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#665 of 695 Re: Additional Charge? [alfredck] by back2ford Sep 22, 2008 (7:54 pm)
Replying to: alfredck (Sep 21, 2008 11:20 am) alfredck - I ordered w/ Dean Sellers in Troy. Kind of a crap shoot on who I ordered with...I walked in three diff. dealerships and spoke w/ each Sales Mgr. to discuss the ordering/ delivery deal. I was tying to get a straight answer on how FMC was filling orders. All Mgr's said it would not be based on allocations/ sales volume, that they understood it was FIFO (?). "My'" dealer is not amoung the top volume in the area - went with them based on other considerations. I spoke w/ someone who ordered from a big dealer one week before me - still no VIN, he's been told delivery will not be until '09.
#666 of 695 press request by kirstie_h HOST Sep 23, 2008 (3:21 am)
A reporter from a national newspaper would like to speak with consumers who are considering purchasing a hybrid vehicle. If you are in the market, please respond to ctalatiedmunds.com with your daytime contact information no later than Friday 9/26.
#667 of 695 Re: Additional Charge? [gene40] by michaelweho Sep 23, 2008 (12:17 pm)
Replying to: gene40 (Sep 20, 2008 2:35 pm) It is illegal for them to attempt to keep your deposit. i suggest you contact the BBB.
#668 of 695 by crysnsteve Sep 24, 2008 (3:40 pm)
Again, if anyone is interested, Longmont Ford In Colorado has three 09 FEH. Maybe someone is close enough, and can get back their deposit and buy there.
#669 of 695 Re: Manufacture of Escape Hybrid suspended? by markf5 Sep 26, 2008 (12:49 pm)
Replying to: mtbk (Aug 13, 2008 3:31 pm) Hi,   I placed my order with my dealer in Rye, NY for the Escape Hybrid on May 23rd, was told that one order had been placed ahead of me and was assured that I would have the car in September or October. A couple of days ago I checked up and was told by the salesman that manufacture of the Escape Hybrid had been suspended, that the dealership had received no deliveries of that car and was unable to say when it would. Since this is clearly one of Ford's most popular models, that is hard to believe. Has anyone else had any experience like this?   Mark F. Replies to this message: pal44 (Sep 26, 2008 3:00 pm)
#670 of 695 Re: Manufacture of Escape Hybrid suspended? [markf5] by pal44 Sep 26, 2008 (3:00 pm)
Replying to: markf5 (Sep 26, 2008 12:49 pm) I ordered my Escape Hybrid on August 4 from Courtesy Ford in Littleton CO. The car has been manufactured and am waiting for delivery any day. Did you ever get a vin number so you can call Ford direct? Did you give a down payment and get a receipt? My Escape was manufactured in Kansas City at the Claycomo plant about 10 miles outside of Kansas City. Sounds like your dealer is feeding you a line, might be time to get aggressive or visit another dealer who is maybe a larger dealer.
#671 of 695 Re: Additional Charge? [back2ford] by gene40 Sep 28, 2008 (7:42 pm)
Replying to: back2ford (Sep 21, 2008 7:01 am) Sorry for the delay in getting back to you.... I live in NH and was quite suprised also that it only took two months after reading of much longer waits. The "short wait" was offset by being ripped off, if it had been any other vehicle I would have told them to shove it.   I need to add to those who have one on order before 8-1, be sure to call your dealer and ask if they are going to increase the price $1030 when the vehicle if delivered to the dealership. Replies to this message: pal44 (Sep 29, 2008 8:10 am)
#672 of 695 Re: Additional Charge? [gene40] by pal44 Sep 29, 2008 (8:10 am)
Replying to: gene40 (Sep 28, 2008 7:42 pm) Yes, that increase hit from the day I talked to the dealer to the day I actually signed the papers, we worked out a compromise at the time I ordered. So far, have been very happy with Courtesy Ford, this will be the third vehicle we will have gotten from them and we have always been treated fairly.   So, what have you heard about the car you have on order?
#673 of 695 Some first numbers by decker5 Oct 03, 2008 (6:26 am)
I've burned through my 1st take of gas. My driving was a mix of city and short freeway jaunts. Based on purchased gallons and miles driven against them (both tanks just to FULL) I got 35.04 mpg. I like that! The HEV monitoring system indicates a consistent driving mpg rating that averages 36.5 mpg but that seems skewed in my view. This vehicle runs very well. I definitely get asked questions and have a few people actually say they are inclined to look strongly at these for a purchase in a year or two.   Ford needs to make more of them....drop the price somewhat (yes! they should immediately waive that $1030 increase they just installed) ....provide favorable interest rates for those that will put a minimum downpayment of $10K (cash/not trade)....and put some money into advertising this!   I'm buying Ford stock today (trading below $5) and hold onto it for a couple of years. I think they are finally geting positioned.
#674 of 695 Anyone else experiencing delays like this? by ganggreen Oct 03, 2008 (12:01 pm)
My dealer claims not to have any shipping info:   Receipt Date: 4/18/2008 Serialize Date: 8/7/2008 Segment Date: 8/7/2008 Sequence Date: 8/18/2008 Blend Date: 9/3/2008 Produced Date: 9/9/2008 Gate Release Date: 9/15/2008 Ship Date: 9/15/2008 Arrival Date: Sold Date:

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