I can't believe how much cars and trucks cost these days

I had to drop my Ford F350 at the dealership this morning to have some warranty work done so while I was there I thought I'd cruise around the lot and check out some vehicles. I was blown away by the cost of them! I mean when we were shopping for Mrs D's new car I expected to see high prices on the Mercedes lot but these are freaking Fords! Look at this shit box...$33,000? WTF?
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And then there was this FORD Mustang for $83,000...again WTF?
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I also looked at trucks and for a new F350 fully loaded it was over 70K?
They had one there with a lift and tires they wanted 87K for. :yikes:...that's what my first house cost!
Needless to say I will be sticking it out with my old truck for awhile.

I paid almost 50k for my 335i in 2010. It's a 2009 worth 29k if I'm lucky. Once you drive off the lot take off 50%. I won't buy new again!

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Originally Posted by Wendi

I paid almost 50k for my 335i in 2010. It's a 2009 worth 29k if I'm lucky. Once you drive off the lot take off 50%. I won't buy new again!

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In 2008 we bought a brand new BMW 750LI for right around 90K. We tried to trade it in 9 months later with only 8,000 miles on it and the dealership was only willing to give us 58K. I was pissed. I asked them to explain to me how my car dropped 32K in value in only 9 months.

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Originally Posted by GRADS

In 2008 we bought a brand new BMW 750LI for right around 90K. We tried to trade it in 9 months later with only 8,000 miles on it and the dealership was only willing to give us 58K. I was pissed. I asked them to explain to me how my car dropped 32K in value in only 9 months.

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It is complete BS.

Thats not a FORD Mustang.... Its a ROUSH... there is a bit (not much) of a difference. and the price tag tells you that.

I'll never buy new again. My last 4 trucks were all brand new. I'll never do that again. I can't believe a new Silverado 1500 is almost $50k. That's a lot of money for a half ton.

In the last year I've bought a car, truck and a boat and paid about the same all together than buying one brand new truck. If you can get over not having a warranty or the new car smell, buy used. I look at buying a new car as pissing money away. Why pay $35k+ (after tax and fees) plus interest on a loan for that Ford you posted when you can buy a used 5 series for the same price?

Everything is going up. Why the automakers need to pay for the increases in wages, the bailout money they took, not to mention the healthcare they are going to have to start paying for. I'm glad I won't need a new car any time soon.

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Originally Posted by SnoC653

Everything is going up. Why the automakers need to pay for the increases in wages, the bailout money they took, not to mention the healthcare they are going to have to start paying for. I'm glad I won't need a new car any time soon.

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Lets us not forget inflation. Those printers have been running non-fucking-stop.

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Originally Posted by GRADS

In 2008 we bought a brand new BMW 750LI for right around 90K. We tried to trade it in 9 months later with only 8,000 miles on it and the dealership was only willing to give us 58K. I was pissed. I asked them to explain to me how my car dropped 32K in value in only 9 months.

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I hated when someone wanted to trade in their car less than a few years old, they never could fathom the fact their car was so devalued in such a short period of time. The 750's were one of the worst.....the market for used ones was soft unless it was priced low enough. I'd guess you got a pretty good discount on the car new....I know we had $10k or more in factory incentive on them regularly.
Or look at it this way, if you were wanting to buy a used one would you pay close to what a new one would cost you?

You gotta read the sticker. Lot of times on cars like the Mustang, they will add 10-20,000 markup to the car. Seen it done. As for the cars....fuck new any more. I go to CarMax. I can get a car there with 8000 miles on it, still under factory warranty, still with the new car smell for a fraction of what it costs new. Like I said, read the sticker.

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Originally Posted by niceguyeddie

Lets us not forget inflation. Those printers have been running non-fucking-stop.

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Inflation, when it fully hits, is going to be a scary situation!!!

I was at Cadillac from 05-09 and the trade ins I hated seeing the most were 750 BMWs, range rovers, or god forbid, the Mercedes G wagon ( the jeep looking thing) By far, the most upside down I have ever seen people.

I paid $13,000 for my '68 Chevelle back in 2005.

Here's where NADA has it valued today. :)

1968 Chevelle SS396

*Low Retail $17,175 *Average Retail $38,500 * High Retail $60,375

Original price $2,899 :)

Even at $17,175 I'm dollars ahead. :partyguy:

EVERYTHING is priced pretty insane lately...or so I think.
Look at what goes into the new cars and trucks.
Tires are sky high
Batteries as high as I have ever seen.
All the raw materials are up there.
Steel, aluminum crazy.
Everything...look at lumber and building supplies.
Looks like the sky is the limit for just about all markets.
BUT...
national news last night reports that the Dow and Nasdaq drop due to polar vortex, cold temps, and rotten weather.
Really???
Pretty pi$$ poor excuse in my eyes.