PROOF Car Dealers Are DESPERATE

[@fennec13]

these manufacturers and dealers have been milking people for YEARS - I am not sorry or sympathetic to them AT ALL.

[@Joenzinator]

Right? They were charging $20k over MSRP during covid shortages. I couldn't give 2 shits if they are having to mark down cars now.

[@fredericomacabu2618]

I Totally agree.

[@flakocibao]

Cant agree more, f*ck em

[@garyjarvis2730]

Some of these "Stealerships" deserve to go under.

[@peternguyen1911]

Praying for the new administration to pass bills to save our American dealerships 🙏🙏🙏

[@deadmantalkin7505]

100k for a truck is 50k too much

[@THEPRESTIGEWORLDWIDE]

Facts…and every one of them had major issues. If I’m paying $100k for a truck it better run and run good

[@crsnena]

Truth.

[@DietCokeIsGoodForYou]

Sounds like 70k too much.

[@gangatalishis]

50k for a truck is too much, they need to bring economy trucks back to the working class without all the fancy shit.

[@jayabacromby675]

@@gangatalishis Pity the poor farmer.

[@halfwit2025]

I decided to ride this out for a few years, with a 90's Honda that does not have off road tires, heated seats, turbo motor, big screen 20" wheels, 2000$ trim paint. I am still able to get to work and not have a 2nd mortgage to drive here and there.

[@reggie3819]

Smart move

[@zythr9999]

How is the crash test results?

[@jamesgallegos4665]

There's nothing like a "Beater" that works to take you to work! And you never have to worry about door dings! 😉

[@1968CudaGuy]

@@zythr9999 Zero fatal crashes since halfwit2025 added this car to his collection... Still running, still driving, still getting him to work.. I would say that's a win-win-win!!!

[@qaannat]

Rocking my long paid off VW Jetta wagon, best car I ever had, long live the Manuals! It's zippy and fun to drive around town, and I kinda laugh at the guys with the sweet v8 Mustangs who can barely get out of second gear. It sucks to drive a fast car slow, but slow car fast is fun. It will be a cold day in hell before anyone gets 80, 100K out of me for a grocery getter.

[@timkis64]

you can only tap your market dry once.once the cows are dry, so is the farm.

[@gimcrack555]

Who has $80,000+ to buy a brand new vehicle's? Not me, I bought a used 2016 Jeep Patriot with 133,000 mile on it for $8,500 and very happy with my purchase.

[@justsayin3600]

They got all the fools. There are still some, but for the rest, there's no more market for over priced transportation.

[@metalmike570]

Isn't this what depression is?

[@marindj822]

👏👏

[@ptv16]

Learn to fix your own car by watching KZbin videos. Drive cheap classics forever. F*ck the dealers and car manufacturers.

[@zoftigbeatnik]

How true. I drive a beater and my Son does all my repairs.

[@asajayunknown6290]

@@ptv16 I have multiple 90s vintage vehicles, all with over 200k, one has 370k. When one breaks i just use a different one while it gets fixed. Only issues are parts are getting harder to come by, and insurance is creeping up. But, no monthly payments.😉 there's no perfect solution. If you drive your car it breaks, if you let it sit it breaks. That's why $1000+/mth into a terribly depreciating "asset" is insane to me.

[@MateiA-s5m]

Stay classy my friend!

[@MateiA-s5m]

@@zoftigbeatnik It's fun being broke, eh?

[@EgGu-l9y]

They do this in Cuba. Works for them...

[@eddym5532]

25 thousands dollars for a truck is enough. Not 100 thousands $$$ and more.

[@jayabacromby675]

Damn right Eddy.

[@sleeeper88]

7 dollars is enough for a pair of pants. 11 bux is all you get for dinner out.

[@miltonhayek2494]

Those days are long gone. Materials , the stealership system, along with engineering and labor ensure that. Ever work in auto factory? They give high school drop outs $150K a year. They wont' even bend over to pick up trash on the floor. I worked at those places for 18 years listening to them complain. I don't feel sympathy for them. The government will continue to bail them out with your money anyway.

[@stonkernaut886]

not used either should be brand spanking new

[@anthonybellmunt3103]

America needs mass volume production of reliable, affordable cars. The car manufacturers NEED to come together on this! Without tariffs, China will destroy the car industry in America! There are mouthpieces of China in in the US, Europe, Canada pushing to get these countries to drop tariffs! Hundreds of thousands of jobs will immediately be lost!

[@matthewm3912]

30k off a car that has been rotting on a lot in the sun for 2 years still isn't enough.

[@jjwalker8682]

You can scroll through any part of this video and it is probably the exact same content as every other video. This man is a genius.

[@socalgolf9978]

lol yeah same rot video everyday

[@calebwany8422]

Infinite money and views glitch

[@baqi9]

Not sure why Americans started buying overpriced cars, but now they’re seeing the results of their lack of patience.

[@dacinrodney7024]

Because the dealers and customers thought that Covid money would never end

[@baqi9]

@@dacinrodney7024 those little checks did blow too many ppl’s minds.

[@petrosaguilar8916]

​@@dacinrodney7024lol. Anyone who paid ten thousand dollars in "market adjustment" needs a mental health evaluation. Now they're $20k or more upside down with 48 months still left on the loan.

