I want to stay with a ford

so heres my list

2014 focus loaded 27ish (think I could trade straight for a new loaded 1)

2011 awd sel edge 57k miles loaded every option but sunroof also a straight trade(has 100k warranty) BEYOND LOADED

2013 escape sel I think every option but nav (straight trade)

2013 flex sel no leather or nav pretty basic 20k miles

please help me on this. I am getting rid of my car for the following reasons:

wife can't drive stick
want something with better mpg(I get 15 highway)
want better comfort
want to haul 4 people time to time (wife n me + 2 friends)
I need more cargo room

my cars a 13 im the 3rd owner and its got one wreck that was less than 400(someone hit me at a stop light)
8800 miles on my car and its in mint shape

all stock my cars got 401a leather, its a premium, 3.73 gears and brembo package, rear factory spoiler.
do yall think I can get 27 trade in?

 

I really like the edge and escape and focus

 

Of course it is a very personal decision for you to make, not us. Since you are asking our opinions I personally would choose that new Focus over any of the used cars you have listed. No issues to worry about and there is nothing nicer than owning a car when new. If I saw a used 10,000 miles near mint GT on your list, then my thoughts would be different.

 

I would say drive them all. Your car will grab you when you are in the seat. That said, I would rock the focus. The hatch makes it very usable for carrying things and it's still a blast to drive.

 

I own a 2013 Escape. I love the ecoboost. It accelerates great. As far as gas mileage it gets about the same as my Mustang which is about 25-26mpg. I can't think of anything I don't like about it accept it's not as fun as my Mustang.

 

I love the ford focus hatch can yall tell me what you think they will give me trade in nada and kbb say about 27

I think a new loaded focus is 26ish

and honestly I love the focus and escape... the escape is so amazing inside

heres the escape

http://www.friendlyford.net/Springfi...-SUV/21007890/

I really wish it had a backup cam and nav but other than that no complaints

the flex was the vehicle that caught my attention but the mpg is the downside along with no leather or sunroof.

 

Why are you only getting 15mpg highway?

 

not sure been that way since I got the car

 

Is that by actual calculation?

Or the readout on the speedo? Do you zero out your setting at each fillup (mpg, avg speed, etc)?

You should easily be mid to upper 20's on highway.

 

yes I zero it out and not sure jsut used the factory gauge

 

As far as your 'trade-in' you won't get what KBB has in their price guide. Not in this instance anyway. If you were buying a $40,000 Ford then possibly as they have room to work with. Dealerships will never trade even or remotely close. They will want thousands plus your Mustang for that new Focus. That's why so many people do private sales, then you can take that $$ and pay cash, and negotiate for that Focus.

 

the problem with selling it outright is I make a lot more than most people that live around me.
I am gonna talk $ on a focus st tomorrow

I am hoping for 27k for mine and 28 for a new focus st.

 

One of your reasons for a change is that your wife can't drive a manual . . . The Focus ST only comes with a manual.

 

believe it or not I taught her to drive my colorado in about 15 minutes

shes not ready for a 400 hp 5.0 beast tho

 

Buy the flex. Plenty of room to grow in. We absolutely love ours. It's luxury regardless of what model. My kids would back me up on that.

 

I think the Flex is an amazing and underrated car, at the same time I think it will be one of those cars in the future that will be desired and collected for its "different" look compared to everything that is out today.

 

I am talking $ on a focus st today wish me luck.

 

good luck n be prepared to walk away if u feel u dont get a good deal.

 

Wow, the third owner in such a short time. The poor Mustang, it must feel so unloved. lol.

Good luck with the Focus.

 

I bought a loaded focus st the best package for 2k + my car