who have ordered the FEH are currently tracking their orders there as well. You can see how your order date compares to theirs and how their process schedule is relative to yours. Those who ordered as early as late April are expecting them next week! Check out this forum:
 
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If you are getting to the point of desperation, you can try eBay. I have noticed one dealer put up 2009 FEHs/FEHLs for auction. No one has met his reserve price yet - actually no one has gone above $25K in a bid which is strange because this car should prove to be pretty popular. The dealership leaves contact info on the auction page, you may be able to go that route, but you will have to pay for 3rd party delivery service to your location:
 
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Don't be disappointed about missing out on the 2008. I am sure you'll be much happier with the 2009 considering many of the changes.
 
My hybrid is scheduled for delivery in either the last week of July or 1st week of August. I may not be able to keep it though. I'm applying for medical school and may need the extra cash. If I do, I'll make sure to inform posters on here. It's a black FEHL, no navigation.
 
Anyone read articles about the 2009 Prius running accessories like A/C on solar panels? Oops... was it taboo to mention Toyota on this board (?)

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