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Economy

no_hypocrisy

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1. Let me get this straight:

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Sat Feb 26, 2022, 08:46 AM

Feb 2022

There are buyers who will pay almost $74,000 for a new car which may last somewhere between 150,000 and 225,000 miles if properly maintained. They won't keep it more than ten years. That's $7,400 (or more) a year just to own it. Add auto insurance, gas, repairs, maintenance, maybe repair for an accident.

No wonder used cars have increased their price so much.

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A New Brand of Sticker Shock Hits the Car Market [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2022 OP

Let me get this straight: no_hypocrisy Feb 2022 #1

A well maintained car can last 300,000 Casady1 Feb 2022 #11

I've had two Honda Accords and I concur with your opinion. no_hypocrisy Feb 2022 #14

Lemons to Oranges comparison IbogaProject Feb 2022 #15

That is because consumers are fucking idiots. Anyone paying more than MSRP is a fool. JohnSJ Feb 2022 #2

This x 1000 Ferrets are Cool Feb 2022 #12

From Feb 4: Chip shortage forces Ford to cut production of F-150, Bronco and other progree Feb 2022 #3

"Chip shortage forces Ford to cut production".. I guess it's the old supply and demand thing mitch96 Feb 2022 #9

Here's a thought... orwell Feb 2022 #4

+1 Auggie Feb 2022 #13

I know people who waited 8 months for delivery due to chips. Throck Feb 2022 #5

Why buying a car is still such a miserable experience right now, MPR News, 2/8/22 progree Feb 2022 #6

Maybe he needs it for business, and he needs it today. mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2022 #7

If you absolutely don't need one, don't buy one ebbie15644 Feb 2022 #8

Subthread: Warning about "out the door" price quote -- The dealers have a habit of adding on "fees" progree Feb 2022 #10