Still driving my 94 Buick Park Avenue I bought when new. The 3.8 engine is bullet proof. Still looks great, get many comments and I can work on it when need be. Parts are plentiful and reasonable. I am 85 and still do the maintenance and repair myself. It is a keeper? 😊
In 2016 I bought a new Camry SE for $24,000. I got a rebate for $3000 on it and now the same car is almost twice that price and no rebate and high interest rates is ridiculous
We got a 2012 Camry hybrid. 0 to 60 under 7.5 seconds. And great fuel economy. 40 mpg city or highway. Top model with cloth seats and no sunroof. Under $30k. Handling much sloppier than 98 Accord coupe. But a nice sedan.
A bigger issue is that the government is dictating features to manufactures. Expensive features that customers not only don't care about BUT ACTIVELY DON'T WANT. It's not so bad in the USA yet, but it's a huge deal in the EU. Porsche killed the Boxter/Cayman twins after 2025 due to EU regulations -- but NOT emissions regulations. They killed them because cars now need a bunch of active technology to stop people from hacking your car and taking it over! Step1: legislate crazy emissions standards that can't be met Step2: brands respond by going to all drive by wire (all electric steering, etc., to reduce parasitic drag which increases MPG) Step3: legislate crazy "safety features" like your car "seeing the road" and taking over steering Step4: notice that your completely electronic car now be hacked and operated like a full size remote control car Step5: legislate expensive and complex active anti-hacking features Step6: now cars cost 30% more than they should, offer a worse driving experience, and are more expensive and complex maintain. Step7: everyone complains that cars are "too expensive" GOVERNMENT IS THE PROBLEM here!
Nitrogen in tires makes sense for aircraft tires with 200 to 350 psi. So a tire fire will not add oxygen to the fire. Not much other air at 30,000 feet. Expensive gimmic, I went 78% there( nitrogen in atmosphere )
Just spent like 10,000 fixing my old truck it's paid off and now will probably run for another 5-10 years problem free I'm not spending $80,000 for a truck
Maybe, though automakers have convinced many can't be without heated seats and steering, adaptive cruise control, apple and android connectivity to name a few features.
As somebody who has a full-size truck with manual window cranks, I very much would appreciate power windows. Even at 6' tall, it's a looong stretch from the driver's seat to roll up/down the passenger window. I have to unbuckle my seatbelt to get over there. A modern mid-size may not be a problem, and I know that the Ranger and Toyota of days past it was NOT a problem. As for the rest of your "simple spec", I mucho agree. I had some guy bleating that Mazda didn't spec a heated steering wheel and 360 view on the top trim of the new CX-50 Hybrid here in the US, but Canada got those, and I'm like "really? Really? REALLY? That's a deal breaker for you?"
Keeping my 2001 Buick Regal LS. That 3.8 engine is fantastic. Making 34mpg on the hi-way is perfectly fine. Great looking car and very comfortable. Has lots of power that you need. Upgraded some with new android head unit and electronic mirror. that is all the electronics I want.
The car makers designs are so similar I have real trouble telling them apart. Make a modernized 1976/77 Olds Cutlass and I'd be interested. My beef with Japanese cars is they put kindergarten sized seats in their vehicles. We used to buy Honda after Honda for my wife. While they were really reliable vehicles I hated the little seats. I'd constantly complain to our awesome sales guy to use his decades of Honda recognition to encourage adult seats, but Honda didn't. So we cut the Honda cord about 20 years ago. My new 1999 Siverado z71 papered for 33 to 35k but real price was 26-27k, and I thought GM was pushing the limits back then. I picked up a creampuff 03 F150 six years ago and plan to extend its useable life as long as possible (98xxx miles). Sure fixing up rust spots and some parts will cost $$ but I'll have FAR MORE VALUE than buying a brand new one.
@@LuvBorderColliesEPA has forced automakers to increase MPG ratings over several years where smaller and lighter versions help meet standards set by the EPA regulations. Now they're forcing EV on us all. Watch electricity rates go sky high in 5 years time as they convert and close fossil electricity plants down. We're so getting shafted everywhere possible these days!
I doubt you even know what turbo is. Turbo is only needed on diesel cars until recently, they have them on few petrol engine. America doesn't use diezel cars, so why crying small or big turbo? By the way, turbo isn't a part of an engine but rather an external attachment to help boost and compress more air to the engine.
Plastic parts. Plastic plastic plastic. Remember chrome and sleek eye catching car designs? Now you cant tell a chevy from a ford from a toyota from a honda without looking for the emblem on the grill. And to top it off you're paying 50,000.00!
It isn’t just the prices of the cars that is ridiculous, it’s the interest rates for loans and the insurance. Here in Florida insurance of all types is a major issue. I have no tickets or accidents and I’m middle aged. Full coverage insurance on a basic car like a Corolla is close to 600.00 a month which is double the car payment. That’s the lowest price I found, some companies wanted over 700.00 per month.
Now you know why I drive a 97 Lincoln town car, you can buy them all day long for 3k or less with 125,000 miles or less and they last for 3 to 4 hundred thousand miles!
Now that's why I have kept my '95 Lincoln TC. Mine turned out so well that two other member's of my family have purchased one as well. New rear Air Springs, Valve Seals and an new EATC Module are all mine has ever needed. Not bad for 19 years and 175,000 miles and after the Valve Seals, not a drop of oil does it use. J.
Rear coil springs from Crown Victoria's fit perfectly (same chassis, panther platform) for $100.00 a pair, never a problem again, never noticed handling difference, (poilce cars for decades)@jimlorenzen5782
Greed and corruption at the highest levels, not just the auto industry, but every other industry. We, as consumers, are fighting back! THAT'S WHAT IS HAPPENING!!!
Can't disagree. The company where I work has one of the biggest gaps between the guy at the very top and the next person down on the food chain. The gap is bigger than any other corporation, which just tells me the guy is a greedy arsehole, and it for sure trickles down to the rest. They don't even give you a raise each year to combat cost of living. Instead, you MIGHT get a merit increase every 2 years and it will NEVER be more than 2%.
They put on EV requirements, everyone shut down trying to sell EVs. They didn't sell. The quality of gas cars tanked, new car parts became impossible to find during COVID, the US economy wasn't strong enough to drive the market alone. It's Government regulation that caused this.
Save the planet. Build unreliable cars that get slightly better fuel economy. Build EVs that are discarded if a collision dents the battery. Save the planet..... right.
