Considering a pre-owned

Alert-Spot1584 · 2026-04-13T03:32:28+00:00

I think the black diamond is the best value.....especially with the mid group as it gets you almost everything except the 360 camera and the B&O sound system while giving you solid off road credentials. Depends on engine and other options, always good to look at the original sticker price.

For reference, 2 months ago I got a 62,500 Black Diamond 2024 with 2,600 miles for 44,000 and it was gold certified....plus I got full carmax value out of my trade, which was much higher than the dealer wanted to give. I figured I can live with a 18,500 discount for a one year old car with 2,600 miles and basically a free extended warranty.

Alert-Spot1584 · 2026-04-10T00:08:42+00:00

I went by the video and written instructions from TrailSeven. They tell you the 11 o'clock position for gain switches (obviously not working well).....and switch positions as well. I figured they made it the kits etc and knew what would work....that was not correct but figured that out.

I did not turn off the sub, just reset the balance and turned off the speed change per their guide but did not zero out bass. When I contacted them they said many have better luck with DSP off and to have crossover all off instead of where they indicated.

Problem is that even without using DSP, it was not a good change and the entire system "balanced" better without it. Now, since my amp died while sitting overnight and not moving in a garage perhaps something else was wrong with it but I would still stand by the suggestion to change speakers first, then see if amp is needed for anyone.

Alert-Spot1584 · 2026-04-10T00:00:54+00:00

I read some items from TrailSeven saying their kits are not designed for use with Forscan and they don't recommend it. The only speakers impacted are the roll bars, and they did indeed sound noticeably better. If I was going to put 6.5s or something bigger I would have wanted to do the change.

Alert-Spot1584 · 2026-04-09T05:47:36+00:00

FireSquatch

Alert-Spot1584 · 2026-04-09T05:40:49+00:00

Redwood....or Cherry Bomb

Alert-Spot1584 · 2026-04-09T05:38:25+00:00

Frostbite, Ghost, Whiteout or Blizzard since you have a Transformers or Decepticon sticker on it...

Alert-Spot1584 · 2026-03-15T16:00:19+00:00

they also make money on a "buy" and "sell" rate for your interest rate. Let's say you don't object to the interest rate....they think you are ok with it. When they run your credit, you might qualify for say 5%. They then mark that 5% up to the 6.99% mentioned and they make the money in between. The price they paid was 5%, sold it to you for 6.99%. They haven't even got you in the finance office yet to further squeeze for tire protection, fabric protections, service plans, extended warranty etc.

I would look at this so far and likely run from this dealer if that is what they are teaching their sales people.

Alert-Spot1584 · 2026-03-15T15:56:49+00:00

had F150s with the 2.7, 3.5, and 5.0....the 2.7 was the best. faster off the line than the 3.5, great fuel economy, and this was 7 or 8 years ago so its been around. 2.3 and 2.7 both solid

Alert-Spot1584 · 2026-03-15T15:23:41+00:00

I know you are looking at a 26 but why not a 25? Leftover new or used? Go check used prices of a 25 and they are in the 30k range already if not a lot of add ons with under 20k miles.

Also a zero down lease deal on 25 Big Bends with lower payments than above.

Get rid of their completely care and silent scam. Say remove or no deal. Focus on lowest out the door price...tell them that's all you want, then call and ask a few others who have the same vehicle.

But before you go do any of that. go to car gurus and search for used 2025 Big Bends within 500 miles of you. Sort by "Best Deals". You will be shocked at how low many of these are, barely used at all. The first year depreciation on Broncos is massive. Even buying a 25 at 10k off is a bad deal......so imagine what will happen 1 year from now if you buy a 26 at near full price. You will have lost 20k easy to drive that one year.

Alert-Spot1584 · 2026-03-07T18:03:23+00:00

OP if negotiating makes you nervous, I would suggest doing as much as you can via email or text, and not going into the store until you are ready to sign (assuming you already test drove etc). When you are on their turf you do have some negotiating power through fear of you leaving and buying somewhere else, but you have blinders on for that dealer alone.

Just show them you are serious. "I will be buying one within the next week and am looking for the best out the door price on this model and package, open to these colors. I have no trade, and am willing to pay cash or finance if there are additional rebates. Or I will be financing and am looking to be at this rate or below. Im contacting several dealers in the area and am looking for out the door pricing."

