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<blockquote data-quote="Hellrazor" data-source="post: 64227" data-attributes="member: 544575">Well, I don&#039;t mean to bust your bubble, but I work in car sales...so let&#039;s see how good of a deal you really got:First off, if you paid LIST plus $500, that means you paid $500 over MSRP.&nbsp; Maybe you meant you paid $500 over invoice.&nbsp; If that is what you think, let&#039;s see.You said it was a limited so I am going to assume it is a 2wd Explorer Limited.&nbsp; And let&#039;s even assume you got the extra options :Engine4.6L 8 Cylinder 239 hp GasTransmissionTransmission, 5 Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic ODConvenienceLocks, Power DoorWindows, PowerWindow, Driver Side Express DownLight, Rear Map/ReadingCargo CoverRetained Accessory PowerInteriorConsole, Mini OverheadSafetyMirrors, Dual PowerAir Bags, Side CurtainExteriorMoonroof, PowerRunning BoardsI&#039;ll bet you didn&#039;t get all those but EVEN IF you did get those, here is the price break down:Charge Type:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Invoice:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; MSRP:Base Price&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; $29,535.00&nbsp; &nbsp; $32,545.00Destination Charge&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; $625.00&nbsp; &nbsp; $625.00Total Options&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; $2,169.00&nbsp; &nbsp; $2,555.00Total*&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; $32,329.00&nbsp; &nbsp; $35,725.00So you see, if you paid $34 for it, you didn&#039;t get that great of a deal, even if you got all those options.&nbsp; Now then, once you bought the vehicle, you now have a used vehicle and NO ONE is going to pay you the same or more than you paid for it.&nbsp; It depreciated the day you took it off the lot, at least 15%.&nbsp; Now that Ford just got hit with more recalls on tires, it&#039;s going to get even worse.&nbsp; Here is what your vehicle is worth now, and remember, no one pays book value, everyone wants to pay less than book.Engine: V8 4.6 Liter*****: AutomaticDrive: 2 Wheel DriveEquipmentLimitedAir ConditioningRear AirPower SteeringPower WindowsPower Door LocksTilt WheelCruise ControlAM/FM StereoCassetteCompact DiscDual Front Air BagsABS (4-Wheel)LeatherPower SeatSliding Sun RoofRoof RackPrivacy GlassRetail Value&nbsp; $29,335And no one is going to pay you even close to $10g extra for your equipment....a bank won&#039;t finance that much over allowance and there is only a very few people that want that much stuff.&nbsp; Upgrading your charging system is well and fine, but read the fine print on your warranty and you will see that it will not cover problems if you modify or change the stock charging system.I am not trying to bust your bubble here....just trying to shed some light and maybe enlighten you on some facts.&nbsp; Don&#039;t hate me for education.&nbsp; //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gifPeace...(yeah, right!)</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Hellrazor, post: 64227, member: 544575"] Well, I don't mean to bust your bubble, but I work in car sales...so let's see how good of a deal you really got: First off, if you paid LIST plus $500, that means you paid $500 over MSRP. Maybe you meant you paid $500 over invoice. If that is what you think, let's see. You said it was a limited so I am going to assume it is a 2wd Explorer Limited. And let's even assume you got the extra options : Engine 4.6L 8 Cylinder 239 hp Gas Transmission Transmission, 5 Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic OD Convenience Locks, Power Door Windows, Power Window, Driver Side Express Down Light, Rear Map/Reading Cargo Cover Retained Accessory Power Interior Console, Mini Overhead Safety Mirrors, Dual Power Air Bags, Side Curtain Exterior Moonroof, Power Running Boards I'll bet you didn't get all those but EVEN IF you did get those, here is the price break down: Charge Type: Invoice: MSRP: Base Price $29,535.00 $32,545.00 Destination Charge $625.00 $625.00 Total Options $2,169.00 $2,555.00 Total* $32,329.00 $35,725.00 So you see, if you paid $34 for it, you didn't get that great of a deal, even if you got all those options. Now then, once you bought the vehicle, you now have a used vehicle and NO ONE is going to pay you the same or more than you paid for it. It depreciated the day you took it off the lot, at least 15%. Now that Ford just got hit with more recalls on tires, it's going to get even worse. Here is what your vehicle is worth now, and remember, no one pays book value, everyone wants to pay less than book. Engine: V8 4.6 Liter *****: Automatic Drive: 2 Wheel Drive Equipment Limited Air Conditioning Rear Air Power Steering Power Windows Power Door Locks Tilt Wheel Cruise Control AM/FM Stereo Cassette Compact Disc Dual Front Air Bags ABS (4-Wheel) Leather Power Seat Sliding Sun Roof Roof Rack Privacy Glass Retail Value $29,335 And no one is going to pay you even close to $10g extra for your equipment....a bank won't finance that much over allowance and there is only a very few people that want that much stuff. Upgrading your charging system is well and fine, but read the fine print on your warranty and you will see that it will not cover problems if you modify or change the stock charging system. I am not trying to bust your bubble here....just trying to shed some light and maybe enlighten you on some facts. Don't hate me for education. [IMG]//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif[/IMG] Peace...(yeah, right!) [/QUOTE]

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