I have a 2004 van. Occasionally I compare “fair value” to actual selling prices. Last time I checked, people were getting three times the former and the gap continues to grow.
And the young generation drive cars that are worth less than the wheels and tires it rolls on, the sound system that is destroying their hearing, and the “buzz-bomb” muffler on the exhaust.
For many years my family had 5 cars so hopefully 3 of them were functional at one time. My tools were probably worth more than any 3 of the cars. Now I buy new every three years. I always have a payment, but I also have a warranty and no surprises.
We have an Equinox – they should have been recalled for new engines – and not just replacements of the engines in them with same again – but Chevy has played games and the problem is not being resolved. Ours had started making “the noise” so it will be dying soon.
We have been looking for a replacement car. Even discounting that few cars are available to buy, we can’t find cars which meet our needs. We need a car large enough to fit 3 people (husband, my mom and me) and mom’s wheelchair, which has lower step in (for mom) and is not huge/expensive and will last.
Right now we never know when we go out if the car will make it home – a lot of fun when picking up mom in the next county and taking her to doctors.
Car is a 2012. Our 1994 Astro van is more reliable, but mom can’t get in and out of it.
Templo S.U.D. almost 2 years ago
may we all get through this gas price crisis
Zykoic almost 2 years ago
Walk, bike, bus or carpool. You know, like our politicians.
LeftCoastKen Premium Member almost 2 years ago
These days that could include Cadillacs or even Rolls Royces.
jmolay161 almost 2 years ago
If such a vehicle can actually be driven, then the plugger is a genius mechanic, and many of them are, by 1960s auto standards.
juicebruce almost 2 years ago
Prefer older vehicles because I do not want all the electronic junk that is put in the new vehicles ;-)
zerotvus almost 2 years ago
now a days that’s a BMW…….
rhpii almost 2 years ago
And darn proud of it!
A# 466 almost 2 years ago
Doubtful. Any car is worth what it costs to replace it with another one.
david_42 almost 2 years ago
I have a 2004 van. Occasionally I compare “fair value” to actual selling prices. Last time I checked, people were getting three times the former and the gap continues to grow.
Teto85 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
In some civilised parts of the USA that vehicle would be impounded for being a gross polluter.
goboboyd almost 2 years ago
And the sound system isn’t worth more than the vehicle.
ctolson almost 2 years ago
And the young generation drive cars that are worth less than the wheels and tires it rolls on, the sound system that is destroying their hearing, and the “buzz-bomb” muffler on the exhaust.
rickmac1937 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Got that right
kaycstamper almost 2 years ago
Haha, my 89 Nissan Pickup!
SofaKing almost 2 years ago
For many years my family had 5 cars so hopefully 3 of them were functional at one time. My tools were probably worth more than any 3 of the cars. Now I buy new every three years. I always have a payment, but I also have a warranty and no surprises.
sallyseckman almost 2 years ago
May all cars go electric and no more dependable on fossil fuels.
tcayer almost 2 years ago
That can be said of MANY cars nowadays!
Gent almost 2 years ago
Well, these days is anything worth more than the fuel in the tank?
g04922 almost 2 years ago
LOL… too funny.
TheDadSnorlax Premium Member almost 2 years ago
especially now!!
alibey almost 2 years ago
my Metro resembles this remark
mafastore almost 2 years ago
We have an Equinox – they should have been recalled for new engines – and not just replacements of the engines in them with same again – but Chevy has played games and the problem is not being resolved. Ours had started making “the noise” so it will be dying soon.
We have been looking for a replacement car. Even discounting that few cars are available to buy, we can’t find cars which meet our needs. We need a car large enough to fit 3 people (husband, my mom and me) and mom’s wheelchair, which has lower step in (for mom) and is not huge/expensive and will last.
Right now we never know when we go out if the car will make it home – a lot of fun when picking up mom in the next county and taking her to doctors.
Car is a 2012. Our 1994 Astro van is more reliable, but mom can’t get in and out of it.