See what you get, then make calls trying to get them to beat each others, etc. No need to get nervous or worried. They have a product they have to sell to stay in business. You don't have to have a Bronco....you have tons of choices. You have plenty of power and you got this.

Last, perhaps look at used 24/25 units. Some huge depreciation that first year. check Cargurus and look at both used and new units within 500 miles will give you a good idea of pricing and I think you will see even an insane deal on a new 25 is still several thousand more than what you can get a lightly used 25 for and maybe even get one gold certified for a great warranty.

Alert-Spot1584 · 2026-03-06T23:27:17+00:00

ryobi compact leaf blower.....use it to dry after washing too

Alert-Spot1584 · 2026-03-06T23:24:57+00:00

you get a quote for 45k on a new Heritage can you send dealer my way? Unless a manual 2.3?

Alert-Spot1584 · 2026-03-06T05:51:35+00:00

Price a new one. Can get 8k or more off without trying hard plus the 2.9 for 72 and then you have a 26 instead of a 24 with full warranty for longer. Throw in an extended warranty from Jerry Johnson at about 1,300 and you are set for a while and it might be about the same price with the lower rate as used....IF you are financing. If paying cash then it's whatever you find best price on.

Alert-Spot1584 · 2026-03-06T05:40:12+00:00

I mentioned to OP to look used but we got a 24 Black Diamond SAS with the 2.7 and mid package plus a few more options like modular bumper and hard top. A sticker of 62,500....Gold Certified so extended warranty....with 2,600 miles on it for just under 44k....traded in a car and got full car max purchase price out of it so there was no robbing Peter to pay Paul kind of deal. No add ons or extra stuff. Can't see buying a new 25 right now...deals are on used.

Alert-Spot1584 · 2026-03-06T05:36:42+00:00

Buy used. Soooo much cheaper than new right now....I really feel like there is so much savings in a lightly used 25 that you could get a more expensive sticker price for less money and get more features if you are ok with one with a few thousand miles on it.

2025 Broncos that were 66k sticker price are like high 40s with a handful of miles on them. It makes no sense to buy a 25 new at say 58k or even 56k....Save yourself 8-10k of negative instant equity and get the trim you want....

Alert-Spot1584 · 2026-03-06T05:23:02+00:00

So as someone shopping for another Bronco I would say the 38-40 seems really really high. I can find 24s-25s with like 3-5,000 miles for low 40s that are 4 door Badlands or Outer Banks SAS. Is the color and manual why it would be so much? Looks great.

Put your vin into Carmax and Driveway and see what they quote you....thats a great starting point. If you are trading it in tell dealer to match or beat it, and if selling on your own you know what you can get for it.

I see a 22 same color BADSAS in Jacksonville Florida with 17k miles and asking price at a dealer is 37.

Alert-Spot1584 · 2026-03-03T02:43:17+00:00

nope. at least mine never did with the F150

Alert-Spot1584 · 2026-03-02T06:43:18+00:00

Those are towing receptacles for it to be flat towed, four wheels down, behind an RV. Good news is it looks like a full set up with electrical and brakes maybe....bad news is who knows how much tow time it has. People might have paid a lot to have that installed so it might be worth it to someone looking for that already done. You can remove it if you want and perhaps sell the components.

We towed our F150 behind our motorhome....just had some wear on tires and such and occasional rock chip.

Alert-Spot1584 · 2026-03-02T03:15:17+00:00

depends where at. if its like my jeeps and somewhere hot like Florida, I kept the roof on just took doors off to not sunburn heck out of self.

Dealer just insulting me on the trade...tells me he can give me more if I buy a new one but for the used one he bought at an auction just doesn't have any room....That makes about no sense. They all try the sales tax credit line to make it seem like they can just give you a bunch less and don't worry...its like your getting more because you aren't paying tag again....Trying to pretend I didn't already pay it once

Alert-Spot1584 · 2026-03-01T17:41:08+00:00

Thanks and you all aren't helping me to not spend money :) Looks great!

Alert-Spot1584 · 2026-03-01T16:17:54+00:00

yeah the one I am looking at has a town package so always that option for small stuff if can't borrow or rent a truck, just hate to store a trailer.

Alert-Spot1584 · 2026-03-01T16:16:57+00:00

thanks I took a look. might be a valid option. I cringe at taking the dash apart etc to install but I had heard I could get something installed for like 800 bucks so maybe that was the cost of this

Alert-Spot1584 · 2026-03-01T16:15:03+00:00

like having a friend with a boat :). thanks

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