I came across this article and found it interesting and thought some of you might be interested, too.
Looking for an affordable used car? It's getting harder to find one these days. I love sniffing out a bargain but they're becoming increasingly thin on the ground these days, as this article confirms.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a44773251/its-nearly-impossible-to-find-a-good-used-car-under-20000/?source=nl&utm_source=nl_rdt&utm_medium=email&date=080923&utm_campaign=nl32346403&GID=c248eeb17740425fe3364440ef5e4debe3aed01fd2e1ed09d4c01f560b9aa75e&utm_term=TEST-%20NEW%20TEST%20-%20Sending%20List%20-%20AM%20180D%20Clicks%2C%20NON%20AM%2090D%20Opens%2C%20Both%20Subbed%20Last%2030D
Far too many are only $3k off of new MSRP it's insane. Some are the same as new MSRP, and the new car is available on a lot nearby! Who would be dumb enough to buy the used one?
Quote from: Madman on August 29, 2023, 06:03:01 PMI came across this article and found it interesting and thought some of you might be interested, too.
Looking for an affordable used car? It's getting harder to find one these days. I love sniffing out a bargain but they're becoming increasingly thin on the ground these days, as this article confirms.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a44773251/its-nearly-impossible-to-find-a-good-used-car-under-20000/?source=nl&utm_source=nl_rdt&utm_medium=email&date=080923&utm_campaign=nl32346403&GID=c248eeb17740425fe3364440ef5e4debe3aed01fd2e1ed09d4c01f560b9aa75e&utm_term=TEST-%20NEW%20TEST%20-%20Sending%20List%20-%20AM%20180D%20Clicks%2C%20NON%20AM%2090D%20Opens%2C%20Both%20Subbed%20Last%2030D
Madman, it is so good to hear from you!!
Quote from: Madman on August 29, 2023, 06:03:01 PMI came across this article and found it interesting and thought some of you might be interested, too.
Looking for an affordable used car? It's getting harder to find one these days. I love sniffing out a bargain but they're becoming increasingly thin on the ground these days, as this article confirms.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a44773251/its-nearly-impossible-to-find-a-good-used-car-under-20000/?source=nl&utm_source=nl_rdt&utm_medium=email&date=080923&utm_campaign=nl32346403&GID=c248eeb17740425fe3364440ef5e4debe3aed01fd2e1ed09d4c01f560b9aa75e&utm_term=TEST-%20NEW%20TEST%20-%20Sending%20List%20-%20AM%20180D%20Clicks%2C%20NON%20AM%2090D%20Opens%2C%20Both%20Subbed%20Last%2030D
I think you can find a really good used compact for under 20 grand (base model, a few years old, less than 30 thousand miles on the odometer). Hyundai Elantra, Nissan Sentra, Honda Civic, etc.
SUVs outside of the Chevy Trax or Ford Ecosport, probably not. I like how the new Chevy Trax looks but haven't been in one.
We bought a 7yr old Civic with about 60k miles on it in 2022 for $15k. Had to put a battery and a couple tires on it a few months later but superb car otherwise.
Quote from: AutobahnSHO on September 14, 2023, 08:21:03 PMWe bought a 7yr old Civic with about 60k miles on it in 2022 for $15k. Had to put a battery and a couple tires on it a few months later but superb car otherwise.
Yeah. Small cars, especially in base model spec, can easily be had in great condition for under 20 grand. My certified Veloster which I bought 3 years old with < 30 thousand miles was 15 grand. Yeah I understand there is probably not that much appeal to them when you share the road with brodozer pickups.