Is anybody considering switching from selling your current vehicle to keeping it?

[bgmort]

I've been thinking when I get my Bronco in a while (no reservation yet, probably doing an October reservation at Granger) that I'll sell my current vehicle (2013 Outback with 90k miles) and put the money (estimated 12k) toward a Bronco. But I'm wondering if I can actually make it work out better financially to keep the Outback. This might be possible because I can spec my Bronco a lot differently if it's not my only vehicle:

2dr instead of 4dr (~$2500)
Manual instead of auto ($1600)
Hard top included, instead of an upgrade for hard or dual tops ($700-$2700)
Perhaps a lower trim? My preference is Black Diamond, but am also considering the lower trims. Having it as a second vehicle could affect that choice. ($0-$10000)

I'm wondering if anyone else has considered the same dilemma, and what your thought process was.

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[Orbiter]

I'm considering keeping my 09 Honda Pilot for a year as a backup vehicle after I get the Bronco since it's definitely roomier than a Bronco and drives fine. The costs I have for it are yearly registration, fuel, maintenance, and insurance which should decrease as I drive it less.

 

[Chrism81]

I was thinking about it, but then I realized I wouldn't be using my other car that often and it would just be there wasting money.

 

[bgmort]

I was thinking about it, but then I realized I wouldn't be using my other car that often and it would just be there wasting money.

I think that's where I'll end up too - I'd have two vehicles to maintain, insure, wash, and incur depreciation. But it'd be a lot of fun too.

 

[iamchewby]

I'm back and forth. Today I'm keeping it, I'll get back to you tomorrow. I have a decent 2012 f150, it's paid off, and the fact that it's a 2wd with a non-ecoboost v6 with high miles means I wont get much for it. It runs perfectly, looks good, has an easily accessible rear seat, insurance is cheap and it can keep miles off the Bronco.

 

[Catmandu]

Too late.....Sold the JKU last month

 

[Villageidit]

If I keep my 2008 Element I'll end up going with a higher trim level. Instead of the Black Diamond I'll go Outer Banks at least to add the high package. If I keep my Ram (most likely outcome) I am thinking of dropping to a base + sasquatch. Won't need added tech as my Ram has it already. I can always tow the Bronco on long trips if my wife and I don't find it as comfortable as we would like. Both current vehicles are paid for so no loans to consider.

 

[jmadsen]

I hopefully will be selling a few vehicles prior to picking up my new Bronco. a 2005 Dodge ram 2500 5.9 cummins work truck, a 1950 Ford potato chip former Laura Scutters Food truck-project, a 1941 1/2 ton pickup project, maybe one of the Marmon Herrington truck projects as well. probably the 53 F250 and keep the 2 51 Marmons and 53 C600 ? possibly let the 45 MB project go also.

I have enough retirement projects for 12 of me and I'm at least 25 years from that stage !

 

[SoccerDude]

Yes, I am saving the 4th gen 4runner for when I need a bigger vehicle, backup and for the kiddos when they grow up. It should keep running as good as new in 11 years ?.

 

[millsra13]

I’m doing almost the same thing as you. I was originally going with a 4 door auto badlands as my primary vehicle, but I like the look of the 2 door so much better. I decided just to keep my F-150 as a daily driver and get a 2 door manual badlands with no additional options.

 

[Stampede.Offroad]

I'll probably end up keeping it because even the dealership won't want it as a trade in.

 

[ronstar]

Wife says that I need to sell my 2001 corvette to get the bronco. And I agreed - at first.

But after several corvette rides this summer, I think the corvette gives me something that my bronco won't. So I may need to keep the corvette for a while after getting the bronco - just for a transition period.

 

[Beach_Bum]

I will likely keep my 2003 Jeep Liberty Limited. It is pre-FCA and only has 85K miles on it. I can count on two hands how many times passengers have ridden in it in the 17 years. It is in beautiful condition. I likely wouldn't get much in trade despite the low miles and pampered appearance. Nothing can change the fact that it is 17 years old. So I will likely keep it and use as a DD, and perhaps give it to my nephew in a few years.

 

[jswing]

I already sold my trade in a few days ago. I didn't really need it (I don't really NEED a Bronco) and used car values are high right now because demand is higher than supply. My guess is I got about $4 - $5K more for it now that I'd likely get in trade from Ford later.

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