db305
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keep in mind that prices for 2022 models are up across the board, some a full $2k+. on the other hand, gas prices are kicking me real hard and i might do the same if the right offer comes in.
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Ok so your in the auto industry and your asking a Gladiator forum if you should sell it. Interesting in itself. Then you say you can get what you paid for it minus taxes, which were how much?Hey guys, so I have owned my Gladiator since March and have put 20k miles on it (alot I know). The dealer I purchased it from called me offering to buy it for what I paid for it.... Seems like a deal too good to pass up. When can you drive 20k miles in such a sweet ride and pay nothing aside from tax? I think I am going to accept and drive this older ranger until the market corrects itself then order a new one.... Am I crazy?
lol yes I did say all of those things you quoted. Being in the auto industry makes me an expert in the product I sell, and in the process of sales but not macro economics....This is a large public forum and there, I hope, are people that know more than I do on the subject of current events and supply lines etc.Ok so your in the auto industry and your asking a Gladiator forum if you should sell it. Interesting in itself. Then you say you can get what you paid for it minus taxes, which were how much?
Then you say you want to buy property with the money and drive a Ranger instead. Okay. Then you say you don’t actually own the Ranger
“Yet” and didn’t really get your dream Gladiator with the one your driving now. Then some are saying the market will change back to the way it was prior Covid, and you will get a better deal then. Reality is MSRP will always creep up every year, incentives may get better.
BUT nobody’s knows jack and everything is an assumption.
Just look at all the different opinions you are getting, there is no “right”
way, just different ways. Go with your gut and whatever makes you happy, it’s just a damn vehicle and not some rare coin. They will make more, and maybe even better when you decide to buy again.
Location your right is the biggest factor! I live in an up and coming area and property values are still reasonable, so I am hoping I can get it before it shoots up like the "posh" town 30 minutes north of it.I think your instinct to sell is correct in order to buy the land.
It is ALWAYS location, location, location in real estate. If the location is what you want get it when it's available. You can find or order what you want when it comes to vehicles that sell by the 10's of thousands every year.
The Ranger looks like it's been taken care of---but that really is the big factor in the equation. Not having an auto transmission is a huge possible repair off your shoulders. So if the engine looks, sounds, and runs well then I'd go for it.
I read yesterday that there is a magnesium shortage which effects aluminium parts. Those parts are used from body panels to gas tanks. All that means is that this shortage may last longer as some auto plants may be forced to shutdown for many weeks. Here is the article: https://www.autoevolution.com/news/...ause-we-don-t-deserve-nice-things-172061.html
Yes absolutely crazy that Ranger is worth alot of cash right now little trucks are stupid high(im a used car dealer) my idea is order a brand new one find a dealer that will give you a deal ! Sell the ranger and keep driving a Gladiator!!Hey guys, so I have owned my Gladiator since March and have put 20k miles on it (alot I know). The dealer I purchased it from called me offering to buy it for what I paid for it.... Seems like a deal too good to pass up. When can you drive 20k miles in such a sweet ride and pay nothing aside from tax? I think I am going to accept and drive this older ranger until the market corrects itself then order a new one.... Am I crazy?
Here's what they are selling for at the auction.I've considered selling my JT... KBB is putting the current value at about $10,000 MORE than I paid for it a year ago... now I'm not sure if a dealer would actually pay that; I haven't explored it officially yet... but man... if that's true... that's tempting.
My father has a nice 1999 Suburban he's selling at the moment too... hmmm... I just like this JT so dang much it would be so hard to part with it. But... it could fund the UTV my kids have been begging me to get so we can ride some more trails that the Jeep can't go on. Decisions Decisions.