$32,000 And It Still WON'T SELL! FORD Is Getting DESPERATE!

[@Ricky-l4b]

People have grown tired of these auto makers building an inferior product and demanding a premium price. The jig is up.

[@WickedSlammy]

It's just inflation, go look at house prices, rent prices etc etc etc

[@Ricky-l4b]

@@WickedSlammy, it's greed.......

[@GreggWalken-xd3qv]

Jo's world

[@Sharry-mu3pv]

@@Ricky-l4btrue its pure greed

[@j.p.obregon1415]

When they have to deal with union labor, this is what you get.

[@northmaineguy5896]

The most telling thing in that video is the lack of people at the show - it looks like a ghost town.

[@LegendaryOldwarrior]

1000%. My dad and I use to go all the time in our city and it was always packed. Stop going after he pass. Was going to go this year with my kid but didn't really see the point of going to look at cars 30k+ over what they should be.

[@guyphillips1476]

The day the earth. Stopped

[@brentftaylor]

Mine was $77k with long range battery and that was during Covid. Ive owned F-150’s my entire adult life. My last one had the Eco boost V6. It was a great truck but doesn’t compare to the Lightning for all the reasons I mentioned

[@cleofuss_the_junkie]

It could be Media Day

[@dustincollins16]

Don't need an auto show to see those vehicles. Plenty sitting on dealer lots unsold you can go look at.

[@vibeworldmeta]

Even Toyota quality has dipped which I never thought would happen. Sign of the times

[@dvader3263]

Yes, Toyota is replacing all 2022 and 2023 Tundra engines over the next year. Just a dip.😂

[@CheapBastard1988]

​@dvader3263 At least they replaced the engines. Hyundai/KIA has been building garbage engines for over 15 years, and they never replaced any as a preventive measure.

[@AJourneyOfYourSoul]

Car manufactures just got lazy and stopped caring. Not surprising when you could price everything to the moon and it would still fly off the shelves. Hopefully Toyota bounces back strong.

[@TwistedOmYoga]

@@AJourneyOfYourSoul it really started when the vehicles were manufactured in North America.

[@dataanalystbynight4375]

@@AJourneyOfYourSoulthey got lazy because not only were brain dead moronic Americans buying their crap, but they were paying 10-15-20-30k dollar dealer adjustments on top 🔝 f the asking price and financing it all. You literally can call these people brain dead…no other explanation other than useful idiots.

[@davefigore7843]

Too Much Technology in the New Vehicles that People Do NOT Want.

[@k9under]

Me old school i don't even want a starter bring back hand crank.

[@LafemmebearMusic]

I like the tech for the most part actually. I just want it to be better built and integrated.

[@teddyruxspin8480]

and don't need

[@john-l3h3i]

you are tied to the Stealership. No dipsticks in the new Mercedes. When you're low on oil a light goes on in the dash board. Let's hope the bulb never burns out.

[@bikesaretheansr5742]

@@teddyruxspin8480 Most people like the tech its just not worth what they want to charge for it. Its basically just a touch screen monitor and a few apps. Not worth thousands

[@MediaWest]

i went to the largest ford dealer in the usa to look at a bronco. over 70k? they had hundreds of cars sitting on a back lot rotting away in the sun....

[@chriskelly509]

People are not buying... good.

[@vernevens1598]

Make them a lowball offer. Start at $10 and go from there. I wouldn't go past $5000 for these ugly monstrosities.

[@Aibeansss]

Which dealership was it?

[@JamesAgans]

And that's where they will stay. $70,000 for a Bronco? Ford has completely lost touch with their loyal followers. COMPLETELY!

[@blauer2551]

@@AibeansssBill Brown Ford here in Michigan makes that claim on billboards, don’t know if it’s true, look at the source.

[@D_Turn]

I’ll have my engines and transmissions rebuilt before I buy another new car at those prices.

[@sixpest]

Keep the morons for crashing into you; I'm on the search now 😭

[@schrodingersmechanic7622]

Yep. My late 90s half ton Chevy has plenty of room under the hood for whatever I want to drop in when the time comes. A 376ci LS with 6-speed auto and a 4.10 limited slip would be an easy swap, and it could be done for a fraction of the cost of a new truck.

[@maypow160]

I rented a new jeep truck gladiator thing, she thirsty. I’ve seen 7.3 ‘s with better fuel mileage.

[@harleybender3381]

We are giving our money for other thing not for the car all the money going to a clown

[@msk3905]

Don’t forget to rebuild your suspension, replace all belts, accessories, etc. too

[@timkis64]

i find it refreshing that auto journalist & youtubers are FINALLY coming out and calling out what the mechanics have been saying for many years.newer vehicles are pure GARBAGE.their designed to fail from the very begining.& fools were willing to flush 75 grand down the shitter to own them.FOOLS!!!!!

[@JamesAgans]

It's not just vehicles. Production of EVERYTHING has moved out of the USA, they have cheapened up every part, and added a lot of tech. Failure is inevitable.

[@ruthlessreid9172]

My next car is going to be a rail car!! Probably LS to Porsche transaxle dry sump 2000 lbs should last rest of my life!

[@martinep6293]

Fools who buy Toyotas because they need no maintenance (heard a Tundra owner - RV towing - say that). Good luck with the 10k miles oil change interval😂😂

[@bogeyman7436]

This same thing happened in the 70's and 80's which gave rise to the Horizon, Pinto, Vega and K cars. That's why the Japanese took over the market.

[@nomadpi1]

They've been building "planned obsoletions" since day one. But now is added the idea to complicate them so much a "shade-tree" mechanic can't even change the oil.

[@chillaxinn]

Fords are overpriced these days. Who can afford a $70k F150 living on a paycheck. They got rid of the Ecosport, Focus, Fusion, etc. They need to bring back affordable cars, though that is for all automakers. Honda needs to bring back the Fit.

[@WickedSlammy]

You can still get a cheaper truck You just have to get an XL but most people want to get the flashy nice truck and yeah those are expensive. Most people are also clueless on what options come on what trim levels anymore. They think the XL is a work truck with manual windows but Ford hasn't put manual windows in a truck and years. Most people will be completely happy with an XL

[@duancoviero9759]

​@@WickedSlammywho are most people??? I don't think you know these people. Yes people would like something flashy, but in the end people want AFFORDABLE....NOT Flashy.

[@Tony-q4f3t]

Go to Europe to buy a Ford Car---Focus , Puma, and Kuga🥶

[@blazeboyblazeboy4470]

AGREE!! HONDA BRING BACK THE FIT TO NORTH AMERICA!!! 40 MPG 5 SP MANUAL!!

[@chriskelly509]

I'm in Thailand, the affordable cars/trucks are here.

[@JowaMoto]

Not buying because they're overprice lol.

[@jerzsubbie]

Exactly, it’s not rocket science! People had extra money in 2020-2022, those days are gone but dealers won’t roll back their massive price increases or start making more lower level trims.

[@stinkburger1761]

People thought they had extra money

[@ronschlorff7089]

like everything else, but next to homes, cars are the worst today. I bought (dad co-signed) a new car (Mercury Comet) in 1966 for $4K, don't know what that translates to today, due to inflation, but probably not $70,000.

[@Foxlawl]

@@ronschlorff7089 It's around the realm of $40k in 2025 dollars.

[@ronschlorff7089]

@@Foxlawl Tenfold, like gas today, about 30 cents then and on a good year like what is coming now, at least here in Tucson $2.99 (already!!) for regular. I think 1966-67 gas was a bit cheaper, but the car took premium which as about 99 octanes leaded then, at about 35 cents a gallon! So about 7 bucks to fill up. :D

[@choochoo9436]

Nope... under $20K or I'll keep driving my old car. Time to get back to basics like they did in the early 80's....or go out of business.

[@TheMrAshley2010]

Still driving my 2002 Saturn S car. Price new, around $13k. And yes, I have spent a thousand here and a thousand there on maintenance over the years. But still no where totaling $20k all combined.

[@JamesAgans]

Lolol. My 2004 F150 leftover in 2005 had 35k on the sticker, got it for 28k. I don't think you will ever see 20K again.

[@OvisMilitaris]

​@@JamesAgans And yet few are buying the $35K stuff. That's why the whole auto market is failing. They aren't giving us what we can afford.

[@justsayin3600]

You could do a resto-mod for under 20k. I'm waiting for banks to stop financing overpriced vehicles and start financing resto-mods.

[@LafemmebearMusic]

That doesn’t make sense given inflation over the time. When you do the math a 20k truck 20 years ago is about 55k in today’s money… I just want yall to have real discussions not just passion statements please. 🙏🏾

[@tradingmedic]

I bought a brand new 2006 Jeep Wrangler 65th anniversary edition for $14,000. Sold it 8 years later for $11,000. $40k for a base Wrangler is criminal.

[@DT-123]

That Jeep probably worth 14K now

[@EricHanson-b2b]

I'm not buying anything until those prices drop a lot more. Those vehicles can stay parked on the lot until the rubber rots off the rims.

[@sismachine]

You know what’s crazy? Today I was on the phone with a dealer about a purchase. I’m interested in a 2024 model that’s been sitting on their lot for 200 days. And yet, they’re still playing games with "appearance protection packages" and offering different discounts on their website compared to what they tell you over the phone. Unbelievable.

[@mikehunt8375]

Don't do it! Use your brain! Why would you buy a new car? They're all junk! Why have a car payment when it's 100% going to break down on you before you pay it off? Then you'll have to find a specialist to even work on the overpriced Chinese garbage! Lol. You do you though. Dealers love idiots, it's the only reason they are still in business...

[@jamesbrooks5442]

I just bought a 95 toyota 4x4 truck for 2k repairs2.5k bad trans and clutch needs body work and paint but for less than 5k has300k but is solid no rust ive never bought new shiny just gets scratch up and new stuff dont last

[@AStanton1966]

Watch out for "window etching!" A Jeep dealer dinged me for that on a new Wrangler last year. It was $299!

[@g.k.1669]

@@mikehunt8375 Why finance a car? Make payments to yourself of $500 a month or so and place it into a CD. Once you have enough, factory order a new car and buy it outright, then keep making payments to yourself and hold on to the cars until the wheels fall off. I have been doing this since the 90's.

[@henryjoshual1848]

very true. I am experiencing the same thing, and it's not even for a vehicle that's in high demand.

[@mikeautry2271]

I want a car or truck with no electronics..that's want I'm looking for..going back to the old times...

[@JoshJones-37334]

Luddites are cool

[@CmdrSoCal]

craigslist

[@arfrey5466]

Wrenched on a lot of aircooled VWs in 70s & 80s. The ultimately in simplicity and easy owner maintenance. The only thing I never tore into were the transmissions.

[@valentinlopez6189]

No power windows, rubber flooring instead of carpeting and old school bench seats

[@CmdrSoCal]

craig list

[@prabulg]

Beer doesn't make the Bronco better

[@robedmund9948]

Even a very good scotch can't do that!

[@slickar2752]

On the flip side, beer can’t make the Bronco worst. So drink away.

[@JBM425]

It’s the automotive equivalent of there’s no such thing as ugly woman at 2 a.m. (ostensibly, after a night of drinking).

[@Alya200I]

😂😂😂😂

[@dixoncider7256]

@@robedmund9948 😂

[@Joherandez-jz4jn]

All those CEOs are so out of touch with the regular folks who only want a regular truck or car to take you from point A ti point B.

[@PortaPooper]

Deny. Defend. Depose.

[@MikeHoncho0811]

Why can't they bring back a basic small truck and car with no needles electronics have NA 4 cylinder thats not full of plastic and with a manual transmission

[@ronschlorff7089]

they don't drive themselves, or they fly.

[@ronschlorff7089]

@@MikeHoncho0811 they won't, but you can get one made, for a price less than today's cars, custom, all you need and nothing you don't want. I have four of those in my yard now, from the 1960's. I tell my dear wife they are "investments"!! LOL ;D

[@shawnclark7325]

I just think about that person who sees your nice $70k car and hits it with a shopping cart.

[@AStanton1966]

If they don't ding your nice $70k car with a shopping cart, they'll park right next to it when there's 50 other available parking spaces in the lot!

[@twill9278]

For some reason, a couple of weeks after my wife bought a CRV, somebody keyed the hood.

[@ronschlorff7089]

@@twill9278 yeah, jealous poor person with a shopping cart for "transportation"!!

[@mic-drop-74]

Should have interviewed some manufactures and ask them what they will do to get people into 100k pickup trucks.

[@schrodingersmechanic7622]

Used to be, you could buy a Peterbilt for $100k. That much for a light pickup is insanity

[@ickster23]

Price is an issue, but I refuse to own a vehicle the state can shut off remotely. I live in Canada, and the freezing of bank accounts by our government in 2022 should be a wake up call that you are at risk with these features.

[@schrodingersmechanic7622]

4D chessmaster here. The main reason I refuse to as well. In America legislation has been passed mandating remote kill switches in all new cars starting in model year 2026. For drunk driver intervention, of course 🤡

[@paulmccloskey7287]

Imagine the chaos when the remote switching gets hacked.

[@ronschlorff7089]

Sounds like the "Union of Soviet Socialist Provinces" to me. We barely escaped being the "Union of Soviet Socialist States" down here about two months ago!!! LOL ;D

[@mjhouska]

You cant find a base level trim of anything without out a ton of useless shit already on it

[@noirskate]

High prices +high interest rates = no sales

[@Barneyrubble241]

don't forget high insurance rates and low reliability

[@AMXhotrod]

The reason you don't like that yellow Bronco is because you're too young to have experienced the heyday of car colors, from the 50's to the early 70's. You grew up in a time where 80% of cars are black , white or silver/ grey. The exact opposite was true in the heyday, when that yellow adorned 55 Chevy's, when purple adorned Hemi Cuda's, when Lime green adorned Chevelles and AMX's. You've lived in an era of milque toast cars and trucks with zero style.

[@etwilli2]

Excellent observation. I remember those color, though only a boy then, but they stuck w/ me. I think they are great!

[@kevinbrandt7606]

A 4 runner at 600k is one of the best suvs that Toyota made. My 1999 Toyota pick up had almost 300k on it when I sold it for 10k. Like the gentlemen said only a couple of mechanics gave it oil changes and worked on some little issues. Those are the trucks I would love to see come back Not these high priced crap they been doing

[@furycorp]

They still make simpler cars for other markets but you can thank rent-seeking crony capitalist lobby regulatory state protectionist BS from imposing all kinds of laws and regulations that effectively ban them from being sold in USA (or Canada for that matter). Once a car meets the tens to hundreds of thousands of minute and often outdated rules its tens of thousands more than it would be if a manufacturer could just build a car.

[@bwlyon]

One of our local Ford Dealers has so inventory they almost need to start double stacking the inventory.

[@You_Could_Be_Next]

Finally. Somebody who says it looks like a Flex.

[@BlakesPipes]

Sorry, pickup trucks should start at 20k. 3 person bench seat with a 5 speed. 14k starting point!

[@tedecker3792]

Still driving a 30 year old Nissan hard body truck. Works great. Just got back from a 9 hour road trip (80mph) no issues. I’d buy a single cab compact truck in a minute if someone made one.

[@oneanddone7992]

@@tedecker3792 When that truck hit in 1989, it looked like a spaceship. Beautiful then, same now. Great truck.

[@dvader3263]

You've traveled to the future from 1985 with those prices! Welcome to 2024 and enjoy your stay!

[@BlakesPipes]

@@dvader3263 it's funny. 2020 Ford came out with the maverick and that was 19,995. If you look world wide, there are trucks that could be sold for less then 20k here. I own a 2000 Dodge Dakota quadcab, bought it new. 210k miles. Love that truck. But I look back at a simple vw truck, the old S10 , or Ranger. All I want is a 4 banger that is simple.... but , yes I am old, 51 to be exact. I don't want features in my truck, I just want, hell, I might even go for roll up windows and I can lock my own doors. I also enjoy feeling the road, not this couch on wheels with all these bells and whistles. Might just be me, but I like simple and an engine we can all still fix in our garage.

[@BlakesPipes]

@@tedecker3792 I still own my 2000 Dodge Dakota quadcab that has 210k miles. Bought her new and she is going. Old men and their trucks! Let's bring simple back.

[@russell3380]

I have the money & I'm keeping it.

[@valleyofiron125]

Me too. It's all going to retirement accounts. My little old econobox that pulls a trailer and the free bus pass from work are perfect for me.

[@hollowpointdaze7363]

Your a smart man

[@mooredann69]

My wife is the same, Hyundai and Kia she always wants to "look" yet i always remind her of the last time she has seen one that is 15-20 years old still on the road.

[@WickedSlammy]

Yes they have all kinds of engine and transmission issues

[@WaterWalk-fb9fd]

Mine. 2005. 97K miles. Everyday driver. < $2K yr, fuel,insurance,taxes, service. I got a good one.

[@Lacksunderwear]

It’s the turbo charged engines in the newer ones. The older naturally aspirated engines were pretty good.

[@jsw1968]

I bought a 2001 Hyundai Accent brand new for $12,500. Drove it problem free to 228,000 miles and then sold it for $1,200 ten years later. My next new car will be a Kia Rio because nobody else makes a new vehicle for $15k.

[@weswest8666]

Yup Lots of mechanics on KZbin are scraping 2019s can’t get parts or have to replace engines and the cost doesn’t make sense and they are on back order because of the high failure rate and high demand.

[@castin5406]

I've never seen a truck worth more than 14K. So, they have 14K trucks on sale for $100,000. That is hilarious.

[@LafemmebearMusic]

What? I want to understand you and see your point as valid but 14k? You’re just being hyperbolic at this point so I don’t know what you mean and how you expect to be taken seriously

[@mikeburke7053]

@@LafemmebearMusic The last new car I bought was a nissan pickup for 11,600 tax tag and title. I bought that in 2000. Since then I bought a used ford focus for $2750. I figure the ford cost me 1.5 cents per mile for the 180,000 miles i put on it. Only broke down once (needed alternator). These are the only two vehicles I have needed to buy this century. I started watching these videos because I figure its time for something else and to junk the ford. Find me a 10 cent a mile car, never mind the 1.5 cent a mile car I own.

[@duancoviero9759]

​@@KG-kq9tknegative son, back in 2008 you could get a base Colorado for around 15k. Yes, stuff didn't start at 35k all that long ago. Don't believe in the inflation story. Cause that's all it is. That's all I'll say about that.

[@djrickyb]

​@@KG-kq9tkF 150 in 1970 was about $2,500-$2,900 in 1970. 14K trucks were around in the mid 80s to early 90s.

[@Nmdixon-cu7vm]

Sorry, this isn’t 1991, boomer.

[@jjk9275]

These companies are ignoring their customers. People want affordable simple transportation, not a rolling computer with a mortgage payment.

[@PelicanIslandLabs]

Almost nobody at that auto show...................... says a lot about the current state of the auto industry!

[@azsportsguy25]

@@PelicanIslandLabs I usually go to the Arizona International Auto Show every year on Thanksgiving weekend. I haven’t gone to the last 3 because of them not listening to the customers and tuning us out. I don’t wanna hear about how ridiculous the prices are

[@3644Darrell]

I usually go to the big Atlanta Auto show, but manufacturers are not showing up to them. Ford wasn't even there the last time I went as well as a bunch of other manufacturers. Not hardly anyone there either. Won't be going back

[@oscarwinner2034]

Philly show last year had half the floor full of custom modified cars. Years ago the whole place was new cars.

[@azsportsguy25]

@ the Phoenix auto show wasn’t that great

[@jamesrunyan8191]

I remember when I bought my Mustang GT in 2001, It felt like everyone had one in So Cal. I've only seen one new Mustang GT on the road since they came out. Prices are way too high.

[@CmdrSoCal]

ugly car

[@cornbread8246]

Brandon, we DON’T want a Bronco Sport with the junk 1.5 L turbo engines. Also lots of plastic and transmission issues.