Crazy to spend that kind of money on a vehicle. Especially if you live in a state like Connecticut and pay property taxes. Salt on the roads will eat it before it is paid off
Makes sense to keep my 20 year old V6 Toyota sedan going. Paint is starting to show sun damage but no rust and only 65K miles, still a lovely car on the road. Have had a few fairly minor issues this year but I do most of my own work so haven't needed to spend a lot.
I just bought the 2025 reimagined Nissan Kicks. It is fresh from the factory, a special order. I have had if for a little over a week. Our dealership did not have old inventory either. Just 2024.
I buy 3 year old certified used cars. The prices for new cars are insane and I can't lease due to the amount I drive. The last brand new vehicle I purchased was way back in 2006.
There is no way I'm giving up my pre covid Lexus v6. 71,xxx miles, and retired at 71 years old, someone will end up owning a real nice car when I give up my drivers license! Unless I accelerate it into a storefront, maybe😂😂😂!
Don't know what happened, but it seems ALL the manufacturers forgot how to build a car after the pandemic and the dealers can't even fix there own new cars. Planed obsolescence while still on the show room floor. SMH.
Who wouldn't wanna pay 100k for a fisher price interior. No one should buy anything until they fix the problems and get the prices needed to be adjusted to reflect the market
Spent the last month truck shopping and see the top few trim levels are selling with some incentives. Not sure who is buying but they are selling here in Ontario.
I'm glad I lived in California during my working career and commuted via motorcycle most of the time. I thought cars were way too expensive decades ago
Well if you lived in Eastern Washington you would know that motorcycles aren't reliable transportation and any vehicle is a worth it's weight in silver during winter. Old cars are always affordable. 😅
@melissasmess2773 I know. I lived in mountains down here for a year and was only able to do the up/down hill commute fir half the year. Needless to say, I moved back to the flatlands
Mercedes 25 30 years ago used vegetable protein to make the very very expensive electric looms to go in their cars I needed one for my r129 the top one was 1700 the lower loom 800 £ adjust deteriorates overtime making the copper wire inside crack causing misfire problems startup problems you name it problems around 25 years later😢😢😢
COVID-19 was just an excuse. Dealers in my area have moved their vehicles to smaller towns or, better said, hidden them to create the illusion of a short supply!!!
How come nobody talks about the life of these vehicles. Crappy 4 and 6 cylinder turbos is a pickup truck. When I was younger cars and trucks would last a minimum 100,000 miles and you would start looking for a new one. With a bit of money 120,000 miles not unheard of. The biggest problem was rust. They were 8 cylinder, 400 hp. A truck could move a house. How long is a tiny 4 - 6 cylinder turbo going to last. Tech heavy, tiny engines are ticking time bombs and the prices are goofy as hell. In some cases the info they collect and sell is higher than their vehicle sales. Insurance is a shit show because they know how fast you drive, when you drive, were you drive, who is driving, where you go, your hobbies and interests etc... and all this info is used to screw you. Car and truck companies are not your friends it's exactly the opposite.
Just bought a 2016 avalon limited. everything in it works great and the gps and remote start are not app based! Love it and yes i can buy a new car if i wanted.
Prices of the average car transaction is hovering around $50k. On top of interest rates still being high, most people have been squeezed due to the cost of basic necessities leaving them with no extra discretionary income for a car. It's becoming a nice to have, but not a need to have is what I'm starting to believe. An older car with good maintenance will be enough.
Lot Rot vehicles need a significant discount on top of the discounts dealers are offering. New tires, a new battery, all fluids & filters replaced. All of that is expensive. You'd be stupid to take a chance on a Lot Rot Special.
The engine on my 2002 Mustang GT went out. They asked $5,000 to get it rebuilt, a lot of money. .. but still $55,000 less than a new one. Should be back in the spring.
I have driven a vehicle I bought new from 2002. I just sold it after 23 years and bought a new 2025 reimagined Nissan Kicks, SR Trim, Artic Ice Metallic, with All Wheel Drive. This is an enormous improvement over the old Kicks and it really blew me away. Nissan paid attention to the many customer criticisms of the 2024 version when reimagining this upgraded Kicks. I ordered it in August and it just arrived in time for Christmas. This is the first time I have ever had all of these gizmos in a vehicle, which was a bit intimidating to this 55 year old. My vehicle is fresh off the assembly line and when all was said and done, around $45K total. I did a $25K down payment. I considered a Chevrolet Trax, but there were transmission issues I was reading about in customer reviews. The 2025 Kicks advance preview came out about that time, and the early comparisons and reviews impressed me. I don't travel much anymore, just around my mid-size town and/or about 5 miles to work. I plan on keeping the car for a long time, God willing. I prayed very much to make the right choice and for having a new car to be God's will first. I did not want a new vehicle at all if it was not God's will for me. Everything began to fall into place easily so I know this was the right choice for me. I trust God to lead me to make good decisions. I was to a point where my old vehicle always made me feel like I couldn't trust any potential out of town trip that might arise. I began looking back in late 2022, but nothibg felt right about getting a new vehicle at that time, so I abandoned the plan. Making a decision like this is a really big deal and I have prayed for the car to last me for the rest of my driving days. I feel good about my choice because God helped everything to fall into place, not to satisfy my desire to have something cool, but simply to provide me with dependability in a society where owning a vehicle is a need, not a want.
I don’t want to pay more money for a less reliable vehicle, end of story. I don’t want an entertainment device with wheels. I want a reliable car to go from point A to point B . That’s why I won’t buy a new car, at least not for now. Many people think just like me. We want simplicity and reliability at reasonable price.
I recently stole one of my dream cars that was a 2023, brand new sitting on the dealers lot. The INCOMPARABLE Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio WITH RACING SEATS !!! 20 K off sticker. I had the dealer install a new battery and flush all fluids, I bought all season tires and they installed and I took possession of the factory standard high performance Pirelli P Zero Summer tires and I am in LOVE !!
I've been wanting to replace my 2011 BMW Z4.... but every time I pick out a vehicle to replace it with, there is something major wrong with it. So I feel like my Z4 with 103,000 miles is more reliable than a brand new car, pretty unfortunate.
The rebate just gets you back to the price of last year Im looking at a tremor f150 they where msrp 75k now they are 80k but offering about 5k off rebate. Its just a trick of sales
The used car market prices are insane for higher milege,what they ask for vehicles 90000 miles and up is rediculous,i just keep fixing mine cause it isnt worth it
Do you run BIAS ply tires? I run 9 year old tires on my motorcycle, my mom's car is a 2011, only has 55K KM on it, still running the same set of Winter tires, did change the OEM summer tires to Yoko's that are pushing 8+ years without any issues.
