Question on Buying New 2025 Bronco with Higher Mileage

[Gopher]

I am considering buying a 2025 Stroppe. The vehicle has been at the dealer since October and has 320 miles on the odometer. Either it has been test-driven a lot or was purchased and then returned within an allotted time (7 days). This dealer offers a no-questions return policy within 7 days on all new cars.

My question is whether this mileage would dissuade you from buying a new Bronco. I realize it is still new and comes with full factory warranty, but that mileage makes it feel almost used to me. I do not see any issues.

Will appreciate others' thoughts.

I have negotiated a reasonable price along with my trade-in, but something tells me I can do better. It is the last Stroppe in my local morket (the other one sold last week). There are two others within about 100 miles (in rural areas) but still priced too high and both lowballed my trade.

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[Brian_B]

300 miles?

As long as the B2B warranty is still there - no problem

 

[crzyhawk]

300 miles? Wouldn't hesitate if the price was right. Especially given that 2 door stroppes are going away.

 

[Bronco21Maybe]

I thought this was going to be like 60k miles or something, lol.

 

[Gopher]

Thanks, @Brian_B , @crzyhawk , and @Bronco21Maybe !

Regarding price, I have them down to just over $63k.

 

[Bronco21Maybe]

They're sharp, for sure!

 

[HoosierDaddy]

I am considering buying a 2025 Stroppe. The vehicle has been at the dealer since October and has 320 miles on the odometer. Either it has been test-driven a lot or was purchased and then returned within an allotted time (7 days). This dealer offers a no-questions return policy within 7 days on all new cars.

My question is whether this mileage would dissuade you from buying a new Bronco. I realize it is still new and comes with full factory warranty, but that mileage makes it feel almost used to me. I do not see any issues.

Will appreciate others' thoughts.

I have negotiated a reasonable price along with my trade-in, but something tells me I can do better. It is the last Stroppe in my local morket (the other one sold last week). There are two others within about 100 miles (in rural areas) but still priced too high and both lowballed my trade.

Is it sold as "NEW" or "Used".

I don't think they can sell it as "New" once it leaves the lot on a previous sale, even with the buyback language.

I worked at a family owned dealer DECADES ago.

Not uncommon for cars to be driven by the staff for any number of reasons.
Department managers, etc routinely drove "demonstrators" for 5k or 10k miles, then the dealer would mark the car down considerably and the manager would pick a new one off the lot.
Sales folks might be given a driver as an award.
etc etc

320 miles sounds like somebody got to pimp it for a week.

Either way, new or used, I'd not have a single worry about it as long as the factory warranty is intact.

I wonder what the person who bought my 10k mile 2023 Bronco thought?
Why do people trade in new vehicles after 9 months and 10k miles?

I got it at a fantastic price , hoping the wife would learn to love it as her daily driver ... she did not.
She loves her Subies. Outback it is for her.

 

[Gopher]

Good insights, @HoosierDaddy ! I am confirming with the dealer but I think they are at rock-bottom price either way.

I've had a couple Subies (both with sticks) and see why she likes 'em.

 

[SmallCrawler]

Ask to see the Oasis report. It will show you any service or warranty work performed by any Ford dealer. I bought a leftover Bronco with about 300 miles and the Oasis report showed that the dealer charged the battery, and performed a rear glass recall. You never know what misadventures a new vehicle might have had while unsold.

 

[PNBLWZD]

That sounds like a great discount on a Stroppe if new, but check and see if the warrantee has been “Punched” (started). Also look at the carfax. Even if new, it can show some interesting history like service or if it’s been traded around to different dealers or even auctioned.

 

[Z because X was taken]

Break in miles. I wouldnt hesitate if the deal was spot on for your needs.

 

[RoseLane4]

Hey OP,

Like Hoosier writes, dealer employees drive vehicles in their inventory - normal.

Use this chance (you haven’t bought it yet?) to leverage a better deal - negotiate!

Otherwise, do not hesitate! A left-over 2dr Stroppe is an awesome rig!

Good luck

 

[Quatermain]

I bought my 2025 Badlands with 12K miles in March. Ford certified with full factory warranty for the remainder of the mileage. It appears to have been a special order vehicle judging by the options that came with it. Price was 15K under the MSRP from the original window sticker. Very happy so far.

 

[Gopher]

Thanks, everyone, for the insightful input!

Quick update: Dealer says they got it in a dealer trade, it has not been purchased/returned. They sent me the Oasis Report, which shows nothing unusual. Vehicle was built in May and released in June 2025.

 

[BillyB]

And remember to get the Ford bonus points with new purchase.

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