[@Mercedes157]

Right, you want a turbo 8 liter in your ford escape. Lipstick on a donkey is still not a bronco.

[@jimapplegate3523]

I don’t want a turbo 3-banger in ANYthing!!😳

[@DT-123]

hate to break it to you but everything is going to be turbo and hybrid now until finally it's all electric. EPA won't allow naturally aspirated anymore

[@jimapplegate3523]

@@DT-123 Not news to me; totally fine with a hybrid, but I will never buy a turbo 3-cylinder in ANYthing.

[@plutodestroyer12]

for me paying another 30%-50% of the base price of a car just in options is a huge no no

[@rotart12arx3]

Guess you will not be buying anything.

[@plutodestroyer12]

@ hey bro you might be right or pick a brand where you can pick and choose which options i’d like. but with these new car prices you’re right i ain’t buying anything.

[@DK-sc4gn]

I was amazed how few attendees at a major car show!!

[@Shakerhood69]

Its probably a Press only event before or after public hours.

[@JonathanVelasquez]

A "car show" is really just the equivalent of visiting all the dealers in 1 building. They don't even bring fun prototype cars and they definitely don't debut new vehicles at these.

[@katman8714]

I used to go to the LA or Ontario, CA car show every year. It would be fun and packed, everyone excited to see and touch all the new models. Not so much nowadays, just priced too high and out of touch for the masses😢

[@victorsong8416]

They're not only overpriced. They'll not last. Small, overstressed engines with a myriad of plastic parts, with complexity, computers and electronics to the wazoo, is a solid recipe for early failure. Most of these newer vehicles will not make it to 100K miles. Past the warranty, they will be a nightmare in repairs, and technicians cannot fix them due to the ridiculous complexity and then the already existing parts shortages and crazy parts prices on top of all that... The car industry is going down slowly by the "death by a thousand cuts" - but most of it is their own making, driven by wanton, unbridled greed, for ever higher profits and for their shares price increase.

[@user-xw4vg1vy5e]

I'm honestly curious if, "they'll not last" is grammatically correct or not...

[@denisnedeloiu1601]

Keep in mind that many took loans for 72 and 84 months. Imagine making 600-700$ payments and facing thousands in repairs. They will not be able to trade them in because of all the negative equity.

[@robertpolkamp]

Putting a 4 cylinder engine in the "Big Bronco" is flawed marketing at best. Asking $40k for it is ludicrous.

[@etwilli2]

Indeed. I would consider a Bronco if it had a normal motor in it. I have a FJ w/ 192k miles. I see Toyota is bringing back the FJ again w/ same 6 cylinder and standard shift options. The choice now is clear.

[@Scott-xf5xb]

The Bronco Sport is simply a Ford Escape with a different name. It's a suckers bet.

[@joedauginas84]

stealerships are the downfall of the industry...they fill their lots with overpriced vehicles that THEY spec, advertise the 1 of a kind stock # that miraculously always sells the morning you schedule a test drive then try to get you into what THEY think you want/need. had a Sales Manager at a local FORD outfit chase us down cause we wouldn't fall for their BS. Then find out a friend spent 12 hours trying to get the truck they wanted.

[@Willy-hs7uu]

Dealership system is outdated, they are just middlemen and have no benefit to the transaction. there has been a sh*t load of outcry from dealerships over VW's intention of selling their "new" line of EV directly to consumers, like Tesla does, the VW Scout. other start up ev companies can get around the dealerships because they have zero contracts with them, for example Aptera.

[@F0XRunner]

50,000 dollars for a Hyundai!?! That's craaaaazy. I guess I'm going to be walking when my current car dies

[@schrodingersmechanic7622]

Yeah, for real. I remember back in the day, they were $9k on the lot, $99/mo financing. That was mid-2000s.

[@durgan5668]

Ford used to understand that if you sold a basic vehicle for a low enough price, you made your money on volume of sales. Kept your workforce employed, everyone was happy. Now we're hanging onto our old vehicles or doing without.

[@phokeydhoo8940]

I miss those last gen Fiestas. Cheap, reliable ( with a manual ), and easy to work on. I have no idea what my next daily driver is going to be, especially with totaled vehicle prices being 3-5 times higher then just a few years ago.

[@roundtownjohn]

For Pete's sake, someone tell me where this guy dealership is. I just want to meet the guy and thank him and possibly buy a truly dependable and properly priced car for my 16 yr old daughter. Would be a blessing to meet the used car guru. Someone help me out. This guy is a beast with the info and keeping things proper for us used car buyers. Multiple year follower and glad to admit that.

[@chriskelly509]

I know it's in north Carolina

[@biffteutsch3402]

So much Bell n Wistle that is Standard and MOST don’t need or want .

[@cyronader]

for 500k Ferrari can't even build a proper door......lol

[@CmdrSoCal]

perfect example of a new car

[@inediblenut]

When you see a price labeled as "starting at" you can be sure it is a configuration that they only created to justify that price, but you will never see it put on the configurator or come out of the factory for retail sale. It's the model they made up that doesn't have a motor or interior, but can be ordered to put on top of one of those big poles to advertise a dealership.

