Ford A Plan Anyone?

sparty059

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So, my lease is up in Feb of 2011 and I've decided on buying the new 2012 Ford Focus. I plan to either get the Titanium model or the one below it (SEL?). However, it's a tad bit expensive... I'm in the process of saving up for a new house, and working on saving up for a few other things all while dumping money into a newly established aquarium (I think you all know how that goes). So, my question is... does anyone have an A Plan code to "give away". I know it's for family members only as my uncle used to work for Ford but he is now a retiree and doesn't get the A/Z plan and only provides me with the X plan which is what every dealership already matches once you walk in the doors to lure you in. So I figured there might be ways around it. Maybe I can be someones brother, or son, or grandson!? I just need the A Plan code come March 2011. Any help anyone?
 
stdreb27

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Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/381757/ford-a-plan-anyone#post_3327255
Never heard of an A plan code.....wish I had one for my next Mustang

sounds like a code ford uses to ID employees for discounts. (buy a honda ford cars are HORRIBLE) I have a ford car and a honda. You know how much money I've put into my honda besides oil changes and wiper blades? 0 dollars with 98k milage. My Ford? 6000 dollars 2 tranny's and an AC system with 104K miles...
 
meowzer

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Originally Posted by stdreb27 http:///forum/thread/381757/ford-a-plan-anyone#post_3327258
sounds like a code ford uses to ID employees for discounts. (buy a honda ford cars are HORRIBLE) I have a ford car and a honda. You know how much money I've put into my honda besides oil changes and wiper blades? 0 dollars with 98k milage. My Ford? 6000 dollars 2 tranny's and an AC system with 104K miles...
YIKES....Knock on wood, my Mustang just hit 80,000 miles
had to replace some computer thingy once...couple hundred bucks, OH and a battery.....LOL....
 
reefraff

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Hondas are too overpriced.
As far as the lease how old is the care coming off lease? If it was a short term lease I'd seriously think about buying it if it's been good to you. Unless you are in a write off situation leasing isn't a great deal anyway.
 
sparty059

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Originally Posted by reefraff http:///forum/thread/381757/ford-a-plan-anyone#post_3327260
Hondas are too overpriced.
As far as the lease how old is the care coming off lease? If it was a short term lease I'd seriously think about buying it if it's been good to you. Unless you are in a write off situation leasing isn't a great deal anyway.
AGREED! Plus since I reside in the "Motor City Capital" everyone has Ford or GM. We don't buy anything other than that just to keep the businesses thriving! Buy American! Anyway... the lease was a three year lease, brand new car. I'd keep it but to be quite frank... I'm bored with it. It's the 2008 Focus so it's not a bad car, never had any problems what so ever. It's just not fun anymore. Ford is working to make their cars more high end for a lower price --which I love! I'm getting it regardless if I get the A/Z plan, but it would be nice to get $3,000-$5,000 off the price of the car. I'm probably one of the biggest tech geeks around and always need the latest and greatest. Anywho all that aside, I'm still looking people, so if anyone that's working for Ford laying around you can always PM me!
 
stdreb27

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Originally Posted by Sparty059 http:///forum/thread/381757/ford-a-plan-anyone#post_3327276
AGREED! Plus since I reside in the "Motor City Capital" everyone has Ford or GM. We don't buy anything other than that just to keep the businesses thriving! Buy American! Anyway... the lease was a three year lease, brand new car. I'd keep it but to be quite frank... I'm bored with it. It's the 2008 Focus so it's not a bad car, never had any problems what so ever. It's just not fun anymore. Ford is working to make their cars more high end for a lower price --which I love! I'm getting it regardless if I get the A/Z plan, but it would be nice to get $3,000-$5,000 off the price of the car. I'm probably one of the biggest tech geeks around and always need the latest and greatest. Anywho all that aside, I'm still looking people, so if anyone that's working for Ford laying around you can always PM me!

I'm pretty sure my honda was assembled in ohio... And my ford was in mexico.
 
sparty059

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Originally Posted by stdreb27 http:///forum/thread/381757/ford-a-plan-anyone#post_3327278
I'm pretty sure my honda was assembled in ohio... And my ford was in mexico.
Oh? Does it have the Made In Mexico stamp on it? What car was it? Not to mention if you managed to get a Honda made in the US and a Ford made out of the US you're a rare exception. Ford is doing everything they can to keep jobs in the US. Yes, it is less expensive to outsource... but I highly doubt the whole assembly of the Ford car was made in Mexico. And if you are dead set on thinking it is you're naive. As I said before, show me the stamps of "Made in Mexico" on the car. Another thing, Obviously it tells you how smart Honda is for building a assembly center in Ohio. They don't know how to do ANYTHING right! Mwuhahahah!
 
