I really wanted a new Bronco badly,, and was one of the reservation holders.. But between Ford creeping the price ever higher, and some changes of circumstances (read: spousal support), that dream is over. So after some research, it seemed to me that a lightly used Pro-4X or Off Road would be the perfect alternative. So I've been a member here for about a month, trying to learn some things, and perusing the for sale posts. For the last month, I've been on a daily quest, searching Carfax, KBB, Cars.com, eBay, Craigslist and anywhere else I could think of, looking for a nice one with reasonably low mileage. Well, this week my ship came in... I found a 2011 Pro-4X with 83k miles at a dealer in Chicago. It has a clean Carfax, two owners, oil changed every 3-4k miles. So Wednesday morning, I hopped on a plane to Chicago (I'm in Western PA). After some haggling, we settled on $12,750. It seems to be in great shape. I couldn't find any rust on it, with the exception of the trailer hitch. I'm guessing it was garage kept most of it's life. It's had a remote start and alarm installed, and comes with Weather Tech floor mats/liners. The K02's look to have at least 75٪ of the tread left. Unfortunately, at about 10 PM on the ride home, the water pump took a dump in the boonies just outside Youngstown, OH, just as I passed a bar called The Palace, which turned out to be a strip club. There a silver lining in every black cloud! 😁 So I had a few drinks and slept in the parking lot (48° with just a windbreaker for warmth). Thursday morning I called a shop about 15 miles away in New Castle, PA. They came and picked me and the car up. I couldn't find a rental car, so I had to call a friend to come get me (about a two hour drive). Picking it up tomorrow. The good news is that Illinois law says a dealer has to warrant the drivetrain for 15 days or 500 miles. I had gone 425 miles when it took a crap, so they have to pay it. 😃 I'm really looking forward to getting my X home!!
j7