09-16-2010, 12:26 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: I'm right behind you
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Originally Posted by Byrns
So I'm looking to buy a new 2011 Ford Edge, and I'm wondering if anyone has any opinions on which dealer is best? Right now they've got Employee Pricing, Costco Rebate, and Retire Your Ride deals on, but I'm still hoping to get discount.
However, since this is an updated model, and they're only just getting them in now, there probably won't be any discount...
Any advice? And before anyone mentions it, yes I know used vehicles are cheaper. I still want to buy new.
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If you really want a discount buy a 2009 or 2010. Let someone else take the depreciation hit for you.
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09-16-2010, 12:51 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Calgary AB
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Have you driven a Ford lately?..sorry just had to say it. Yes now it is in your head and infecting your brain. Gotta love jingles.
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09-16-2010, 12:55 PM
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i have purchased three vehicles thru advantage ford on macleod trail and things have went as well as can be expected - when there were issues they stepped up and made it right - although i did have to provide them with a few reminders of how much i have spent there
speaking of ford jingles - i used to love the one that said at ford quality was job 1.....
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09-16-2010, 01:04 PM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Calgary
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I purchased 2 vehicles this year from Advantage Ford. Great service and if there is an issue they do address them and get it resolved.
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09-16-2010, 01:06 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: NYYC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Byrns
Any advice? And before anyone mentions it, yes I know used vehicles are cheaper. I still want to buy new.
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Good time to buy new. At least down here in the states, used cars are ridiculously expensive at the moment, and buying a new car often makes more sense because of great incentives.
The Edge is definitely a bit of a soccer-mom vehicle (then again, what crossover isnt) but from what I hear, its definitely a solid product in that category. The 2011 interior is supposed to be a big improvement as well.
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09-16-2010, 01:07 PM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Calgary
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I think right now is a pretty good time to buy. I'm in the market for an F150.
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09-16-2010, 01:11 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Calgary
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I bought both of mine from Marc Stokes at Advantage, good guy and got me a pretty good deal
Brian
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09-16-2010, 01:41 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Market Mall Food Court
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Originally Posted by Finny61
Have you driven a Ford lately?..sorry just had to say it. Yes now it is in your head and infecting your brain. Gotta love jingles.
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Yes. and they still suck. Rented a top of the line Taurus in Vancouver last month. Sure they try to go luxury and put all these gadgets into it but the handling and the driving experience was terrible.
I only paid $16/day which was a great price though.
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09-16-2010, 01:43 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Calgary
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Your first problem is that you are buying a Ford.....
At least you aren't buying a Chrysler or a GM.
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09-16-2010, 01:49 PM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by FlamesKickAss
I bought both of mine from Marc Stokes at Advantage, good guy and got me a pretty good deal
Brian
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I also got my 2 from Marc Stokes. Definately a salesman that I could deal with again without wanting to strangle him.
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09-16-2010, 01:52 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Calgary
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^ i bought my first one 3 years ago and he remembered me and what vehicle I had purchased when we went back in to get the new one
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09-16-2010, 01:59 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: NYYC
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Originally Posted by FlamesKickAss
^ i bought my first one 3 years ago and he remembered me and what vehicle I had purchased when we went back in to get the new one
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Pffft, amateur.
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/car...nty-one-years/
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09-16-2010, 03:19 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Calgary
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Found On Road Dead.
That said, my dad has a Ford, the first of anyone I know for the past 20 years. We used to be a Chrysler family, but the Ford is a company lease.
I'm very happy and surprised with how good it actually is. And the fact they didn't take any bailout is a biggie too.
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09-16-2010, 03:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Byrns
So I'm looking to buy a new 2011 Ford Edge, and I'm wondering if anyone has any opinions on which dealer is best? Right now they've got Employee Pricing, Costco Rebate, and Retire Your Ride deals on, but I'm still hoping to get discount.
However, since this is an updated model, and they're only just getting them in now, there probably won't be any discount...
Any advice? And before anyone mentions it, yes I know used vehicles are cheaper. I still want to buy new.
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If it matters to you, Maclin also gives Airmiles.
Whichever Edge you get make sure it has the Ecoboost engine in it.
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09-16-2010, 03:50 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Vancouver
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Originally Posted by Bertuzzied
Yes. and they still suck. Rented a top of the line Taurus in Vancouver last month. Sure they try to go luxury and put all these gadgets into it but the handling and the driving experience was terrible.
I only paid $16/day which was a great price though.
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I have the exact same rental right now. First time I've ever driven a FORD. At first glance it does seem like a really nice car, it even looks nice. But I know what you mean, there is something about the handling and even acceleration that just doesn't feel quite as smooth as you would expect when you look at it. The car is massive too, an absolute beast.
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09-17-2010, 07:52 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Byrns
So I'm looking to buy a new 2011 Ford Edge, and I'm wondering if anyone has any opinions on which dealer is best? Right now they've got Employee Pricing, Costco Rebate, and Retire Your Ride deals on, but I'm still hoping to get discount.
However, since this is an updated model, and they're only just getting them in now, there probably won't be any discount...
Any advice? And before anyone mentions it, yes I know used vehicles are cheaper. I still want to buy new.
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Don't know if you are interested, but you can get a great deal on 2010 Flex. Not used, but may have celebrated a "birthday" on the lot. Not many 2010's left in town, but I looked at a loaded Limited yesterday that was going to come in at 43,000 ish, all in. (Sticker 53,000)
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09-17-2010, 08:08 AM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Byrns - I bought my Escape at Cam Clarke in Airdrie and the experience was okay. Not great but not terrible.
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