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#95 of 211 Re: online pricing [madlock] by adb3da

Nov 06, 2009 (1:00 pm)

Replying to: madlock (Nov 05, 2009 2:24 pm)
The demo did not have Sync, and that was a must-have for us. We bought a new 2010 Ford Flex SE. We got it with Microsoft Sync (w/o navigation screen), the towing package, and the roof rails. We had them install satellite radio and remote start as well. MSRP was 30,485 + ~1,050 for for the sirius and remote start. We paid $27.5 ($5k down payment) and got 4.64% rate. Does that seem like a fair price?

#96 of 211 Re: online pricing [adb3da] by husband_w_kids

Nov 20, 2009 (10:12 am)

Replying to: adb3da (Nov 06, 2009 1:00 pm)
27.5 sounds pretty decent for the SE. We just picked up our SEL that came with the 207 package, power rear folding seat, rear DVD entertainment system, trailer hitch, and white roof (sterling grey exterior with black leather interior). Our out the door price with the $2500 rebates was just over $32,800. Tax, title , and licence brought us up to $35,200 but that number will vary per state. You should be able to get something close to invoice right now. Some dealers are still having a hard time getting them off their lots and you might get a couple hundred under while others are selling them a few weeks after they hit the lot and might only give you a couple hundred over invoice. Either way, you should be well under the Edmunds TMV pricing. Check with Ford's loan rates on the 4.64% as they might be able to beat that. We got 3.45 from our credit union and the Ford finance guy didn't even try to get that low but they might get you 4.25% or even lower if you ask.

#97 of 211 Royal Oak Ford Scams the Flex buyer by goodguy5

Nov 23, 2009 (6:50 pm)

If you live in the Detroit area Think Twice About Royal Oak Ford
My Experience:
Higher price than quoted w/ higher down payment
Options taken off vehicle that were requested
Higher monthly payment than quoted
Terrible customer service
Refusal to correct situation
Took money from rebate w/out explanation
 
  
Royal Oak Ford = Bad Deal

#98 of 211 Re: Royal Oak Ford Scams the Flex buyer [goodguy5] by madlock

Nov 23, 2009 (8:50 pm)

Replying to: goodguy5 (Nov 23, 2009 6:50 pm)
Wow. That's terrible. But there are a few things I just don't understand.
 
How could the dealer have increased the downpayment amount? The amount to pay or finance is entirely up to the buyer (unless, of course, the buyer was not able to qualify for the kind of financing that would permit a low or no downpayment).
 
How could they have removed options from a vehicle? Unless they perhaps removed the floor mats or switched wheels from what the vehicle's window sticker specified, I'm not aware of any Flex options that could be deinstalled. Which particular vehicle (VIN number) did you attempt to buy?
 
With respect to a monthly payment, math is math is math. The monthly payment is going to be product of the amount borrowed and a certain interest rate divided into equal payments over a certain duration. Were they deliberately falsifying the math? Or was this perhaps the result of not qualifying for a particular promotional interest rate due to creditworthiness (or lack thereof)?
 
How can a dealer "take money" from a rebate that's either paid directly to you by Ford or immediately credited toward your downpayment? In fact, collecting rebates from Ford requires your signature beneath an explicit listing of the rebates to be applied and how they will be paid. Which specific rebate did the dealer deny you and on what basis?
 
As far as refusing to correct "the situation", unless they happened to make a math error (which their computerized sales contract software would have more-than-likely caught), what specifically did Royal Oak not do that you otherwise believe they could or should have done?
 
Even if your creditworthiness didn't qualify you for promotional interest rates being offered, you must have still had the opportunity to simply purchase the vehicle without financing for the agreed-upon total. Did Royal Oak refuse to allow you to buy the vehicle without financing it through them? Did you not obtain your own independent financing under terms that reflected the "correct" math (even if it may not have been with the no-down/no-interest terms to which you believe you should have been entitled)?
 
Despite all of these unresolved matters, did you proceed to buy the vehicle anyway? If so, was any part of your purchase different from the sales contract you signed? If you agreed to pay more or receive less than previously agreed, I guess I just don't understand why you would have. Were the dealership doors locked and was every other Ford dealership within a day's drive closed, or without access to any Flexes?
 
Of course, if you chose to walk away, there was no "situation" to correct, nor could they have "taken off" any options or money from rebates that would be nonexistent. Then too, if there was no transaction, there was no "scam" to speak of. Otherwise, if you decided to purchase the Flex according to the terms presented, what aspect of that could anyone describe as a "scam"?
 
So, unless they deliberately misrepresented some aspect of the transaction or failed to live up to a certain aspect of the purchase to which they had agreed, it seems that there was no "scam" under either scenario; and claiming that there was, especially in such a public manner might very well be a better example of libel than what you have described as being such a "scam", presuming, of course, the transaction occurred, which would have been required for a "scam" to exist.
 