[@jabronisrus]

​@@baqi9 how did 1200 bucks make people feel that way. Just a quick average day trade not a lot of money

[@Trump_Wine]

@@jabronisrusit’s all the delayed payments without punishments if approved because of Covid. Mortgage, college, loans, etc were all delayed so people bought shit with their monthly payments on top of the $1200

[@jeffnoob8448]

Profits are down = they still in profit 😊

[@alaypatel6050]

True 😂😂😂

[@spencerhernandez3819]

Cause I shouldnt have to put the same amount down on a truck as I did on my house to have a reasonable payment. $1000+/m for not even top of the line is just crazy to me.

[@Triniman71]

Are some of these dealerships trying to shift blame now? let me shed a tear. When they were straight r***ing the consumer through every orifice ,overcharging for nitrogen,tint, door cup protecters etc. on top of the huge "DEALERSHIP" markup, losing customers that were buying from them probably since they started walking. They weren't crying when they were racking up massive profits from outrageous markups. LET THEM FEEL THE PAIN!!!!

[@trumpius_maximus47]

raping?

[@Triniman71]

@@trumpius_maximus47 yes, I wasn’t sure if using the entire word was allowed!

[@trumpius_maximus47]

@@Triniman71 Well, Bill Clinton has not been cancelled yet.

[@stevenbesson8988]

Exactly, I went to buy a GT500 in 2022 and even with a custom order they wanted $10k over sticker, they lost that sale right away. Ended up with a loaded GT under sticker, the dealers greed amazed me because I was going to pay sticker for a $80k car and that wasn’t enough for them.

[@emc2847]

Can you talk about Honda dealers. Looking for a new Pilot.

[@Lord-Snowflake]

Went to a Toyota dealership 2 years ago, they wanted 15k over sticker for a Supra. Told him "good luck" and drove off

[@egregiousblunder5395]

And I guarantee they sold it too. You can't expect something as the Supra to not sell with a huge MSRP mark up on its initial release.

[@Fieldt01]

Stopped at a dealer lot to look at 2024 Sierra Denali with manager special sign on it. Sales guy says yup, it's $400 off today. Lol! $400 on a $70k vehicle. I said see ya.

[@imlemoni3202]

Did he think 400 will be enough to sit you down and sign some documents?! Lol

[@ld9044]

😂😂😂 $105,000 for a truck 😂😂😂😂 they better get off the pipe

[@stonefox9124]

Dodge near me looks just like that one $120,000

[@mrgonzalez4583]

I’m a delivery driver and I see Nissan, Acura and Honda dealerships with lots full with overpriced vehicles and nobody is buying them

[@metalmike570]

Isn't this what depression is?

[@scottgallagher5344]

Jeep guy for 25 years, they priced me out of ever being able to afford one again.

[@jayson657]

I used to love my picks ups.I had an old 4 banger ChevyS-10, then a long bed reg cab GMC Sierra but I’ve been totally priced out of the pick up truck market. I’m actually considering a Subaru Outback or a Forester as an alternative to a pick up. Full time AWD, long enough to haul some lumber, carpet, storm doors, hot water heater, small furniture and ect with the seats down, maybe add a hitch for a utility trailer. They’re literally about 1/2 the price of some trucks, almost double the gas mileage and cheaper to insure. They can shove their $60-70k pickups up their arse sideways!!

[@petrosaguilar8916]

Just buy an older Land Rover. Better truck for pennies on the dollar.

[@jayson657]

@@petrosaguilar8916 Land Rover? The most unreliable vehicle in the world.

[@petrosaguilar8916]

@@jayson657 can't be anymore "unreliable" than Jeep

[@aaronwilkinson8963]

Just take care of the one you got

[@roberttx175]

So basically the car market is going back to pre-covid times.. we have never paid MSRP for cars. Combine this with lingering inflation then there's no wonder why no one is buying. Too little, Too late

[@galeriafuentes]

Will never ...homes and cars prices new norm

[@carterdickinson5804]

This dude literally has no idea what he's talking about. Dude sells $1500 pieces of shit, he's a scumbag lmfao

[@MagaTBTF]

Garbage! Overpriced Garbage!

[@MagaTBTF]

Overpriced garbage Overpriced garbage!

[@drift6785]

We never even pay close to it. There were more transaction less than invoice. Back then

[@Clockwork0nions]

I still have Ford dealers around here with 2022 inventory and they’d rather keep paying than cut prices.

[@joehicks937]

Around where? What state?

[@kaydublin5164]

Eventually they’ll need to do something 😂

[@jimbobaggans1564]

And if a person buys that 2022 vehicle it has already depreciated for 3 years and they try to tell you it's a new car. No, it is not. It's 3 years old and if you try to trade it in a day after you buy it, you will find out how much it has depreciated.

[@WholeFoodSpark]

So what happens when the vehicles are rotten from sitting and then worth $0?

[@traubgator]

yea, i'd go in and tell them i want to buy a new 2024/2025 truck but i'm trading in a 2022 pickup with 1500 miles on it. what will they give me for the trade in? then offer to buy their 2022 for the same price.....

[@jimmyjones5075]

Paid $900 for a 96 Ford Ranger XLT 2.3 liter.....6 years ago...Drive it every day 285,000 miles...Runs like a brand new truck still !!!!

