Buying new 2008 FX4

[jrz1]

Crew cab with the 6.4L. Sticker $53.5 and getting it for $38.6 after $8K in applicable rebates. Better than the x-plan price by a few hundred I think. Wasn't really in mkt seriously but have wanted another pickup since I sold mine in '05 (had to buy 6.0L excursion to accommodate growing family) but at this price I couldn't resist my ongoing urges anymore. Truck also has Line-x bedliner put on by dealer (not in sticker price) which I think saves me another few hundred since I was going to do that anyway.

That said, when I was looking, I was amazed at how few trucks are on dealers' lots. Good sign for economy as inventories seem to have been depleted substantially in 1st/2nd quarter. At some point they'll need to start making things again.

[JimJoe]

Hm, may I ask what the 8k are? Thanks.

Jim

[jrz1]

rebates on '08 models. there's another $500 avail on top of the $8,000 if you finance with Ford credit.

[JimJoe]

I see thanks. I ordered a 09 and was a bit shocked :-)

Jim

[doranmj]

just out of curiosity if you dont mind me asking...does $38.6K include tax?

[jrz1]

No it does not but i will register in SC and tax on vehicles capped at $300.