I'd be interested in knowing more.

#99 of 211 Finally Making a Purchase - Hopefully a Good One! by royaljiggyness

Dec 28, 2009 (8:45 pm)

I have been monitoring posts and pricing out the Town & Country and the Flex for a couple of years now...
 
Haven't had to pull the trigger until now -- we are adding a third child to our family and the Jeep is just not going to cut it anymore...
 
Ended up getting this final deal for the 2010 Ford Flex SEL w/ Class III Trailer, & Roof Rails.
 
MSRP (Including $775 D&D Charge) - $33,835
A Plan Price - $30,800
Taxes (we get taxed on whole price before rebates) - $1850
Total with Tax (prior to rebates) - $32650
Rebates - $3500
Out the Door Price - $29,150
 
Dollars off MSRP before Tax = $6,535
Dollats off MSRP after Tax = $4,685
 
I tried to use the $750 Mailer Coupon and the $500 School Discount, but was told by multiple dealers that they could not apply this to the A Plan price (not sure if this is correct or not). There was also a $1500 Lease Conquest rebate but I do not currently have a lease therefore I did not qualify.
 
I think I got a pretty good deal, but what do you all think?
 
Lastly, I mentioned above that I chose Ford over the Chrysler product. I was really torn, being that they cost me about the same dollars. Bottom line, it came down to whether I wanted the bells & whistles (i.e. DVDs, Backup Cam, and MyGig) with the Chrysler but perceived (considering this site's review) quality probelms witht he vehicle itself OR a little less featues and excellent quality ratings on the Flex (except for the looks itself - they have to grow on you). Needless to say, I chose the Ford.
 
The only thing I am coming away with that is a little unsettling is the warrenty. Obviously the Chrysler warrenty blows Fords out of the water. It roughly costs another ~$1000 at Ford to get them to equal out.
 
Gonna pick up Wednesday. Any feedback prior to then is appreciated.
 
Hope this post helps you all out as well.

#100 of 211 Re: Finally Making a Purchase - Hopefully a Good One! [royaljiggyness] by madlock

Dec 28, 2009 (10:42 pm)

Replying to: royaljiggyness (Dec 28, 2009 8:45 pm)
What's to think? A Plan is A Plan is A Plan. It's the price.
 
The most important factor is whether or not you could have negotiated a better price than A Plan (about $1,000 below invoice) using the full spate of consumer incentives. From the sounds of it, you'd have about broken even anyway. And since the dealer makes a fixed stipend from Ford for the A Plan sale, it probably worked best for everyone and isn't really worth worrying about.
 
Enjoy.

#101 of 211 Re: Finally Making a Purchase - Hopefully a Good One! [madlock] by royaljiggyness

Dec 29, 2009 (3:01 pm)

Replying to: madlock (Dec 28, 2009 10:42 pm)
Madlock...yeah...I guess in general you are right, but it always seems there is some way they can work it to close a deal if they need to -- that was definitely the impression I got at the end of the month.
 
I look at this backword and forward -- with A plan and without A plan. And I really am out of angles for the best discount.
 
That being said, I am extremely curious how you bought a 2009 Flex Limited AWD w/ Vista Roof, Navigation, 40/40, Refrigerator, Family DVD, and Tow Package, which has a MSRP of $45,010 for $29,142 prior to tax and title. Please teach this guy how that is even possible, because basically you got $15K off which is Godly. I know that no incentives existed for $10K+ even if you had A plan. So did the dealer lose $5K+ on this deal?
 
I am truly interested to learn from the master...let me know

#102 of 211 Re: Finally Making a Purchase - Hopefully a Good One! [royaljiggyness] by madlock

Dec 29, 2009 (10:36 pm)

Replying to: royaljiggyness (Dec 29, 2009 3:01 pm)
I don't know what gave you the impression I paid $29,142 prior to tax/title, but I sure wish I had.

#103 of 211 Re: Finally Making a Purchase - Hopefully a Good One! [madlock] by royaljiggyness

Dec 30, 2009 (8:53 am)

Replying to: madlock (Dec 29, 2009 10:36 pm)
Many apologies if I was wrong...I read that from one of your posts on fordflex.net...
 
Would you be kind enough to break down your purchase of your 2009 Flex?
 
It helps to see other folks approach when going to buy a car...and it seems like you have a pretty good handle on how to get the best deal.

#104 of 211 2010 Ford Flex Lease Residuals and Rates by pst2424

Jan 06, 2010 (12:07 pm)

What are current residual percentages for 15k miles per year leases for 36 and 39 month terms and what is fords current lease rate this month? I am trying to lease a Ford Flex and cannot get a straight answer from anyone about those two items. Thanks!

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