Mopars Sitting for Years? The LOT ROT Issue Could be Catastrophic!

Automotive sales have slowed down to the point where cars are sitting for years in some cases. 7 of the top 10 slowest selling cars are Mopars right now, which means these cars could be susceptible to the dreaded lot rot. This could lead to multiple issues with brand new cars that no one is talking about. From flat spots on tires, dead batteries, rusted brakes, water in the gasoline, or bigger issues with the engine. I share with you why understanding the rot lot issue important what you need to do to protect yourself.
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[@shocktrp66]

That's what happens when you overprice your vehicles and allow your dealers to fuck your customer base. Serves them right.

[@-chase-]

Ford and Chevy is doing it to . I think they all are but Dodge has always been shady

[@iaminvisiblenow]

F#ck Dodge 😅

[@JohnDoe-gj4dv]

Truth

[@team_cartooney6559]

​@@-chase- yes but Dodge selling Scats for 60-70 plus K is blasphemy. . Especially since there have been virtually no updates besides the widebody package.. pre covid you could find uses scats on dealers in the low to high 20s. . Fastnforward to 2020-2023 you got scats going for 55-60k plus used with over 20k miles smh.. greed finally caught up with dealers AND DODGE

[@jamesoberg8809]

They screwed me on the warranty I purchased from them.

[@joewolfe642]

Dealers are really eating crow on all the markups they were trying to push. I tried to get a 392 widebody charger- dealer tried taking on a $10k MSRP - i walked away. They keep texting me till this day (a month later) - told me they would sell at MSRP (event though website advertised price slashed $5k off) Then they said they would honor the web pricing - i check the PO - and they tacked on a $2500 markup - i walked away again. In the Charger/Challenger case it is mostly the dealers fault for tacking on ridiculous markups and the increases interest rates do NOT help either.

[@matthew.tamasco]

I had two local dealers play the game of not committing to a test drive unless I was serious about buying that day as a sales pressure tactic. I have never driven a Challenger and walked away from the brand completely after that experience. Went to Audi and Range Rover and they put me in everything they had on lot to make the sale.

[@BadgerM6]

​@@matthew.tamascoDamn! Are you serious?? That's crazy

[@Ravaniscool]

@@matthew.tamasco I would tell them to go stick it!

[@VanishingPoint]

Must be a NC-SC dealer

[@joewolfe642]

@@VanishingPoint VA - but close.

[@pigatt1]

I think Stellantis is purposely trying to kill Chrysler, RAM, Dodge and JEEP.

[@cooperparts]

Not soon enough

[@Disasterpiece5150]

They are

[@Disasterpiece5150]

I guarantee it’s not Dodge it’s their owners

[@danielshepard7357]

All by design.

[@Ledman301]

What’s the end game?

[@tigerhoods7927]

Dodge ain’t gonna never be the same, they better find a way to get their customers back or it will be the end for them.

[@olikat8]

Stellantis is a Franco-Italian conglomerate. They put Carlos Tavares (look him up, especially under Carlos Ghosn @ Renault/Nissan & their 'handiwork') at the helm for a reason. They are running it like they want to, and they do not care. They got rid over over 400 engineers, moving their responsibilities to engineers in Europe & South America. They are purposely killing off the domestic production, especially since the UAW strike. Crank up out, let them sit, go "Broke," Chapter 11, sluff off most UAW production & shift it off shore as much as possible. China is making auto plants in Mexico & are planning to flood the North American market within a few years. They will succeed with the way DC and automakers here think & play the game

[@DesertStateNevada]

Dodge still has its customers, that did not change a bit. The problems will start when the new Charger comes out. And ALL of these problems, even the ones they're having now, is the fault of stellantis. I can't wait till Dodge is back in American ownership.

[@matthew.tamasco]

You are correct but I do not believe Stellantis wants their customers back. Look at the increasing Jeep pricing and offerings. They want a new customer, one i am not sure exists in large numbers.

[@HuffyBoi_952]

agreed

[@Pradaluvscars]

They need to just install igla PIN codes on all of them

[@KarlBuckley-bw3vc]

I was watching an OC Motivator video last week, where he went to a Dodge dealer to look at the stock and prices. The lot he went to had a Redeye Charger for sale at $200k and a narrow body Scat-Pack for $93k 😂😅 these dealers are completely delusional 😂

[@Coonazz791]

The Cali dealers are the worst. It’s why you see a lot of people that live there go to AZ or other states to buy their cars.