[@lot2196]

They learned during covid a buyer that could afford a $50k vehicle, would buy a $70/80/90k vehicle. They're not going back. Ever.

[@verlinswarey507]

I’m afraid of that too

[@stonefox9124]

😂 they won't go back but they will go broke

[@donho9670]

It's pretty much every business. Soon as gov. started handing out covid checks prices skyrocketed...every business wanted that "extra" money. Though the checks have long since stopped, businesses like this are willing to hold out on high prices...trying to test the consumer for the "new normal". Eggs here are $5 a dozen(locally)...Kroger reported $466 million in Q2 2024 earnings, with year-to-date earnings of $1.4 billion nearly doubling from 2023...yet in July 2024 they claim a profit margin of 1.37%

[@RepuBlicOfChaD]

They couldn't afford it but did it anyway.

[@nenezaze3252]

Ta​@@stonefox9124Thats right . 😎👌

[@asajayunknown6290]

Of course the problem is pricing! Even at $50k, that's $833/mth for five years at 0%. Add on insurance, and you're looking at $1000/mth for fiveish years. There aren't enough people out there that can afford that. They exist, but they are NOT plentiful.

[@lot2196]

That's why they price the vehicles a lot more than that. They are catering to the top percentage of wage earners only.

[@GoblinStomp]

@@lot2196if they catered to those individuals only then they wouldve had to close the doors to the place already. This is just actually how much cars cost now. Inflation has gone up 25% from 2019. New engines to keep up with the EPA to save 1 mpg more. New features, new air conditioning systems for the EPA. And here we are now with high prices for every new car manufacturer

[@asajayunknown6290]

@@GoblinStomp I disagree. You're taking a "this is just how it is, accept it" attitude. I will not. I am one of those who could purchase anything up to $120k or so outright. I won't be purchasing anything new, anytime soon. High prices, low quality, = nope. I only buy vehicles i think will be able to reach 250-300k miles. New vehicles will be lucky to make 100k.

[@GoblinStomp]

@@asajayunknown6290 dude im just telling you why prices are high. I too do not buy this shit when im definitely in a position to do so. Two of my cars are almost 20 years old 1, 330k miles and the other 250k. I also am a firm believer of no one should be buying a depreciating asset with debt. Just find it unusual not many people know why these prices are so high.

[@asajayunknown6290]

@@GoblinStomp In your explanation you forgot to mention that all of the manufacturers decided they could go upscale. Everyone wants to tap the low volume/high margin market. No one is willing "make it up in volume" anymore. The first carmaker to make a barebones model again will make legitimate bank. And the finance companies will be happy as well, cuz of a ton less defaults/repos.

[@hateca1]

They are going to have to come down a lot more in price to move these trucks or they're not going to move. I'm not paying $80K + for a new truck that isn't worth no more then $30 to $40k.

[@skippyrod2532]

You're paying the ridiculous union labor costs.

[@victorcretu7741]

I've never paid more than 30k for a car and I'm not willing to pay more. At the current prices I won't buy any car, anytime soon.

[@warrenb8228]

They need to ditch the tech, bring back manual roll up windows, make the trucks smaller with torque monster 4 cylinders without turbos.

[@Ellis1127]

I took my ‘23 Ram 1500 in today for a break module update. It wasn’t a mechanical piece of equipment but a software upgrade! 💯💯💯 you are correct!

[@sntstafford]

Yep. That is why I’m not parting with 2006 Ranger, reg cab, 2.3, AT, 2WD, crank windows and manual door locks with 207k miles. $35 liability insurance per month. Runs just fine, still delivers 22 mpg around my small town, fires up even in the coldest mornings.

[@nickwojtow6787]

@@sntstafford Yeah good luck with that liability only insurance. The minute you hit someone or something you’ll be paying thousands. Even if you get hit you’ll be paying thousands. Liability only insurance isnt a good idea in this day and age with illegals and costs of everything car collision related.

[@thepolicyguy]

What happened to the end of the video?

[@saleens330]

Definitely. But need inline 6’s for the torque.

[@mrsudz]

I was at the local Dealer here in Central Fla. They have zero interest in lowering the price. They have so many tacked on charges. It is crazy. I would never buy From Dodge Ram

[@emeyer6963]

All the Dodge dealers suck in Orlando area.Same here in Lake County.

[@kevinlove3025]

@@emeyer6963I been a mopar guy forever. Had a charger a challenger. Two rams, heck I’ve had a jeep. Absolutely F them right now they can stuff it

[@fibonaccisequence2891]

Lots of flooded vehicles and people are cut off from insurance rentals, everyone is in need to purchase something.

[@kaydublin5164]

I remember when pick up trucks were 25k and I thought that was ridiculous

[@RoadHouseeee]

I’ve worked at a CDJR dealer for 11 years. When I started you could get a base model 2 door wrangler for $19,995. Almost the same Jeep came off the the delivery truck last week and it’s was $58K 😂

[@CraigBlevins-bx9kh]

Prices are too high and quality is too low. They could take $50K off and I still would not buy. I will buy used from a private party, fix it myself and damn hell all dealers!

[@19paull]

So the C.E.O. leaves the company after he ruined it ! 😂 jokers

[@stretch34318]

hes in the juice club

[@19paull]

@stretch34318 yep...no accountability whatsoever

[@chewy6942]

With one giant ass golden parachute!