I’ve been told maybe 20 years ago, that tires that sit for a long time will develop a flat side that when used will cause wear and tear on other parts of the car.
A testament to the "throw away society". Oh and governments are so concerned about climate change. How about people sell vehicles that are engineered to last and not engineered to the landfill!
Ideally you wouldn’t want to run your tires past 4 years , environmental factors do affect it towards one spectrum or the other . Legally speaking in Kentucky at least they won’t even patch a flat if it’s past 4 years old
Honda 4 cyl have two major problems, oil dilution and head gasket failures due to stretching head bolts. It’s causing potential owners fear to buy, especially when so many are failing.
I just bought a 24 Forester @ 2.9% cause they wanted to move them off the lot. This was about 4 months ago. Was a Toyota loyalist for 30 years but my 20 Camry AWD developed a fault they couldn't identity and I was hearing Toyota was having some issues so I didn't buy another one. To be honest, the build quality wasn't great. The Forester seems solid and well constructed. Got good reviews. So far I really like it. Now, my wife is gonna be in the market in a year or 2 and I don't know about Toyota. Amazing how times have changed.
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Municipal and police departments are taking advantage of the high numbers of Dodge Durango models. My city has dumped all of its Ford explorer for the Dodge Durango.
Followed by finding just how BAD those dodges are. Some Police departments are dumping their entire dodge fleets for unreliability and unobtainium replacement parts.
I want to get a new car but it is crazy expensive here in Europe as well. I have a 2011 VW Passat with 240000 km on it and I might as well keep that alive as long as I can.
I heard something that blew my mind last week. Was in managers office at a stellantis dealership and they had a customer w a 15k trade in and 25k down. He has a 800 fico. He wanted his payment around 475$/ month. They laughed at em.
I was offered a 84 month loan at over $800/month on a 2024 Maverick Lariat. I signed the contract because I hadn't gotten my finances arranged for such a big purchase in advance, and paid the loan in full when the first payment came. How many folks are this fortunate? Not enough.
Greed Never Sleeps! Stealerships can use their cars to keep them warm! My 2013 1.8 liter Chevy Sonic, just had all the belts changed, and a total overhaul on maintenance ( $1400) and got me a two year 24,000 mile warranty! Already has 114,500 miles. Runs like it’s brand new! With a CD player!
Great content. Love the dog. You may want to do a segment on Honda and Nissan getting together as a company. It’s always fun to hear your thoughts on the car market. John Toronto Canada
Thanks John - I'm sure that would make for an interesting video. I will likely do one over on the other channel - Easy Car Buying. It may also show up here as it is an interesting topic
I bought a new Charger SXT in 2010. I keep up the Service, Krown Oil spray. Fix any rust as soon as it shows, have it totally checked over at least twice a year. Runs like a charm. New Vehicles are just too expensive.
There's some definite bad management going on, with sales dropping and prices staying high, someone doesn't have a clue. The only market that should exist for EV's is to lease them. Then when the lease runs out, take it back and let the dealer figure out what to do about the batteries that are used up.
It’s also these crazy fees and add ons. I’ve seen used lots try to charge destination and delivery fees on used cars. Seriously?! Someone literally drove it your lot.
Love your channel. Have you done a video comparing the Yukon/Tahoe with a Nissan Armada? Mechanical pros/cons, depreciation difference, cost of ownership etc... Thanks again!!!!
Vehicle Catalytic converter rust blocks the flow of exhaust fumes from condensation including the exhaust. Almost all computer consoles need to be activated to be accurate. You get engines with gaskets drying out, bearings not oiled and pistons mean more rust in the engine. Like a person that has multiple generator's. Told me to just rotate the engine to curculate the oil. Same goes for all engines.
Im planning to replace my 2014 honda crv engine once it goes, its got only 350km on it, still running strong...it only cost me to replace a japanese engine $3k only...why buy a new over priced garbage car?
@@ECPPthanks. I literally just finished watching the video and you had already commented. Thanks man. Give the dog a little more love next time. She rested her head on you so sweetly.
I missed a deal on 2024 trail boss Lt. $59,000 after $15,500 combined incentive discount Here in southern Ontario that would have been considered well bought !!!
Let them rot. They are crazy with the cost of a highly depreciating asset. I keep my maintenance up on my 2014 Honda CR-V. Great info, thanks for the video.
I have a decent question to the question "could it be quality controll"- Why do we call it "quality controll" like it's just some wierdly consistent accident the materials and designs are as cheap as possible and not treat it like they made conscious choices to use crap to build crap because they believe they can treat us like some animal they can feed any lousy slop to keep happy. Fairly confident the quality is completely under controll, and they just see buyers as too picky.
I was looking at buying a used car went to the bank I have excellent credit rating and they said 11% I would be paying 11the interest on that why would anybody buy a used car if you're paying that kind of percentage😢😂😂
Also three years ago I had a paid off Hyundai, and a GORGEOUS Jetta GLI with a tiny car payment. My Jetta was destroyed in an accident I didn’t cause, but ended up blamed for. A deer took out my Hyundai two weeks later. Never believe because you have something nice and paid off 👉🏻 that you’ll get to keep it. Now I’m driving a 2021 VW Tiguan (believe it or not, the Jetta saved my life - which is why I got another VW), which was the most expensive car I’ve ever bought. I have a bigger no interest payment. I’ve got a 150K warranty, but with all the electronic stuff . . . will it last? I really wonder if once it’s paid off, things will go south. And what will be left to drive then, that isn’t tiny and low 👉🏻 or big and obnoxiously expensive? And total JUNK? I sure miss my Jetta 😭😭😭😭!
Electric cars cost a fraction since they don’t have a gear box or a refrigeration system but prices are very high! Traditional brands like Toyota or Honda are dropping quality so people are not confident on getting a new car.
Still driving my 05 Escalade with close to 300K miles on it. The ride is still smooth as butter. Gonna keep it just to see how far it’ll go before it goes no more 😊. Still hoping you will find something good to say about the Audi A7. That’s what I got my eye on. Btw…I didn’t know Fischer Price made car interiors 🤔😂🫡👍🏾 !
@@ECPPglorified Volkswagen with so much plastic under the hood that cracks/leaks and audi costs a small fortune to fix. Wouldnt touch any euro vehicle. Over engineered, major components made of plastic. Euro’s are good during warranty then throw away cause they cost $$$$. Total waste unless you’re wealthy.
