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I'm going to college this fall (yes, ME, possibly the oldest guy around TCCA) and I need a gas-miser vehicle to drive, but one that can still haul "stuff". We have a new Grandma Marquis, which I won't use to run the wheels off of, and my Sable Wagon is getting old. The trip to college is about 40 miles across a barren area of northern Illinois. So, I thought I'd see if our local Ford dealer might be eager to sell a 2004 Ranger 4 cylinder pickup he's had on his lot since last October.
Here was his "deal":
MSRP----- $15,000
Rebate----- $3,000
Trade-in--- $800
Just for what it's worth
KBB.com estimated the trade-in value at between $2850-$3200:
http://www.kbb.com/kb/ki.dll/kw.kc.ur?kbb....ble&10;ME;L4&&&
http://www.kbb.com/kb/ki.dll/kw.kc.ur?kbb....ble&10;ME;L4&&&
Ford's website invokes "Intelliprice" which estimates the trade-in value of my Sable at $2825-$3334
Improving the Auto Shopping Experience
** Take this appraisal to the dealership to receive a firm offer for your trade. **
A sales person will contact you to make an appointment
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Customer information:
Name: Xxxx email Address: xxx
Day Phone: (xxx) xxx-xxxx Evening Phone:
Appraisal Report No.: 200716677 Expires: July 16, 2004
Trade-In Information:
Year Make Model Series Style Engine Mileage Estimated Value
1995 MERCURY SABLE LS 4D WAGON N/A 85600 $2,825 - $3,334
Trade-In Equipment:
Air Conditioning, AM/FM Stereo, Anti-lock Brakes, Cassette, Cruise Control, Leather, Power Door Locks, Power Seat, Power Steering, Power Windows, Premium Sound, Premium Wheels, Tilt Wheel,
Trade-In Condition:
Exterior Body: Good, Glass: Good, Hail Damage: None, Lights: Good, Paint: Still Shines, Rust: None, Spent on Collision Repair: None, Unibody/Frame: Good,
Interior Carpet/Mats: Good, Door Panels: Good, Upholstery: Good,
Vehicle you plan to purchase:
Year Make Model Style Color
2004 FORD RANGER XL REGULAR CAB UNDECIDED
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Needless to say, no deals were struck that day. What a waste of my time! :angry:
Here was his "deal":
MSRP----- $15,000
Rebate----- $3,000
Trade-in--- $800
Just for what it's worth
KBB.com estimated the trade-in value at between $2850-$3200:
http://www.kbb.com/kb/ki.dll/kw.kc.ur?kbb....ble&10;ME;L4&&&
http://www.kbb.com/kb/ki.dll/kw.kc.ur?kbb....ble&10;ME;L4&&&
Ford's website invokes "Intelliprice" which estimates the trade-in value of my Sable at $2825-$3334
Improving the Auto Shopping Experience
** Take this appraisal to the dealership to receive a firm offer for your trade. **
A sales person will contact you to make an appointment
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Customer information:
Name: Xxxx email Address: xxx
Day Phone: (xxx) xxx-xxxx Evening Phone:
Appraisal Report No.: 200716677 Expires: July 16, 2004
Trade-In Information:
Year Make Model Series Style Engine Mileage Estimated Value
1995 MERCURY SABLE LS 4D WAGON N/A 85600 $2,825 - $3,334
Trade-In Equipment:
Air Conditioning, AM/FM Stereo, Anti-lock Brakes, Cassette, Cruise Control, Leather, Power Door Locks, Power Seat, Power Steering, Power Windows, Premium Sound, Premium Wheels, Tilt Wheel,
Trade-In Condition:
Exterior Body: Good, Glass: Good, Hail Damage: None, Lights: Good, Paint: Still Shines, Rust: None, Spent on Collision Repair: None, Unibody/Frame: Good,
Interior Carpet/Mats: Good, Door Panels: Good, Upholstery: Good,
Vehicle you plan to purchase:
Year Make Model Style Color
2004 FORD RANGER XL REGULAR CAB UNDECIDED
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Needless to say, no deals were struck that day. What a waste of my time! :angry: