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re: Screw ever buying a new vehicle again
Posted on 4/14/18 at 3:32 pm to TDcline
Posted on 4/14/18 at 3:32 pm to TDcline
I haven't bought a brand new vehicle in years. The sweet spot seems to be about 2 years old with less than 25k miles. I recently bought the wife a 2 year old loaded with every feature Infinity Q60 with 18k miles for $32k, original sticker was about $60k. After 2 years they hold the value much better.
I did the same thing with a Tahoe, drove it 6 years and still sold it for 50% of what I paid for it 2 years old.
I did the same thing with a Tahoe, drove it 6 years and still sold it for 50% of what I paid for it 2 years old.
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Posted on 4/14/18 at 3:35 pm to TDcline
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Thinking about just paying cash for a used 4Runner and rolling with it until the wheels fall off.
Yup. 3rd Gens are the shite and will drive forever. Found a 1997 that was a one owner with 130k miles on it (manual trans) for 6k. Clutch and timing change are the only main expenses for changes. Should go for awhile.
This post was edited on 4/14/18 at 3:37 pm
Posted on 4/14/18 at 3:36 pm to TDcline
The companies con consumers into the new vehicles making them they are getting a great deal. 11k off the MSRP sounds good, but usually still comes out 50k+. The MSRP is just there to truck consumers because you can never sell a vehicle at that price.
Posted on 4/14/18 at 3:38 pm to ithad2bme
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I haven't bought a brand new vehicle in years. The sweet spot seems to be about 2 years old with less than 25k miles. I recently bought the wife a 2 year old loaded with every feature Infinity Q60 with 18k miles for $32k, original sticker was about $60k. After 2 years they hold the value much better.
Agree. I was just looking online this morning at some 2016 F150's. 20,000 or so miles for $25-30k. After trade in I'll be looking at around $400/month payment instead of twice that for new. That's with no extra cash down and I drive a 10 year ild vehicle as is.
Posted on 4/14/18 at 3:39 pm to TDcline
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Thinking about just paying cash for a used 4Runner and rolling with it until the wheels fall off. Screw a $650 payment for 7 years. End semi-rant. Yea I’m trashy.
I already decided that after spending 35k on a suv
Driving my 08 Honda Accord until it blows up then will find a used vehicle I can buy with cash or way cheaper
Posted on 4/14/18 at 3:40 pm to TDcline
You can get a nice half ton 4x4 for 40+/- plus TTL.
But everyone wants luxury trim and complains of cost.
Thank our state for the 10% sales tax
But everyone wants luxury trim and complains of cost.
Thank our state for the 10% sales tax
This post was edited on 4/14/18 at 3:42 pm
Posted on 4/14/18 at 3:40 pm to dragginass
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You can get a crew cab, V8 pickup from any of the American Manufacturers for about $30k. It really doesn't have to be ridiculous. The problem is it's so easy to say I need leather,4x4, big media screen, big tires etc and that's why so many people end up with $60k trucks.
add your own leather 1000.00
Posted on 4/14/18 at 3:40 pm to tduecen
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If I have 6-12 months I agree... however, I still think for the most part buying new is the way to go unless I plan on buying much older and can pay off immediately
6-12 months? you are not shopping for a house. When I get ready for a new vehicle I start researching online. Checking prices, looking online at new and used ( I tend to buy new most of the time fwiw ). I figure out what I want then narrow it down to a few dealers. Then I visit and test drive what I am interested in. I have already researched it and know ball park what I should pay. I then let the dealers battle it out for my business.
Posted on 4/14/18 at 3:41 pm to PotatoChip
Don't forget that hefty sales tax we pay, $45K becomes $50K after TTL.
Posted on 4/14/18 at 3:42 pm to Kujo
I have a Acura MDX and a Ford Excursion, wife has a minivan. I haven't owned a truck since I landscaped in college 20 years ago. Not once have I wished I had a truck. Between my vehicles I can hold 22 people a ton of crap and pull 5k to 9k lbs.
Posted on 4/14/18 at 3:53 pm to Ponchy Tiger
After it was determined my vehicle was totaled, I started looking. I didn't need a time line to buy as I was able to research various car lots over a 50+ mile radius and had several other websites to use.
I knew what I wanted and the price I wanted to pay and didn't settle, I didn't need a month because everything is accessible by internet. I probably could have gotten a bit of a better deal (500-1000) had I waited till a slower period though
I knew what I wanted and the price I wanted to pay and didn't settle, I didn't need a month because everything is accessible by internet. I probably could have gotten a bit of a better deal (500-1000) had I waited till a slower period though
Posted on 4/14/18 at 3:56 pm to TDcline
There are some really nice used cars out there.
Posted on 4/14/18 at 3:57 pm to tduecen
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After it was determined my vehicle was totaled, I started looking. I didn't need a time line to buy as I was able to research various car lots over a 50+ mile radius and had several other websites to use.
I knew what I wanted and the price I wanted to pay and didn't settle, I didn't need a month because everything is accessible by internet. I
the internet definitely helps big time. Especially in your situation. You can work up a decent deal within a few days nowadays without took much work. In the past though you had to visit the lots it definitely hurt when you are crunched with time.
Posted on 4/14/18 at 3:58 pm to Ponchy Tiger
Well yeah, with KBB, Truevalue, etc it helps to know what you should expect. I sent out interest in several vehicles and got online prices before I ever stepped foot on a lot. Helped a lot because they gave me a decent deal and I was able to talk them down for that.
Posted on 4/14/18 at 4:08 pm to TDcline
A large majority of people can’t afford $40k vehicles.. and they certainly can’t afford $50-$60k vehicles.
People buy them. And they think they can afford them since they can pay the note. But you need to be making close to, if not more than, $100k to really be able to afford a $40k vehicle. And easily over $100k to afford a $50k-$60k vehicle.
People buy them. And they think they can afford them since they can pay the note. But you need to be making close to, if not more than, $100k to really be able to afford a $40k vehicle. And easily over $100k to afford a $50k-$60k vehicle.
This post was edited on 4/14/18 at 4:12 pm
Posted on 4/14/18 at 4:11 pm to TDcline
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Yea I’m trashy.
You could have just said this.
Posted on 4/14/18 at 4:12 pm to dragginass
quote:Fact. It's only bad if you make it bad
You can get a crew cab, V8 pickup from any of the American Manufacturers for about $30k.
Posted on 4/14/18 at 4:16 pm to dragginass
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I need leather,4x4, big media screen, big tires etc
Posted on 4/14/18 at 4:18 pm to HempHead
Some people just don’t know how to buy a new vehicle an get the best price
Posted on 4/14/18 at 4:19 pm to TDcline
It's nice not having problems that poors have
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