Best Model for Resale

[JohnnyX]

Someone asked me what is the best Bronco model for resale. I have a Badlands, so naturally that is what I recommended. Curious what others think -- or actually what does the data say about resale and the different Bronco models.

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[dan79]

first edition!!

 

[GToddC5]

I would guess a loaded 4 door lighting blue FE with black seats, would be #1 for bringing out the people with money to burn.

However, my build is the most valuable to me, so it's all relative.

 

[Evergreen]

As far flipping it immediately for a profit I'd wager, First Edition, then Wildtrak, then OBX. Majority of people that are going to buy the bronco well over sticker are in it for vanity, not performance. And those three models (despite all being really good options) will probably appeal to less hardcore off-road people while still having the awesome appearance. Badlands is more of an enthusiast model than the others, so I'd imagine the value is there but the buyers for over MSRP are not (unless they want a bronco now and don't care or know what trim level it is).

As far as resale value in the sense of lack of depreciation, I'd imagine the a base 2dr sas would fare the best. Less to go wrong, less tech that will become dated, easier to make it your own. A clean base 2dr will be a desirable build down the road.

Just my 2¢. Only time will tell.

 

[Drex]

Historically speaking on a percentage basis, the lowest of the low end models holds its value best in everything. It will end up being a base, probably in white. The fact that Ford is cranking out the Big Bend soft tops means there will be a market flooded with them as a percentage of other models, that might depress their value more than the higher end stuff (usually the higher trim models get the biggest depreciation hit.)

 

[RobC2]

For wholesale and trade-in, I would say highest trim with least options. In other words, the most items standard since options don't add as much. So First Edition, followed by Wildtrak. Private party sales will be a little different as value will depend on what is important to the buyer. Badlands will probably do pretty well private party.

 

[r21free]

Just sold my wife's base four door for $81,000 cost $ 37,500 new

 

[lenitech]

Just sold my wife's base four door for $81,000 cost $ 37,500 new

This is insane. Makes me wonder what my Base Sasquatch 2dr could get. Not gonna sell, I waited too long and invested way too much time on B6G to do that. But Geez!

 

[Red Mountain Pass]

I'd say 2 Door Base Squatch

 

[Rahkmalla]

If you're looking for long term estimated post-constraint data, have a look at Ford's own lease residuals.

Lower trims have higher residuals, and 4dr residuals are 5% over 2dr.

Why are more expensive models holding their value worse? Well that's actually pretty common. The more expensive the car is on the used market, the more is has to compete against other new models.

Highest residual available is a base 4 dr. Personally I think a 4dr basesquatch will probably have the most demand in the secondary market once we're back to a time when used broncos sell for less than new broncos.

 

[Woods]

Based on Jeep Rubicon= Badlands. I'm voting Badlands.

 

[bdub2you]

The biggest ROI seems to be the base model since dealerships seem to be getting the most markup compared to MSRP.

 

[zombie]

Just sold my wife's base four door for $81,000 cost $ 37,500 new

Apparently there's a sucker born every minute.

 

[Lifeliberty]

Any model they can get their hands on

 

[Heart2]

It looks to be whatever you own...

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