I sold Fords for about six month, until very recent.

Things to keep in mind:

That car will depreciate dratsically. If you are going to pay for it outright or know you're keeping a while, and don't care about being upside down on payments vs what you later on, go ahead.

Price out Jap comparables, it might just be a $50-$60 difference in payment.

BTW, g/f has one nicely maintained, one owner, 3 yrs old, and on the highway at 80 you think its going to fall apart.. WHen my legs /feet are tired I admit I do drive it........... with all the vibraiton from the floor it gives a nice massage to the feet... oh and wind noice.... lets not go there..... They do have like a 10 year powertrain warranty, but remember ONLY powertrain, so if the evaporator in the a/c or something else goes, your ****ed...

good luck

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