[@lamontlevingston9678]

Better off getting a CHEVY CORVETTE ZO6 FASTER SEXIER AND MORE AFFORDABLE. P.S.AND WILL BEAT A DODGE DEMON. FACTS

[@Coonazz791]

@@lamontlevingston9678 two totally different kinds of cars. One is a muscle car and the other is a sports car. That’s like saying get an Indy car because it’ll beat a NASCAR car.

[@brianenochs]

That $200k Plum Crazy Charger Hellcat in OCs video wasn't even a Redeye 😂

[@motownbaby6146]

I can't imagine why anyone with 200k to spend on a car would do so with a charger or challenger. That money would be better spent on a 911.

[@ocmotivator]

Great info! I heard of new cars sitting so long that rats and even birds built nests in the engine bay and other areas under these cars. Dashboards and rear decks fading, seals rotting, etc.

[@KevinMartinez-ue4mh]

Hello OC motivator I’ve been watching you for a while now and you are right. A lot of people are realizing that they need to live over having one of these cars. A lot of young people tend to ruin their lives over cars like these and it’s not right. And I appreciate you for keeping the talks going instead of encouraging us to end up being broke and destroying our credits just because we want to fit in

[@---Nexus---]

This is a great time for me because soon I will get my first car with a trade in 1989 Toyota truck that I was supposed to drive but my parents don’t want me driving it for personal reasons, but I want either a charger, challenger, or Chrysler 300 which is great because all of those will go down. And my dad wants a ram. Perfect timing.

[@KevinMartinez-ue4mh]

@@---Nexus--- buy at auction it’s better than dealership trust me they will show u a price then add on a lot of sht and if ur parents don’t co sign they’ll try to take advantage of you so just know to walk away when numbers don’t add up

[@---Nexus---]

@@KevinMartinez-ue4mh Alr i'll look into that

[@Kevin_Craig]

Think about all the 23 Scats that are out there and Stellantis refuses to offer serious rebates. Then you have the dealers and their fake discounts (bloated with addendums and additional fees like Florida (Ulm $3k addendums, $1200 doc fee and $1100 Florida Fee) Lot rot? I hope those dealers rot

[@user-mr1ku5iz8l]

Anybody buying one of these leftovers should be able to require a significant discount because of the lot rot.

[@wythetrumpet6419]

High performance vehicles aside; the price of the average automobile is out of range of the average worker. I told my grandson back in 2017, "it won't be long till most people can't afford a new vehicle". Even the prices on used vehicles are ridiculous! Between dealers trying to screw their customers, CEOs and Executives making multi million dollar salaries, and labor unions wanting more and more money for working less time; this isn't going to end well. Lot rot will be the norm.

[@user-ex9zm7bg3x]

The '23 Scat Pack I just bought had been sitting on the lot for 10 months. The battery had to be replaced. With dirt and dust blowing over, under, around and through that car for that long EVERY nook and cranny had dust in it. It looked like a prop for an old western movie. They actually tried to deliver it COVERED with hard water spots. Had to make a stink to get those removed. The engine bay was filthy. But I'd shopped for over a year and was finally happy with both the color and the price. They'll tell you anything to get it sold, like they told me they'd clean the engine bay (they didn't). But it's just as well because I didn't need some idiot getting under there with a pressure washer. Personally I think if you get the dealer to promise to give the car the once-over, they will promise and they won't do diddly. They aren't going to put one more cent into these cars than they absolutely have to. Good subject to cover Racer, thanks.

[@melljones8876]

Dam why buy it I would of looked harder those cars are sitting everywhere now.

[@thefitnesslife4988]

That's the least of your worries. Get a aftermarket security system, a strap, a steering wheel lock, a kill switch, a neutral strap cover, a internal GPS, and you should be good.

[@OnederElite]

What’s funny is they don’t even make half the Mopars on that list anymore and they still have that kind of supply…..

[@dragvan1937]

We have had new cars sitting on the lot so long that rodents have eaten wires, coolant hose and the battery going bad and won't except a charge. I have replaced lots of Mach E 12 volt batteries because they don't move them and it won't keep the battery charged. On the other cars the batteries lose their ability to run the start stop system. And needs the battery replaced and reset it. Rotors all rusted up and then the brakes make noise until they have the rotors and pads replaced.