Go back to late 90's, early 2000's tech. No need to build rolling cellphones. I just bought an experienced 99 camry. Best bang for the buck, good mileage. Replaced 4 corner strut assemblies, sway bar links, new tires, a fraction of cost of new junk. Muwahaha. Pay, you fools! I bought tools. Not a poodle for sure. Muwahaha!
Because the OEMs are pushing them out and pressuring the dealers to take the new inventory and then actually selling them becomes more of the dealer issue at that point
Why would the oem stop pushing out vehicles and lose profit. dealerships are too greedy to sell for msrp. Oems want to sell the vehicle directly to you but federal law requires it to be through a stealership. So it makes no sense for an oem to stop pushing out new vehicles.
Still driving my 94 Buick Park Avenue I bought when new. The 3.8 engine is bullet proof.
Still looks great, get many comments and I can work on it when need be. Parts are plentiful
and reasonable. I am 85 and still do the maintenance and repair myself. It is a keeper? 😊
Scotty Kilmer would like your story! At 85 you're a success in a lot of ways.
3800 rules! My daily driver never fails me.
Keep fixing your car it will last forever so will you.
Press on!
Had a chance to buy a 1 owner Buick with a 3800 a couple years ago. Wish I had
Still driving my manual 5speed ‘’96 Toyota Tacoma 4x4. 186k miles Still a daily driver and tows my fishing boat. I have offers for it all the time
In 2016 I bought a new Camry SE for $24,000. I got a rebate for $3000 on it and now the same car is almost twice that price and no rebate and high interest rates is ridiculous
My cousin just got a Camry se for $27,000 discounts are big right now .
@ I looked at SE models and they have less equipment than what I have
We got a 2012 Camry hybrid.
0 to 60 under 7.5 seconds.
And great fuel economy. 40 mpg city or highway.
Top model with cloth seats and no sunroof. Under $30k.
Handling much sloppier than 98 Accord coupe.
But a nice sedan.
A new Camry SE is absolutely not $48k. I think they’re about $30k so adjusted for inflation they’re less expensive than they used to be.
@danny wow you can read the brochure 😅
Their sales dropped because the price is too high and they keep trying to add worthless add-ones such as nitrogen filled tires.
@@christopherjarvis1815 yeah who needs those right
A bigger issue is that the government is dictating features to manufactures. Expensive features that customers not only don't care about BUT ACTIVELY DON'T WANT. It's not so bad in the USA yet, but it's a huge deal in the EU. Porsche killed the Boxter/Cayman twins after 2025 due to EU regulations -- but NOT emissions regulations. They killed them because cars now need a bunch of active technology to stop people from hacking your car and taking it over!
Step1: legislate crazy emissions standards that can't be met
Step2: brands respond by going to all drive by wire (all electric steering, etc., to reduce parasitic drag which increases MPG)
Step3: legislate crazy "safety features" like your car "seeing the road" and taking over steering
Step4: notice that your completely electronic car now be hacked and operated like a full size remote control car
Step5: legislate expensive and complex active anti-hacking features
Step6: now cars cost 30% more than they should, offer a worse driving experience, and are more expensive and complex maintain.
Step7: everyone complains that cars are "too expensive"
GOVERNMENT IS THE PROBLEM here!
I get that for FREE at Costco.😂😂😂
Nitrogen in tires makes sense for aircraft tires with 200 to 350 psi. So a tire fire will not add oxygen to the fire. Not much other air at 30,000 feet. Expensive gimmic, I went 78% there( nitrogen in atmosphere )
Nitrogen tires are a total scam in automobiles.
No one can afford a new car, especially with housing prices sky high.
... Rumor has it that American houses are also crap
True
@@wuseling been crap for 3 yrs
Thank you biden/harris.
@@wuseling what, a European rumor?😂
Just spent like 10,000 fixing my old truck it's paid off and now will probably run for another 5-10 years problem free I'm not spending $80,000 for a truck
Old school is much better good luck buddy with your new engine😊❤
You don't need to go old school to a "better vehicle" some 2012 to 2019 vehicles are very reliable
Build a 4×4 truck with manual locking hubs, vinyl floor, manual window cranks, and no gimmicky electronics. Watch them sell off the shelf
Maybe, though automakers have convinced many can't be without heated seats and steering, adaptive cruise control, apple and android connectivity to name a few features.
@@zythr9999I feel like we need to start using our bicycles
As somebody who has a full-size truck with manual window cranks, I very much would appreciate power windows. Even at 6' tall, it's a looong stretch from the driver's seat to roll up/down the passenger window. I have to unbuckle my seatbelt to get over there. A modern mid-size may not be a problem, and I know that the Ranger and Toyota of days past it was NOT a problem.
As for the rest of your "simple spec", I mucho agree. I had some guy bleating that Mazda didn't spec a heated steering wheel and 360 view on the top trim of the new CX-50 Hybrid here in the US, but Canada got those, and I'm like "really? Really? REALLY? That's a deal breaker for you?"
@@johnsanford3596 yeah I feel like manual windows would be better than electronic Windows because those can break
Can't, government won't allow it
Keeping my 2001 Buick Regal LS. That 3.8 engine is fantastic. Making 34mpg on the hi-way is perfectly fine. Great looking car and very comfortable. Has lots of power that you need. Upgraded some with new android head unit and electronic mirror. that is all the electronics I want.
These stealerships deserve to fall and lose. The lot rot are vehicles you don't want
@@Vincent-ke5zn Stealership 🏆
I love that... Stealerships! lol
The car makers designs are so similar I have real trouble telling them apart. Make a modernized 1976/77 Olds Cutlass and I'd be interested. My beef with Japanese cars is they put kindergarten sized seats in their vehicles. We used to buy Honda after Honda for my wife. While they were really reliable vehicles I hated the little seats. I'd constantly complain to our awesome sales guy to use his decades of Honda recognition to encourage adult seats, but Honda didn't. So we cut the Honda cord about 20 years ago.
My new 1999 Siverado z71 papered for 33 to 35k but real price was 26-27k, and I thought GM was pushing the limits back then. I picked up a creampuff 03 F150 six years ago and plan to extend its useable life as long as possible (98xxx miles). Sure fixing up rust spots and some parts will cost $$ but I'll have FAR MORE VALUE than buying a brand new one.
@@LuvBorderColliesEPA has forced automakers to increase MPG ratings over several years where smaller and lighter versions help meet standards set by the EPA regulations. Now they're forcing EV on us all. Watch electricity rates go sky high in 5 years time as they convert and close fossil electricity plants down. We're so getting shafted everywhere possible these days!
