Almost changed

[wireman]

I have been looking at vehicles that might meet my needs forward.

Was thinking about changing from my 2021 BL. I looked at the new 2026 Terrain AT4, thinking about a Mazda CX-50, or a 2025 VW Tiguan SEL-R Line.
I looked at a 2024 Escape Titanium (I've previously owned 3 Escapes).

Even considered a Cadillac XT4. I wasn't locked in on 1 brand, but it was going to an SUV. No sedans for this old creaky body.

I scanned Auto Trader & Car Gurus daily for months.

Sunday, I saw a listing at my local Ford dealer that I had to check out.

2025 Badlands
5,800 miles
White
Badlands Tech pkg.
Moon roof
Cargo Management system

No warranty work done on the BL and no recalls (for now).

It had a in service date of 5-9-2025. It was owned by a senior for 5 months and then traded in for whatever reason. The salesman said he sees some crazy shit
from people buying and trading cars these days.

So, looking at it objectively, I decided another Badlands fit my needs better than anything else. We put a deal together in 30 minutes that I was happy with.

The extended warranty was a plus and the 1st owner taking the hit on depreciation.

I had an offer from Carmax for my 2021 BL, $24,000. I showed it to them figuring they wouldn't match it, but they did.

This is Gold Certified, so it has a 48 month, 48,000 miles bumper to bumper, and the 7 year 100K mile power train warranty with $100 deductible after 4 years.

I like the new Sync 4 and large screen, hopefully get use to the HVAC controls, don't like the black wheels and prefer the brown interior of my 2021.

But, life's a compromise and this purchase was also. So Ford, keep the recalls to a minimum on the 2025's.

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[Jrl]

I have been looking at vehicles that might meet my needs forward.

Was thinking about changing from my 2021 BL. I looked at the new 2026 Terrain AT4, thinking about a Mazda CX-50, or a 2025 VW Tiguan SEL-R Line.
I looked at a 2024 Escape Titanium (I've previously owned 3 Escapes).

Even considered a Cadillac XT4. I wasn't locked in on 1 brand, but it was going to an SUV. No sedans for this old creaky body.

I scanned Auto Trader & Car Gurus daily for months.

Sunday, I saw a listing at my local Ford dealer that I had to check out.

2025 Badlands
5,800 miles
White
Badlands Tech pkg.
Moon roof
Cargo Management system

No warranty work done on the BL and no recalls (for now).

It had a in service date of 5-9-2025. It was owned by a senior for 5 months and then traded in for whatever reason. The salesman said he sees some crazy shit
from people buying and trading cars these days.

So, looking at it objectively, I decided another Badlands fit my needs better than anything else. We put a deal together in 30 minutes that I was happy with.

The extended warranty was a plus and the 1st owner taking the hit on depreciation.

I had an offer from Carmax for my 2021 BL, $24,000. I showed it to them figuring they wouldn't match it, but they did.

This is Gold Certified, so it has a 48 month, 48,000 miles bumper to bumper, and the 7 year 100K mile power train warranty with $100 deductible after 4 years.

I like the new Sync 4 and large screen, hopefully get use to the HVAC controls, don't like the black wheels and prefer the brown interior of my 2021.

But, life's a compromise and this purchase was also. So Ford, keep the recalls to a minimum on the 2025's.

So what was the retail?

 

[Dude]

… This is Gold Certified, so it has a 48 month, 48,000 miles bumper to bumper, and the 7 year 100K mile power train warranty with $100 deductible after 4 years.

That’s a great deal!!

About the “Gold Certified, 48 month, 48,000 miles bumper to bumper warranty” …. Does that provide exact same bumper to bumper coverage as the new car Ford bumper to bumper warranty (e.g 12 month/12k mile and/or 36 month/36k miles)?

 

[Jacodd1]

I have been looking at vehicles that might meet my needs forward.

Was thinking about changing from my 2021 BL. I looked at the new 2026 Terrain AT4, thinking about a Mazda CX-50, or a 2025 VW Tiguan SEL-R Line.
I looked at a 2024 Escape Titanium (I've previously owned 3 Escapes).

Even considered a Cadillac XT4. I wasn't locked in on 1 brand, but it was going to an SUV. No sedans for this old creaky body.

I scanned Auto Trader & Car Gurus daily for months.

Sunday, I saw a listing at my local Ford dealer that I had to check out.

2025 Badlands
5,800 miles
White
Badlands Tech pkg.
Moon roof
Cargo Management system

No warranty work done on the BL and no recalls (for now).

It had a in service date of 5-9-2025. It was owned by a senior for 5 months and then traded in for whatever reason. The salesman said he sees some crazy shit
fromw people buying and trading cars these days.

So, looking at it objectively, I decided another Badlands fit my needs better than anything else. We put a deal together in 30 minutes that I was happy with.

The extended warranty was a plus and the 1st owner taking the hit on depreciation.

I had an offer from Carmax for my 2021 BL, $24,000. I showed it to them figuring they wouldn't match it, but they did.

This is Gold Certified, so it has a 48 month, 48,000 miles bumper to bumper, and the 7 year 100K mile power train warranty with $100 deductible after 4 years.

I like the new Sync 4 and large screen, hopefully get use to the HVAC controls, don't like the black wheels and prefer the brown interior of my 2021.

But, life's a compromise and this purchase was also. So Ford, keep the recalls to a minimum on the 2025's.

I think the black wheels look great on your new Badlands.

 

[wireman]

That’s a great deal!!

About the “Gold Certified, 48 month, 48,000 miles bumper to bumper warranty” …. Does that provide exact same bumper to bumper coverage as the new car Ford bumper to bumper warranty (e.g 12 month/12k mile and/or 36 month/36k miles)?

Yes, just extended 12 months and 12K miles.

 

[wireman]

I think the black wheels look great on your new Badlands.

They look ok but I prefer silver or black with some machined surfaces.

 

[wireman]

I also got 22,000 Ford pass points and the next oil change free.

 

[wireman]

So what was the retail?

Window sticker is $43895. They were asking $38K. Got it for $36,800 before Uncle Sam's stuff.
I figure the Ford extended warranty is worth around $2k from research.

 

[Jacodd1]

Window sticker is $43895. They were asking $38K. Got it for $36,800 before Uncle Sam's stuff.
I figure the Ford extended warranty is worth around $2k from research.

I think you got a great deal… good job!

 

[Jacodd1]

They look ok but I prefer silver or black with some machined surfaces.

Wheels like this?

 

[wireman]

Similar color but maybe a little lighter. Here's a Maverick wheel like I like.

Or something similar to this Reika wheel. Maybe I'll make a change down the road.

 

[Jacodd1]

Both of those are great choices. I don’t think you can go wrong with either one you pick.

I was hoping the picture I sent would have you thinking we could trade wheels. The black would be great on my 2023 Big Bend.

 

[RSH]

Ya done good!
Happy trails with the new ride.

 

[Jrl]

Window sticker is $43895. They were asking $38K. Got it for $36,800 before Uncle Sam's stuff.
I figure the Ford extended warranty is worth around $2k from research.

That was a super buy ,congratulations nice looker.

 

[wireman]

Both of those are great choices. I don’t think you can go wrong with either one you pick.

I was hoping the picture I sent would have you thinking we could trade wheels. The black would be great on my 2023 Big Bend.

Don't want to go there for a while with the wife about new wheels

These will have to do for a couple of years. The Badlands wheels are 17" Want to stay with that size when I do make a change.

I believe yours are 18"