[@busterc6600]

Wow that's insane

[@johnbeckham1483]

Lot Rot & the current American economy! Everything has been effected by our current Administration! Elections have consequences! Say NO to the NEW GREEN DEAL! ICE will be safe!

[@emilianozapata_714]

Yup happens to cars that sit for too long. Better start thinking of lowering prices to attract customers.

[@captainamerica9353]

"accept a charge"

[@johnmcmullen456]

Of course a vehicle sitting for long periods is never good, but you don't need to replace rotors & pads just for surface rust. That rotor rust can form within a few hours after just washing your car or after driven in the rain, and will be gone on the next trip. Battery deterioration is a legitimate concern as well as the effects of acid rain and UV rays on the paint & weatherstripping, and potential UV damage to the interior, including shortening of the life of the dashboard & fading of the fabrics. Need deep discounts to move old inventory.

[@sstevocamaro]

Them dashboards are definitely taking a beating. And also the dealership you showed had cars on grass which also isn’t good for long term storage..

[@DavidSmith-tu1nd]

You get a free chevy mouse in the glove box.

[@TheOzthewiz]

Not only the dashboards that are taking a beating, ALL the plastics, rubber parts are getting subjected to UV rays and unbelievable temps in the mid-day sun!

[@ericmel0930]

It's unfortunate that having a great credit score means nothing now! I blame it on both the outrageous dealer prices and lenders rates so high. Until that changes these cars will rot. Great video racerX.

[@captainamerica9353]

You forgot to mention what the Liberal Lockdowns did relating to prices/interest rates and Biden's EPA ending ICE's.

[@RedBud315]

That great credit score only allows them to give you a 7 or 8 year loan to pay for it. I remember car loans used to be 24-36 months tops. Damn, I'm old.

[@ericmel0930]

@RedBud315 Either way we are screwed as a society until we have some change 👍. I remember the days you could purchase a brand new mid-level nice pick-up for 30 grand with rebates. Those days are gone unfortunately.

[@srv169]

So our crappy gasoline with ethanol goes bad in a few months. So unless they put stabilizer in it, it will start clogging up the fuel system after that. Also, the manufacture date is on a sticker in the door jamb. Check that to find out how long it's been sitting there. Takes a month or so to get from the factory to the dealer.

[@wolf-bv6lg]

I was actually looking at a cat on a dealers lot. I went to cargurus and found that it had been sitting for 389 days! I’ll pass.

[@BigJoe2.0]

Definitely a red flag

[@ST8KFINGER]

I called about a overpriced used truck, dealer wouldn't budge on price. 9 months later he took new pics and knocked $500 off.

[@johnbeckham1483]

That equates to over 1 year!

[@TheOzthewiz]

And I bet you were willing to "pass" even with an ADDITIONAL $5k discount?

[@jwill540]

​@@ST8KFINGERcall him back and offer 500 less than you last offer.

[@rickmoney4411]

You are so right. For example, on my riding mower with a small gas engine, I use gas treated with Stabill and then run it empty before winter storage. It sits in that condition over the winter. Imagine a car with the same untreated gas sitting outside for over a year? Not good at all.

[@joshuakhaos4451]

The worst thing you can to any car, new or old. Is let them sit for long periods of time or with very little use. You see this issue really bad with classic car owners. All these nicely restored cars, but they keep breaking down or overheating. The owner gets nervous about driving it, so it sits, which just amplifies the issues. Then you find out the guy barely drives it 1000 miles a year and has done this for years. Sometimes it only see's a few hundred.

[@TheOzthewiz]

The 1000 miles a year is NOT the problem. It is how OFTEN the car is driven! Most owner's manuals will tell you to move the car AT LEAST 15', EVERY TWO WEEKS! This came out of a Lincoln MKZ owner's manual! I am retired, therefore I do not drive more than about 2000 miles a year, but EVERY trip I make is at least 10 miles without shutting off the engine. My "garage queen" is VERY happy with the way she is being treated! lol

[@SMB0927]

Greedy dealers are 75% of the problem. Stop marking cars up so much that it runs your customers off !!!!