Ok boomer
Cvt and crap tiny turbo motors
Indeed
Still looking for my Buick 3.8 Turbo 🤤
I doubt you even know what turbo is. Turbo is only needed on diesel cars until recently, they have them on few petrol engine. America doesn't use diezel cars, so why crying small or big turbo? By the way, turbo isn't a part of an engine but rather an external attachment to help boost and compress more air to the engine.
Some companies are putting turbos on 8, 10, and 12 cylinder engines. In passenger cars. It's sad that these big engines need forced induction.
Avoid CVT Engines.
Plastic parts. Plastic plastic plastic. Remember chrome and sleek eye catching car designs? Now you cant tell a chevy from a ford from a toyota from a honda without looking for the emblem on the grill. And to top it off you're paying 50,000.00!
when dealers are aggressively cold calling with lame discounts, that's not cold calling but attempt to steal your money
Yes it really is preying on those a little less informed
Most cold calling is done in winter.
@ nice
It isn’t just the prices of the cars that is ridiculous, it’s the interest rates for loans and the insurance. Here in Florida insurance of all types is a major issue. I have no tickets or accidents and I’m middle aged. Full coverage insurance on a basic car like a Corolla is close to 600.00 a month which is double the car payment. That’s the lowest price I found, some companies wanted over 700.00 per month.
I'm paying about $600 a year on a brand new 2024
Florida is where lots of crazy people live including laws
Now you know why I drive a 97 Lincoln town car, you can buy them all day long for 3k or less with 125,000 miles or less and they last for 3 to 4 hundred thousand miles!
Totally. I’ll keep running my 15 year old Corolla. Who needs all these pricey gimmicks?
Now that's why I have kept my '95 Lincoln TC. Mine turned out so well that two other member's of my family have purchased one as well. New rear Air Springs, Valve Seals and an new EATC Module are all mine has ever needed. Not bad for 19 years and 175,000 miles and after the Valve Seals, not a drop of oil does it use.
J.
Rear coil springs from Crown Victoria's fit perfectly (same chassis, panther platform) for $100.00 a pair, never a problem again, never noticed handling difference, (poilce cars for decades)@jimlorenzen5782
Greed and corruption at the highest levels, not just the auto industry, but every other industry. We, as consumers, are fighting back! THAT'S WHAT IS HAPPENING!!!
Can't disagree. The company where I work has one of the biggest gaps between the guy at the very top and the next person down on the food chain. The gap is bigger than any other corporation, which just tells me the guy is a greedy arsehole, and it for sure trickles down to the rest. They don't even give you a raise each year to combat cost of living. Instead, you MIGHT get a merit increase every 2 years and it will NEVER be more than 2%.
They put on EV requirements, everyone shut down trying to sell EVs. They didn't sell. The quality of gas cars tanked, new car parts became impossible to find during COVID, the US economy wasn't strong enough to drive the market alone.
It's Government regulation that caused this.
Save the planet.
Build unreliable cars that get slightly better fuel economy.
Build EVs that are discarded if a collision dents the battery.
Save the planet..... right.
Crazy to spend that kind of money on a vehicle. Especially if you live in a state like Connecticut and pay property taxes. Salt on the roads will eat it before it is paid off
Undercoat it
Undercoat it
Makes sense to keep my 20 year old V6 Toyota sedan going. Paint is starting to show sun damage but no rust and only 65K miles, still a lovely car on the road. Have had a few fairly minor issues this year but I do most of my own work so haven't needed to spend a lot.
They mark it up 75% and then advertise a 5% discount 🤣🤣🤣 all of these dealerships are disgusting 🤮
I bought a 2024 Nissan Sentra in August the car was made in July of this year. The dealer had no old inventory nothing from 2023 or 2022.
I just bought the 2025 reimagined Nissan Kicks. It is fresh from the factory, a special order. I have had if for a little over a week. Our dealership did not have old inventory either. Just 2024.
They need to sit until the tires go flat!! 😂
Car got stollen and it was paid off. Now what? Can't afford new car. Insurance settlement is a joke.
Here in Canada we negotiate hard for replacement costs and show some strong examples on the retail market.
call your insurance dept.
What do you mean now what? Go buy a used car, duh.
Insurance is the biggest ponzi scam on the planet. Insurance agents..SCUM, absolute SCUMBAGS!!!
I would rather buy a vehicle that's 5-6 years old instead of buying a new one
Same here, much better ba g for buck in most cases and the older ones seem to be a bit better built
@ECPP exactly, especially the toyotas, Hondas etc
I buy 3 year old certified used cars. The prices for new cars are insane and I can't lease due to the amount I drive. The last brand new vehicle I purchased was way back in 2006.
My fleet all > 20 years old… all mad things… hate boring new crap!!! 👍🤣
There is no way I'm giving up my pre covid Lexus v6. 71,xxx miles, and retired at 71 years old, someone will end up owning a real nice car when I give up my drivers license! Unless I accelerate it into a storefront, maybe😂😂😂!
I’m in a business of cars and highly recommend to buy a pre-pandemic car at least
Don't know what happened, but it seems ALL the manufacturers forgot how to build a car after the pandemic and the dealers can't even fix there own new cars. Planed obsolescence while still on the show room floor. SMH.
Who wouldn't wanna pay 100k for a fisher price interior. No one should buy anything until they fix the problems and get the prices needed to be adjusted to reflect the market
What problems, specifically, are you talking about?
Spent the last month truck shopping and see the top few trim levels are selling with some incentives. Not sure who is buying but they are selling here in Ontario.
There are always a few that are buying but it’s now more of a profit margin game much more than volume. They don’t care anymore
I'm glad I lived in California during my working career and commuted via motorcycle most of the time. I thought cars were way too expensive decades ago
Well if you lived in Eastern Washington you would know that motorcycles aren't reliable transportation and any vehicle is a worth it's weight in silver during winter. Old cars are always affordable. 😅
@melissasmess2773 I know. I lived in mountains down here for a year and was only able to do the up/down hill commute fir half the year. Needless to say, I moved back to the flatlands
Honda sales are dropping because of ugly boring styling too...
Right, SOS. 🤮😈❤🩹
I agree, the new Honda styling is not attractive. Likely aero as all get out, but plain, uninspiring, and boring.
agreed , they need some engineering changes
They have that stop-start technology when you come to a stop. I hate it!
I think I’ll just stick with my 23yo 2001 Corolla with 230K miles…!
Hanging on to my 2008 Lamborolla lol.
