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2023 Ford Bronco — 120k one-owner car versus 70k with thin history

CamberFanCommunity StarterAug 21, 20262023 Ford Bronco BadlandsDetroit
2023 Ford Bronco Badlands, about 53,000 miles. The higher-mileage car has detailed records and consistent ownership; the lower-mileage example has sparse history. If both inspect well, how much weight do you put on maintenance history versus odometer? I am in Detroit. I would rather test this logically than replace parts.
apr
2.32
location
Detroit
trade in
ppi planned
term months
48
asking price
25500
dealer addons
1495
dealer doc fee
499
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NewCarCollector228Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 22, 2026permalink
I'd want competing paper, not competing stories. Keep sale price, trade, and financing split on the 2023 Ford Bronco so a “good payment” cannot bury a worse deal. If they balk, that's your answer. Take it or leave it — that's what I'd do. Sleeping on the number either way.
QuietSeller995Community StarterCommunity StarterAug 22, 2026permalink
I'd want competing paper, not competing stories. Call your insurer in Detroit before you fall in love with the 2023 Ford Bronco. I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. Learned this the expensive way on a previous car. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
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