First time leasing and wanting to get a deal check on this. Zip code is 30341. I didn’t like the big bend because it didn’t have running boards (I am 5’0 lol). I wasn’t happy with the outerbanks quote they gave me ($680), so I walked. However, they called this morning to see if I would be open to d…

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I was honestly surprised to get this much. It’s a 2014 Focus and not in the best condition. I thought I’d be lucky to get $1,000.

How rough is it? A 2014 Focus with those miles in decent shape goes for $10k+ at CarMax. Not that they’ll pay you that, but at least run it through CarMax/Carvana/Driveway online valuations before settling for so little.

I got side swiped on the interstate and never got it fixed. I could probably buff it out at home, but I have better things to do with my time. I expected an updated quote this afternoon after I talked them down to the depreciation value ($223) for the running boards and never heard back, so I am goi…

You can find decent after market running boards for less than $300. They’re pretty easy to DIY install or an independent shop should be able to do it for an hour’s labor charge.

Deal Check: 2025 Bronco Big Bend

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