[@HaroldLeeDye]

What about a basic 3/4 ton , full size, stick shift, pick up truck, 8 ft bed, ?

[@maximoreeves2199]

They can't justify the inflated price if they keep it basic...think of all the poor engineers that would be out of work if they didn't cram all that junk into cars.

[@schrodingersmechanic7622]

How would you ever live without that giant, glitchy iPad screen glaring at you? Or 6 cameras to accomplish the same thing as looking over your shoulder?

[@Bayoucityconstruction]

Rubber floor standard long bed reproducing 2001 😂

[@kimwhitaker8786]

That's exactly what I'd like to have.

[@DB57RB]

Tahoe STARTING at $56K is absolutely insane. That base model should start at $32K.

[@nevadapatrick]

We’ve doubled the money in our economy in 5 years. The dollar is diluted and so these prices are the new normal. Wont be going down.

[@WestCoasHaze]

Yup. Most don't get it. They'll be waiting for the price of houses and cars to get cheaper the rest of their lives

[@phokeydhoo8940]

@@WestCoasHaze When it's that or convincing your boss you need your wages double; well, the waiting is the only option.

[@lennylink8772]

Toyota has a BASIC 2 seater pickup truck for $10,000, it's not sold in the USA though. It would sell very well here.

[@asajayunknown6290]

The reason there's no people there is that the entire market has gone upscale. There simply arent enough people that are in a suitable economic demographic. We exist. But part of the reason lots of us have $$$$ is because we hardly ever buy new.

[@user-xw4vg1vy5e]

Only building luxury apartments nowadays... Only building luxury cars...

[@Scott-xf5xb]

Exactly. I can afford these prices, but will never pay them. A car for me is just a something to get from point A to point B.

[@alskooper3319]

600k$$ Ferrari still has plastic panels in the engine compartment. 😢

[@FenrirsBite77]

V8 Forever baby! Defund the EPA and their ridiculous standards that forced cars to get so expensive

[@DoneDeal2]

You hit the nail on the head

[@AmishEcstasy]

I'm shopping for a new truck now. I'm very discouraged. The prices for a naturally aspirated V 8 are astronomical I'm keeping my old one

[@FenrirsBite77]

@AmishEcstasy agree! I regret selling my old 2001 Tundra, was reliable and is worth now more than then.

[@AP-xq3jm]

Defund maga

[@golferpro1241]

@@AmishEcstasythe old one is better

[@riccochet704]

Another problem you see is you'll never find a base model anything sitting on a lot. So a Camry starting at $28,500 you'll never see that sitting on a lot. You can order one if you don't mind waiting 6 months.

[@johnmichaeltracy9050]

its just stupid to buy vehicles at this price. dont forget to add the sales tax, title and paperwork charges, then finance at 6 percent, then add the growing cost of insurance for the new models, just plain stupid. we the people dont want 1200 dollar plus per month payment for a vehicle for about 5 to 7 years. wtf.... save your money folks.

[@Mr.Z1776]

I recently bought a beautiful condition, 190k miles, 2006 GX470, in the rare Cypress Pearl from the original owner. It was Lexus serviced with all maintenance up to date. I had the timing belt/water pump sevice done(Lexus parts). Then, I had an Ironman stage 3 suspension installed, 32" tires and wheels. Now I have a gorgeous, very capable rig, and I'm into for $14,500!! You'd have to be insane to spend $60k plus to buy a new vehicle that will start having issues 3 months after buying it!

[@BeNNzuFG]

I look at monitors and displays 10 hours a day. I don't want to look at additional displays when driving home. I want old school needles and stuff when sitting in a car. I would really appreciate if car companies get rid of all of this visual and tec stuff that no one ever uses.

[@bogeyman7436]

Go back to mechanical windows and locks with rubber mats. Less to break.

[@Machine_NZ]

Take all the crap out! We don't need/want it(eg: Lane assist, Radar cruise control, Airbags everywhere, Auto lights, Auto wipers, Tyre pressure monitors, Electric seats, Infotainment systems, Auto parallel parking, Parking radar, Reversing cameras, Side cameras, Front cameras, Heating/Cooling Seats, Electric handbrakes, Trip computers, Navigation systems) Base models should just have Power steering, Air Con and maybe Central locking. If the customer wants the extras LET THEM CHOOSE/PAY !!!

[@santiagovasquez1404]

that is the price point for the chinese market. ain't protectionism grand ?

[@theleastsignificantbit4794]

Tire pressure monitors are a complete waste.

[@golferpro1241]

Speak for yourself

[@patrickmichael8655]

50 grand for a truck that’s crazy

[@Ricky-l4b]

It's insane......

[@aceprater5397]

That's a cheap truck lol - My next new truck will be a green dentside.

[@LafemmebearMusic]

It is not, a 20k truck 20 years ago adjusting for time and inflation is about 55k in today’s money… like coke to the table ready to have a logical facts based numbers based discussion along with your passion, it can’t just be a feelings discussion.