[@dirtbikeryzz]

392s are 70k around me, I bought mine for 50k in 2022

[@DoctorHemi]

Same on price here....particularly for the widebodies. They don't seem to be dropping in price much at all here. Even in the dealer ads, you'll see them have big discounts for 6-cyls and 5.7Ls, and then small discounts for regular body 6.4Ls, but absolutely nothing for any of the widebodies...and they still have mark ups for Hellcats.

[@me-tx2ws]

Hit cargurus…. Shouldn’t be paying over 50-55k for a brand new scat wide body. There are hundreds for 55k or below.

[@williamrose7818]

And you still paid too much.

[@williamrose7818]

Shit brother in 2020 my brand new hellcat was $53,000. Had 6 to 8 miles on it. Can’t remember

[@conanlive3784]

I just bought a pretty base-model Scat Pack for $51K in earl March '24. I'm upgrading with leather seats and different wheels (9.5") so I can put on 275's. So getting it the way I want for about $56K total......not great, but not as bad as I've heard about.

[@jg9769]

Thanks for making a video about this! Currently getting my jailbreak serviced and just perused the lot here at a cdjr. Several widebody hellcats and scatpacks covered with bird droppings that are baking in the Texas sun. That can't be good for the clear coat...

[@TheOzthewiz]

The ONLY "fix" for bird droppings is a clear coat RESPRAY. The acidic content of those droppings will burn through the CC, unless it is rinsed off IMMEDIATELY !!!

[@largol33t12]

Texas is not a good place to park a car outside. That's why some of these dealerships have every vehicle under an awning. And no, they do NOT take them down. The awnings are permanent. That should tell you something. Visited a GM truck dealer and their entire lot was fitted with awnings over every single vehicle.

[@stevelynch5843]

I live up here in Canada AB, and right now the average price is $20-30,000 more than our American cousins, a Challenger 170 right now is $300,000 a Ram 1500 averages $85-100,000 (we still have 2022's for sale) or more, I don't know about Jeep as I don't care, but Dodge can go under for all this 44 year Dodge man is concerned, we bailed them out with our tax dollars years ago and now they are taking advantage of the people that saved them, it should never have been sold to a foreign country after our tax dollars saved their azzes, so it can all lot rot as far as I'm concerned their over pricing of vehicles put me in a Ford as it was 1/3 the cost for the same car (type)

[@johnbeckham1483]

I remember when a 2005 Dodge Neon was only $15,995 fully loaded! Everything right now in America is due to the outrageous spending & printing money & sending it to other countries along with Biden's EV MANDATES creating hyper-inflation! There could be a bloodbath in the auto industry if we don't elect new leadership in Washington!

[@cbrturbo72]

When I worked selling cars a few decades ago, the GM would throw a "lot party." On a slow day, he would gather all the salespeople, give them all the keys to the cars, and have them rearrange the lot. Even if it was just one porter, and 500 cars, just moving 25 cars per day would move each car in 20 days. It's not that difficult to keep moving the cars on a regular basis.

[@andyp91]

I guess moving them a few yards is better than nothing.

[@largol33t12]

Well, they've made it a lot harder. I visited a Ford stealership and they have the lot PACKED to the gills. They would have to move 12 vehicles to move a single vehicle that is less than 50' from the edge of the lot! And those vehicles were all marked up into the heavens. Even the Mavericks were marked up $4,000. Maybe that's why I've seen only THREE Mavericks on the streets in a year...

[@KillerPowerslave]

In a way I am glad this has happened, last yearI went to a dealer to trade in my 2015 RT for a scat. They were going to give me 20k for my car, which was good because I have low mileage, even though it’s modded but the scat was 65. I told them that’s pretty high for a 6.4 and they were so arrogant to me and said we’re charging this much because we can and I said just because you can does not mean you should and I walked out. They said we don’t have to lower the price. We’ll get it for that much, and maybe even more. I decided to spend about 12 and put a supercharger on it. Best decision I made and I never looked back so I’m kinda glad to see this is happening because their arrogance now has caught up with them.

[@joefelix3985]

Always great information!!🙏🏾

[@peted5217]

Currently, 2 years Inventory of RAM vehicles sitting unsold to dealers !