[@kaydublin5164]

And he’ll probably get a multi million payout.

[@calebwany8422]

"It's like taking candy from a baby" Ahh CEO

[@dennissvitak5475]

Dealers JACKED up prices, and car makers didn't like that all the profit for a vehicle was going to them. So..what to do? JACK up the prices dealerships have to pay to the car makers. Make it so high that dealerships can't drop the prices enough to attract buyers. Stellantis, to this point, has been unwilling to cut the prices, or rebate costs back down to the dealerships. Personally, I will NEVER purchase a new car for more than 50k. Ever. Not even a Lexus.

[@petrosaguilar8916]

Perfect example why dealers need to go the way of the car phone. Manufacturers can sell direct through the internet.

[@Ellis1127]

Oct 21st, I posted this before but just to state an example. I bought a NEW ‘23 Ram Big Horn Hemi Equip Gr-1 on 3-22-24 with a MSRP of $61k for $49,329 OTD. 26% below msrp, I visited 4 dealers in Indiana and Michigan. Bought near Kalamazoo MI. I did use the 1st Responder and Employee Choice incentive from my cousin who works on the Jeep line in Toledo. I’ve been looking since September of 23 and watching Brandon and the Car Edge channel was helpful! Let’s see where the market ends up after Thanksgiving. 😮😮😮 Great job Brandon! 👏👏👏

[@patrickmichael8655]

50 grand for a truck that’s crazy

[@Valueshooter]

well, who knew a "work" vehicles now got turned into glorified mall crawlers for middle age fat men looking for their next fast food meal?

[@RedEyeC]

- and that's for a stripped model.

[@brandonbman5921]

Bro I admire your commitment to this schtick.. Lol..

[@wetbadger2]

Can you find one for that price?

[@1968CudaGuy]

$50,000 and you get all four wheels along with a motor and transmission?

[@OOMAN]

If I was buying a brand new '22-'23 when the '25's are rolling in, they would have to give me one helluva discount! I'm not interested in eating 2-3 years worth of depreciation the second I drive that car/truck off the lot, not to mention the potential problems you have with a car/truck that's been sitting in the lot for years not being driven... When I bought my '19 F-450 Platinum, the first '20's were being unloaded off the hauler. Without even pressing for it, the dealer offered me 25% off if I took it that day. I think they wanted it gone because the '20's had the new 10-speeds, and they didn't want to sit on a (older proven reliable) 6-speed truck. Needless to say, I took it that day. Platinum for the price of a Lariat.

[@michaellalanae7228]

0%intrest because of the 107k price tag, it's already built into the price . 😂

[@Nmdixon-cu7vm]

Lol yup.

[@nenezaze3252]

Sale shit 😬😐😂😅😅

[@steveb9525]

I took my dog to the part today. Pebbles likes to stand up by he window. She knows when we get to the park. I don't have any kids, just my little dog. She loves to run wild in the woods. My old truck gets us there. No AC, a couple big dents, needs some work. It's a good reflection of the owner. And it's paid for. $2500 from a friend 2 months ago. I am all in. 1 car payment and done. You are Car Edge taught me to pounce when a good friend wants to sell. Yell at them and offer 1/2 price.

[@cbrcliff]

I'm still banging along in my 1996 Avalon while my 22 4 Runner sits in the driveway with 1,051 miles...

[@foxtrotwolf6081]

I'd say drive the 4Runner more. It won't hurt the vehicle especially if it is sitting outdoors anyways.

[@tradermunky1998]

My buddy bought a truck for 48k. I thought that was pretty good for today's prices. Then he told me monthly payment with insurance etc. $1300!!! With the interest rates and higher insurance these cars and trucks simply aren't affordable for most people.

[@mattmiller7641]

He didn’t buy a truck. He got a loan for it and now he’s getting ripped off. Bad move.

[@toddalexander1903]

That's my mortgage 😭😂 nah can't spend that on a car

[@TheDarknessOfGames]

Buy a car like a smart person uses a credit card, only buy what you can immediately payoff. So if you want a 48k car you better have 48k cash ready to go.

[@jimmyobvious1651]

Math doesn't check out. Would have to be like 15% APR.

[@tradermunky1998]

@@jimmyobvious1651 I don't know specifics but 48k at 48 months is 1k a month plus interest and insurance gets you there. He did buy it through his company so it probably was not the best terms being a work truck.

[@charlessteadjr1839]

I don't need all the bells and whistles

[@NH2024-cr9yc]

You don't, but a majority of consumers do.

[@KAydelott7]

“I don’t speak KIA” I WISH I DIDNT EITHER😂. That made me chuckle

[@AbcDef-iq4no]

During the so-called pandemic U.S. auto manufacturers got used to people getting paid higher wages and thus having enough money to buy their incredibly over-priced vehicles. But if you look at any recent FRED charts, wages have been on a steep decline since mid-2022. With that said, auto manufacturers refuse to recognize that people's debt to income ratios don't make sense any more, particularly when many vehicles are well over $100,000.

[@AbcDef-iq4no]

@CMBBmc-jd6ur Yes, you are right, it was one big fat psyop aka an experiment in mass hysteria.

