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Another car buying question (please don’t make me drive a minivan edition)
Posted on 8/3/19 at 3:11 pm
Posted on 8/3/19 at 3:11 pm
When comparing similarly equipped used cars (make, model and trim), what is appropriate mileage allowance cost difference?
As an example of what I’m looking at,
Ford Expedition Max
Car A has 20,000 miles for $43,500
Car B has 29,000 miles for $42,000
Which is the better deal?
If Car A is a better deal, at what price does Car B become a better deal? And vice versa?
frick I don’t want to drive a minivan
As an example of what I’m looking at,
Ford Expedition Max
Car A has 20,000 miles for $43,500
Car B has 29,000 miles for $42,000
Which is the better deal?
If Car A is a better deal, at what price does Car B become a better deal? And vice versa?
frick I don’t want to drive a minivan
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Posted on 8/3/19 at 3:13 pm to Sheepdog1833
There's no way I would make a big deal out of that.. Whichever you like better.
Posted on 8/3/19 at 3:14 pm to Sheepdog1833
Get some new pussy and buy a 4runner
Posted on 8/3/19 at 3:14 pm to Sheepdog1833
Miles / Cost = Value ?
Posted on 8/3/19 at 3:16 pm to Sheepdog1833
That’s a pretty specific question.
Let me give you a specific answer:
Car B.
Let me give you a specific answer:
Car B.
Posted on 8/3/19 at 3:18 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
quote:
Miles / Cost = Value
You’re probably 100% correct. Right now my brain is so fried from talking to 10 dealerships, think at one point I was trying to convince myself that we could buy two smaller cars to fit the family in for outings.
Posted on 8/3/19 at 3:18 pm to Sheepdog1833
Compute this
0.55*miles difference-(2*miles difference/car mpg)
0.55*miles difference-(2*miles difference/car mpg)
This post was edited on 8/3/19 at 7:51 pm
Posted on 8/3/19 at 3:21 pm to Sheepdog1833
Expedition all day. Love it.
Try to figure out what type of person was the previous owner. Fat families will put more wear on the seats and whatnot.
Try to figure out what type of person was the previous owner. Fat families will put more wear on the seats and whatnot.
This post was edited on 8/3/19 at 3:26 pm
Posted on 8/3/19 at 3:25 pm to Sheepdog1833
quote:
Car A has 20,000 miles for $43,500
Car B has 29,000 miles for $42,000
I'd take the lower mileage for the extra $1,500.
Posted on 8/3/19 at 3:28 pm to Sheepdog1833
quote:
As an example of what I’m looking at, Ford Expedition Max Car A has 20,000 miles for $43,500 Car B has 29,000 miles for $42,000
Those two are so similar that it doesnt matter.. you should then just look at other factors, like which color you like better, which has better features (rear view camera, remote start etc)
Also, why the Expedition Max? , i prefer the regular Expedition .. i’m pretty sure it would be comparable in space to a minivan, i’m not sure who would want/need an Expedtion Max unless you have like 5 kids.
Posted on 8/3/19 at 3:37 pm to Sheepdog1833
The biggest question is why the F are you buying a Ford......
Posted on 8/3/19 at 3:45 pm to Sheepdog1833
Will Cover has a solid thread on here you're going to wish you read before you left the house
Posted on 8/3/19 at 3:49 pm to Sweltering Chill
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Also, why the Expedition Max? , i prefer the regular Expedition .. i’m pretty sure it would be comparable in space to a minivan, i’m not sure who would want/need an Expedtion Max unless you have like 5 kids.
I do actually have five kids, though one is going to LSU next month.
I did look at cargo room and would believe that the expedition MAX has only 3 more cu feet of storage (36) than the Honda Odyssey (32.8)? The regular expedition only has 21 cu ft. frick!!! Where are my balls? My kids are slicing them off nice and slow.
Posted on 8/3/19 at 3:53 pm to Sheepdog1833
A is better b/c you will get more of original factory warranty.
ETA:
On your last question, that's kind tough. Probably depends on where you value higher mileage.
B will have less warranty and need tires sooner, so those are factors. Your $1500 savings gets eaten up fairly quickly.
ETA:
On your last question, that's kind tough. Probably depends on where you value higher mileage.
B will have less warranty and need tires sooner, so those are factors. Your $1500 savings gets eaten up fairly quickly.
This post was edited on 8/3/19 at 3:57 pm
Posted on 8/3/19 at 3:55 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
quote:
Will Cover has a solid thread on here you're going to wish you read before you left the house
I have in the past. I started by emailing about fifteen dealerships, have test driven the appropriate vehicles, researched every option on these fricking cars. I probably could sell them for a side hustle. After all that, after playing the games, the smart economic decision is probably to buy a minivan.
Someone come push me off this cliff
Posted on 8/3/19 at 3:59 pm to N2cars
quote:
A is better b/c you will get more of original factory warranty.
Here’s another thing. Should I put that $1500 “savings” toward an extended warranty?
i.e. Flood Ford warranties
Posted on 8/3/19 at 4:02 pm to Sheepdog1833
That's the latest OT hot button. 
The Max is a new design this year, or last year?
I think the drivetrain is pretty solid, but I'd research on Ford forums to see if anything pops up. You can always buy an OEM warranty until right before the base warranty ends.
On that vehicle, I probably wouldn't.
The Max is a new design this year, or last year?
I think the drivetrain is pretty solid, but I'd research on Ford forums to see if anything pops up. You can always buy an OEM warranty until right before the base warranty ends.
On that vehicle, I probably wouldn't.
Posted on 8/3/19 at 4:03 pm to Sheepdog1833
Christ...if you don’t wanna drive a minivan, then don’t drive a minivan. It’s not tough.
Posted on 8/3/19 at 4:05 pm to Sheepdog1833
quote:
Someone come push me off this cliff
That Expedition is going to ride and drive better than a that minivan.
At times, you're going to be moving a good bit of weight (no offense). The Ford will have the stronger engine and perform better.
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