Are maintenance records available, and when were the timing belt or chain and the transmission fluid last serviced?

At 147,418 miles, the big-ticket services are either done or due. Records tell you which.

When were the transfer case and differential fluids last changed?

All-wheel and four-wheel-drive systems have their own service schedule that is easy to skip, and neglect is expensive.

The advertised price is rarely what you pay. An itemized out-the-door quote exposes doc fees and pre-installed add-ons before you negotiate.

Dealers inspect and repair trade-ins to different standards. Ask what was replaced, what was left alone and whether the state inspection is current.

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Pre-purchase inspection — have an independent mechanic check it before you sign
Out-the-door price — the total with taxes, title and fees — ask for it in writing
Vehicle history report — what Carfax and AutoCheck show, and what they miss
Dealer doc fee — what it is and how to handle it

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Car for sale at Used Cars of Baltimore, Cockeysville, MD · 147,418 mi · Red · AWD

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Price position: priced $6,780 below the median of 3 similar Ford sedan listings on FMYCAR (median $10,579).
Mileage: 147,418 miles — fewer than 1 of 3 similar cars (median 123,606 mi).
Days listed: added today. As a general rule, the longer a car sits, the more room a dealer has to negotiate.

What to ask the dealer about this 2017 Ford Fusion

Are maintenance records available, and when were the timing belt or chain and the transmission fluid last serviced?
When were the transfer case and differential fluids last changed?
What is the out-the-door price in writing, including the doc fee, taxes, title and any add-ons?
What reconditioning was done before listing, and is there a recent inspection or Carfax report?

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10026 York Road, Cockeysville, MD