GM needs to cut their prices at least $20k
30
Instead, GM is discontinuing the American made Malibu and reasonably priced Cadillac XT4. More American jobs down the drain.
They need to start by making vehicles that actually run first. Not just GM but all the manufacturers since c19 even Toyota is no longer reliable
They just had record profits this year lol. They need you to make more money.
Mercedes 25 30 years ago used vegetable protein to make the very very expensive electric looms to go in their cars I needed one for my r129 the top one was 1700 the lower loom 800 £ adjust deteriorates overtime making the copper wire inside crack causing misfire problems startup problems you name it problems around 25 years later😢😢😢
5 years later since Covid and back to the same situation
True
Those five letters will be haunting us forever it's used for almost every excuse
@ true….lets move on….
And Covid is still hear 5 years later
COVID-19 was just an excuse. Dealers in my area have moved their vehicles to smaller towns or, better said, hidden them to create the illusion of a short supply!!!
How come nobody talks about the life of these vehicles. Crappy 4 and 6 cylinder turbos is a pickup truck. When I was younger cars and trucks would last a minimum 100,000 miles and you would start looking for a new one. With a bit of money 120,000 miles not unheard of. The biggest problem was rust. They were 8 cylinder, 400 hp. A truck could move a house. How long is a tiny 4 - 6 cylinder turbo going to last. Tech heavy, tiny engines are ticking time bombs and the prices are goofy as hell. In some cases the info they collect and sell is higher than their vehicle sales. Insurance is a shit show because they know how fast you drive, when you drive, were you drive, who is driving, where you go, your hobbies and interests etc... and all this info is used to screw you. Car and truck companies are not your friends it's exactly the opposite.
Just bought a 2016 avalon limited. everything in it works great and the gps and remote start are not app based! Love it and yes i can buy a new car if i wanted.
Great to hear! Great purchase
The entire world is collapsing right before our eyes
Prices of the average car transaction is hovering around $50k. On top of interest rates still being high, most people have been squeezed due to the cost of basic necessities leaving them with no extra discretionary income for a car. It's becoming a nice to have, but not a need to have is what I'm starting to believe. An older car with good maintenance will be enough.
You are so right about that. Sad state of affairs
Lot Rot vehicles need a significant discount on top of the discounts dealers are offering. New tires, a new battery, all fluids & filters replaced. All of that is expensive. You'd be stupid to take a chance on a Lot Rot Special.
Which is where bargaining comes into play.
Plus the sharp depreciation that accompanies year plus old cars. Could be $10,000 drop in value just driving off the lot.
This is crazy how dealers can get away all this units this is bad situation for them.
It seems like free run there for them
@@cesargutierrez2992 Dont forget that stupid stop start when you put your foot on the brake at a light that’s supposed to save on gas !
The engine on my 2002 Mustang GT went out. They asked $5,000 to get it rebuilt, a lot of money.
.. but still $55,000 less than a new one. Should be back in the spring.
I have driven a vehicle I bought new from 2002. I just sold it after 23 years and bought a new 2025 reimagined Nissan Kicks, SR Trim, Artic Ice Metallic, with All Wheel Drive. This is an enormous improvement over the old Kicks and it really blew me away. Nissan paid attention to the many customer criticisms of the 2024 version when reimagining this upgraded Kicks. I ordered it in August and it just arrived in time for Christmas. This is the first time I have ever had all of these gizmos in a vehicle, which was a bit intimidating to this 55 year old. My vehicle is fresh off the assembly line and when all was said and done, around $45K total. I did a $25K down payment.
I considered a Chevrolet Trax, but there were transmission issues I was reading about in customer reviews. The 2025 Kicks advance preview came out about that time, and the early comparisons and reviews impressed me. I don't travel much anymore, just around my mid-size town and/or about 5 miles to work. I plan on keeping the car for a long time, God willing.
I prayed very much to make the right choice and for having a new car to be God's will first. I did not want a new vehicle at all if it was not God's will for me. Everything began to fall into place easily so I know this was the right choice for me. I trust God to lead me to make good decisions. I was to a point where my old vehicle always made me feel like I couldn't trust any potential out of town trip that might arise. I began looking back in late 2022, but nothibg felt right about getting a new vehicle at that time, so I abandoned the plan. Making a decision like this is a really big deal and I have prayed for the car to last me for the rest of my driving days. I feel good about my choice because God helped everything to fall into place, not to satisfy my desire to have something cool, but simply to provide me with dependability in a society where owning a vehicle is a need, not a want.
Sounds like a great choice. You did your research and got yourself a vehicle you trust.
I don’t want to pay more money for a less reliable vehicle, end of story. I don’t want an entertainment device with wheels. I want a reliable car to go from point A to point B . That’s why I won’t buy a new car, at least not for now. Many people think just like me. We want simplicity and reliability at reasonable price.
I agree
I recently stole one of my dream cars that was a 2023, brand new sitting on the dealers lot. The INCOMPARABLE Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio WITH RACING SEATS !!! 20 K off sticker. I had the dealer install a new battery and flush all fluids, I bought all season tires and they installed and I took possession of the factory standard high performance Pirelli P Zero Summer tires and I am in LOVE !!
I've been wanting to replace my 2011 BMW Z4.... but every time I pick out a vehicle to replace it with, there is something major wrong with it. So I feel like my Z4 with 103,000 miles is more reliable than a brand new car, pretty unfortunate.
Nobody can slag off the manufacturers better than you my friend😊😊😊 love your channel❤❤❤❤❤😊😊 supreme happy Xmas son 💙 😊
Thank you so much 🤗 Hope you also have a wonderful wekend and stay warm. Cheers
The rebate just gets you back to the price of last year
Im looking at a tremor f150 they where msrp 75k now they are 80k but offering about 5k off rebate. Its just a trick of sales
I heard GM is giving a huge discount on Silverado 1500 and you can buy one now for 39900. Finally if it's true.
That ms a win
My local GM dealer has a Silverado High Country if you buy one you'll get an equinox Ev on a 2-year lease for free
The cost should be $20,000 50 25,000 at the tops they are junk.
Thank you for the updates!
You are very welcome
The used car market prices are insane for higher milege,what they ask for vehicles 90000 miles and up is rediculous,i just keep fixing mine cause it isnt worth it
10 years???? I wouldnt trust a tire past 5 years MAX
True but that’s the point in this. These vehicles are going to be problematic or cost the buyer extra cash in a couple years
Do you run BIAS ply tires? I run 9 year old tires on my motorcycle, my mom's car is a 2011, only has 55K KM on it, still running the same set of Winter tires, did change the OEM summer tires to Yoko's that are pushing 8+ years without any issues.
