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#23 of 44 Re: Do not buy a Lincoln or Edge with Sync unless.... [ventr4th] by dt63944 Nov 15, 2007 (9:59 pm)
Replying to: ventr4th (Nov 07, 2007 8:43 pm) I can't believe what I am reading, so I have to ask: you bought a new vehicle because of its Bluetooth interface?   For less than $30 I can buy a Bluetooth Samsung headpiece that works beautifully with my VZ Wireless RAZR phone.   The Bluetooth is something to consider in a purchase decision, obviously after being certain your current or near-term future phone will work properly with it, but it seems to me there are other reasons to purchase a new vehicle that are more important. If there are no more important features to you than Bluetooth in evaluating a new purchase, hopefully we can agree to disagree! Replies to this message: steevo (Nov 17, 2007 9:01 am) dt63944 (Nov 18, 2007 9:00 am) ventr4th (Nov 24, 2007 5:06 pm)
#24 of 44 Re: Do not buy a Lincoln or Edge with Sync unless.... [dt63944] by steevo Nov 17, 2007 (9:01 am)
Replying to: dt63944 (Nov 15, 2007 9:59 pm) You wouldn't need to wear a headset if the car was equipped with a Bluetooth handsfree system like the competitions vehicles are. I don't think someone would base their decision SOLELY on the lack of a handsfree bluetooth system, but why make excuses for the manufacturer? Tell me that the window controls and the buttons on the steering wheel are all backlit...And the fuel door opens remotely...a backup camera... All these little things are not required on any car but all the little things are what sets one manufacturer apart from another especially with a Luxury brand. Replies to this message: dt63944 (Nov 18, 2007 9:00 am) ventr4th (Nov 24, 2007 5:06 pm)
#25 of 44 Re: Do not buy a Lincoln or Edge with Sync unless.... [steevo] by dt63944 Nov 18, 2007 (9:00 am)
Replying to: steevo (Nov 17, 2007 9:01 am) It certainly seemed to me that the Bluetooth interface was the most important, if not the only, reason they bought the MKX, so I was just asking for some clarity. I purchased another car in 2006 with the Bluetooth interface and I did all the necessary research before determining the interface would not be compatible with my then-current phone, but I was thinking of getting a RAZR which was compatible, so I got the RAZR and considered it a necessary expense. My point is that if someone puts a high priority on some feature, particularly one involving technology, they research it thoroughly, reach out to anyone they believe will give accurate and unbiased advice and realize that it still doesn't guarantee there won't be problems. I suppose it is possible the next cell phone I'd like is incompatible with the Bluetooth in my 07 car and then I'd be going through the research and decision-making all over again!   I agree with the rest of your post; there are many issues to consider. Replies to this message: ventr4th (Nov 24, 2007 5:06 pm)
#26 of 44 NEW MKX 2007 yesterday by april58 Nov 18, 2007 (10:55 am)
First we are in the So. California market, so you'll get the picture on pricing here. Traded in my year old Chevy HHR for a 2007 MKX in White Chocolate with charcoal interior. Not my first choice of colors, but they were long out of the light interiors with the white ext. Got the Elite package with the Vista roof and all the goodies that go with that pkg. Sticker was $45K. Dealer took $3K off, plus another $3K in rebates. We leased this vehicle and put down $6K. The bad part was that we had to WRAP $10K from the purchase of the 2006 HHR into the deal. We bought the HHR a year ago and had to wrap $4K from a 2001 Suburban we'd had for 6 years (was first a lease and converted to purchase at end of 48 mo. lease). We had no leverage b/c of the trade in, but on the upside after this 36 mo. lease we can throw them the keys and get something else with no WRAPs. Probably not the greatest deal, but it never is IF you have a trade-in. To answer question of WHY trade the HHR, it was a nice car (it was bright red with the Spring Ed. pkg so was chromed out, and had all the stuff they put on those fully loaded) but it was small inside, not comfortable and didn't feel crash-worthy. The Lincoln is more substantial and has many more safety features should an accident occur. We're over 55, so maybe it was our turn for a Lincoln. Anyway, she's a purdy girl in White Chocolate. The ouchy part is the lease payment of $762/mo. I can feel the pain already.
#29 of 44 Re: Do not buy a Lincoln or Edge with Sync unless.... [dt63944] by ventr4th Nov 24, 2007 (5:06 pm)
Replying to: dt63944 (Nov 18, 2007 9:00 am) I did hours and hours of online research before I bought the 2008 Lincoln MKX. The dealer and all of their "certified Sync" techs assured me the voice recognition system in Sync would work with my model Razr and Krazr. It didn't but they offered to take back the car. After all the time invested I decided to keep the car (2 year lease). I am waiting for Sync to work with the Razr V9. If anyone who reads this post knows of Microsoft's plans to add phones to the Sync compatibility list please post a reply. So far nothing on syncmyride.com.
#30 of 44 took delivery of MKX by mandkole Feb 16, 2008 (10:56 am)
In 25 years of car buying, the best experience we've ever had to date buying a car after dealing with Gary-Worth in Gladstone, Or. Came out of an A4 lease. With the incentives right now, we leased a fully loaded MKX (elite, spec ed, ultimate) for $615/mo out the door with only $220 out of pocket (24mo/ 15K, 63% residual). The list was $45K; w/ incentives, we were at less than $40K. With the .000207 Red Carpet rate for 24mo, we will actually be able to buy this rig after 2 years for a better buy then with a cash deal right now....   My wife just loves it and the kid loves the nav system toys. The sync system works as advertised and they have their stuff all plugged in.
#31 of 44 Lease for Lincoln MKX 2008 AWD by leese Apr 21, 2008 (11:06 pm)
Hello. Does anyone know if this is a good deal? 39 month 10 500 mile lease, Ultimate Package plus double headrest DVD and Vista Sunroof for $486/month. No money down, taxes and title of approx $2200 due at signing?   Any opinions as to whether or not the deal will get better if I wait till Jun/July? Replies to this message: abrahamlincoln (Apr 22, 2008 1:53 pm) leese (Apr 22, 2008 7:13 pm) leese (Apr 22, 2008 7:19 pm) abrahamlincoln (Apr 24, 2008 1:43 pm) and 1 more...
#32 of 44 Re: Lease for Lincoln MKX 2008 AWD [leese] by abrahamlincoln Apr 22, 2008 (1:53 pm)
Replying to: leese (Apr 21, 2008 11:06 pm) It's a fair deal. The $ due at signing through Lincoln on the MKX is only $300 though. You're putting $1,900 down on the car. That's $535 a month before that cash. That said, it's a fair enough deal. If it's a Limited, Ultimate, Elite with $300 due at signing, the normal payment is around $580ish on 39 months. With headrest tv's, I'd jump at the deal. $535 is cheap. Replies to this message: leese (Apr 22, 2008 7:13 pm) leese (Apr 22, 2008 7:19 pm) abrahamlincoln (Apr 24, 2008 1:43 pm) leese (Apr 26, 2008 8:04 pm)

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