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Transaction costs for new vehicles cross 50K for first time
Posted on 10/16/25 at 5:11 pm
Posted on 10/16/25 at 5:11 pm
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Average transaction prices for new vehicles hit $50,080 in September, the report released Monday found, rising 2.1% from August and 3.6% year-over-year.
Forbes Article
In 1976 the inflation adjusted price for a car was about 28K. In 1986 it was 33K. In 1996 it was 35K. In 2006 it was 40.5K and today over 50K. So an increase of +$22,000 over 50 years with a majority of the inflation over the last 25 years. I’d like that see the costs of insurance inflation adjusted over 50 years?
This post was edited on 10/16/25 at 5:13 pm
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Posted on 10/16/25 at 5:12 pm to Sofaking2
High tech stuff running up the prices
Posted on 10/16/25 at 5:14 pm to Sofaking2
Only for German cars
Posted on 10/16/25 at 5:15 pm to Sofaking2
I'll just stick with my 1925 Model T, thank you very much
This post was edited on 10/16/25 at 5:16 pm
Posted on 10/16/25 at 5:17 pm to chinhoyang
quote:that’s why I like base models.
High tech stuff running up the prices
Posted on 10/16/25 at 5:17 pm to Sofaking2
The majority of people retardiedly tie their identity to what they drive and take on way too much debt.
Posted on 10/16/25 at 5:47 pm to Sofaking2
50k? My wife’s last car was a ‘24 Rav4 XLE and we paid 34k OTD. I recall spending months researching, negotiating and debating whether to get it or not. That’s the most I’ve ever spent on a car. A few days ago my wife came home and said her coworker paid 52k for a limited trim Rav4. I told her limited trim but unlimited stress.
Posted on 10/16/25 at 5:51 pm to LSUFan102322
quote:You do you.
I'll just stick with my 1925 Model T, thank you very much
Driving a 1925 Model T is the OT equivalent of dating one of the Dixie Chicks.
Posted on 10/16/25 at 5:55 pm to PeteRose
34k for a rav4?
Just shows you everything is too high
Just shows you everything is too high
Posted on 10/16/25 at 6:10 pm to Sofaking2
We knew this when it was announced yesterday
Posted on 10/16/25 at 6:43 pm to Sofaking2
It's all you idiots and your big trucks. You can can a sedan for 30k
Posted on 10/16/25 at 8:18 pm to chinhoyang
Added technology but how much due to government regulations?
Posted on 10/16/25 at 8:30 pm to W2NOMO
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that’s why I like base models.
That's not going to stop cylinder deactivation, turbo charging, CVTs, 48 air bags, safety sensors every 3rd square inch....there is no escaping the enshittification of new cars.
Go get a Toyota or Honda with a naturally aspirated engine from about 1995 to 2010 and you'll be good. But those are getting harder to find.
Posted on 10/16/25 at 8:33 pm to Deplorableinohio
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Added technology but how much due to government regulations?
Vast majority.
I'm sure Toyota would sell you a simple pickup with a naturally aspirated port injected 4 cylinder, 5/6 speed manual, manual window and a vynl bench seat for about 20k.
But the government mandates require turbo charging, CVTs, turbos, a jillion "safety" sensors, particulate filters, etc.
New cars are shite. All of them. The 4runner you could get in 2020 that would go 300/400k with proper maintenance is a thing of the past.
At this point, electric cars present the simplest, most straightforward option. I haven't owned one, nor a hybrid, but my next commuter will likely be electric. They are relatively simple compared to the monstrosities our overbearing federal goverment has created for conventional ICE cars.
This post was edited on 10/16/25 at 8:37 pm
Posted on 10/16/25 at 8:36 pm to soccerfüt
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dating one of the dixie chicks
Posted on 10/16/25 at 8:38 pm to soccerfüt
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the Dixie Chicks.
Caving politically correct kunts.
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