[@woodentickek]

I have a 2016 Corolla 60,500 miles and an Equinox 2017 30k miles both paid off no plans to jump into this greedy car market

[@chrisupton31]

I think I'll just take great care of my Honda Civic 2016, which still runs like new after 160k miles and an accident.

[@RonKnowsStuff]

My 2024 F150 STX was purchased at about 25% off MSRP Out The Door! No recalls (yet) and it is absolutely wonderful to drive. I got the truck I needed, not loaded with crap that is nice to have but not necessary.

[@johnnybeckwith2754]

@@RonKnowsStuff that is incredible! I think you are the only one I have seen that is satisfied with your purchase. Nice to hear a good deal. May I ask what dealer you used?

[@RonKnowsStuff]

@@johnnybeckwith2754 I found one that had a “demonstrator” also known as a loaner. It had 800 miles on it - here in Florida, Mullinax Ford is upfront pricing but Key Scales Ford is who finally gave me the best deal out of the four I shopped.

[@emeyer6963]

@@johnnybeckwith2754 Fantasy Land Motors

[@99rollo99]

What engine?

[@RonKnowsStuff]

@@99rollo99 my research showed the 2.7 is one of the most reliable engines and that’s what I got. I rarely drive hard anymore so I’m getting an average of 22mpg over the 5,500 miles I put on it.

[@joecog8949]

I'd like to get a newer vehicle, but I'd like to fix it myself. No can do on this century's models. Trackers and comps galore. I just need a heater and a FM radio set. Crank windows would be nice. Manual is fun.

[@maximilianozamorategui2608]

I was planning to get a Tacoma but to expensive so I got the Nissan Frontier PRO-4X fully loaded 6 cylinder NON TURBO $50.000 Canadian = $37.000 US and I am very happy with it. Thanks for your video very informative. Pace ✌

[@jm351]

I purchased 11 new cars n trucks in 14 years. NO MORE ! Just picked up a 1993 f150. 300 - 6 manual trans 132000 miles. Im never buying new again......Used from now on. I hate todays high tech over priced junk....I have real steel bumpers , steel bed, wing glass vents and an 8' bed that never has to be made. $3500.00 Its paid for !!! Dealers can keep their crap. lol Keep shopping , keep cash available and be ready to go buy. If you see a deal do not wait ! I love my old truck and drive it everywhere like a would a new one.

[@Chunwun-u2o]

As someone who is looking to buy a used car it is a really bad time right now and guess what, because vehicles are getting so expensive insurance has directly followed behind it. Old is gold and new is old

[@bluesagebrett]

A real work truck costs between $10-20k.

[@stonefox9124]

I see $30k or maybe $40k but $100k-$120k hell no...

[@Breezio69]

I run a business and I've needed a 2500 or 3500 to tow a trailer almost daily (started with a half ton) but I cannot justify spending my mortgage on a truck. I will if it ever breaks down, but I keep it maintained on the dot and it has been great. When a new truck hits about 60k I'll jump in. Right now in my area, 60k gets you 3-4 years old with 80-120k miles. It's pathetic.

[@geo_YT88]

Special interest rate translated => Higher price baked in instead of "lower price" with higher interest rate.

[@EBTROUBLE]

100,000 for a pickup truck is wild…. Up your maintenance game folks….

[@Doc1855]

I needed a new pickup. We keep our vehicles for 15-20 years or 250K - 300K miles. On 2/29/24 I bought a new “leftover” 23 Tacoma TRD Off Road, double cab, 6’ bed, TRD performance exhaust with the Premium and Technology pkgs. Yes it’s a Loaded pickup. With all of the extras my dealership put on it, the price was close to $58K but I bought it for $48K and the window sticker (MSRP) was $51,848. I think that I got a good deal. I drive 8-10K miles per year and at my age it’ll be the Last pickup I’ll ever own. I’m quite sure that after I’m dead my wife will still be using it to plow the 5-7 feet of snow off our private road every winter until she too passes away.

[@marysaltlife1427]

Yes, I'm 57yrs old and I'm on only my 3rd car. I drive them as long as practical. Your vehicle decisions appear to be all correct. Hope they all keep running correctly! GOD bless.

[@Doc1855]

@@marysaltlife1427 I’m almost 60 years old and my current Tacoma is my 4th vehicle. My wife’s Camry was 18 years old when we donated it to our church and I surprised her with a (new to us) 2 year old lease returned Outback for her 50th birthday in 21. I had been looking for a new Outback but I came across the one I bought her. It had only 5,600 miles on it and it was almost $6K Under blue book. Every winter she’d have to park her Camry for 2-3 months because of our snow levels, so she’d have to drive my 11 Rav 4WD Limited with the 3.5L V6 and I’d have to drive our old pickup. After I bought her the Outback she bugged me for 2 years to downsize from 3 vehicles to 2. We needed a new truck so I sold it and we traded in my car and bought our (my) current truck.

