2005 Excursion: MSRP v Invoice

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Oct 30, 2004 | 09:32 AM

Fordone

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2005 Excursion: MSRP v Invoice

I plan to soon order an 05 EB X 4x4. Anyone with thoughts/comments re buying experience would be appreciated. I want an X, however, a local Chevy dealer is selling 3/4 ton Subs @ invoice + rebate w/o any games. A Ford dealer I spoke with seemed surprised that I had expectations that he could sell me an X @ invoice. Is Ford selling that many 2005 Excursions that they get a price closer to window sticker than invoice? Even @ invoice the dealer and Ford is making plenty of $.

Oct 30, 2004 | 03:14 PM

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Where in TX are you? I got mine from Cochice Willes @ Lone Star Ford in Houston. I flew from Atlanta to pick it up to give you an idea of how good a deal it was.

Oct 31, 2004 | 12:35 AM

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When I was shopping I could get an 04 or 05 at invoice at every ford dealer I called with no haggling over the phone. This was through the fleet/internet manager. This was in september and 05's had only been on the lot 1 week here in Southern California

Nov 11, 2004 | 01:53 PM

TERMN8R

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Long Lewis in Birmingham has an 05 limited PSD 4x4 dvd new for $44,000.

It's black, if I was in the market, I'd be all over that.

Nov 15, 2004 | 05:40 AM

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Your price quotes maybe related to the technique used in shopping for a truck. Dealers tend to quote prices in reference to MSRP when a customer just walks in and talks to a salesman. On the other hand, if you contact dealer through the internet, e-mail, ETC price quotes are in relation to invoice. Invoice price is a good deal, NOT a great deal. Great begins at $500 below invoice less ALL factory rebates and NO dealer packs.

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Nov 15, 2004 | 09:17 AM

catalina38

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When I was shopping that was their first offer not including any incentives. I had a similar expirience with walking onto the and the knucklehead sales rep

wants to start at msrp or talk payments/lease only so they can hide big commissions. I had a great experiance with the fleet/internet. They want to sell you a truck and not waste alot of time and they know what they really sell for and the deals like you see here on this site. A couple of emails then a couple of calls I let them know the exact vehicle I want (2004 EB 4x4 psd Excursion)And I will only pay this much less than invoice not including any incentives. Most said OK over the phone the first one to have the exact color/options I wanted sold it to me that day. There was no last minute add ons or "mistakes" or any BS no switching sales guys. They asked about alarms,extended warranties,insurance Etc. but I said no thanks they said no problem. All the paper work took 45 minutes And I was on my way. Too easy!

Nov 15, 2004 | 08:05 PM

Fordone

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cost of Ford 5 yr warranty w/no deductable

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Originally Posted by psdwanabe

Where in TX are you? I got mine from Cochice Willes @ Lone Star Ford in Houston. I flew from Atlanta to pick it up to give you an idea of how good a deal it was.

I located a dealer in my area of TX that agreed to invoice w/o any arm twisting, so that is where I'll start when the time comes ..... and work down from invoice. The responses on this forum are excellent and I thank all for their excellent input.

Now the question is how much can I expect to pay for a Ford backed bumper to bumper warranty w/no deductable.