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

[GRADS]

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?


And then there was this FORD Mustang for $83,000...again WTF?


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. ...that's what my first house cost!
Needless to say I will be sticking it out with my old truck for awhile.

[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!

[GRADS]

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!

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.

[Wendi]

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.

It is complete BS.

[ptc]

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

[niceguyeddie]

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?

[Ziggy]

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.

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?

[Tishimself]

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.