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DemocratSinceBirth

(100,844 posts) Tue Apr 1, 2025, 10:24 AM Tuesday

I reckon I waited too long to buy a new/used car. [View all]

I wonder how many other people are in my position. I'm glad TSF said he couldn't care less if people have to pay more for cars.

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I reckon I waited too long to buy a new/used car. [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Tuesday OP

Same here mcar Tuesday #1

My car is six years old and has 110,000 miles. DemocratSinceBirth Tuesday #2

My car is 11 years old with 210,000 miles :) Maru Kitteh Tuesday #13

I have A C and Android Auto. That's all I need. DemocratSinceBirth Tuesday #19

Heated seats. Maru Kitteh Tuesday #29

I'm in Los Angeles. Don't really need heated seats. DemocratSinceBirth Tuesday #36

I bought a used car for the first time since 1994 last year. What a difference!! CrispyQ Tuesday #35

If you bought a 2022 it has Android Auto. DemocratSinceBirth Tuesday #42

It came with three months of free Sirius. CrispyQ Tuesday #48

It can take some negotiation and even threats of leaving, but eventually Sirius comes around with a better rate. Xavier Breath Tuesday #55

Oh yes, I take my phone & Bose speaker to the basement & listen to Sirius there, too. CrispyQ Tuesday #57

9 years, 100,000 miles mcar Tuesday #39

Mine is 10 years old and has 67,000 miles Xipe Totec Tuesday #91

My car is 17 years old today! sheshe2 Tuesday #14

Same here -- Honda Accord, really low mileage for its age (17) ... Hekate Tuesday #50

Mine is a Nissan Versa. sheshe2 Tuesday #53

Mine is 18!! Diamond_Dog Tuesday #78

Me either!! sheshe2 Tuesday #80

My car is a 2005 with 215,000 miles central scrutinizer Tuesday #30

I have a 2007 Honda Accord with about 250K miles on it. patphil Tuesday #40

Just purchased a 2008 Accord... OneBlueDotS-Carolina Tuesday #89

You might be able to get a used Tesla pretty cheap, though. Ocelot II Tuesday #3

No way. It might get vandalized. DemocratSinceBirth Tuesday #5

That's exactly why you might be able to get a deal! Ocelot II Tuesday #9

I live in L A DemocratSinceBirth Tuesday #15

When I see one I think, you poor soul; probably bought it before Eloon lost his shit, Ocelot II Tuesday #26

When I first got mine, I was given the finger and cursed at by MAGA itself Polybius Tuesday #52

I'd rather walk than ride Nazi cars (n/t) Moostache Tuesday #84

His comments should have gone viral newdeal2 Tuesday #4

Wouldn't penetrate the Cult. DemocratSinceBirth Tuesday #6

Me. hlthe2b Tuesday #7

We are keeping our 19 year old Toyota Highlander Quakerfriend Tuesday #8

How many miles? DemocratSinceBirth Tuesday #12

Only 98K as I worked 1 mi. from home for many Quakerfriend Tuesday #27

15-year-old Saturn Vue here. Ocelot II Tuesday #16

I just pulled my car that I was trying to sell. iscooterliberally Tuesday #10

Keep it ready. Used car prices will skyrocket due to people keeping their cars Maru Kitteh Tuesday #22

That's what I'm thinking. iscooterliberally Tuesday #81

We are keeping our 19 year old Toyota Highlander Quakerfriend Tuesday #11

You should be OK on a used one Renew Deal Tuesday #17

Used cars should go up if people hold on to their cars thereby reducing supply. DemocratSinceBirth Tuesday #20

Right, but for today, you should be OK Renew Deal Tuesday #25

yea i'm thinking you're right. bluestarone Tuesday #18

Now is the time to save save save Johnny2X2X Tuesday #21

We didn't vote for this. DemocratSinceBirth Tuesday #24

No, we didn't Johnny2X2X Tuesday #38

We bought a new car yesterday atreides1 Tuesday #23

My son just bought a new car Freddie Tuesday #86

my 23 chevy running fine but want to buy new used car. riversedge Tuesday #28

Carmax stock is basically even over the last month. ??? underpants Tuesday #31

I've been watching the price/availability of the car that I just bought- Ms. Toad Tuesday #44

Tariffs on car parts Tiny Tabby Tuesday #32

Just replaced my 21 year old car Ms. Toad Tuesday #33

I kept my old truck but my new crossover is sweet & I love, love, love the backup camera!! CrispyQ Tuesday #49

Unfortunately my 2000 Chevy Suburban decided .... MiHale Tuesday #34

I think I just made it... 2naSalit Tuesday #37

Unfortunately this generation of new cars may be the best quality we have for a while... Ol Janx Spirit Tuesday #41

Same boat, baby!! Mr Poo has been looking Alliepoo Tuesday #43

My story... OneGrassRoot Tuesday #45

My truck is over 14 years old with 38,000 miles Emile Tuesday #46

I've got 4 of them, all Hondas, all in exemplary condition, and all get exceptional mileage (near 50 mpg) SheltieLover Tuesday #47

My car is 21 years old, the only thing holding it together is rust and termites. nt ImNotGod Tuesday #51

Will we ever see China's EV at affordable prices? GreenWave Tuesday #54

Maybe not with this president, but there are American, Korean, and Japanese options IronLionZion Tuesday #64

I am fortunate Keepthesoulalive Tuesday #56

Me too. We had a new car purchase scheduled for the summer toward fall rurallib Tuesday #58

My car was 19 years old. Ihike2 Tuesday #59

Consider.... Biglinda 52 Tuesday #60

Used cars should be fine for a bit IronLionZion Tuesday #61

Keeping what we've got RainCaster Tuesday #62

Hi! Chi67 Tuesday #63

I'll wait a couple of year to buy a new car LogDog75 Tuesday #65

Toyota claims they are not going to raise prices in response to Trump's tariffs IronLionZion Tuesday #66

My 2017 Honda Fit that I purchased in 2018, PoindexterOglethorpe Tuesday #67

Car & Driver has a list of which make and model are affected by tariffs Northern_Light Tuesday #68

I feared it was coming and bought a used 2021 Honda with 10,000 miles. So glad I did. johnnyplankton Tuesday #69

2025 Nissan Rogue Prices Dropped by as Much as $1930 Bonx Tuesday #70

Don't know about other areas DENVERPOPS Tuesday #71

I price used cars for a living. Stpaoulboy Tuesday #72

I have a 13 year old Toyota Sienna minivan that I'm hanging on to Trailrider1951 Tuesday #73

local news said it doesn't take effect until Thursday eShirl Tuesday #74

Six Years Old - 72k miles NowISeetheLight Tuesday #75

Yeah...glad we replaced our 1999 Dodge pickup cilla4progress Tuesday #76

We bought one... k0rs Tuesday #77

I have a 6 year old car with less than 40k Luciferous Tuesday #79

Yes Catherine Vincent Tuesday #82

Bought a new Ford truck last year for $53k madville Tuesday #83

In the same sinking boat ILikePie92 Tuesday #85

not necessarily... WarGamer Tuesday #87

I will drive my 2011 Chevy Volt until it gives up the will to live JCMach1 Tuesday #88

Me too csusan Tuesday #90

I just hope my "new" car, a 2006 Ford Escape, will last me. I don't drive much anymore, though. mucholderthandirt Tuesday #92

My car just cleared 16 years on the Road IbogaProject Wednesday #93