FordBuyer Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 According to Automotive News, there will be no incentives or rebates on new Focus, at least for awhile. Maybe a special lease deal later, but none so far. Advertising will begin sometime in November with maybe a special lease deal depending upon initial sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildosvt Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Why would you even think there would be an incentive on a fresh product? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Why would you even think there would be an incentive on a fresh product? Ask Toyota about their Tundra! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smok Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Why would you even think there would be an incentive on a fresh product? If I was buying one, I'd hold off for a while, at least untill Christmas. Buying a Ford without a discount? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGallun Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 If I was buying one, I'd hold off for a while, at least untill Christmas. Buying a Ford without a discount? good news, means they are expecting it to sell... i like how the fusion has never had more than a $1000 rebate.. while some other vehicles in its class had none, then 1000, and now some have like 3k rebates... good for resale value too, hope after 3 years i could at least break even on price on mine.. that would be new after owning a contour lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 (edited) Why would you even think there would be an incentive on a fresh product? Because of comments from car magazines like this: Its biggest news is Sync, a connectivity system developed in concert with Microsoft. You can connect nearly any phone, iPod, MP3 player, or other device via Sync's MP3 jack, USB port, or BlueTooth and operate it hands-free. It takes a few minutes to learn the system's commands, but once you've got it down, Sync makes using your electronic toys easy and safe. It'll appear on 12 Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln products this year (standard on some, and a just-$395 option on the rest). And that's the biggest news in the new Focus. The reconstituted Focus forges no new ground and isn't the match of the class-leading Civic in any way. In other words...it's already behind the 8-ball. Edited October 11, 2007 by P71_CrownVic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Because of comments from car magazines like this:In other words...it's already behind the 8-ball. In their opinion, besides, that same article contradicted themselves. They had talked about sync and the bigger trunk than the civic, but yet it was in no way better...right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Ask Toyota about their Tundra! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 In other words...it's already behind the 8-ball. Its because the Tea and crumpet crowd automatically assume since we didn't get the C1 here that the current 08 Focus is a POS. Too bad magazines and other forms of media aren't more objective when it comes to their reviews. Beyond the somewhat subjective styling (personal preference) the new Focus has alot to offer at a good price... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordBuyer Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 In their opinion, besides, that same article contradicted themselves. They had talked about sync and the bigger trunk than the civic, but yet it was in no way better...right. Let's see...bigger trunk, handles better and can turn on a dime, has sync, quieter, smoother ride with multi link suspension, but is no way better. Yeah, I want to pay more for smaller trunk, noisy ride, worse handling, no sync, because it has H on hood. Looking at Civic sales, I guess that is what most do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 In their opinion, besides, that same article contradicted themselves. They had talked about sync and the bigger trunk than the civic, but yet it was in no way better...right. Oh thats right...Sync, the gimmick that is going to save FoMoCo . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Let's see...bigger trunk, handles better and can turn on a dime, has sync, quieter, smoother ride with multi link suspension, but is no way better. Yeah, I want to pay more for smaller trunk, noisy ride, worse handling, no sync, because it has H on hood. Looking at Civic sales, I guess that is what most do. EXACTLY!!! Thats why Ford has to try a little harder than Sync to lure people to the Focus. Something like modifying the current chassis to accept the 2.5 I-5 Turbo. Then BAM, you have the new Focus SVT. Price it similar to the Dodge SRT-4(ie: under $20K) and you have an instant hit (assuming the people don't look at the front of the car). Ford would have a car that handles well, goes well, and is cheap. It will go head to head with the Mazda 3, VW GTI, Civic Si, etc. It is really not that hard. Or they could have used the platform from the Mazda 3 and did the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 EXACTLY!!! Thats why Ford has to try a little harder than Sync to lure people to the Focus. Something like modifying the current chassis to accept the 2.5 I-5 Turbo. Then BAM, you have the new Focus SVT. Price it similar to the Dodge SRT-4(ie: under $20K) and you have an instant hit (assuming the people don't look at the front of the car). Ford would have a car that handles well, goes well, and is cheap. It will go head to head with the Mazda 3, VW GTI, Civic Si, etc. It is really not that hard. Or they could have used the platform from the Mazda 3 and did the same thing. They had that already, it didn't sell very well at all. On top of that, sync is way more than a gimic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildosvt Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Its because the Tea and crumpet crowd automatically assume since we didn't get the C1 here that the current 08 Focus is a POS. Too bad magazines and other forms of media aren't more objective when it comes to their reviews. Beyond the somewhat subjective styling (personal preference) the new Focus has alot to offer at a good price... EXactly! Another way that I look at this, How is it Toyota can carry over a platform time after time but the rags consider it "all new"? Or carry over drivetrains giving it a false hp rating but the media reports it as if its "all new". But yet? They pick it over a well done Foci. How many times has the Camry or the Civic changed platforms in the last 8 years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Why would you even think there would be an incentive on a fresh product? unfortunately car manufacturers have dug themselves a hole and set a precedence...mark my words they will sit until low APRS and rebates hit....consumers don't just EXPECT any more...they DEMAND.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bravestar Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Why would you even think there would be an incentive on a fresh product? Because there is...$500 Swap cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Because there is...$500 Swap cash Ford's web site doesn't mention it. Where did you see this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71_CrownVic Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 They had that already, it didn't sell very well at all. On top of that, sync is way more than a gimic. There has never been a Focus that is sold in the US with a I-5 Turbo and priced under 20K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bravestar Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Ford's web site doesn't mention it. Where did you see this? From my local dealer...they have yet to receive one. Program #11422 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 From my local dealer...they have yet to receive one. Program #11422 Must be a regional thing. They don't show it for my area on the Ford web site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Must be a regional thing. They don't show it for my area on the Ford web site. yep...just looked...500 college, 5.90 APR for 60....theres no way they could launch this with zippo....like I said manufacturers only have themselves to blame for making these necessary.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 yep...just looked...500 college, 5.90 APR for 60....theres no way they could launch this with zippo....like I said manufacturers only have themselves to blame for making these necessary.......... Yeesh. I would hardly call 5.9% financing an "incentive". Anyone with half decent credit could get a loan at least that good from any bank or credit union. Heck, I got 4.9% on a USED car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Yeesh. I would hardly call 5.9% financing an "incentive". Anyone with half decent credit could get a loan at least that good from any bank or credit union. Heck, I got 4.9% on a USED car. actually a LOT of Fords lineups right now are 5.9 for 60 months.....I like it!....banks are in the 8's so C unions seem to be the way to go if close...and Nick wheres the 4.9 NOW?, haven't seen rates like that on used cars for a year or so......best we have right now ( buy rate ) is for 700 plus is 5.99 for CURRENT year, 6.99 for a 3 year old car, C unions I have seen at 4.9 but they are few and far between, and not recently...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suv_guy_19 Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 There has never been a Focus that is sold in the US with a I-5 Turbo and priced under 20K. I don't think that combination would even be possible at that price, what I was saying was that the SVT Focus, pretty close to what your saying, didn't sell well at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKII Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 I don't think that combination would even be possible at that price, Hmm, what is the MSRP of the Mazdaspeed3 in the USA. $22,000.00. What is the MSRP of the new Volvo C30? $22,700 Seems rather logical if Ford "did" offer the Focus ST in the USA the price would/could be or near $20,000.00. I would expect car buffs are much more aware of Ford's internationaly known ST variant, plus the C1 Focus has a much better track record as far as reliabilty and lack of recalls which the 1st SVT had over-shawdowing its perception from the car buffs. This "rut" thinking that so many have about Ford N.A. and its past failures with Contour and SVT, is best used as "mistakes to be learned from" not to be used to stay stuck in the rut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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