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In reply to the discussion: I reckon I waited too long to buy a new/used car. [View all]mcar
(44,403 posts)39. 9 years, 100,000 miles
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It can take some negotiation and even threats of leaving, but eventually Sirius comes around with a better rate.
Xavier Breath
Apr 1
#55
Oh yes, I take my phone & Bose speaker to the basement & listen to Sirius there, too.
CrispyQ
Apr 1
#57
When I see one I think, you poor soul; probably bought it before Eloon lost his shit,
Ocelot II
Apr 1
#26
Keep it ready. Used car prices will skyrocket due to people keeping their cars
Maru Kitteh
Apr 1
#22
Used cars should go up if people hold on to their cars thereby reducing supply.
DemocratSinceBirth
Apr 1
#20
I kept my old truck but my new crossover is sweet & I love, love, love the backup camera!!
CrispyQ
Apr 1
#49
Unfortunately this generation of new cars may be the best quality we have for a while...
Ol Janx Spirit
Apr 1
#41
I've got 4 of them, all Hondas, all in exemplary condition, and all get exceptional mileage (near 50 mpg)
SheltieLover
Apr 1
#47
My car is 21 years old, the only thing holding it together is rust and termites. nt
ImNotGod
Apr 1
#51
Maybe not with this president, but there are American, Korean, and Japanese options
IronLionZion
Apr 1
#64
Toyota claims they are not going to raise prices in response to Trump's tariffs
IronLionZion
Apr 1
#66
I feared it was coming and bought a used 2021 Honda with 10,000 miles. So glad I did.
johnnyplankton
Apr 1
#69
I just hope my "new" car, a 2006 Ford Escape, will last me. I don't drive much anymore, though.
mucholderthandirt
Apr 1
#92