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Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute/Mercury Mariner: Prices Paid & Buying Experience

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#5 of 432 fpdafish.... by chimpsnest

Aug 04, 2003 (10:40 am)

That 23,300 was including the 2500 rebate, my financing is at 5.9%, so it all equals out in the end

#6 of 432 Door locks - 03 Tribute by dg13

Aug 04, 2003 (12:38 pm)

I noticed that my inside front door handles unlock the front doors, without having to first turn the lock button to "unlock." My last model car was a 2000. Is this something new? Thanks!

#7 of 432 by painfullessons

Aug 04, 2003 (6:06 pm)

I just picked up a 03 XLT with with running boards and cargo cover for $22,900 - under invoice, and a very pleasant buying experience anyone in the NJ/NY area should definately give Douglas Ford in summit NJ a look if they are looking for a ford - super easy, very friendly, no b.s.

#8 of 432 I purchased by scape2

Aug 04, 2003 (6:59 pm)

through the internet.. I own a 2001 Escape XLT 4x4 V6. Paid 21,800, after a $400 check from Ford to buy a new vehicle. I was also able to negotiate .9% financing for 3 years. I feel I did really well. I bought just after 9/11 and noone was buying anything, they wanted a sale bad...

#9 of 432 My Purchase by odie6l

Aug 05, 2003 (2:41 pm)

I got my 2001 Ford Escape XLT with everything except the running tubes and leather interior. I ended up trading a 1998 Dodge Stratus Turbo and a 1995 Pontiac Grand Am SE, because of the total I got trade-in on the 2 cars I only had to pay $5000 for the Escape. I also had the Dealer throw in different rubber on the escape because I don't trust or like Firestone or Continental.
 
Odie

#10 of 432 Round 2 by fpdafish

Aug 08, 2003 (6:42 pm)

The dealer had to try to make a swap with another dealer for the '03 Tribute in my previous post (luxury and cold pkgs, etc for invoice ($25,400)) since he didn't have it in stock, but he wasn't able to. He says he was able to get an '03 w/ luxury and tow pkgs, perimeter alarm, rear step plate, and floor mats for $25k (invoice). Apparently, finding an '03 4WD ES with the luxury pkg is difficult in the north east at this time. Another option is to forgo the luxury pkg for the DVD package (about the same price, and can't have both (can't have moon roof and DVD), so I don't feel like I'm sacrificing a toy). Another dealer I just happened to stop off at (Mazda Auto Network in Jamaica, NY) said they could get me this one for $600 under invoice. Sounds like a good deal, but I felt they were pressuring me too much. So I'll stick with the luxury & tow pkg Tribute from Great Neck Mazda (Great Neck, NY) if they do in fact have it. If they don't, $600 under invoice for choice #2 sounds pretty good as well. I still don't understand how these dealers can afford to sell something AT invoice, let alone UNDER it. They must be receiving cash from the manufacturer somewhere. End of year clearance or not, I don't get it.

#11 of 432 2003 limit 2wd by neokn

Aug 08, 2003 (7:49 pm)

Will pick up my 2003 limit 2wd this weekend. $24000 including TTL and moonroof.

#12 of 432 questionable salesman by nmhart

Aug 13, 2003 (10:34 am)

purchased a 03 LX c lux and cold pk, ABS, side air bags side step and wheel locks yesterday for $23,078 (tax and tital encluded) way below invoice. I used Elliston's What car dealers won't tell you.
 
I dealt with 2 dealers and both tried ploys out lined in book. 1st dealer did not have car I wanted but tried to get it from another dealer but unfortunly just as they were talking to the other dealer they were selling car YEH. So I went home a called the other dealer and guess what the car had not been sold. suprise suprise. Using the formula out lined in the book I made an offer for the true invoice and they accepted itright off and agreed to deliver it we live 80 miles away. 1 hour latter I get a call saying the manager was confused and accepted a deal on the wrong car and tried to up the price $800. I very politely said no deal and they had 15 min to reconsider or I was calling the Ford dealer. It took them 2 min to call back and accept the orignal offer. even though the saleperson said she would loose her job. Oh well. Buy the Book read it and use the info it will be the best $13.95 you spend on your new car

#13 of 432 by steve_ HOST

Aug 13, 2003 (12:42 pm)

Or just peruse Edmunds for free
 
If you missed it, Confessions of a Car Salesman is a great place to start your education.
 
Steve, Host

#14 of 432 ES-V6 by timb11768

Aug 14, 2003 (7:51 pm)

I just picked up a ES-V6 Calypso Blue Mazda Tribute.
 
I noticed the back of the SUV has Mazda Tribute but does not have ES-V6 listed anywhere like the other ones I am seeing on the road.
 
Does anyone know why? The dealer said the newer ones coming out don't state anything excpet the manufacturer and the name of the vehicle.

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