Thoughts on pricing for a 500mi "used" 2019 XLT?

[jsphlynch]

So I've come across a used 2019, with only about 500mi . . . being sold at Carmax, asking price is 32k + tax/title.

Sounds like a pretty good deal. As other people have stated, it's a little concerning that someone turned it in with only 500 miles, but maybe an older gentleman bought it and it unfortunately turned out to be his last vehicle.

(and only 'first sold' on Sept 22 of 2020 - both of which I believe mean I'm basically getting a 'new' truck warranty that would still be honored by Ford, right?)

According to the internet, Ford factory warranty is fully transferable when sold within the warranty period. I didn't realize that was a case!

1. Two scratches on the top of the dashboard, about the same distance from the side. This was the most concerning because I was thinking, what if they (ie, first owner or dealership) have replaced something with the instrument cluster/console that wasn't working? But looking at some of the tech manuals, I don't see why they would have been running a prybar/screwdriver there to pop the dash.
2. Some little 'dents' on the plastic head-unit screen, but they are limited to the top right and bottom left corners, so I can live with this.

As you mentioned, the damage doesn't look quite right for attempts at fixing something, especially professional attempts. Maybe something got hauled in the cab and it was a tight squeeze?

Three tiny little paint chips but the fuel cap (I can only assume this has been refueled no more than 4-5 times, how can someone be so incompetent as to chip the paint already?!)

Fits with my older gentleman guess. Hand-eye coordination was starting to go? Also, as noted on other threads on this forum, the paint is not the greatest, making it easier to accidentally chip.

Finally, I felt a weird mid- to high-frequency bounce/vibration, particularly at speed of about 40-60mph, but I'm wondering if due to the low mileage + age, could the truck just have been sat on a lot or driveway, and developed flat spots? I've heard that AT tires are more prone to this.

Flat spots seem like a reasonable guess, but it's impossible for any of us to say for sure. Does the frequency of the vibration change with speed? Some folks have also had vibration issues from a drive-shaft misalignment issue (there's a TSB on it somewhere).

Any thoughts or pointers for me?

At minimum, get the Carfax, even if you have to pay for it yourself (I presume Carmax doesn't provide them for free?). If the truck had problems (especially serious enough to get lemon-lawed, although I'd be surprised if lemon-lawed vehicles end up at Carmax), the attempts to fix it will show up on there. If the Carfax looks clean, it's probably worthwhile to get it looked over by a professional mechanic. Have your local Ford dealer do it: 1) They ought to know what problems to be on the lookout for, and 2) They have an incentive to find every little issue with the truck, as it can help them convince you to buy a new truck from them instead.

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[Rp930]

i would pass. Those things will always bother you.

 

[wanted33]

I'm sometimes more cautious than I should be, but those nicks on the infotainment screen would make me just walk away. I don't know why, but they just give me a sense of foreboding (I like that word, and don't get to use it often ). As far as the vibration it could have been something, or it could have been just something like the engine needing to warm up. And yes, it's still under warranty from Ford. The warranty went into affect on the in service date. Good luck on your decision.

 

[BigOlBish]

Double check on the warranty. The seller has to initiate the transfer. Not sure how many times it can be transferred but they'd have to transfer to the dealer then dealer transfers to you. You don't automatically get the warranty for buying a newish used car

 

[Trigganometry]

So I've come across a used 2019, with only about 500mi (and only 'first sold' on Sept 22 of 2020 - both of which I believe mean I'm basically getting a 'new' truck warranty that would still be honored by Ford, right?) being sold at Carmax, asking price is 32k + tax/title.

I took it for a test drive, and really liked it, and it's packaged/kitted almost exactly how I would have done it myself. It's a 4x4 Supercrew XLT, with the following:

• I think 301A package?
• FX4 package
• Technology package
• Tow package

There were three cosmetic things I can totally live with, but really scratching my head as to what might have caused two of these:

1. Two scratches on the top of the dashboard, about the same distance from the side. This was the most concerning because I was thinking, what if they (ie, first owner or dealership) have replaced something with the instrument cluster/console that wasn't working? But looking at some of the tech manuals, I don't see why they would have been running a prybar/screwdriver there to pop the dash.
2. Some little 'dents' on the plastic head-unit screen, but they are limited to the top right and bottom left corners, so I can live with this.
3. Three tiny little paint chips but the fuel cap (I can only assume this has been refueled no more than 4-5 times, how can someone be so incompetent as to chip the paint already?!)