stdreb27

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Originally Posted by Sparty059 http:///forum/thread/381757/ford-a-plan-anyone#post_3327282
Oh? Does it have the Made In Mexico stamp on it? What car was it? Not to mention if you managed to get a Honda made in the US and a Ford made out of the US you're a rare exception. Ford is doing everything they can to keep jobs in the US. Yes, it is less expensive to outsource... but I highly doubt the whole assembly of the Ford car was made in Mexico. And if you are dead set on thinking it is you're naive. As I said before, show me the stamps of "Made in Mexico" on the car. Another thing, Obviously it tells you how smart Honda is for building a assembly center in Ohio. They don't know how to do ANYTHING right! Mwuhahahah!

lol, if I feel like it, I'll take a picture this evening. (although I probably won't) I'm not naive. I actually understand how it works. You're a complete idiot if you think there is ANY such thing as an American built car anymore. Or a "foreign" built car. All the major auto manufacturers, have assembly plants near their major markets. Whether it be ford in Mexico or Canada or a Honda in Mexico, the USA or Canada. For major assembly. Then you have the parts houses which are spread out all over the world. So you're "precious" Ford, could have parts from all over the world, and put together in Mexico. Or a Honda could be completely built and assembled in the USA,.
Just for giggles, go down and count how many ford owned plants are in the USA vs other countries...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Ford_factories
Then don't get me started on the ownership of these major corporations. You could look at Chrysler considered a major American manufacturer but majority owned by a foreign entity for several years. Or Ford buying out Landrover, Mazda, etc... Their are no lines for domestic vs foreign automakers...
 
sparty059

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That's very true that the assembly hub will be based close to where a major market is. However, in Detroit you're going to find a much higher rate of assembly plants versus anywhere else. I'm not saying I think anything is only made in US, don't get me wrong, I know a major amount of parts regardless of company be it GM, Ford, Honda, etc are made all over the world. The part that bothers me with foreign car companies is the government they fall under. Many countries in the world actually regulate the amount of American company cars that come in and can be sold. This way they have their cars helping their economy out. Where as here in the US, we allow for an unlimited amount of foreign made cars to come in. So now Honda is getting money for their home country AND the US. I'm not saying this is their fault, I just think since companies have their government regulating imported goods that they're doing fine where they are and don't need to take our sales that's all. I've been in Detroit for many years and I can say I take everything to heart when I hear people saying Ford sucks buy foreign. Every Ford I've had has been unsurpassable quality... I personally have had more problems with Toyota than I've had with a Ford as my mother had one years back and the thing broke down quite often.
 
fishtaco

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Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/381757/ford-a-plan-anyone#post_3327259
YIKES....Knock on wood, my Mustang just hit 80,000 miles
had to replace some computer thingy once...couple hundred bucks, OH and a battery.....LOL....
Don't worry, I have three Fords and they are all great vehicles. My wife is at 100,000 with her Mustang and it is still like a new car, the engine and tranny work perfect, the paint is perfect and the ******** is perfect. My 94 Ranger is well over a 100,000 and it is still a great vehicle and has also been pretty trouble free considering the use it has seen. My old Ford truck does not count since I have rebuilt almost everything, but I expect it to last me for the rest of my life now.
We have been looking at that new 300 horsepower V-6 Mustang, but really don't have any excuse to buy a new one and the Mustng we have is pretty cool, electric green with 17" black bullet wheels, tinted windows and a killer stereo.
Replace a Mustang with a Honda.........not in this realility.
Fishtaco
 
meowzer

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Originally Posted by Fishtaco http:///forum/thread/381757/ford-a-plan-anyone#post_3327302
We have been looking at that new 300 horsepower V-6 Mustang, but really don't have any excuse to buy a new one and the Mustng we have is pretty cool,
Fishtaco
Ah yes....I have been eyeing it myself......BUT I am really enjoying the PAID OFF car...LOL....Mine is all black....inside and out.....and YES....perfect condition....
I am sure I can get quite a few more years from this car....and I fully intend to take advantage of it....
 
sparty059

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Originally Posted by Fishtaco http:///forum/thread/381757/ford-a-plan-anyone#post_3327302
We have been looking at that new 300 horsepower V-6 Mustang, but really don't have any excuse to buy a new one and the Mustng we have is pretty cool, electric green with 17" black bullet wheels, tinted windows and a killer stereo.
Mustangs are amazing looking cars. The 5.0 is a masterpiece. You should look at getting that instead! I go to my dealership every month debating what car I'm getting next. Finally after going with what would be practical I decided on the new Focus. But my salesman had me just inches away from signing a paper for a Shelby (Another amazing stang). Good lord that car is gorgeous!
 
