Actually it did. I did shop around, some dealers tell me one thing, and some tell me another. I even had one to reply with a pretty rude remark and I quote "You must understand that you are wasting my time and other dealers time. My suggestion is to buy local." This was in response to my inquiry to a 06 AWD fully loaded model their web site said they had in stock. The dealership is less than 75 miles from me. I replied back, CC'ing the Internet Sales Director in on my response and her employees remarks. I actually spoke to her today about the situation, and she offered to get me a good deal, but I had informed her that I already found one.

My deal did actually come from many sent Emails, a young man at a dealership not too far away. He told me to drop in, and he would beat any deal I was offered. So far, he has, even from another salesman at the same dealership that I had spoke to about two weeks earlier, that said they do not sell them below MSRP. My only concern now is to try to nego a ESP into the deal. These vehicles are new, and so is the technology, so I want to make sure I am covered in the case of the unexpected. There is a lot of things on this vehicle that I can not work on. Any suggestions on a Ford extended warranty? Or maybe a 3rd party?

AS it sits right now, its $33,622 out the door (The Escape, tax, tags and the Dock fee(not exactly sure what that is)). We are nego even more over another issue, so I expect to come out of the deal around $33k even out the door. I'll keep everyone informed.

Chad