[@falconinflight6235]

As always, excellent insight presentation. Thanks

[@zurilee6686]

The price on trucks with discount isn't terrible could be better. The issue why we sold and never returned (Especially our Ram 3500 dually) is that recalls are insane every month a new one and your truck would sit for 2-3months waiting on diagnostics or parts without them or insurance covering a comparable. Even when we did the fuel recall with full coverage we had to cover for parts they said wasn't directly on recall but was a consequence of failure (fuel pump exploded cause lines tank and turbo failure - they only cover the pump hanger, tank and labor, still came out $1800 after 1 month back and forth). Lol the thing is they log all codes in the pcm even if you try and diagnose it yourself and fix it you won't be able to reset cel 😂. New cars are married to the dealership. 😢

[@vladimus9749]

💯%

[@christinesmith7625]

i drive a 2004 toyota corolla best car ever 240.000 miles runs like new no leaks everything still works

[@paulweber2440]

Will be hanging onto my paid for 2017 vehicles for quite awhile

[@stonefox9124]

🫤 that was my plan but a Hasian totalled mine.

[@scottberdak196]

I just went by a Ford dealership today in the Phoenix AZ area to look at the Ranger Raptor. They had none in stock, but had around 5 coming in soon. 2 of them had a deposit on them. They are adding a $10,000 premium over the sticker and then about $3k in dealer add-ons. So now a $57,000 Raptor will be around $70k! Ridiculous! I just can't figure out how they can look you in the face with a smile and stab you in the back at the same time.

[@dakotaglory]

I will never pay more than $35k for new a full-size pickup so it looks like I’ll never own a truck

[@joelmora2826]

NEW lol fuck that

[@oegesauto5619]

Salvage title and get a deal

[@BakeASnake]

New ones are asian engineered pieces of shite. H1B1 visas. EB3 visas etc. Ford and gm abuse the hell out of this. It's absurd it's even legal

[@siyajin23]

Looks like the dealers are not really desperate enough with prices close to 100K. It looks like the car manufacturers and dealers need to open their eyes! I can't wait to see the prices at the end of November and the month of December.

[@miltonhayek2494]

My GMC terrain engine blew up. They didn't care at all. When I went to Ford they couldn't explain the discounts provided. And nobody could convince me to buy a Chrysler/Dodge product. I went to Toyota and they said we can get you a hybrid but you'll have to wait a month. I said let's do it. I bought a Prius, and now a Corolla Cross. They get nearly 60 and 50 MPG respectively. Both have the same powertrain with nearly 200HP, known for running 300K without any real issues when maintained. It takes me less than one minute to FILL my tank. I've never spent over $30 on a fill up. And when I look at the prices of a used Prius with nearly 300K on it, some are still near $10K. Keep your trucks and the companies that don't care about making a quality product. I'll wait a bit for mine.

[@JohnSmith-lf4be]

What year and engine?

[@TheKingOfHalo]

I'm still driving my 2000 Ford Explorer. I just replaced the original transmission after 314,000 miles. It was still shifting fine but was leaking too much transmission fluid. The OHV 4.0 is still going strong and starts right up. It may be underpowered by 2024 standards with 160hp and 220 ft lbs of torque, but it weighs thousands of pounds less than new suvs so it keeps up just fine.

[@josephszot5545]

Interest rates don't make a big difference, when the real problem is the price is too damn high starting with invoice to the dealers. The OEM needs to kick some money back to the dealers so they can lower the price to move some metal!

[@garyhoward2490]

My 04 Chevy has 370k on it with all of the original parts, other than the normal maintenance parts. Getting a little tired but, Still runs great! Also have an 01 Sierra 2500, that I use to tow my ski boat, and my dirt bike trailer. 225k...same results. Both garage kept and well maintaind...both still look new. Currently accumulating the parts too completely refurbish the 04...myself! Never buying another new truck...ever!

[@thomaslakutis9045]

We have reached Peak Insanity with 100,000 trucks.

[@jedlevron]

I can't pay $40-50k for a v6 or inline 6 truck. 6 years ago v8 top trims were that price with incentives. My 2012 single cab v8 with 8ft bed that we paid $22k will have to go many more years.

[@porschematt991]

LOL, love seeing this as someone who was in the truck market and landed a 2016 F-150 5.0 for $11k that has been running beautifully. I upgraded the speedometer to 8" digital, upgraded SYNC 1 to SYNC 3 for Carplay, did my own leather seats, heated seats, upgraded headlights & tail lights, replaced some broken chrome pieces, did a rough country lift kit, and I got me a BADASS truck that looks brand new, runs like new, looks like new, NO dealer ripoff. No stop/start crap, push start, slipping 10-speed trans, cylinder deactivation, that's what they're making us pay for with new trucks no fuck that. Riding out in my 2016 5.0 forever, arsenal of tools ready if something ever breaks. Fuck them dealers.

[@mtthom8630]

A product only has a value that the buyer placed on that object. A glass of water isn’t worth anything unless the buyer is dying of thirst!!!!!! Chew on that a while. Automobile industry has ripped their customers off so much we are done with it…

[@stevewix]

I really appreciate the content, and you're 100% correct. Dealers have a perfect storm right now regarding inventory depreciation before the sale. But! LOL, if that Ford dealer knew the info you were making public, they'd surely bounce your ass right off the lot!

[@masterbloodclaw1]

Is it just me or is Subaru the hidden gem in the new car market? As compared to other vehicles (by class) they are decently priced for a safe, reliable vehicle.

[@canolocotv]

Agreed just wish they would make a pick up truck

[@markwegner6100]

Junk engines.

[@dennissvitak5475]

@@markwegner6100 - USED to be. Fixed years ago.