I’ve been told maybe 20 years ago, that tires that sit for a long time will develop a flat side that when used will cause wear and tear on other parts of the car.
A testament to the "throw away society". Oh and governments are so concerned about climate change. How about people sell vehicles that are engineered to last and not engineered to the landfill!
Looked at a 25 Big Horn Marked down from 62k to 49k. Not bad until they wouldn’t budge on 5k in add ons.
My wife has owned 2 chevy Malibus and loves them. Good running, dependable and low maintenane costs and now they are discontinued? IS GM NUTS?
Ideally you wouldn’t want to run your tires past 4 years , environmental factors do affect it towards one spectrum or the other . Legally speaking in Kentucky at least they won’t even patch a flat if it’s past 4 years old
Thanks for sharing
12:45 I love the dog. The dog magically made an appearance around this moment.
haha jumped in for a littel limelight
Honda 4 cyl have two major problems, oil dilution and head gasket failures due to stretching head bolts. It’s causing potential owners fear to buy, especially when so many are failing.
I just bought 24' macan S. 72k w/ 15k of options. So right under 88k. $700 upcharge for white paint. Looks good but i hope it last
I just bought a 24 Forester @ 2.9% cause they wanted to move them off the lot. This was about 4 months ago. Was a Toyota loyalist for 30 years but my 20 Camry AWD developed a fault they couldn't identity and I was hearing Toyota was having some issues so I didn't buy another one. To be honest, the build quality wasn't great. The Forester seems solid and well constructed. Got good reviews. So far I really like it. Now, my wife is gonna be in the market in a year or 2 and I don't know about Toyota. Amazing how times have changed.
@@NordicSnowhammer that’s because Foresters are built in Japan! l have a 2025 Forester and love it!
Buy a Made in Japan or Canada Toyota:
Many Toyota vehicles are made in Japan, including:
4Runner: Built in Japan at Toyota's Tahara plant or at the Hino Motors plant in Hamura
Sequoia: Made in Japan
RAV4 Prime: Built in Japan
Venza: Imported from Japan
BZ4X: Made at the Moto Mai plant
Toyota Crown: Produced at the Moto Match Factory.
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) produces the following Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Canada:
Toyota RAV4: Produced at the TMMC West plant in Woodstock, Ontario, and the TMMC North plant in Cambridge, Ontario
Lexus RX 350: Produced at the TMMC South plant in Cambridge, Ontario
Lexus RX 450h: Produced at the TMMC South plant in Cambridge, Ontario
Lexus NX: Produced at the TMMC North plant in Cambridge, Ontario
Lexus NX Hybrid: Produced at the TMMC North plant in Cambridge, Ontario
TMMC is Canada's highest volume automotive manufacturer and the most awarded auto plant in the Americas. The company has three manufacturing facilities in Ontario:
TMMC South
Located in Cambridge, Ontario, this plant produces the Lexus RX 350, RX 350h, and RX 500h. It was the first Toyota plant outside of Japan to manufacture a Lexus.
TMMC North
Located in Cambridge, Ontario, this plant produces the Toyota RAV4 and Lexus NX.
TMMC West
Located in Woodstock, Ontario, this plant produces the Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 hybrid.
You can determine if a Toyota vehicle was built in Canada by checking the first character of its 17-character VIN. If the VIN starts with the number "2", the vehicle was built in Canada.
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Keep up on your CVT maintenance if you want to stay happy with your Forrester.
@davebrown9725 I heard that. I'm planning on a 25,000 mile service routine.
Municipal and police departments are taking advantage of the high numbers of Dodge Durango models. My city has dumped all of its Ford explorer for the Dodge Durango.
Followed by finding just how BAD those dodges are. Some Police departments are dumping their entire dodge fleets for unreliability and unobtainium replacement parts.
I have owned my truck since day one it's a 2012 V6 long bed 4 wheel drive there's something about long bed trucks having longevity
I want to get a new car but it is crazy expensive here in Europe as well. I have a 2011 VW Passat with 240000 km on it and I might as well keep that alive as long as I can.
I heard something that blew my mind last week. Was in managers office at a stellantis dealership and they had a customer w a 15k trade in and 25k down. He has a 800 fico. He wanted his payment around 475$/ month. They laughed at em.
Why is that funny?
I was offered a 84 month loan at over $800/month on a 2024 Maverick Lariat. I signed the contract because I hadn't gotten my finances arranged for such a big purchase in advance, and paid the loan in full when the first payment came. How many folks are this fortunate? Not enough.
I remember during the COOV the Ford dealership was EMPTY. Man. Packed with vans, Broncos.. EV's!
Fuel needs to be changed too.
Bio-Diesel, WVO (Waist Vegetable Oil) or nearly any Oil. Is a Alternative Fuel that Could be used now.
Greed Never Sleeps! Stealerships can use their cars to keep them warm! My 2013 1.8 liter Chevy Sonic, just had all the belts changed, and a total overhaul on maintenance ( $1400) and got me a two year 24,000 mile warranty! Already has 114,500 miles. Runs like it’s brand new! With a CD player!
I dunno about Canada, but KIAs and Hyundais are selling like hot cakes down at Puerto Rico!!! BTW, Hyundai is pronounced like "Sunday". Just saying @
Love the new format on the channel
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for the feedback.
Does any know what the wages are for ford or GM workers working on the line in the states, I’m pretty sure in Australia it was about $40 PH
They mostly just got raises
The current cheapest new car is a 5 speed Nissan Versa for $18,000. In 2017 that same car was $12,990. That’s a whopping 38.5% increase! 😂
Thanks Joe Biden. FJB!
JB is selling cars now?
Thats simply gross
Great content. Love the dog. You may want to do a segment on Honda and Nissan getting together as a company. It’s always fun to hear your thoughts on the car market. John Toronto Canada
Thanks John - I'm sure that would make for an interesting video. I will likely do one over on the other channel - Easy Car Buying. It may also show up here as it is an interesting topic
I bought my 2017 Altima in January 2020, mileage still under warranty, for $15K, nowadays you can’t find a new car for under $30K
Cheers
I bought a new Charger SXT in 2010. I keep up the Service, Krown Oil spray. Fix any rust as soon as it shows, have it totally checked over at least twice a year. Runs like a charm. New Vehicles are just too expensive.
Twice a year totally checked over? Why so frequent? That seems like paranoia-self destroyer to a bank account.
If Honda with 3.5 V6 is problem with reliability and even the Nissan too then is there any reliable brands that left?
