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Few random thoughts: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.
The Outback is, roughly, the same type vehicle. Will you really still drive the Outback when you get a Bronco?
Is the Outback nearing a point where you're going to have to spend a fair amount of money to maintain it? Timing chain/belt, bearings, engine work, transmission......
Do you need to keep the Outback for someone in the family, like a new teenage driver?
Do you have room for two vehicles and is keeping the Bronco in a garage important to you?
Everyone's situation and needs are different, but as you asked for opinions, if you don't need the Outback for another driver, I'd sell it. As has been mentioned already, it's a good sellers market for a used vehicle. If your second vehicle was a different type altogether, like a performance oriented car, then that might be a different conversation.
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