Pete Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Back in the 80's or 90's, i remember getting about 2500 to 3500$ off of the vehicle price, depending on the car. They cost on average25- 35k if i'm not mistaking. Wasn't a bad deal. Now with vehicle prices in the 40's and 50's , i still get 3000k off through A-plan. Looks like Ford has quietly reduced our A-plan incentives. Does any other A-planner notice this??? Which brings me to another question.... Been wondering, why are Canadian prices thousands of dollars more then they are in the USA. Build any vehicle online at ford.com and build the exact unit on ford.ca and see the difference. There are no duties and taxes included...just the basic vehicle price. Canadian Dollar is better then US dollar right now. Anybody know why???:unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 (edited) Back in the 80's or 90's, i remember getting about 2500 to 3500$ off of the vehicle price, depending on the car. They cost on average25- 35k if i'm not mistaking. Wasn't a bad deal. Now with vehicle prices in the 40's and 50's , i still get 3000k off through A-plan. Looks like Ford has quietly reduced our A-plan incentives. Does any other A-planner notice this??? Which brings me to another question.... Been wondering, why are Canadian prices thousands of dollars more then they are in the USA. Build any vehicle online at ford.com and build the exact unit on ford.ca and see the difference. There are no duties and taxes included...just the basic vehicle price. Canadian Dollar is better then US dollar right now. Anybody know why???:unsure: Instead of buying cars right now you should invest your money in precious metals like Silver or Gold. visit here to buy physical Gold and Silver I did.. Silver is around $37.00 an ounce and this time next year it will be over $40.00. The American dollar is weak and shrinking by the day. As long as this administration keeps giving our money to other countries pretty soon our dollar will be worth only 60 cents. Moddy's is already threatening the US that it's going to downgrade it's bonds and credit. Edited June 5, 2011 by kitten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 5, 2011 Author Share Posted June 5, 2011 Instead of buying cars right now you should invest your money in precious metals like Silver or Gold. visit here to buy physical Gold and Silver I did.. How does that pertain to the discussion topic? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 (edited) How does that pertain to the discussion topic? It pertains to the fact that people shouldn't be buying anything they don't need right now, they should be investing their money. Nearly every factory worker making 30.00 an hour has 2,3,4 and 5 vehicles in their family, along with water craft, snowmobiles, etc etc and a mortgage they can't afford. If everyone didn't spend their money in the late 90's like they did, they wouldn't be hurting. My point is, and if you took the time to read every word, was to invest your dollars into something that is tangible and holds value like precious metals. It is never too late to have an insurance policy. Youtube video you should watch: Youtube Edited June 5, 2011 by kitten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 5, 2011 Author Share Posted June 5, 2011 (edited) It pertains to the fact that people shouldn't be buying anything they don't need right now, they should be investing their money. Nearly every factory worker making 30.00 an hour has 2,3,4 and 5 vehicles and their family, along with water craft, snowmobiles, etc etc and a mortgage they can't afford. If everyone didn't spend their money in the late 90's like they did, they wouldn't be hurting. My point is, and if you took the time to read every word, was to invest your dollars into something that is tangible and holds value like precious metals. It is never too late to have an insurance policy. Youtube video you should watch: Youtube I appreciate you're financial advice...............however, Unbeknown to you........i DO already have a financial adviser. It seems to me that you have the wrong forum in which to preach your financial opinion. Edited June 5, 2011 by Pete 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAC_Sparky Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 It pertains to the fact that people shouldn't be buying anything they don't need right now, they should be investing their money. Nearly every factory worker making 30.00 an hour has 2,3,4 and 5 vehicles in their family, along with water craft, snowmobiles, etc etc and a mortgage they can't afford. If everyone didn't spend their money in the late 90's like they did, they wouldn't be hurting. My point is, and if you took the time to read every word, was to invest your dollars into something that is tangible and holds value like precious metals. It is never too late to have an insurance policy. Youtube video you should watch: Youtube My financial planning allows me the spare cash to buy cars and watercraft. So basically STFU unless we ask you about it. Financial planners are about as welcome as Jehovas Witnesses knocking at my door. To the OP: Yes, A-Plan sucks compared to the past, and it is made even worse when you consoder the dollar. In Canada a Mustang goes A-Plan for what it retails for in the US. A UAW employee saves about $5000 over a CAW employee for the same Mustang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carguy Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Back in the 80's or 90's, i remember getting about 2500 to 3500$ off of the vehicle price, depending on the car. They cost on average25- 35k if i'm not mistaking. Wasn't a bad deal. Now with vehicle prices in the 40's and 50's , i still get 3000k off through A-plan. Looks like Ford has quietly reduced our A-plan incentives. Does any other A-planner notice this??? Which brings me to another question.... Been wondering, why are Canadian prices thousands of dollars more then they are in the USA. Build any vehicle online at ford.com and build the exact unit on ford.ca and see the difference. There are no duties and taxes included...just the basic vehicle price. Canadian Dollar is better then US dollar right now. Anybody know why???:unsure: The fact of the matter is Ford has lowered dealer discounts so there is no longer a big difference between dealer cost and MSRP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 (edited) No the fact of the matter is, if you need an "A" plan, then you better "plan" on saving more money before you buy!. It's an incentive that should have been taken away 10 years ago in my opinion. This buying incentive along