Actually very few. Mazda and Toyota are still a fairly safe bet aside from the 3.4 V6
Plus Lexus….
@@pmcbMadeInIreland lx 570 is my favorite one
I drive a 45 year old car and it is still going strong. Of coarse it is always garaged.
If you do go to a car dealer to look at new cars go when the car dealer is closed so you don’t get hasseled
There's some definite bad management going on, with sales dropping and prices staying high, someone doesn't have a clue. The only market that should exist for EV's is to lease them. Then when the lease runs out, take it back and let the dealer figure out what to do about the batteries that are used up.
Cheers
I've yet to see a hornet on the road and I'm a truck driver going from Florida to Illinois weekly
It’s also these crazy fees and add ons. I’ve seen used lots try to charge destination and delivery fees on used cars. Seriously?! Someone literally drove it your lot.
Bought my used 2016 Kia Sportage SUV last summer with 25K miles on it for $16.5K. I think I’ll keep that for a while.😊
9-10 years with really high quality expensive tire maybe , most tires 5 years at the most no matter how they look
Yes, a lot of tire places will not do any work on 5+ year old tires, except to replace them.
Heavy inflation and car dealers greed soured the car market.
Yes it’s taken new cars out of the hand of the middle class at least if someone does not want to be in a deficit for 20 years playing catchup
In London you can get a 40-year mortgage now on your house that's £1,000 a month for 40 years plus a 25000 deposit😊😮😮😢😢😢 shit happens😊😊 unfortunately
It is worse than people think not only engine failure but you have turbos internal water pump etc. Will cost thousands to have replace
I used to own a Grand National. But would never buy a turbo charged vehicle built now.
Love your channel. Have you done a video comparing the Yukon/Tahoe with a Nissan Armada? Mechanical pros/cons, depreciation difference, cost of ownership etc...
Thanks again!!!!
Vehicle Catalytic converter rust blocks the flow of exhaust fumes from condensation including the exhaust.
Almost all computer consoles need to be activated to be accurate.
You get engines with gaskets drying out, bearings not oiled and pistons mean more rust in the engine.
Like a person that has multiple generator's. Told me to just rotate the engine to curculate the oil. Same goes for all engines.
Its not just the buy of the auto but insurance has gone up also home insurance just went up a lot this yr.
Im planning to replace my 2014 honda crv engine once it goes, its got only 350km on it, still running strong...it only cost me to replace a japanese engine $3k only...why buy a new over priced garbage car?
Intro was on point dude. Got me hyped to watch lol. Much love from Cali 🤙
Thank you so much for the support. Hope you have a great week.
@@ECPPthanks. I literally just finished watching the video and you had already commented. Thanks man. Give the dog a little more love next time. She rested her head on you so sweetly.
I missed a deal on 2024 trail boss Lt. $59,000 after $15,500 combined incentive discount
Here in southern Ontario that would have been considered well bought !!!
Let them rot. They are crazy with the cost of a highly depreciating asset. I keep my maintenance up on my 2014 Honda CR-V. Great info, thanks for the video.
I have a decent question to the question "could it be quality controll"- Why do we call it "quality controll" like it's just some wierdly consistent accident the materials and designs are as cheap as possible and not treat it like they made conscious choices to use crap to build crap because they believe they can treat us like some animal they can feed any lousy slop to keep happy.
Fairly confident the quality is completely under controll, and they just see buyers as too picky.
Are the crankshafts for the Toyota and Honda parted out to other machine shops that didn't have the ability to manufacturer them correctly?
I’m still driving my 2009 G37. Looks brand new with 170k. I went to a car show this week and nothing inspired me. I hate SUVs.
I was looking at buying a used car went to the bank I have excellent credit rating and they said 11% I would be paying 11the interest on that why would anybody buy a used car if you're paying that kind of percentage😢😂😂
I think they didn't take into account most car sales aren't out of necessity....lots of room for consumer push back....
Also three years ago I had a paid off Hyundai, and a GORGEOUS Jetta GLI with a tiny car payment. My Jetta was destroyed in an accident I didn’t cause, but ended up blamed for. A deer took out my Hyundai two weeks later. Never believe because you have something nice and paid off 👉🏻 that you’ll get to keep it. Now I’m driving a 2021 VW Tiguan (believe it or not, the Jetta saved my life - which is why I got another VW), which was the most expensive car I’ve ever bought. I have a bigger no interest payment. I’ve got a 150K warranty, but with all the electronic stuff . . . will it last? I really wonder if once it’s paid off, things will go south. And what will be left to drive then, that isn’t tiny and low 👉🏻 or big and obnoxiously expensive? And total JUNK?
I sure miss my Jetta 😭😭😭😭!
Electric cars cost a fraction since they don’t have a gear box or a refrigeration system but prices are very high! Traditional brands like Toyota or Honda are dropping quality so people are not confident on getting a new car.
Great point!
Still driving my 05 Escalade with close to 300K miles on it. The ride is still smooth as butter. Gonna keep it just to see how far it’ll go before it goes no more 😊. Still hoping you will find something good to say about the Audi A7. That’s what I got my eye on. Btw…I didn’t know Fischer Price made car interiors 🤔😂🫡👍🏾 !
Haha thanks Mike, the 7 series for Audi is not bad if you go with the V6 and the rest of the car is not bad.
@@ECPPglorified Volkswagen with so much plastic under the hood that cracks/leaks and audi costs a small fortune to fix. Wouldnt touch any euro vehicle. Over engineered, major components made of plastic. Euro’s are good during warranty then throw away cause they cost $$$$. Total waste unless you’re wealthy.
Go back to late 90's, early 2000's tech. No need to build rolling cellphones. I just bought an experienced 99 camry. Best bang for the buck, good mileage. Replaced 4 corner strut assemblies, sway bar links, new tires, a fraction of cost of new junk. Muwahaha. Pay, you fools! I bought tools. Not a poodle for sure. Muwahaha!
Welcome back my G thanks
Welcome back
Why are stealerships filling the lots when they aren't selling them??🤔
Because the OEMs are pushing them out and pressuring the dealers to take the new inventory and then actually selling them becomes more of the dealer issue at that point
@ECPP it still doesn't make sense though for the OEMs to make them take vehicles they can't sell
Why would the oem stop pushing out vehicles and lose profit. dealerships are too greedy to sell for msrp. Oems want to sell the vehicle directly to you but federal law requires it to be through a stealership. So it makes no sense for an oem to stop pushing out new vehicles.
Just like donuts, you see more yummy, big eyes, variety