nebelkopf Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I have been very satisfied with my 2010 FFH, and decided to look at the 2013 with similar (loaded) options after getting a $750 private cash offer (from dealer stock)+ $500 rebate. Fine: we all know of the holdup on deliveries of the FFH to dealers-- there simply was no stock on loaded Fusion Hybrids. OK, so we wait. Nothing in Jan - early March. Finally get call from my dealer (they knew what I was looking for). Nice $36K car (Dealer Ordered), but no private cash (expired 3/4), and the car I bought will not even make it to the 4/1 date for the $500 incentive! Yes I understand glitches in deliveries, railcar and supply shortages (and appreciate dealing with quality control issues that may engender additional time), but REALLY! Unless Ford gives a real shot at actually getting the cars tied to incentives, it should be called "INCENTIVE VAPOWARE"! Fusion ? Ford ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twmalonehunter Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Oh no...I don't get my $500. Go buy a Hyundai. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 If the car is in such high demand that they can't keep them in stock, why would Ford put incentives on the hood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 You are kidding, right? Why on earth would Ford put cash on the hood of a car they cannot keep in stock because it is selling well? You put incentives on car lines that are not selling well....you need to focus (no pun intended) on wringing maximum trade in $$$ for your 2010 Fusion Hybrid....it is a car in high demand. You could also put out a call on the boards for an "X-Plan" PIN, but X-Plan is a voluntary and the dealer is NOT required to honor an X-Plan PIN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Um can't you lock in the incentives with your dealership? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnsmoke Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Yup.. as last long as car is ordered, dealer can lock them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twmalonehunter Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I'm just tired of everyone "expecting" rebates and such. If you don't like the price don't buy it. Someone else will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 You'd look great behind the wheel of a Hyundai hybrid. I'm sure they'll give you a discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordF Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 You'd look great behind the wheel of a Hyundai hybrid. I'm sure they'll give you a discount. Ew. Hyundai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 wowsers....entitlement 101...thats said im pissed I dont own an Indian casino..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I buy so many cars that this incentive run-around is expected, and you're lucky to get anything for a hot car. I buy the car I want, incentives are just the bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 You'd look great behind the wheel of a Hyundai hybrid. I'm sure they'll give you a discount. Won't work....no incentives there either....go figure, maybe he can get a great deal on a Malibu Eco Hybrid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I buy so many cars that this incentive run-around is expected, and you're lucky to get anything for a hot car. I buy the car I want, incentives are just the bonus. but I want that raptor WITH the same $2500 rebate and 0% that the regular F-150s get.......... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KS1 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 a lot of smug responses here. if you're telling him not to expect incentives on a hot car, why would ford have listed incentives? if i was buying a car, incentives that are offered by the manufacturer would certainly factor in my budget. if they weren't, they wouldn't be figured. The Hyundai bashing is amusing particularly since you all seem to mock incentives. compare the Hyundai incentives versus what Ford's offering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twmalonehunter Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I'm not being smug. I just don't feel it is worthy of a new thread just to complain he can't get his $500. Like most said here if you don't like the price buy something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnsmoke Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) I'm not being smug. I just don't feel it is worthy of a new thread just to complain he can't get his $500. Like most said here if you don't like the price buy something else.But he can get the $500 because the dealer can lock in the rebate by 3/31.. So this thread was completely pointless. Edited March 26, 2013 by blwnsmoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I'm sure they'll give you a discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 But he can get the $500 because the dealer can lock in the rebate by 3/31.. So this thread was completely pointless. There is a new mlhm5 ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 a lot of smug responses here. if you're telling him not to expect incentives on a hot car, why would ford have listed incentives? if i was buying a car, incentives that are offered by the manufacturer would certainly factor in my budget. if they weren't, they wouldn't be figured. The Hyundai bashing is amusing particularly since you all seem to mock incentives. compare the Hyundai incentives versus what Ford's offering. question, you buying a car or its programs?.....thats the crux.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Harbinger Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 (edited) question, you buying a car or its programs?.....thats the crux.... Every car's got a value in the customer's mind. If that $500 makes the difference in deciding between the FFH and TCH, for instance, well, it's the customer's money. Edited March 27, 2013 by Noah Harbinger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Every car's got a value in the customer's mind. If that $500 makes the difference in deciding between the FFH and TCH, for instance, well, it's the customer's money. yup, that 8 -$10 a month is a deal changer...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Every car's got a value in the customer's mind. If that $500 makes the difference in deciding between the FFH and TCH, for instance, well, it's the customer's money. Was not aware that Ford was making the Transit Connect Hybrid yet...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Harbinger Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 (edited) yup, that 8 -$10 a month is a deal changer...... What can you say? If I can get a car I view as equivalent for $500 less, I'm going elsewhere. Why wouldn't I? What's the smallest increment in car price that you think deserves consideration? $1000? $5000? Edited March 29, 2013 by Noah Harbinger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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