[@oneanddone7992]

@@LafemmebearMusic No.20 years ago, 20K is 32K in today's dollars. The ratio is $1 then = $1.61 now. Trucks are 2-4 times the price they were just 20 years ago.

[@CmdrSoCal]

@@LafemmebearMusic in today's money lol. all by design.

[@AllenTam]

Paid $15 to break a $600k car, you got your money's worth, every penny of it. 👍

[@jimkelly1613]

Doubt it is broken, probably just need a "reflash." Not that I know what that means.

[@deanvoss7098]

I bought a last year's model Honda Ridgeline for under 40K and I could not be more happy❤

[@scottthomas8171]

The yellow on that Bronco is a throw back to 1966 and that is a Heritage Limited. That is why it is there.

[@Just_B2U]

I bought a Camry XSE 5 or so years ago and it was about $31k, with the Softex seats, panoramic sunroof, etc. It is crazy to see it be 30% higher. The Tundra TRD Sport 4x4 I have now costs almost $20k more for the current equivalent model.

[@JBM425]

I was at my Toyota dealer last week for 5,000-mile service, and I took a walk through the new car lot. I was stunned to see Camrys pushing $40K. Camrys! I could get a Crown (successor to the Avalon) for just $3K more.

[@briand2614]

It’s crazy. 30 years ago an LE was about 20K and it crept up ever so slightly over the years. Then the prices over the past 5 years have gone crazy. The crazier part is that many Toyotas are on hold or sold before they even reach the dealer. With the exception of Tundras the Toyota dealer lots are empty, or have mostly used cars that are way over priced.

[@mwest3583]

I know someone who put down an early deposit on one. The dealership was so desperate to buy it back from him before delivery they paid him something like 20k. Demand sure has shifted.

[@neiljuedes1661]

Unfortunately the engines they are putting in these vehicles are made to last through the warranty and then start to give the buyer problems. Just about every vehicle that Consumer Reports tested the biggest complaint was the engines were under powered,noise and had major vibrations when excellerating !

[@mikeh.9954]

It's tough too when a car price is really high & it loses 20% of it's value in the first year.

[@bonkoo5953]

Went to lexus dealer in kendall FL. I have 800 credit score. Lexus offered me 9.2percent. I had to postpone my purchase decision. 9.2 percent. 9h my god.

[@JBM425]

High prices coupled with high interest is a prescription for disaster.

[@BrandXsps]

I'm very happy with my 2017 f150 5.0. it's been a great truck. At 36k new it made sense. Nothing makes sense anymore.

[@georgeallen7667]

2017 for that????? Bwahahahaha. Makes sense if you are mental

[@JohnM-sw4sc]

@@georgeallen7667 he bought it new

[@SV-lw8jo]

The starting price is an unattainable dream.

[@mwreyf1]

So you dream of attaining that price? I think it's doable.

[@richardguyer3383]

Don't matter about to much tech or poor quality. I can't afford 75k discount to 50k. Will never buy new again 😅

[@cplhicks2179]

Some of these vehicles look really nice but the prices now a day is out of control.... I hope they realize that and start slashing prices to get them sold. With the possible Tariffs coming it could get even worse.

[@gunnarkelly5051]

Damn shame they ruined Jeep. I mean I remember looking at Jeeps 40 years ago because I couldn’t afford the vehicle I wanted. Jeep was not a chick magnet, but it was a good and reliable value. 😔

[@jcotton777]

I like you better after the beers. LOL

[@richki.24]

they entice you by posting somewhat reasonable MSRP and when you get to the dealership you get sticker shocked with upper trim levels and very high actual prices ...

[@jamesalias595]

My concern in the new vehicle is the engines. You need an affordable car, suv or truck with an engine that will last. They don't make engines that last any more. Turbo charged 4 cylinders are no good for heavy SUV's and Trucks.

[@bogeyman7436]

You can thank the new government fuel standard's for that.

[@KartiacKID]

Dude that’s a classic bronco color, it’s an awesome throwback

[@jeffpless5036]

One of my grandchildren just bought a 2024 Bronco Sport, Big Bend, for $26,000, which is over $5k off MSRP. It was cheaper for her to buy new than used. I think they're starting to get the message...

[@Scott-xf5xb]

That is actually a good price.

[@hash_value]

My neighbor has a Branco raptor and it’s given him nothing but issues. He took it off roading and it started to fall apart, engine and oil issues and it has less than 10K miles. He’s thinking about getting a 4 runner instead.

[@billreynolds9107]

Better color on that Bronco than that powder blue they have, that color is HIDEOUS!

[@ralphholiman7401]

There is a brand new Bronco parked close to the Highway at our local dealer with a big sign that says, "Price reduced by $8000" I drive by there every day and it's been there like that for about two weeks.

[@BigSneed404]

Because an $8k discount off of a vehicle that is a $25k markup over what it *should* be is still a ripoff.

[@jeremycole3008]

people probably had to use a credit card just the buy the McDonalds before they got there, you know the over-flow capacity Crowd

[@jamesmayo35]

The finance guys when you buy one…you really want this extended warranty with all of the electronics in this car. I tell him the first time something electronic breaks out of warranty I will fix it, sell the car and never buy another one for the rest of my life.