[@eramsey1982eram]

This was a great video, very well appreciated man and needed! Thanks X

[@DoctorHemi]

Prior to buying my current 2021 Scat Pack Challenger (purchased used in Feb 2024), I bought a brand new (leftover) 2022 R/T Challenger in May of 2023. The build date on the R/T was June 2022 and it had only 18 miles on the odometer when I bought it. At the time, it worried me that it had sat for nearly a year on the lot. Thankfully, I did not notice anything off about it. The paint still looked new, the dash looked new, still had the new car smell, no flat spots on tires, battery was strong, etc. Anyway, as a precaution, during the 500-mile break in, the first 50 miles, I took it extra carefully...literally trying not to go over 2500 rpm (which was not easy in a manual transmission car). I'd recommend similar for anyone buying a new 2023 model now...particularly for the Scat Packs and Hellcats, which have an even stricter 1500-mile break in period than the R/T's 500-mile one.

[@pigatt1]

Great video and information. You have done a fantastic service!

[@user-uv1yj1fe4v]

Good information…it’s very much appreciated.

[@patrickmccollum2576]

Excellent video RacerX, thank you

[@michaelthomas5140]

Gotta love the 392 warped tire, rat nest-infected engine bay edition. Only 2k above MSRP, paint already worn in!

[@michaelbuteau4183]

I don't care who you are. That's funny.

[@jessemas27]

The only reason that I was able to get a Hellcat in 2017 is because they went stupid on pricing after the 2015s were selling above MSRP. Mine sat on a lot for right at a year and I bought it for $12k below MSRP. I miss when buying cars was fun. Now, it's like a chore.

[@toddreeder3082]

Thanks brother excellent info 👌

[@dalefreeman2124]

Thanks RX🙏🏾👍🏾

[@FullTimeGT]

Great info! You can add to that list software updates for security reasons, specially the ones that are sitting on the lot for months

[@marcelljackson2868]

I saw a dodge hornet 2 days ago on the road an i was surprised to see one

[@hondaaccord2425]

I still have not seen one.

[@jaywatson8720]

@@hondaaccord2425neither have I and I live and work in Atlanta where there is a chance to see everything.

[@joeklejko1391]

Seen some commercials.

[@488ci]

That happened before with the Cordobas and Magnums back in the late 70s and early 80s. They couldn't sell those cars. I wonder what happens to them?

[@thetexianpatriot2201]

Good Afternoon RacerX!

[@tomyunt1839]

Wow I just got my ram 2500 and it took 7 months to get after I ordered it, and I guess its true about the slowest selling truck because I don’t see any like mine at all , but great video, you definitely need to drive your vehicles to keep all parts working properly

[@chadpittman7826]

Awesome content buddy 🙏👍💪

[@Tolbat]

Just visit a Ford dealership, crawl underneath the trucks, you can see where they drove through salt to the lot if it was made in winter. The truck will be completely rusted underneath. They still charge full price. Thats from Ford storing them. Years ago when I sold cars, we moved cars around every day, And once a month we completely rearranged the lot.

[@motorcitymadman146]

Not selling cars or making money, not gonna go in and do all that work for free.

[@richardweyland116]

Too many dealers are still thinking the markup days are going to come back. Either that or they are hanging on to them thinking that they will go up in value because they aren't making them any more. Too many dealers are STILL putting a markup on these vehicles. I would rather do all the "once over" myself.

[@SovereignKnight74]

Awesome video! Totally agree on all the points. Another thing to consider is elemental damage. Especially UV exposure. Things that come to mind, specifically, the headlight housings! UV exposure begins the yellowing/hazing process. Things might look fine, but the damage has already been set in motion! If it rots, selling it's not!

[@barry5402]

Great video and just what I needed to see. My local dealer has a new 2022 wide body scat with shaker and big brake calipers that has been sitting for 400 days. Dealer has a 17k markup on the car!! I went to check it out and the condition of the vehicle was everything you described i.e, dead battery, rusted brakes, flat spots on tires and water spots that are etched in the paint. I didn't even feel like negotiating after seeing the car's condition. Some Dodge dealers are really smoking dope right now.

[@nobbone]

I am in the EU and bought a Mustang GT that was sitting (brand new) for nine moths at the dealership. They gave it a full service and all was fine. I have it for 6 months now.

[@rustyshaklferd1897]

Yes. The Sam hemi chargers and challengers haven’t moved in months at the dealerships I regularly pass.

