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Old 07-13-2007, 07:30 AM
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Real Name: Terry
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Default Re: What did you pay for your Mariner/Escape?

$30375 MSRP. I don't have the numbers handy but IIRC it was approx $28650 Invoice and $28700 X-Plan (I'm eligible).

Long story short, it took a few weeks but I paid $28200. MSRP seemed high, given that $30,000 buys a lot of nice vehicles these days, so I made a low offer in early February and finally purchased 3/3 for $500 below X-Plan. No rebate.

It had been ordered as "fleet" by mistake and didn't appear on Ford's online inventory search. I think the dealer was concerned since it had been there 3+ weeks and shoppers were unaware of it unless they drove by and saw it like I did. I've been around car dealers for many years and am comfortable with the process, so my situation may be an exception.

Today in my area, Denver, online inventory shows only a few units. Most dealers that had 2-5 units a few weeks ago are now appearing sold out. Interesting.

Strangely enough, there is a white FWD unit w/no options appearing at one Denver area store. Another dealer has a white 4WD with the 110V power outlet and nothing else. FWD units and stripped down units are something we don't see very often here. Lean times to be buying.
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