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New SVTF Owner

1.5K views 31 replies 14 participants last post by  Virtual_Insanity  
#1 ·
Well after 9 1/2 hours at the Ford dealership suffering from starvation and getting glassyeyed I traded out of my 2003 ZX3 for a '02 Pitch Black SVTF.I was able to get the $2500 rebate along with $1000 from Ford for their loyalty program.After Ford started with the rebates the cars are disappearing and they had to get the car that I wanted from another dealer.Sawgrass Ford in Florida did what no other local dealer could do for me and I am thankful to them.The car is a blast to drive
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.-Jim
 
#4 ·
Thanks Scottie and SlickShoes.My biggest motivation has been being part of [FJ] since October and reading all the positive posts from the current SVTF owners so I knew I had to take the plunge and join.What an awsome car!!!
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.-Jim
 
#6 ·
Thanks J.R. Albright.I am having a blast with my SVTF and already put 100 miles on it since yesterday.Shows how much fun I am having
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.-Jim
 
#9 ·
yup, bought mine month and a half ago, i woulda waited for the rebate too, it is a pisser, guess its better not to worry about it now
 
#10 ·
i bought mine a month ago. its an awsome car. i could have used the 2500 for goodies though.
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welcome aboard Virtual_Insanity
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#11 ·
Thanks lilracer
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.I am not sure but I think there is a thread posted somewhere on [FJ] about rebates being sent to those that already got their cars.So I would suggest contacting the dealership where you bought your SVTF or call Ford directly and ask them.Not to sound cliche but if you don't ask the answer is always no.Good luck and I hope it works out.-Jim
 
#12 ·
Bought mine months ago (June) and I have gotten atleast 2500 dollar worth of use out of it
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No regrets here. I was able to get the color and options I wanted (none). If I waited I would have had to settle for what ever they had left over.
 
#14 ·
Originally posted by RHoyle:
Can you give me some information about the Owner Loyalty rebate? I got my SVT Focus on October 30th, and wasn't offered any such rebate when trading in my 2001 Escape...

Thanks!!!
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Ford gives repeat customers a $1000 which is called Ford Loyalty Program.I would call your dealer and ask them why you didn't get it and if they can't answer call Ford directly and see if your dealer failed to offer that to you.I got the rebate and loyalty bonus on both my cars the one I leased in October and the one I just traded it in for yesterday.Let me know how it goes.-Jim
 
#15 ·
Thanks for the info...

I assume that this is a Ford Motor Company offer, and it doesn't matter if you used different dealers. Is that correct?

I'll be calling on Monday morning at 9 AM when they open. I want my $1,000.
 
#16 ·
Originally posted by RHoyle:
Thanks for the info...

I assume that this is a Ford Motor Company offer, and it doesn't matter if you used different dealers. Is that correct?

I'll be calling on Monday morning at 9 AM when they open. I want my $1,000.
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">You are welcome.Yes it is a Ford Motor Company exclusive doesn't matter what Ford dealer you bought/leased your Ford from BUT it might be a regional thing like they did with the rebates although I am not 100% positive on that because it deals with the buyer not the car.Good luck and keep us posted.-Jim
 
#17 ·
Welcome to the SVT lifestyle ...
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There is an SVT Meeting on Tuesday Nov 12 at Margate ford in Coral Springs 7 pm sure would be nice to see another Focus SVT there.

I also got mine 3 months ago and no rebate but I am getting my moneys worth out of it....
 
#18 ·
Thanks AXNFIGZ
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.Are you talking about Maroone Ford in Margate located at 5401 West Copans Road and 441? I never saw a Ford dealership in Coral Springs.-Jim
 
#19 ·
Congrats on the new SVTF!!! You're going to love it more and more every time you drive it!
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As for the $1000, our dealer told us it wasn't available on the SVTs!!! Is that anything like the 're-lease' money you get back after having leased a vehicle through them? Not cool at all... we have at least two of those rebates available and were under the impression that we couldn't use them for our cars. Someone's getting a phone call...
 
#21 ·
Danielle,Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned
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.j/k of course.In regard to Ford's Loyalty Program both Ford Dealers that I got my cars from gave me the $1000 each time taken right off the contract along with the rebates for both cars on my '03 ZX3 (leased) and then again on my '02 SVTF (purchased) one month after the other.I though it was a one time situation but they said it was as long as Ford offers it it applies to any Ford cars,truck or SUV's.If your dealer is telling you one thing they might not know or are playing games with you so I would put a call in to Ford and tell them the situation.Last thing Ford wants are unhappy customers especially now.Good luck and keep us posted.-Jim
 
#23 ·
Originally posted by RHoyle:
I am told that the owner loyalty program is only for customers who are coming out of a lease with Ford.
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Really? They being the dealership never specified that only that Ford offers the $1000 to repeat customers whether leasing or purchasing.I never questioned them on it being that I have leased and purchased vehicles from Ford before.You could be right then.-Jim
 
#25 ·
Originally posted by RHoyle:
I am told that the owner loyalty program is only for customers who are coming out of a lease with Ford.
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">We were/are... we were going to turn in our Ranger a month early to get the rebate, but were told it wouldn't work with the SVT.
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Well we're going to the dealer on Thursday to turn the Ranger in anyway, I'll be sure to bring it up then, and will definitly keep everyone posted.
 
#26 ·
Ok good danielle and I hope you do get it.Let us know thanks.-Jim