[@jeffreyzabawski4862]

I recently Worked as a Porter for a Ford Dealership, and the Trucks that were coming from the Flint Plant, were mostly loaded with Nest, from sitting for so long. And I did hear that the Flint Plant, is surrounded by a huge Field.

[@Dca0729]

Went to the dealer trying to get a charger rt or challenger scat pack. They wouldn’t want to budge on the price at all. Got to a point where they told me a charger rt out the door would be 42k and my last offer was 41k and the declined 💀 walked right over to Honda across the street from them told them I was going to get an accord and they let me walk out the door and I bought a 24 accord ex-l. They called me and asked if I got an accord like I said I would and I told them yes and dude sounded devastated 😭

[@troydawson8606]

The gouging has come back to bite them! I'm shocked at how much the MSRP has risen, but then to add on ridiculous markups, they've priced themselves right out of reach for most people. In 2020, I bought my ScatPack Widebody Challenger brand new for less than $50k. That same car's 2023 MSRP is almost $70K today!!

[@jorgemoya2956]

A blessing fr you see how many people want a scat it’s crazy lol

[@tjbjjtkd]

I've been coming across a bunch of videos of warehouses full of older cars that have never been driven! What a waste!

[@rolandsingh]

RACER X, THANK YOU Immensely, for this ' EYE-OPENER ' Video. I have been driving for over forty-five years, bought several used and new cars, and this never EVER occurred, to me ! I am herewith, Subscribed ❣ 🇺🇸 Roland Singh, Canada 🇨🇦

[@Redeyereaper8]

The new things stealerships are doing is taking total price with markup and taking off markup like it's on sale.....example 89k vehicle with a 20k markup...was 109k now sale price 90k😂arrigo stealerships in south florida is doing this....saw several vehicles on showroom floor and lot😮

[@MrAnxious]

My cousin is a porter at a CDJR dealership and they appointed some of them to go and just start the cars and move the wheels a bit cause THEY CANT SELL. This is unreal and he said he’s never seen something like this before.

[@johnbeckham1483]

It's everything even a carton of eggs aren't selling due to high prices as this current Administration has made our economy highly inflated! EVs are the culprits!

[@608_diesel]

I was looking at buying a new scat pack 392 challenger from my local Chrysler dealer, they had a bunch sitting on the lot. MSRP $58k, 7.45% APR from Chrysler Capital with an 820 credit score???? No thanks.

[@danlaur7973]

What does that say about Dodge/Chrysler/Ram that they have 6 of the top 10 slowest selling vehicles on the market?

[@cmreamhomes3274]

Great content!

[@aaronharter2418]

Windows/door/trunk seals also break down when cars sit for time as well...could end up with moisture in the car even if it's brand new if it has sat in a place that has changing weather too. Up here in the PNW we have salt water everywhere and that as well an that causes extra wear and tear on its own

[@lanceshorter339]

When any vehicle sits too long without moving, there are many things that happen. 1) Ozone in the air attacks the rubber parts, tires, bushings, wipers, shocks, hoses, gaskets, and belts. Another problem is Sun Damage. Then another is Condensation in any fluid and fuel. Be Very Careful to Check it over Thoroughly if you are considering a purchase. After it has sat for over 1 1/2 years, Offer them 1/2 of the MSRP, and be aware You Will have to replace some things. If they don't take the offer, WALK AWAY.

[@captainamerica9353]

@lanceshorter339 - your 'Caps Lock' key is sticking and no dealer will accept 1/2 price.

[@lanceshorter339]

I was a sales person for Dodge in Delaware. I personally sold Leftover Dodge truck that sat for 7 months. The sales price was 35% Off of the MSRP. And Yes I Know what kind of problems will be found on vehicles that sit for a long period of time, from personal experience. Since most vehicle dealers have to pay Per Diem fees to banks to vehicles sit on their lot, after a period of time they have to Cut their Losses. Vehicles are Depreciating assets. ( unless they are collectable cars) Time and interest rates are whittling away the value of the vehicle. If you want to buy it cheap Pay Cash and own it. I just had breakfast today with 2 of the owners of large dealerships in the Newark, De area. We talk about this type of thing all the time.@@captainamerica9353

[@sheepheadfilms]

In 2016, I saw 2 Challenger Scat Packs on a delivery truck pulling into the dealership. One Black one and one Orange one. I pulled into the dealership and parked by the delivery truck. A few sales people were standing there and I said, I want that orange one right now. I drove it off the lot in less than 2 hours after seeing it on the truck.

