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Jim_Gunn · 11-03-2008, 10:13 PM

My sports car tranny broke down again for the second time this weekend, so I was looking online to possibly get another vehicle that is a little more practical to carry gear in. And I was pleasantly surprised at what I saw after not paying attention to the car market in years. I don't know if it is the economy or the fact that people don't want gas guzzlers or what, but there are a ton of listings for all kinds of 2000's era vehicles including some expensive brands like Navigators, Audi's and others all selling in the $4,000- $5,000 range from private owners. And many are close by my home.

BV · 11-03-2008, 10:16 PM

yah, even new ones are cheaper than ever right now

car biz is hurting too!

Down 45% this month.

d-null · 11-03-2008, 10:18 PM

more people like buying new vehicles, so there are not as many buyers looking for used

I get a brand new vehicle every 2 years, that way I never have to buy tires or fix brakes or anything like that, always new and under warranty

I think it starts to compare favorably when you don't have to add in those maintenance costs

marketsmart · 11-03-2008, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by d-null

more people like buying new vehicles, so there are not as many buyers looking for used

I get a brand new vehicle every 2 years, that way I never have to buy tires or fix brakes or anything like that, always new and under warranty

I think it starts to compare favorably when you don't have to add in those maintenance costs

plus you cant beat 36-48 months 0% apr..

After Shock Media · 11-03-2008, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by d-null

more people like buying new vehicles, so there are not as many buyers looking for used

I get a brand new vehicle every 2 years, that way I never have to buy tires or fix brakes or anything like that, always new and under warranty

I think it starts to compare favorably when you don't have to add in those maintenance costs

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Originally Posted by marketsmart

plus you cant beat 36-48 months 0% apr..

And that would explain the car markets decline - as stated 45% or so from GM, and Ford. Ya that is it. People are buying new cars.

Oh and Marketsmart - just how many do you think percentage wise even qualify for 0% APR terms? Especially with so many people getting either their credit wrecked by finanical issues (foreclosures, unemployment, to much debt, etc.)

d-null · 11-03-2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by After Shock Media

And that would explain the car markets decline - as stated 45% or so from GM, and Ford. Ya that is it. People are buying new cars.

Oh and Marketsmart - just how many do you think percentage wise even qualify for 0% APR terms? Especially with so many people getting either their credit wrecked by finanical issues (foreclosures, unemployment, to much debt, etc.)

good points, but I was thinking more along the line of people that might have 10,000 to spend on a used vehicle are probably buying new vehicles instead, whereas ten or fifteen years ago not so much

I could be out of touch with what is the reality on car lots these days though

After Shock Media · 11-03-2008, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by d-null

good points, but I was thinking more along the line of people that might have 10,000 to spend on a used vehicle are probably buying new vehicles instead, whereas ten or fifteen years ago not so much

I could be out of touch with what is the reality on car lots these days though

Average person in the US has a negative savings percentage. Leaves very few that may have 10k or so to spend unless it is borrowed.

kane · 11-03-2008, 11:33 PM

I think more and more people are leasing cars. If you get a new car every couple of years it makes sense because you never end up with negative equity and you always have something new and under warranty to drive. The problem for the dealers is that they lease the car and it's not really a sale then in a year or two they get it back and now they have a used car that is worth half what it was a couple of years ago and they have to sell it. . . the good news is if you are buying a used car from a dealer you can get a great deal on a car with not that many miles.

Much of it is the economy and the type of car too. A friend of mine is looking at SUVs. He has three kids and a wife and needs something bigger. The car dealers all but offered to blow him if he would buy it.

Barefootsies · 11-03-2008, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by After Shock Media

Average person in the US has a negative savings percentage. Leaves very few that may have 10k or so to spend unless it is borrowed.

True dat pimphand

11-03-2008, 10:13 PM	#1
Jim_Gunn Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Where The Teens Are Posts: 5,702	Craigslist has great prices on used vehicles My sports car tranny broke down again for the second time this weekend, so I was looking online to possibly get another vehicle that is a little more practical to carry gear in. And I was pleasantly surprised at what I saw after not paying attention to the car market in years. I don't know if it is the economy or the fact that people don't want gas guzzlers or what, but there are a ton of listings for all kinds of 2000's era vehicles including some expensive brands like Navigators, Audi's and others all selling in the $4,000- $5,000 range from private owners. And many are close by my home.

11-03-2008, 10:18 PM	#3
d-null . . . Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 13,724	more people like buying new vehicles, so there are not as many buyers looking for used I get a brand new vehicle every 2 years, that way I never have to buy tires or fix brakes or anything like that, always new and under warranty I think it starts to compare favorably when you don't have to add in those maintenance costs __________________ __________________ Looking for a custom TUBE SCRIPT that supports massive traffic, load balancing, billing support, and h264 encoding? Hit up Konrad! Looking for designs for your websites or custom tubesite design? Hit up Zuzana Designs Check out the #1 WordPress SEO Plugin: CyberSEO Suite

11-03-2008, 10:16 PM	#2
BV wtf Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bikini State, FL USA Posts: 10,914	yah, even new ones are cheaper than ever right now car biz is hurting too! Down 45% this month.

11-03-2008, 11:33 PM	#8
kane Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: portland, OR Posts: 20,684	I think more and more people are leasing cars. If you get a new car every couple of years it makes sense because you never end up with negative equity and you always have something new and under warranty to drive. The problem for the dealers is that they lease the car and it's not really a sale then in a year or two they get it back and now they have a used car that is worth half what it was a couple of years ago and they have to sell it. . . the good news is if you are buying a used car from a dealer you can get a great deal on a car with not that many miles. Much of it is the economy and the type of car too. A friend of mine is looking at SUVs. He has three kids and a wife and needs something bigger. The car dealers all but offered to blow him if he would buy it.