with other reasons is part of the reason why we had to give up so much in 2008 to keep our jobs. Telling me to STFU is just your ignorance showing how much of a financial planner you need. BTW almost 80% of the workforce that has 15 years or more, is in debt or still owes on a mortgage, this is because (YOU) or those same idiots that are making 30 bucks an hour took out 800,000.00 bank loans to buy their new mansions they can't afford along with the jet skis, fishing boats and ATV's they bought that they had to now sell to get out of debt. If you fall within this category, my financial advice to you would be to take my financial advice.. SO YOU STFU!. Edited June 7, 2011 by kitten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAC_Sparky Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 (edited) Telling me to STFU is just your ignorance showing how much of a financial planner you need. SO YOU STFU!. LoL, what a moron. Insulted herself without even realizing it. And she thinks I'm the one who needs help. Listen sweetheart, I've been investing since before you were trying to figure out which end of a tampon to fit in first, so don't you worry about me or my finances. Just worry about your own portfolio. If you were doing that great you wouldn't need to troll Ford employee sections giving financial advice. First rule of investing: Never take advice from someone who has way less money than you. That's a freebee. Edited June 7, 2011 by OAC_Sparky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAC_Sparky Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 The fact of the matter is Ford has lowered dealer discounts so there is no longer a big difference between dealer cost and MSRP. Doesn't explain the $5000 gouge US vs Canadian prices on a Mustang GT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trimdingman Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 No the fact of the matter is, if you need an "A" plan, then you better "plan" on saving more money before you buy!. It's an incentive that should have been taken away 10 years ago in my opinion. This buying incentive along with other reasons is part of the reason why we had to give up so much in 2008 to keep our jobs. Telling me to STFU is just your ignorance showing how much of a financial planner you need. BTW almost 80% of the workforce that has 15 years or more, is in debt or still owes on a mortgage, this is because (YOU) or those same idiots that are making 30 bucks an hour took out 800,000.00 bank loans to buy their new mansions they can't afford along with the jet skis, fishing boats and ATV's they bought that they had to now sell to get out of debt. If you fall within this category, my financial advice to you would be to take my financial advice.. SO YOU STFU!. Don't blame the people for the mess we are in. Blame the socialist/communist system; or in other words; blame the government. We can't change the system by merely changing political parties. The destructive infrastructure is in place. We need to change the whole system of government. Hopefully this will happen soon after the big crash that is coming. I would avoid anything paper. A new car is a tangible asset. You could do worse than buying a new car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 (edited) No the fact of the matter is, if you need an "A" plan, then you better "plan" on saving more money before you buy!. It's an incentive that should have been taken away 10 years ago in my opinion. This buying incentive along with other reasons is part of the reason why we had to give up so much in 2008 to keep our jobs. I don't think the Bus stops where YOU live! A-Plan has been negotiated by the UAW and CAW when you where still dragging your diaper around on the floor behind you , just like all the other benefits you enjoy ( not that YOU fought for any of them.....seems to me that YOU just cant get done giving more concessions......why don't you quit ford and open you're own "financial planning business", as you're such a wise adviser.) Blaming our A-Plan as being a reason for you're round of concessions holds no merit whatsoever. Do you actually dream this up by yourself or are friends assisting? What makes you think that we cant pay for a new car in cash and that we "need a plan" to get a new car. Because you do? What makes you think that we don't have 300 acres of land that we grow food on. Can you eat your little ounce of silver or gold? Nobody here cares about your financial "expertise". This post deals about A-Plan and difference in Canada-USA vehicle pricing. I'm done entertaining your unrelated idiotic comments. Quit hijacking this post. Edited June 8, 2011 by Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hee haw Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Doesn't explain the $5000 gouge US vs Canadian prices on a Mustang GT. A lot of the way prices are set has to do with the exchange rate that was in effect when prices were set. I don't think that Ford or anybody forseen the rate change as fast or as much as it did. Remember when we had a 65 cent dollar some now ex Ford employees were buying top end cars and trucks and exporting them for a profit and trade ins and lease returns from dealers were exported the same way. At that time cars in Canada were less that in the USA. if you converted the dollar. It is not just cars that are over priced in Canada. Look up prices on the same item at homedepot.com and homedepot.ca and you will see the same or greater price difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 (edited) A lot of the way prices are set has to do with the exchange rate that was in effect when prices were set. I don't think that Ford or anybody forseen the rate change as fast or as much as it did. Remember when we had a 65 cent dollar some now ex Ford employees were buying top end cars and trucks and exporting them for a profit and trade ins and lease returns from dealers were exported the same way. At that time cars in Canada were less that in the USA. if you converted the dollar. It is not just cars that are over priced in Canada. Look up prices on the same item at homedepot.com and homedepot.ca and you will see the same or greater price difference. True....i noticed canadian pricing is higher on just about all products, compared to the USA. Price ajustments can be made on the fly. It appears, that they sooner let canadians pay more. I suppose it's canadians own fault for not simply sitting on our money till price adjustments are made. Edited June 8, 2011 by Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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