[@JCVACCARO]

This reminds me of the news clips I saw during the chip shortage about how auto makers were having problems with rodents because they had massive inventory sitting outside on lots waiting to be completed. Rodents can be a nightmare.

[@aymanlockhartable]

Makes good points about trying to get a good deal on a car after sitting in a dealership lot for a long time, but take into consideration lot rot.

[@paulhaney8326]

This is really good Info for Negotiating Power!

[@j-dirty5615]

The take away stay away from dodge

[@chris-dd6uq]

A dealership near me has a left over 2022 scat pack with 99 miles. They bought the car since they've had it for so long. They haven't been able to sell it, wonder why.

[@Shillmehowtolive]

I was thinking this for awhile now. Imaging the hot and stormy states too.. not to mention every seal and hose..

[@wrenchinwithgrandpa4586]

Enjoy your videos!

[@csinalabama]

Chargers and Challengers are out of production. The factory pushed a lot of them out at the end, believing people would want to buy them up, over time. The purpose was to give the dealers something to sell when there was nothing being made.

[@bdogjr7779]

Wow《☆》Good advise Brother. All the Sun, acid rain, sand & other sundry elements can't be good 4 the paint either DISCOUNT DISCOUNT DISCOUNT$$$$$✌🏼🤠🌾

[@Goose_D170]

@RacerX Thanks for the video. The content was great and very informative. A lot of people don't realize how long used and even new cars can sit on the lot and the impact it has on the vehicles left rotting away. I recently purchased a new D170 and I was very fortunate that my dealership took care of me and didn't charge me over MSRP. Just out of curiosity, during the break-in period of your D-170, did you put 1,500 miles on the M/T stock tires or did you change them out? I hit up Direct Connection and as of yet they don't have a street tire & wheel package for the 170.

[@user-im1dq1rq6d]

I would never buy a "new" car that has been sitting one year let alone two years -your just asking for problems. A Dodge dealership in Titusville PA were knocking 24K off a 2023 Ram 1500 Limited in order to sell it. They had two 2023 Ram pickups with lesser trim and were knocking off 16K off the sticker. Stellantis has priced their cars and trucks and especially Jeeps out of the realm of possibility of average buyer in this USA. We are at the end of 1st quarter of 2024 and these dealerships have rows and rows of leftover 2023's. Dealerships are either going to have to drastically slash their prices, or their Dealer floorplan interest will adversely effect their bottomline. I say let them SUFFER.

[@wantsanewvehicle]

which dealer is that, please?

[@stephenr115]

Great info. Many don’t consider. I always look at build plate to determine when car manufactured. Most dealerships take a photo so beware if one doesn’t exist when checking car out on internet. I sent email to you re Z06. No rot on mine! You should consider.

[@Lonestar70blue]

Not to mention the floor plan expense that will bankrupt stealerships.

[@anthropicandroid4494]

All very good points; there's nothing in it for one to be thought of as "nice" at the dealership

[@pkdude5334]

I'm happy to see the Hornet on this list.

[@cummins24421]

I wanted to buy a Power Wagon a year ago. Out of 5 dealers I called to try and place a factory order, only one called me back and they told me they wouldn't commit to selling it at MSRP. I ordered a Land Rover Defender for a similar (within $5k) MSRP, and JLR committed to selling it at that price. The first JLR I called placed the order immediately. CDJR and their dealers have done this to themselves and they deserve the fallout from it, for years.

[@mitchlaj5963]

Tire date codes should be a factor when negotiating as well

[@Guy9998]

I'm in Canada and my Mustang GT sat at the dealership for 13 months. It was discounted $12000 and has the 301A package, active exhaust and performance package with spoiler delete so it was a great deal. I was concerned about lot rot but I've owned it for 5 years now and it's been a great car. It did have 350 km on it so at least it was driven a bit.

[@americanfurychallengerscat1695]

Nice segment x

[@haroldbirge6881]

🏆Racer X 🏆 you're the 🍀man 👀✌️

[@jabcmw1]

Good info

[@saleens330]

I still remember seeing brand new 2022 Ram trucks last year. Wonder if they ever sold. Probably not lol.

