If you go with Ford Financing to get that extra $500 off, the APR is 4.9%. You can then refinance through your bank after 90 days. Most banks I believe have about a 1.99% rate so it's worth it. The dealer actually mentioned this scenario while I was talking with them and crunching numbers. Check with your dealer though as it varies as to where you live. In SoCal, they can get $2000 off instead of the $1500 where I live on the East Coast. This includes financing through Ford. So their rebate is $1500 without financing. My dealer said Ford gives better incentives to larger volume dealers/areas. If true, this doesn't make sense to me as it would help with sales in smaller towns with less disposable income compared to SoCal. Ugh.
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That looks right. Check out the current MLK Jr. Sales ad here. Maybe you won't get the extra $500 military discount, but this price is awesome!
Well I waited 7.5 month from order till it came in and still wanted it even after the sales guy had his way with my trade in ....
So glad i got it too even in the dead of winter it is a hoot to drive
So glad i got it too even in the dead of winter it is a hoot to drive
That's great, good luck! I appreciate your disciplined approach to waiting.
At first the salesmen couldn't tell the FoST from a FiST either (a bad joke is waiting to happen).
Let us know how this goes for you!
At first the salesmen couldn't tell the FoST from a FiST either (a bad joke is waiting to happen).
Let us know how this goes for you!
Definitely helps reduce buyers remorse. Good rule if you can stick to it and apparently you can. I know I couldn't after I drove one. Not that I have a bit of remorse over buying it!
Agreed this one was worth the wait though near the end of the wait I was getting the icth to take the plain one the dealer had in stock .. BUt I was advised by my budget committee to wait or I would be angry with myself.. She oh I mean The Committee was right again....Definitely helps reduce buyers remorse. Good rule if you can stick to it and apparently you can. I know I couldn't after I drove one. Not that I have a bit of remorse over buying it!
Great system as was said if you got the stones to stick with it .. Me i tend to be weak..
My "sitting period" was from August to the end of November before I finally leased one.
You have some cool toys now, so no rush, as you've said.
The FiST still appeals to you despite "scoring lower". I agree that bolt-ons make it a lot better. My own FiST is closer to a 9 for me.
Bring that "9 Evo 8" over and we can talk cars.
Well...I almost completely agree with you! I see those cars more-or-less the way you've laid it out. Nice.
A few points that I feel worth restating:
1) Cayman makes glorious sounds! It's almost enough for me. Yeah handles great! I'm scared of the reliability issues. The beautiful sound is akin to my old Triumph Speed Triple or cam-driven gear whine of an early VFR.
2) Evo MR came off feeling wonky for street duty. It felt curiously soft but handled great. Also, too Fast and Furious for me.
3) The new Golf/R will be great. Heck, I might get one in the future. It's going to be lighter than the old one, but not FiST light! Don't forget the new WRX.
I'll drop you a PM for some meeting ideas...
Ummmmmm ok derpI drove FiST again today. I m revising my assessment. It is a solid 8.
The point? Just showing my idiocy out loud on my brainstorming process if I am getting a FiST or not. For all you know, it could be a fake horn, right? Nobody knows me from Adam. Everything could be just a pure fantasy and I am a dreaming 13 years old
You got it wrong, bud. We all say stuff that gets taken the wrong way from time-to-time. You're an enthusiast, and we dig that -- remember you're in like company!
I hope you get a FiST and come back. You were called on something, and dealt with it. Don't get butt-hurt about it.
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