[@ronniet8802]

They’re missing turbo hybrids in their lineup but otherwise I agree. Hybrids coming in 2026.

[@masterbloodclaw1]

@@markwegner6100 The only engine issues I’ve heard of are the over boosted wrx/sti head gasket issues. Are there other ones I’m missing?

[@timothyp3378]

Tried to buy a used car at a local new/used multi brand dealership....had a very good pre-approved loan set up. In the end the dealership could NOT MATCH the interest rate...their best rate was almost 2% higher, so naturally we said no way...then they REFUSED to sell us the car with the outside financing.... Went 20 miles up the road, found a similar car with less miles, did the deal, transfered the $$ and drove a car home. Only difference from being a cash buyer was adding a lienholder to the title paperwork. Brings up the question...are dealership showing prices that are losing $$$ amd expecting to make $$ on the loans?!

[@no-stresscat1519]

When I see that $100k truck drop to $20k, I might consider having a look at it.

[@jimdiet8534]

Unless there was no possibility of getting fuel for that vehicle you will never see that kind of discount. Even at 50k for a 100k truck they would sell out extremely fast.

[@nonsolorasatura9093]

Think again, exist two big issue: reliability and cost of maintenance, due of all the electronic inside that make them more complex, even to diagnose a problem, and repair, that don't exist anymore, they replace the part. This would push for the commie idea to remove private property for the average joe as statment: would be you own nothing and "be happy" sincerely your WEF.

[@nonsolorasatura9093]

Think again about that, you don't considering reability and maintenance cost. The end goal if for the average joe to have nothing and "be happy" (WEF).

[@andrewlopez6195]

Weren’t the Mavericks advertised as a $20k truck brand new? I get that number was a sales pitch but $33k and up?!

[@Ascendsean35]

Yep, they actually did have a time where I think they were low twenties..? not positive, but pointless now

[@fialee8]

Unless it's a hard to find car... used car sticker prices is obscenely overstated, because you never know if there's a sucker coming on the lot. I would think you can get at least -20% off whatever the used car sticker price. I would haggle for -30% off or more, and pay cash (no trade-in; or dealer financing). And if you want to play games, nego a super low price, agree to dealer financing and pay off the car after your first payment (be sure there's no prepayment penalties, and the cost of the first payment is factored into the deal price... since that first payment is almost all interest).

[@DS-wo8wr]

The problem for 2-4 year old used cars is they didn’t sell in normal numbers due to the WuFlu… Many people are seriously upside down, so they can’t trade… I’m my case, I have a ‘21 with $20,000 positive equity. I could trade it i , but why?? That’s lowering the supply of used cars… Used car demand is up because new cars are priced too high….

[@home-powersystems7782]

Another video with facts and hard-hitting stats. I love it, keep up the good work.

[@Akecherfd8424]

People are broke. Unless a person needs a vehicle, they aren't going to buy. If they do, they likely buy used and under 20k in price.

[@nonsolorasatura9093]

And only if the vehicle are reliable and with low cost of maintenance.

[@matthewm3912]

Local Ram dealer in Cookeville, TN FINALLY just starting putting 10k discounts on all their HD trucks. Still makes no difference given how much they still cost after the discount.

[@rocketman6973]

I have a 2018 Ram 2500 HD Laramie. According to the Ram website the same truck today would cost nearly $100,000. As much as I love the truck, I can't imagine paying that much for a new one. I'll hold onto this one!

[@davidwarren9761]

In 1999 I bought a new F-350 7.3 turbo diesel crew cab dually loaded with all the bells and whistles. No snow plow but everything else. Jarmon Ford in Carrollton had a long wait so I got an Auto Trader and started calling dealerships in Oklahoma. Instead of paying $33,600 and waiting 10 weeks I got my truck in 2 weeks and saved $1,100. Turned out to be a very good truck. Hauled a Big Foot cab over and Skeeter bass boat all over the U.S., Mexico and Canada and never had a much of a problem. Did have the water pump changed out at 40,000 but it was covered under warranty. No way I could afford the same truck today.

[@grants169]

Saw a dealership the other day, Sam Leman. I just thought "lemon" for a dealership name was funny 😄

[@chrisalley6282]

"Square Deal Sam Leman" 🤣

[@DS-wo8wr]

Central Illinois??? Not like he has much competition.

[@KMOinT]

Many people do not have the money to pay for these vehicles. In a previous video you mentioned a manufacturer producing a vehicle for around 25k, they would do very well.

[@stevenbesson8988]

$20k off is a start, that plus 0% not either for but combined is where they need to be, but their greed won’t let it happen

[@johniboz1]

We bought a travel trailer and I'm having second thoughts about using my 2017 Ram 1500 to pull it. I went to the Ram dealers in my area and the 2500 prices are insane!!!

[@David-be1ox]

100k for truck, 300k for a house. The rich are out of touch. Greed!

[@Ellis1127]

I don’t think it is the rich, government caused this inflationary situation we live in. 👏👏👏

[@toddalexander1903]

300k for a house is a bargain

[@foxtrotwolf6081]

Where you find houses for $300k is probably where you need a $100k truck, both for repairs and survival.

