Best Time to Buy......FG MKII XR6

[Cymrucaveman]

Hi Guys,

New to this forum and fords in general, well in fact, I dont even own a Ford yet hence my question.

First off, apologies if this has been covered else where, couldn't seem to find anything relevant to 2012/2013.

Over the last couple of months I have been tossing up the idea of buying either a Ford Falcon XR6 (non T, P plater) or a Holden SV6. After test driving and a bit of indepth research, and the fact I actually prefer the look/feel of the Ford I have settled on the XR6.

So my quetion is, between now and early/mid 2013 when do you think the best time to buy would be? Either a New 2012 plated model or a low k/ex demo used 2012....I am in no rush and financially best time would be mid Feb.

I see currently that Holden have fleet pricing on the SV6 (Z series), quite soon after they had low finance rates (which wouldn't suck me in anyway) and I presume they'll do an end of year runout sale. Will ford do something similar, if so when and would it be worth holding out for?

Cheers.

P.s Forum is great.

[sbutler]

Always buy in the last week of the month. The dealers have targets to meet & if they are short, they will burn a few bucks to meet the targets.

[GYRKIN GT]

Agree with sbutler. Best time will always be at the end of a month and with an 'in stock' vehicle.

[rancidpunx]

The problem of buying a 2012 car in 2013 means the car is already a year old before you drive it away. If you buy it in mid 13 by xmas its then 2 years old.

If your aiming for Feb I would be asking the questions on 2013 built cars. I managed to get the same price on my Feb factory build as they were asking for previous year stock. There were a few bits and pieces there that would make my situation different to yours but it can be done if your patient and ask the questions.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Limited editions are cheap ATM $33889

[dimka100]

Do you have access to massive fleet discounts? Or are you just a private buyer?

If you are a private buyer then the best deal you will ever get will be on existing stock (i.e. 2012) both Ford or dealer. When it comes to new factory orders, especially for next year, dealers have no incentives in selling them cheap as these cars have not been built yet and have no costs associated with them.

Currently there are plenty of 2012 built limited edition models waiting to be sold, they would be absolutely your best bet and by far better value than just going for a plain fleet XR6.

I was in a similar boat as you in October, I ended up getting a great deal on a fresh car from Ford and been enjoying it since.

[In Focus]

Walk into a yard on one of the last trading days for the year, you will probably find someone keen to meet a monthly or yearly target and bargain HARD. It's not like there is a shortage of Falcons around.

[dimka100]

BTW Limited Editions basically get you the equivalent of fleet pricing when you include the extra options they throw in like leather, wheels, grey inserts, rear camera, piano black dash.

[FacultY]

You can pick up 2012 mk2's with about 10 000kms for 25k

[Vincenzo]

Here is a piece of information posted by another forum member which I found quite funny but extremely helpful. You may find the same.


Originally Posted by Rodge
This is how I do it and i've bought quite a few new cars.

1. Decide what you want to buy. Sounds easier than it is sometimes but the golden rule is to test drive as many vehilces as are genuinely in the frame and not bother with those that arn't.

2. Find out the true value of your trade. Again easier said than done.

3. Get at least three change-over quotes e.mailed to you.

4. Never ever negotiate on the forecourt, the balance of power is with the salesman in this situation.

5. Decide what you are prepared to pay that's a realistic figure for the change-over.

6. Give the option for the business to the dealer that quoted the lowest change-over first. Do this by e.mail and let them know that if they don't accept those terms you'll give other dealers the option of the business. If the lowest change-over quote ends up not accepting your terms, give them a couple of days to come to terms with the fact that they're not going to make their normal margin, email your terms to all other dealers for whom you got a quoted change-over and let them all know the first to accept will earn your business.

Provided you've been commercially realistic this process is almost certain to get you a very sharply priced new vehicle.

Have fun, treat it like a game and if some salesmen get pushy let them know you're in charge in no uncertain terms. Salesmen that try and emotionally blackmail you with lines for example like....look mate I've spent several hours with you test driving a range of vehicles and quoting you're trade-in don't I deserve the business...or words to that effect, simply thank them for doing their job and reply if you're the most competitive you'll get the business.

Deal with enough salesmen and you need too to ensure you're getting the best deal, and you'll always hear a fair bit of B.S. simply put, that's par for the course and part of the "amusement" that comes with the process.

[rushing on acid]

buy on the 2/1/2013. when i was selling cars on that day alone i sold 10 cars (2/1/2012). why? because there were massive sales.