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New vs used
Does anyone have advice on purchasing a F250 new vs used?
i’m look at a 2018 6.2 with 13,000 miles advertised for $42,000 from the dealership. Original sticker was $45,500 new. it’s a xlt model.
I have never purchased a Ford truck, I know from doing some research some heavy discounts can be had when buying new. If the price is similar I would rather buy new. Only thing is I don’t see any big discounts this month. Also the certified used warranty is very nice if buying used from the dealer. I would love to hear some advice from the members, thanks.
i’m look at a 2018 6.2 with 13,000 miles advertised for $42,000 from the dealership. Original sticker was $45,500 new. it’s a xlt model.
I have never purchased a Ford truck, I know from doing some research some heavy discounts can be had when buying new. If the price is similar I would rather buy new. Only thing is I don’t see any big discounts this month. Also the certified used warranty is very nice if buying used from the dealer. I would love to hear some advice from the members, thanks.
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Does anyone have advice on purchasing a F250 new vs used?
i’m look at a 2018 6.2 with 13,000 miles advertised for $42,000 from the dealership. Original sticker was $45,500 new. it’s a xlt model.
I have never purchased a Ford truck, I know from doing some research some heavy discounts can be had when buying new. If the price is similar I would rather buy new. Only thing is I don’t see any big discounts this month. Also the certified used warranty is very nice if buying used from the dealer. I would love to hear some advice from the members, thanks.
i’m look at a 2018 6.2 with 13,000 miles advertised for $42,000 from the dealership. Original sticker was $45,500 new. it’s a xlt model.
I have never purchased a Ford truck, I know from doing some research some heavy discounts can be had when buying new. If the price is similar I would rather buy new. Only thing is I don’t see any big discounts this month. Also the certified used warranty is very nice if buying used from the dealer. I would love to hear some advice from the members, thanks.
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Almost no reason to buy used that close in year or price to new. The market for used trucks is insane, unless you are buying *realllllllllly used* there's almost no incentive to buy over new when its just a few thousand difference.
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I searched for the last year in the Mpls area for a used F250. Even looked 300 miles away. Simply put it's a joke. 2014 Lariat CC, 53,000 miles and they want $42,500 for it. I was able to order new 19 (same truck) and get it for $46,900.
One of the best deals I found was a 2008 with 108,000 miles for $24,900. That's 10 years old and will rust out.
I'm sure there is a gem out there but I couldn't find it. My new one is scheduled to arrive in 12 days......12 very very long days, lol.
FYI, I've got a 2001 I'll sell cheap!
One of the best deals I found was a 2008 with 108,000 miles for $24,900. That's 10 years old and will rust out.
I'm sure there is a gem out there but I couldn't find it. My new one is scheduled to arrive in 12 days......12 very very long days, lol.
FYI, I've got a 2001 I'll sell cheap!
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Go price out the truck you want on the Ford website. then see what the difference is. I'm betting it isn't much. The used ones don't seem to come down in price and I wonder who buys them. I was shown a 2017 with 24K miles. they wanted 5,000ish more than what I paid for my 2019. But I noticed it wasn't on the lot when I picked up the 19. Somebody bought it?
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You could always figure out what it’s worth to you and make an offer. They probably paid nothing on it for a trade. Just a thought.
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That was my dilemma for months and after running numbers for various loans and pct rate the payment was damn near close for new vs used...I was lucky enough to have PCO and small rebate at the time so for little bit more money and piece of mind I had a new truck.
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Buy new. In fact order one the exact way you want it. That way you don’t pay for options you don’t want and build it exactly the way you want. Plus you will get better finance rates over a used truck and you get a full 3 year warranty.
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Ouch. I have basically that exact truck but 6.7L. 2017 F-350 FX4 XLT Premium, w/ chrome package in silver. Only paid $53k new.