[@carlashton9331]

I’d pay these prices if they lasted like that gentleman’s car at the beginning. I have little faith in new cars regardless of the manufacturer.

[@Scott-xf5xb]

I won't pay these prices.

[@stuartwall8212]

I paid cash for a 1970 truck in 1998. Why on earth would I trade decades with no payments for something that costs 2 years wages?

[@thegreatgatty]

I recently saw an ad on TV for the 2 door Bronco. Fine print said shown model was a……..2023.

[@timduggan1461]

When I worked for my last airline, they had a contest for YEARS where, if you went 12 months without calling in sick? You were entered to win a Bronco. This was late 1990s. The CEO would buy the car AND pay income taxes....well, not him personally.

[@390WagonMaster]

I will buy a truck when I can get….. 3/4 ton, v8, manual transmission, hand crank windows with a smoker’s window(wing windows) and a AM/FM stereo. 40k with towing package. Till then I will keep my 26 years old truck.

[@alabamaal225]

Here's the big problem: When you add together designing, testing, retooling factories, and the myriad of other functions required for a new/redesigned model, it doesn't cost much more to manufacture a large vehicle than a smaller economy vehicle. The difference in cost of the actual steel and other materials involved is almost inconsequential. BUT the auto manufacturers can sell the larger/more luxury models for a much greater margin. A dealer would probably have to sell at least three of the Ford Focus models to make the same profit as one Ford F-150.

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[@McCarthy8]

Hello how do you make such monthly??

[@Jenniferp70]

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[@Nitero_]

They DID do a good job with the tundra.....if you totally ignore the absolutely horrifying engine problems. Hard for my brain to decouple the "cool cars" from the "overpriced as hell" part. I'd just be laughing at the prices the entire time or worse just be upset at the disconnect between car companies and their customers. (sorry for rant)

[@householdhacks]

tundra engine problem has been fixed and only affected a around 25k and all of those got a free brand new engine

[@Nitero_]

@@householdhacks have 3 buddies who have had difficulty in getting them to honor that without revisiting the service department multiple times (highest was 5) just seems unnecessary. Irregardless, if you are gonna ask me to pay 70k for a truck I am going to think twice before just assuming toyota is "without fault" anymore.

just because you can bolt an iPad to a dash does not mean you should.

[@BrillianceAutoSpa]

The SantaFe looks cool-ish but I'd never buy one because it's still a Hyundai. 😅

[@daniellaws2307]

Hyundai peaked in the early 2000s. I've had 3 of the XG350 cars. Every one has lasted to 200K miles or over. The newer models suck.

[@FeralPlumber]

The new ones are pure junk; a search on YT on THAT new Santa Fe shows the transmission going out---brand new.

[@garygeorge9648]

@@FeralPlumber It has a dual clutch auto trans and that means trouble. I had a dealer tell me yes but it has a 100,000 mile warrenty.

[@JOHNWLOUCKS]

I am hanging on to my 2006 Forester. Ex cond,loaded and a manual. Runs great !

[@craigjoe8691]

Bought a Chevy Trax for $24.5 out the door. Gonna get rid of it before the warranty expires and probably buy another. It's been an excellent vehicle for these first 15k miles

[@ColeDedhand]

I love the color of that Bronco.

[@Ones2Cents]

I bought a perfect low Milage Porsche 911 for less than that 32k Brono, and got all the creature comforts too. Automakers are smoking crack. was going to buy new but decided Used BECAUSE of these insane prices. and I could easily afford a 90k car... but WHY makes no sense

[@kclefthanded427]

Now they're smoking meth

[@joelbashore5658]

"Motor problems aside . . . this is a sweet truck" ?! What?! 🙄

[@mackjsm7105]

The new Toyota flagship SUV has a 4 cylinder hybrid engine.. ONLY option.. Stupid.

[@chaseychaseum5366]

Just bought a 2025 Santa Fe Hybrid Calligraphy. Absolutely loaded with everything you could ask for. Zero gravity driver seat, 4 captains chairs, alcantara headliner, 3 rows of soft nappa leather seats, pano glass roof, dang near self driving, incredible MPG and great warranty. Dealership even included lifetime powertrain, including the hybrid system! Traded my 2018 Z71 LT truck $15,670 OTD! Smooth, quiet and the boxy 80's look I love. The big 3 just can't compete anymore.

[@MilesV8]

Sorry, but it’s a hideous beast. Nothing redeeming at all. I drive an older Santa Fe but can’t even consider the current model as it is just so ugly with a dreadful small engine. I wish you well with yours and hope you have a positive experience with it.

[@dave3657]

He put 675K miles on his Toyota. Bet it was a naturally aspirated V8, and not a turbo 4cyl. If they did away with the entertainment center on the dash, that should cut costs. Just looking inside the car it looks way too distracting.

[@user-tv5dt3nm9y]

That Bronco scheme is a throw back to the 70s

[@crazyman8472]

“She said they have beer, so that’s going to make everything better.” Get people drunk enough, they might actually buy a Ford. 😵‍💫