posted 09-01-2002 01:31 PM                  

They have offered $40,500 for the vehicle. I think it's safe to say that this is the most I could ever possibly get for the car (more than I paid for it new as well)

What's really funny is that it was their first offer, and we didn't even have to argue.....

posted 09-01-2002 08:16 PM                  

Glad to hear you did not have to hassle with the insurance company to get a fair settlement.

What are you going to replace the Prowler with?

Steve

posted 09-03-2002 07:02 PM                  

I'm going to let the prices go down on the Prowlers for probably a year, and then I'll pick up another one...

Seems that the Lightning holds its value fairly well....

posted 09-03-2002 07:36 PM                  

I wish I knew you were going for a Lightning, I am going to be selling mine in a few weeks...Less than 2000 miles.

Steve

posted 09-03-2002 09:21 PM                    

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Originally posted by 01Prowler:
Seems that the Lightning holds its value fairly well....

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I've seen them with $5K off the sticker. Same for the Harley trucks. Call a Ford used car manager and see what they'd give you for the Lightning, I think you'll be surprised.

posted 09-04-2002 11:08 AM                  

All the dealers around here are still getting $2k over sticker, or MSRP, and won't budge.....

I picked up mine slightly used with 3k miles for $29,500.

posted 09-04-2002 11:23 AM                    

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Originally posted by 01Prowler:
$5k off sticker on them????? Are you sure?????

Yup, positive. One dealer near me has about 5-7 Lightning's and about 10 Harley trucks. $5K off sticker.

All the dealers around here are still getting $2k over sticker, or MSRP, and won't budge.....

When buying a vehicle, I routinely check all across the internet for the best prices. When looking for a new 2002 yellow, some places wanted $48-55K while I found dealers willing to unload them for $38-39K. Go figure.
I bought a Harley motorcycle out of Alaska because it was ALOT cheaper then buying one locally (even including the shipping)

I picked up mine slightly used with 3k miles for $29,500.

If you look at KBB trade in values you'll be surprised too.....

The one thing I have learned is that dealers and brokers typically don't follow KBB or NADA. They look at the market and what they can get them for (and sell them for). Call a few dealers and see. I think you'll be surprised how much less the wholesale they will be willing to pay (for any vehicle).

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posted 09-04-2002 12:30 PM                    

Where did you buy your silver L 02? I traded my silver to north central ford few months back and had 3k on it...