2008fordtaurus Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) What is the difference between $1000 Retail Customer Cash and $1000 Swap Bonus Customer cash? I am in zip 98148 and we are buying the Taurus before October 1st and don't understand what I qualify for. Sorry if this should be obvious and thank you in advance for your help. Edited September 13, 2007 by 2008fordtaurus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 You get both. Not one or the other. You just have to buy before the 'swap' cash expires. My parents just got one. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2008fordtaurus Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 You get both. Not one or the other. You just have to buy before the 'swap' cash expires. My parents just got one. Very nice. $2000 in rebates for the 08? How cool. So your folks like their Taurus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 $2000 in rebates for the 08? How cool. So your folks like their Taurus? I only see the $1K swap bonus cash for your zip code. Where did you see the other $1K? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 (edited) So your folks like their Taurus? Yeah. Quieter, more powerful, more efficient, and more comfortable than their '01 Sable. What's to lose? Also, the $1k customer cash may be called "swap cash" during the promotion. I assumed you were seeing both offers.... If both are offered, you qualify for both. Edited September 13, 2007 by RichardJensen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2008fordtaurus Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 I only see the $1K swap bonus cash for your zip code. Where did you see the other $1K? This is what the Ford website shows me. Trying to sort it out, I see that I qualify for $1000 cash back and the financing(?). Do you think that it is fairly safe to assume that with a ship date of 9-11-07, our Taurus will make it to Seattle in time for these rebates? For retail by 10-1-07: Available cash back incentives: Swap Bonus Customer cash $1000 Available Cash and APR incentives: Swap Bonus Customer cash $1000 Available APR Only Incentives: Swap Bonus Customer Cash $1000 APR Financing 3.9/4.9/5.9/7.9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 It should. Also, I think the APR incentives have been out since launch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2008fordtaurus Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 It should. Also, I think the APR incentives have been out since launch. The 3.9 is a good rate for a "new" model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 This is what the Ford website shows me. Trying to sort it out, I see that I qualify for $1000 cash back and the financing(?).Do you think that it is fairly safe to assume that with a ship date of 9-11-07, our Taurus will make it to Seattle in time for these rebates? For retail by 10-1-07: Available cash back incentives: Swap Bonus Customer cash $1000 Available Cash and APR incentives: Swap Bonus Customer cash $1000 Available APR Only Incentives: Swap Bonus Customer Cash $1000 APR Financing 3.9/4.9/5.9/7.9 Right - looks like you can get the $1K Swap bonus cash plus the financing if you want it. There is no extra $1K rebate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 The 3.9 is a good rate for a "new" model. 36 month note, IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 36 month note, IIRC. I just checked with my credit union. I can get 4.5/5.2/5.7 on ANY new vehicle I want. I wonder if people even check these APR offers or just assume they can't get better rates on their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2008fordtaurus Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 I will recheck my CU. I think they are around 6%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperPilot Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I just checked with my credit union. I can get 4.5/5.2/5.7 on ANY new vehicle I want. I wonder if people even check these APR offers or just assume they can't get better rates on their own. Many can't. The rate you quote is still .6%/.3% higher than FMC for 36/48 months and likely has a higher credit rating requirement than FMC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Many can't. The rate you quote is still .6%/.3% higher than FMC for 36/48 months and likely has a higher credit rating requirement than FMC. Nope - no credit rating requirement. All credit union members get the same rate. OTOH I'm sure the Ford rates are not available to those with questionable credit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2008fordtaurus Posted September 14, 2007 Author Share Posted September 14, 2007 36 month note, IIRC. I confess ignorance... what is IIRC? :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 If I Recall Correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2008fordtaurus Posted September 14, 2007 Author Share Posted September 14, 2007 (edited) Nope - no credit rating requirement. All credit union members get the same rate. OTOH I'm sure the Ford rates are not available to those with questionable credit.That's a fantastic rate at your CU. I checked with mine and it's 6.74%.I will take the 3YR/3.9% from FMC. Do you know it they do 100% financing with the 3.9%? My funds are tied up until later in the year. Edited September 14, 2007 by 2008fordtaurus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2008fordtaurus Posted September 14, 2007 Author Share Posted September 14, 2007 If I Recall Correctly. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Nope - no credit rating requirement. All credit union members get the same rate. OTOH I'm sure the Ford rates are not available to those with questionable credit. Huh? What kinda credit union is that? I've never ever heard of a CU that gives members a rate just because they are a member (Doesn't mean there is on) Seems like everyone with bad credit would join! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Huh? What kinda credit union is that? I've never ever heard of a CU that gives members a rate just because they are a member (Doesn't mean there is on) Seems like everyone with bad credit would join! It doesn't mean they'll give anyone a loan, either. But they don't have tiered rates. It's Georgia Telco Credit Union in Atlanta. www.gatelco.org . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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