[@vladimus9749]

@@Ellis1127 federal reserve

[@ADxG1369]

Last week - I sold my 2023 Mazda CX-30 (10k miles) & bought a 2010 Lexus GS350 (136k miles) & added a 2002 Yukon XL?). My son traded a free PS4 for a non-starting Yukon. (2 yrs in a parking lot). $500 in repairs and customs clearance. Now has a very well running truck while he goes to school. So proud of my son. (He is my car wizard :) As a family of 7 we have a 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid, 2012 Mazda 6, 2011 Suzuki Kisashi, 2010 Lexus GS350, 2002 Yukon XL. The Sienna is our last new purchase ever. .....ever. The dealer network as it is will go away.

[@coryblank7802]

I sold my 2021 rav4 hybrid prime xle for a 2009 Toyota sienna minni van. I got rid of that $850 a month payment! I saw the writing on the wall in 2021. So glad I did. I'd literally be eating bologna sandwiches right now. Just had another kid too man. Glad I got that van!

[@itzryyster]

That’s great to hear!! Best feeling ever! Imagine that $850 for a freaking Rav4

[@user-xw4vg1vy5e]

Dang... My 750i cost $950/month...😬

[@coryblank7802]

I put no money down. Great credit. I was locked in at a good rate and just felt something in the air. Like it was all going to collapse. Those PUI payments killed this government. It all seemed like it was done on purpose

[@jerlewis4291]

Nice job explaining this man, really well done.

[@jimgrafos3696]

Not many people realize 3:58 u will be forced to get your stelantis car fixed at the dealer as well since they don't let small shops have access to the computer system unless u pay a very expensive monthly charge..so u will be tied to them as long as u own that car...stay away from them!

[@freetolook3727]

Buy a nice southern car, they're a dime a dozen there and even if you have to put $12,000 in repairs, you have a solid vehicle inexpensively for years to come and you are ahead of the game.

[@DicksonMaimouth]

I just bought a 2025 Honda CRV Hybrid Sport L in Platinum White Pearl for $36,000. MSRP is $39,600. Thanks, Costco and the local dealer who honored the price without trying to upsell me a single thing. I truly appreciate it.

[@RandomGamerCory]

You bought the most basic trim of a small suv for 36k.

[@DicksonMaimouth]

@@RandomGamerCory you should have checked the Honda website before chiming in and showcasing your ignorance in an attempt to insult someone. Good luck.

[@RandomGamerCory]

​@@DicksonMaimouth just assumed it was the same exact thing as a RAV4. Since Honda and Toyota are basically the same

[@DicksonMaimouth]

@@RandomGamerCory Ok HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

[@RandomGamerCory]

​@@DicksonMaimouthI mean 36k for any 5 seater SUV is pretty bad

[@doug339]

At this point it is more than just the prices. COVID and the supply chain issues showed consumers that they will be absolutely fine without purchasing a new vehicle every handful of years. With the increase in people working from home and tightening budgets, new cars have become a luxury purchase rather than seen as a necessity. I was someone who was always looking at the latest car sites and always had a car I was interested in buying, the typical 'car guy'. Now with everything that has gone on with inflation, dealership gouging, and realizing that I am absolutely fine driving an older vehicle, especially with all the money I save, I would be happy if I never have to buy another vehicle in my life, and will do everything I can to keep the one I have on the road. I think more and more people have the same thought.

[@douglassheffield6300]

These vehicles are so over priced 10-15,000 still isn't enough!

[@Ellis1127]

💯💯💯💯

[@BigEagle12]

Paid off 2014 jeep patriot, almost done with my used 2011 ram 1500. Tough to think of what payments would be for these new cars.

[@RedEyeC]

Those Mavericks started in '21 at a base of $19,900 - 3 years later - what the hell happened??

[@DonHogan-wi2yj]

Greed.

[@MrAnalsherrif]

Capitalism, this country needs to capitalize on you, how else will we build the American dream?

[@LewisKindrick-r5n]

They need to pay the Ford CEO $15 million a year!

[@zacharyshoemaker835]

Started at 20k now it starts at 24k. Considering the last 3 years its probably attributed to inflation, I wouldn't blame 40. 2022s inflation rate alone was 8%. Thats an $1800 required increasw for that year alone, and its not like they are making huge margins on them so the price needs to be raised.

[@vladimus9749]

@@zacharyshoemaker835 Not entirely true. It was 20k for the 40mpg hybrid. Now that's a major up charge.

[@waiting4aliens]

A friend bought from another friend a 93 Ranger, x cab 4.0. 5spd 4wd 70k miles that was a grandads truck. Faded paint, a little surface rust. Had had to put another 1K in it to deal with a 30 yr old truck. 5k total for a reliable truck that has an easy 70 k miles left on it. He figures it works out to a 85.00 a month payment, and a truck you can fix.

[@bonkoo5953]

Ripping off is over.. wake up

[@BMXAuthority]

What we want. A small, V6, 4x4 truck with a/c and a radio, under $20,000. No extra frills, not 12 computers, no touch screens. Just a decent 4x4 that does what a truck does.

[@loufher284]

Now they're starting to bleed.....but it's when they feel the pain that we will see REAL change..

[@johnlacroix1639]

WOW amazing TY so much ,,Keep up the great work

[@timkis64]

the automakers took us as fools.appearently there's not as many fools as corperate thought there were.

[@lot2196]

Yes there are. They're not lower prices.