Don't completely toss out the idea of buying new! If you are not REAL fussy about options present or missing, anyway. You have to choose from existing inventory. TREMENDOUS bargains can be had as dealers finish their sales years (calander year), and want to avoid inventory taxes, Ford gives big incentives and rebates, and the dealers want bragging rights for the year.
Work your phone hard the last half of December. GREAT deals are available.
A friend used this strategy and saved almost 20K on his truck. He added heated seats and a couple other low bucks options after he took it home.
Hone those negotiating skills, and don't knuckle under to pressure.