stdreb27

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Originally Posted by Sparty059 http:///forum/thread/381757/ford-a-plan-anyone#post_3327300
That's very true that the assembly hub will be based close to where a major market is. However, in Detroit you're going to find a much higher rate of assembly plants versus anywhere else. I'm not saying I think anything is only made in US, don't get me wrong, I know a major amount of parts regardless of company be it GM, Ford, Honda, etc are made all over the world. The part that bothers me with foreign car companies is the government they fall under. Many countries in the world actually regulate the amount of American company cars that come in and can be sold. This way they have their cars helping their economy out. Where as here in the US, we allow for an unlimited amount of foreign made cars to come in. So now Honda is getting money for their home country AND the US. I'm not saying this is their fault, I just think since companies have their government regulating imported goods that they're doing fine where they are and don't need to take our sales that's all. I've been in Detroit for many years and I can say I take everything to heart when I hear people saying Ford sucks buy foreign. Every Ford I've had has been unsurpassable quality... I personally have had more problems with Toyota than I've had with a Ford as my mother had one years back and the thing broke down quite often.
Hey I'm not complaining about their trucks. It is their passenger car's that suck. You want to hear my Contour, Focus,and Tarus stories? Their trucks are top shelf (minus the first couple years of the stupid 6.0)... We had an 82 f100 that had over 250k before we had the tranny rebuilt.
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Originally Posted by Fishtaco http:///forum/thread/381757/ford-a-plan-anyone#post_3327302
Don't worry, I have three Fords and they are all great vehicles. My wife is at 100,000 with her Mustang and it is still like a new car, the engine and tranny work perfect, the paint is perfect and the ******** is perfect. My 94 Ranger is well over a 100,000 and it is still a great vehicle and has also been pretty trouble free considering the use it has seen. My old Ford truck does not count since I have rebuilt almost everything, but I expect it to last me for the rest of my life now.
We have been looking at that new 300 horsepower V-6 Mustang, but really don't have any excuse to buy a new one and the Mustng we have is pretty cool, electric green with 17" black bullet wheels, tinted windows and a killer stereo.
Replace a Mustang with a Honda.........not in this realility.
Fishtaco
I'd take an SI over a v-6 or GT mustang any day...
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Originally Posted by Sparty059 http:///forum/thread/381757/ford-a-plan-anyone#post_3327315
Mustangs are amazing looking cars. The 5.0 is a masterpiece. You should look at getting that instead! I go to my dealership every month debating what car I'm getting next. Finally after going with what would be practical I decided on the new Focus. But my salesman had me just inches away from signing a paper for a Shelby (Another amazing stang). Good lord that car is gorgeous!
a shelby is a whole different story.
 
btldreef

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Originally Posted by stdreb27 http:///forum/thread/381757/ford-a-plan-anyone#post_3327318
Hey I'm not complaining about their trucks. It is their passenger car's that suck. You want to hear my Contour, Focus,and Tarus stories? Their trucks are top shelf (minus the first couple years of the stupid 6.0)... We had an 82 f100 that had over 250k before we had the tranny rebuilt.
I'd take an SI over a v-6 or GT mustang any day...
a shelby is a whole different story.
I'm with you. I will never ever own a Ford or GM again. Honda/Acura it will be from here on out.
 
fishtaco

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Originally Posted by Sparty059 http:///forum/thread/381757/ford-a-plan-anyone#post_3327315
Mustangs are amazing looking cars. The 5.0 is a masterpiece. You should look at getting that instead! I go to my dealership every month debating what car I'm getting next. Finally after going with what would be practical I decided on the new Focus. But my salesman had me just inches away from signing a paper for a Shelby (Another amazing stang). Good lord that car is gorgeous!
Yeah, the practical part is a real deal killer with the Mustang if you have kids or need of back seat space.
Fishtaco
 
sparty059

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Originally Posted by Fishtaco http:///forum/thread/381757/ford-a-plan-anyone#post_3327323
Yeah, the practical part is a real deal killer with the Mustang if you have kids or need of back seat space.
Fishtaco
You know there is plenty of space for kids. #1 there is a perfect seat on top of the car. Just add the not included add on roofbelts to the car and your kids will love the wind blowing through their hair. And #2 depending on how small another one is you could place them on the hood of the car. You'll also have to purchase the add on hoodbelt. They get ya with all those add-ons.
 
fishtaco

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Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/381757/ford-a-plan-anyone#post_3327305
Ah yes....I have been eyeing it myself......BUT I am really enjoying the PAID OFF car...LOL....Mine is all black....inside and out.....and YES....perfect condition....
I am sure I can get quite a few more years from this car....and I fully intend to take advantage of it....
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Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/381757/ford-a-plan-anyone#post_3327325
LOL....+1,000,000 on that
but I bought it for me

LOL, I know how that goes, people are always shocked that I have held onto my little red convertable for 25 years and it is still in great shape, but I bought it for me and no matter what else is going on in life, it gets the best of everything and has never spent a night outside unless it is on a road trip. It's fragile and not practical in the slightest, but on a nice summer day with the top-off on the way to a winery or a day at the beach nothing else makes a bit of sense.
Fishtaco
 
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