Thoughts on not buying right now?

[LSW]

I think now is actually a pretty good time. I feel like a rube for paying MSRP for my 2024 wildtrak about a year and a half ago now. That's the way it was from '21 to early '24 though. Timing the bottom of the car market is probably no easier than timing the bottom of the stock market. Tariffs could stop the fall of prices or increase them since the bronco, for instance, is only sourced of about 20% US made parts according to the window stickers.

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[swami37]

Go buy a Jeep

 

[MNBigfoot]

I think now is actually a pretty good time. I feel like a rube for paying MSRP for my 2024 wildtrak about a year and a half ago now. That's the way it was from '21 to early '24 though. Timing the bottom of the car market is probably no easier than timing the bottom of the stock market. Tariffs could stop the fall of prices or increase them since the bronco, for instance, is only sourced of about 20% US made parts according to the window stickers.

One has to keep in mind, that a $30k Bronco in MY22 sells for over $42K now, the $800 top is $1700, the $1600(?) 2.7 engine upgrade with set you back $5k after forcing into a trim upgrade, and the $800 locker is locked behind the $4500 BD package.......... So paying MSRP in MY22 seems to be a lot better deal, than those getting $8k off today.

 

[LSW]

One has to keep in mind, that a $30k Bronco in MY22 sells for over $42K now, the $800 top is $1700, the $1600(?) 2.7 engine upgrade with set you back $5k after forcing into a trim upgrade, and the $800 locker is locked behind the $4500 BD package.......... So paying MSRP in MY22 seems to be a lot better deal, than those getting $8k off today.

True, just not in late '23 or early '24 like me, that was probably the top of the market for awhile.

 

[V1Rotate]

You're trying to make way too much financial sense out of a very nonsensical topic like buying a brand new vehicle

 

[Brian_B]

more expensive due to trade wars, why would unsold cars be discounted?

Im not a dealer but I've heard it said that Dealers are equity rich and cash poor.

Vehicles sitting on lots costs them money - they need to push volume to earn profit.

They want todays models off the lot to make room for tomorrows, and they will deal with increased prices if/when they come

 

[tock13]

I wouldn’t wait. I’d buy it now so you have it in case ford comes up with another recall that stops all deliveries for 10 months.

 

[Charley]

So about $66,500 for a Badlands auto/6 cyl/lux/sas/hardtop.
currently $3k cash and some areas ( maybe everywhere) $1,090 cash for sas.
it may have been on the lot awhile, or they may see you as someone who is a serious buyer.
It’s a damn good price from what I have been offered in Ohio

 

[Kevin Scarbel]

I'm no economist but if everything is going to get more expensive due to trade wars, why would unsold cars be discounted? Seems to me that all car prices including used car prices will go back up. Where you may benefit waiting is if interest rates drop (assuming you are not paying cash).

Discounted to move out my2024 product so the plants can avoid a production slow down.

 

[the poacher]

I would absolutely wait, stack cash and swoop in and buy a lightly used one for pennies (well maybe nickels) on the dollar.

Hasn't production of the penny been nixed? Definitely nickels from this point on.

 

[BoverW]

Hard to say...

The shock recall on 24 models actually 'balances' the demand and supply temporarily. Not every Bronco in the parking lot can be sold.

Then after they replaced the shock later this year, new tariffs on steel and aluminum could drive the cost up. This is a solid excuse to hold the MSRP for Ford.

 

[_lariat]

Hard to say...

The shock recall on 24 models actually 'balances' the demand and supply temporally. Not every Bronco in the parking lot can be sold.

Then after they replaced the shock later this year, new tariffs on steel and aluminum could drive the cost up. This is a solid excuse to hold the MSRP for Ford.

ALL hoss 2.0/bilstein broncos.

 

[MadMan4BamaNATL]

Just my opinion but see what news you all have. With Stellantis rumoring massive MSRP cuts and 10's of thousands of new 2024 broncos still sitting on lots, I'm feeling I should just wait a few months to buy. They are NOT moving high cost vehicles right now, and it's only getting worse. I think we're seeing the collapse of the car market that was sure to happen after then insane high in the market a couple years ago. I'm already seeing high level badlands for 10 to 15k off (Have a quote IN HAND for a lux badlands hardtop sasquatch for $54,995 Right now). If Stellantis DOES slash MSRP's that much, everyone else is going to have to follow (Only diehard bronco lovers are going to buy a bronco when a similar jeep is $20,000 less) Thoughts?

Winter is almost always the season for the best deals since cars don’t sell very well during Winter.

Beyond that, for you or anyone, depends on your economic reality and outlook. No one knows the future and all jobs can vanish, but if you have a nice cushion saved, salary that covers your needs and leaves some discretion, investments or retirement fund is doing ok, family obligations are in good shape, then why wait?

Cars depreciate, so they should never be looked at anything other than a liability cost, so with that in mind, when you see the best deals, that’s the time to buy.

Besides, your happiness has a value as well, so if you want that Bronco now, screw it! Get it. Only thing I’d say is don’t compromise much on what you need or want in one. Once you have it, the true value is in using it. Off-roading gives nothing but grins and joy.

”Get Back Out There”.

 

[Kevin Scarbel]

Hard to say...

The shock recall on 24 models actually 'balances' the demand and supply temporally. Not every Bronco in the parking lot can be sold.

Then after they replaced the shock later this year, new tariffs on steel and aluminum could drive the cost up. This is a solid excuse to hold the MSRP for Ford.

Why do you assume Ford will be buying tariffed steel? Cleveland-Cliffs is a huge American steel supplier to both Ford and GM.

 

[telenerd]

I had the same quandary but for a Ranger. I wanted a V6 2.7 Ranger XLT since my Bronco is mainly used for rock crawling/trails plus isn’t considered a daily driver.

Waited and waited to put my order in but Ford kept on pushing back release date for the 2.7. Then I told myself why not order a Ranger Raptor while they are “cheap”, stuck my order in then waited 9 months and bam got my order pulled and got a Raptor at MSRP. While I was waiting I was able to sock money away for a very large down payment. My local dealer still hasn’t received any 2.7 Rangers and all the Ranger Raptors elsewhere are over MSRP. If Ford ends up releasing a Tremor Ranger the price for Raptor will shoot up even more.

Still got my School bus yellow 2 door Sasquatch Bronco Badlands too. 🫠

So long story short, get what you want now while the prices are right. Ford won’t be updating them much anytime soon. Life is too short.

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