[@bj2294]

Very good information. Tires should be replaced every 7 years so the tires on that 2500 Ram have already gone through almost a quarter of their life. Yes the tread looks new but they need to be driven a little to stay supple. Weather and ozone can cause micro cracks. Tires have the date they were made on the sidewall. Check it to see how old they are because blocks of tires are stored till they are put on the wheels and then vehicle. So that two year old Ram may have 4 year old tires.

[@Sgt_vlz]

I bought my 18 Challenger shaker RT+ in 2020 brand new. I checked it over completely and other than just dirty from sitting it was perfect. Have had it since with no issues and best of all I paid under 30K for it brand new with plastics still inside.

[@johnfritz8675]

You're right about lot rot. I bought a new 90 Ford ranger in late 92. By 95 the frame looked like a book that got wet, the frame was de laminating and flaking apart. It was rusting bad. I got rid of it lesson learned . I will never buy anything that has been sitting in the lot for a long time. I don't care how good the dealer makes it look don't do it.

[@YNGRICH419]

The days mean how long it will take for their entire supply to sell based on how they are selling now.

[@KoozieTime]

My local CDJR in leesburg Florida has and has HAD, so many ram 2500’s out front it would blow your mind.

[@userundefined01]

I didn't see the dealerships strategy for cars that have been sitting on the lot for 288 days, lol!!!

[@jimhazelwood9264]

Thanks

[@Hannah392mulegal]

My 23 scat pack was on the show room floor in Tampa, it was totally dead. They had to give me a new battery, they kept trying to charge it a little and start 😬 we insisted they put a new battery in it and they finally did. We ended up not even test driving before we bought it, everything else has been fine but that was 6 months ago. I see some others we looked at back then at other dealerships, still sitting.....they definitely are not moving very fast.

[@robertbass974]

I bought my 2015 rt plus new in 2017.It had been sitting on the lot for 25 months,and had 412 miles from test drives. Sticker was $43,461and I paid $29000 out of the door. It is still my daily driver with over 105000 miles. The drivers door handle broke 4 days after I bought it,but it has been trouble free after that. Great car! And it still looks new!

[@wendellrivers853]

Having the same issue with my RT door handle , if it’s okay can i ask how you got it fixed ? Warranty or how exactly ?

[@robertbass974]

@wendellrivers853 It was under warranty and repaired in under 2 hours.

[@wendellrivers853]

@@robertbass974 cool man thanks a lot

[@opencarry3860]

My secondary car that I don't use much is started and driven weekly. I will drive it to get the oil temp to operating temperature which takes about 10 minutes and then back into the garage. I have had no issues with the vehicle doing this method.

[@christophergreen9185]

This is happening in my town gastoina n.c at a dodge dealership they have about 50 challenger scatpacks, and they are not moving them. they keep moving them around on the lot

[@BurchellAtTheWharf]

Dosge/mopar use to be the affordable brand, but they are among the most expensive 😅

[@392Reviews]

Plenty of vehicles sitting on my Lot...300C with the updated 6.4L...Widebody Scats and Cats...Durango SRTs...it's crazy! These were the "LAST CALL" for the hemi, they SHOULD NOT be sitting this long.

[@shanewilfon6860]

I bought a model y performance and nevwr looked back. Best car and best service experience ever.

[@michaelbuteau4183]

electric cars are great, If they fit your lifestyle and you have all the accommodations you need to have an electric car. Most people do not. My brother has one, but he's now getting bored with it. But that's just my brother. My brother, in-law owns a business. He bought 8 of them. Model S model X a couple of them being plaids. They now have 2 of them left, They were just too difficult to use for a business. But electric cars definitely have their place. That's for sure. You just need to be pretty well set in life to own one.

[@gregadams4462]

I've just got to check rubber moldings for dry rot cracking the rubber seals in the door jambs trunk jams because those deals have been compressed for so many days that now that is what they call fit form finish meaning that item whatever it is has now been fitted to form where it has been for so many days. And as he says if the dealer won't do these things simply walk away because if they're not willing to do these things in the beginning they are definitely not going to help you with things in the in the future even under warranty

[@tjmayer9103]

Great topic that most buyer's don't consider.

[@FantmVirus]

Neighbor bought a RAM truck - tires were dryrotted - it was an early Q2 2023 build

[@717Chris]

I just made a video showing the severely rusted rotors that would have to be replaced on new chargers from sitting so long