Finally, I felt a weird mid- to high-frequency bounce/vibration, particularly at speed of about 40-60mph, but I'm wondering if due to the low mileage + age, could the truck just have been sat on a lot or driveway, and developed flat spots? I've heard that AT tires are more prone to this.

Any thoughts or pointers for me? I'm coming from a 2008 single cab XL F150 which I've used as my daily beater for the last 6 years, so the Ranger is heaps more comfortable and drives like a sports car in comparison. I just want to make sure I look out for anything unusual.

That’s about what I paid for the exact same 2020 rig but a sport package. Sticker was about 36K and then with all the discounts came down to 32K. That’s bran spankin new and a full tank of gas. It’s only money right? ?

 

[port43]

I'm with a couple other people here that I would just move on and leave it to someone else.

It almost seems as if you are using the forum here to boost your confidence in something you are already very leery of. Do you really want to be driving around mentally just waiting for the shit to hit the fan? Because you will, even if it never does you will always have that anxiety.

Move on to another Ranger that you can enjoy from the get go.

 

[that408guy]

Unless it has every mod/color you want I would pass. If I knew I was returning a vehicle I would send it off properly.

 

[r1ch999999]

I passed on the same truck I bought new, for $4k under, because it was used and had similar weird issues. $4k is worth the peace of mind to me.

 

[SemperVee]

Carvana offered me $34,000 for my 19 Loaded XLT sport with tech.navigation pack with 4500 miles when I was thinking of getting a bigger truck to tow an RV trailer.

 

[Robisten8]

I'd have to pass on the price alone. I paid 34052 OTD (which includes 6.25% state sales tax) for a truck that had an MSRP of 38205. This was for a brand new (3 miles on odometer) 2020 XLT Sport 4x4 with 301A, locking diff, remote start, trailer tow and keyless keypad just 6 weeks ago. A 2019 year model is already two years old no matter how you look at it. I'd expect a 2 in front of any deal, especially considering past history of Carmax offers.

 

[r1ch999999]

Since someone else said what they paid, I paid $36,600 ish for a 2019 Lariat Supercrew with FX4 and tow package. New, under 100 miles.

 

[t4thfavor]

A donut says there's a water line in that truck somewhere... If it were worth 32K it would be on a Ford lot with a CPO sticker on it.

 

[jsphlynch]

Per the Build and Price tool, a 2021 optioned the way OP described would MSRP at $40,540. Quick search of Houston inventory pulled up this one that is similarly optioned: internet priced at $34k.

EDIT to add: just noticed that it's a courtesy vehicle.

 

[NeptuneRanger]

Having sold car insurance for over 25 years I have see many things. This doesn’t pass the smell test. Those are gouges in the dash and the damaged info screen looks violent to me. Perhaps a car jacking or medical emergency where someone was yanked out of the car, both doors open would explain uniform gouges. The question is why did the truck end up there ? 500 miles is ONE fill up. Whoever sold it didn’t want to answer questions and cashed out. Could be an estate sale, divorce or other situation. The high water mark comment could be right on the money. Carmax gets some cars from auctions by the way. I would pass on this, you are paying retail and deserve peace of mind for 32k

 

[simply_tex]

Thanks for the advice everyone. While I was excited at first to have found what I supposed was a "good deal" at first, I have found a pretty similarly packaged/equipped new 2020 for not much more (33,700 though with the chrome appearance rather than black which I prefer), or as the other user mentioned a different one from Manvel Ford. I think also I might be getting into that sweet spot of dealers wanting to clear out 2020 stock that has been sitting to make room for the 2022 models in the next few months.

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