Hi ChadsMach1:

___We have access to the X-Plan at the company I work for as well but the Escape HEV was not included in the list when it first came out all the way to about 3 months ago. That was the last time I checked anyway? I will look again when I get back to work on Friday but even after my employer purchased more Escape HEV’s in bulk then any other corporate entity in the world, I haven’t heard that the X-Plan was available to us on the Escape HEV yet

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___I have read of Escape HEV’s hitting the street for MSRP all over the country and I do not see the need for you to pay more then this unless you really have to purchase it from an unscrupulous local Ford dealership? Shop around a bit and I am sure you will find an MSRP or slightly under deal in your locale. If you need some leads, hit the Edmunds - Townhall - Ford Escape - forums to start.

Ford Escape Hybrid Discussions

Ford Escape Hybrid: Prices Paid & Buying Experiences

___The best bet is to wait until these vehicles are offered under the X-Plan. Afterwards, do not walk but run to your local Ford Dealership with the pre-approved paperwork and a down payment in hand As you can tell, I am thinking about one for the wife given my Ranger’s extraordinary FE capabilities, toughness, and fantastic pricing. I think about a lot of vehicles for the wife (she absolutely has to have a 4WD now for some reason ) but it is just early leg work with little to show other then a lot of test drives over the last 6 months.

___As an edit, I added the Edmunds Townhall links …

___Good Luck

___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Waynegerdes@earthlink.net