Thoughts on a 2018 going through two owners already?

[MaskedRacerX]

Even with the reasonably low mileage, that's too much for a used car. That's $10K off, I'm seeing 2019s for 7-8K discounts, one I'm tracking is now $9000 off, and that's a __new__ car. If it checks out, I wouldn't pay more than about $32K. I'm looking at some sub-10K mile MY18 convertibles with original stickers of $52K, for $36-37.

Side note: don't be afraid to buy out of state, I did with my current ride (shipped it from MD down to FL)

[update]

I see @Rick369 ran a report and it did come up as a CPO vehicle, that's good, still too much, but adds some decent value, maybe 33-34K ?

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[AnalogDan]

Hold out for the digital cluster, OP. It's worth it.

 

[MaskedRacerX]

Hold out for the digital cluster, OP. It's worth it.

If AnalogDan is saying this, it MUST be really good

It's part of the 401a on the premium so that also includes some other nice goodies.

Slightly off topic: I hadn't realized until recently (started shopping a 18/19 to replace my '16), that the Shaker (or B&O) moved out of the 401a, so almost all the cars I had bookmarked only have the standard 9-speaker with no sub :(

 

[DekiDoo]

And you know because.......
They were my thoughts

Well you stated it as a matter of fact. Those are my thoughts based on the same criteria as yours.

 

[Rick369]

I would request an Oasis report and look for the buyback sticker on the driver's door jamb. Seems likely that it traded hands so quickly, it has an issue.

I believe that any buyback or lemon car cannot qualify as a Ford CPO vehicle. Asking for an Oasis report is a good suggestion.

 

[marks]

Well you stated it as a matter of fact. Those are my thoughts based on the same criteria as yours.

The title was thoughts and I said it has been ragged, they are my thoughts! You then responded to say no it hasn't, which implies you know for certain it hasn't

 

[Blue Horse]

I've been in the market for a 2018 PP with the digital cluster for a while but recently found one nearby without the digital and might purchase the cluster from hell horse performance. I checked the carfax and saw it's been through two owners, and a service saw a service contract claim so it got me pretty worried. I'll pay a visit to see it in person but what should I be keeping in mind? Really want to make the purchase since FL doesn't have any 18's

Link to vehicle: https://www.pompanoford.com/used/Fo...70a0e0ae82f3a075a8e6d4107.htm?searchDepth=3:7

What FLORIDA are you talking about,I live in S/W Florida and those God Dam things are all over the place.

 

[Haoie]

What FLORIDA are you talking about,I live in S/W Florida and those God Dam things are all over the place.

I'm in South FL. I don't know about seeing them all over the place, I'm having difficulties finding an 18' GT premium here in FL, even other states with options I'm looking for. I did check out the new 19's with 401A selling for 45K but that's over

 

[Cobra Jet]

I believe that any buyback or lemon car cannot qualify as a Ford CPO vehicle. Asking for an Oasis report is a good suggestion.

That is 100% correct.

Once a Ford goes through the Ford RAV Buy Back Process, it’s flagged as a Lemon in OASIS, it’s title it branded a Lemon, it’s stickered/labeled as a Lemon and it only gets a Ford 12k extremely LIMITED warranty. They can never be sold as CPO at all, nor can they utilize any of the original 3/36 or 5/60 warranties.

 

[Dfeeds]

Your being stuck on that digital cluster is going to cost you thousands.

You can buy a brand new Premium GT PP1 10A car for thousands less.

Then use the money saved to do a digital cluster conversion on said vehicle that hasn't gone through two owners.

 

[IPOGT]

I'm in South FL. I don't know about seeing them all over the place, I'm having difficulties finding an 18' GT premium here in FL, even other states with options I'm looking for. I did check out the new 19's with 401A selling for 45K but that's over

I bought my car at Pompano Ford. Great dealer. Been dealing with them for years. See the service manager Warren. Ask him about the car. FYI, no one else touches my car. Factory mods on sig all done there.

 

[IPOGT]

I bought my car at Pompano Ford. Great dealer. Been dealing with them for years. See the service manager Warren. PM me for more information if needed. Great guy. Ask him about the car.

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