time2roll wrote:
A1ARealtorRick wrote:
Groover wrote:
I keep reading complaints about how much the Limited versions costs but you can still buy the XL version if that is what you want. It is as nice as my fully loaded 1991 Ford pickup and it is generally heavily discounted.
However today, buying a base model (for example, the XL), come resale time, the market for such a vehicle will be colder than a mother-in-laws love.
Compared to the buy price you will still save money.
The real issue is that these base models are often beat down hard and put away wet on a daily basis. Take care of it same as your King Ranch and you will do fine with a base model.
A1ARealtorRick is correct. It is much harder to resale a base optioned vehicle versus one that has higher trim packages and engine options. Dealerships give you next to nothing on trade-in because they will have a hard time unloading it. I believe Autotrader had an article about this not to long ago.
