buying Ford Escape xlt manual tm

[Jellyjar]

Hey all, I am looking at getting a ford escape, base model, and right now the deal is $5k off MSRP plus another $500 in options, (that brings the price down to about $21k) what I am wondering is how much lower can I go with the dealer, and would I be better off trying to get cash off or ask for more options. Any thoughts are appreciated.

[dmoss]

Hey - I was in and checked one out myself yesterday!

Deal was as described. I didn't push for extra mainly because I'm not quite ready unless they do make me a can't refuse offer. I have a leased 2006 Escape XLT V6 AWD not due for another 3 months and I'd still owe the payments for it so the economics are not quite there on that side. Plus my personal ability to fund it would be better later than sooner.

The vehicle drove quite nice. Adequate pep from the I4 manual is probably a match for my V6. Low NVH except at highway cruise where the RPMs are getting high and the buzz of the engine is noticeable (was a hair under 3000rpm for 120kmh). I thought the suspension and steering were dialed in a shade looser than my 06. The 06 has consistently impressed me with its driving ease and manners but driveline noise has always been a little aggravating - thus I'm looking at the FWD next time to have fewer noisy high-mtce mechanicals.

So I was you, I'd push for more discount - at least another $500. Me, I'll likely be waiting to see what happens in July. I hope by then with 2009s being late in the model year, I'll get at least as good a second-chance. But if my timing were now, I'd be going for it.

Good luck and please PM me to let me know what happens!

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[Jellyjar]

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[QTheNukes]

Hey all, I am looking at getting a ford escape, base model, and right now the deal is $5k off MSRP plus another $500 in options, (that brings the price down to about $21k) what I am wondering is how much lower can I go with the dealer, and would I be better off trying to get cash off or ask for more options. Any thoughts are appreciated.

If options mean nothing to you go for cash off. 21k means you should offer $19,000.00 to take it away, settle for anything under or $21,000.00 all in. Those are guesses, but signing up for APA Canada could give you the straight goods. I personally would do the research with APA, but if it didn't exist I would look at the car as $26000.00 profit margin is around 10% for the dealer? means if you offer $2000 under he gets about $600.00 his profit or $18,400.00 his cost.

[dmoss]

Spoke to both local dealers and I truly sense this "base" version simply doesn't have much dealer margin in it. I suspect you might haggle to save hundreds but it's highly unlikely they'll go for anything like 2k unless its particularly old stock or the dealer is overstocked in them (unlikely based on my research) or something. Getting the APA sheet probably wouldn't hurt much though. Jellyjar - I'm counting on you to fill me in if you score a deal!