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Old 03-31-2007, 01:40 PM
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An opinion, Ford Motor Company does gain when the special models are sold at inflated prices. The individual dealer's net profit is higher which allows them to price other vehicles more competively , thereby maintaining their overall profit margin. The higher prices work for a time until the dealer inventories start to increase and/or demand for the latest has diminished.

Most recent edition of AutoWeek did not have any classfied ads for the GT, new or pre-owned, previously there were 4 to 5 on a weekly basis which started at well over $200K and gradually started to decline.

The more cars the dealer sells, more production at the Ford factories for the non-special models and not having to offer discounts or no/minimum interest loans.

Granted it is last year's model, but a new never registered 2006 Dodge Viper SR10 Coupe is selling for $79,500 with a MSRP of $90,695, discount of $11,195 , even before some bargaining, no demand or ?
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