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Watching Brandon is somewhat like taking a college class, so very informative. The powers that be in the industry must absolutely hate this guy.

I just vinyl wrapped my 09 civic myself. Total cost about $500 for wrap and tools, the fading clear coat was the only issue and tbh it looks new again. I want a new car, but dont need it.

Cars in the 50-70s would only run about 90K miles or so before needing major motor work. But, you could literally rebuild an old Big Six alongside the road with hand tools. Dad did. He hitchhike into town with the head to have it checked while getting the rest of the parts. (No kits back then, you had to account for every part you would need. Did you know that replacing babbit bearings can be done using the leather belt to your trousers? Try that on a Prius!) Yes, vehicles have come a long ways. But now, it's like riding a train, if it breaks, you're not fixing it and traveling on. It's always too complicated, or needs special tools, or it'll be three days till the parts in. And if you're dying in the desert and save yourself by fixing your own car, you're voiding the warranty. I'm just not impressed by the overall state of the car industry these days. Maybe it's just me, but...

I am on the west coast, everything from boats to RVs trailers to cars and pickups are all dropping like a stone over the last 90 days... and i am talking about Craigslist and Facebook Market Place, and stuff is just not selling. My sister is part owner of a lot, she had a small Ford, it hasn't sold in 18 months, and she admitted I was right telling her to take what she paid for and dump it...

Cash is King today. Hot money in my pocket. Buy cheep, sell cheep.

Brandon my 2017 Honda accord hybrid has over 435,000 miles on all original no issues. Don’t count them out.

I once heard the Car Wizard say that "Only 25% of people take care of their cars." I'm assuming he's basing that statistic on his experience working on cars and running a shop for years. I know from my experience people used to not only drive better but take better care of their cars back in the 60s, 70s, 80s, etc. The fact that there are so many pitfalls at the auctions just tells you it's true, most people don't take care of their cars hence you have to be checking these cars with OBD scanners and a fine toothed comb because most of them have been neglected in some way. This helps push up the new car market because since you can't trust most used cars, at least with a new car you have a factory warranty and all that. Of course you have massive depreciation too. I wish we didn't have to roll the dice on used cars like we do. But makes sense, most people can't afford these car payments, they'll do anything not to have to pay for maintenance of any kind.

dealership actually called me 2 days ago trying to buy me car back from me after 2 years or get me to trade in. I hit them w/ some facts of the current car market crisis and told them it would be a massive financial mistake to even consider it. I asked them why would I get rid of my car in this market just to have to end up paying more afterwards for a similar car? They really do think were fools.

Thank you Brandon for producing these videos. I have learned a great deal from you on purchasing used cars. You are a great resource for anyone interested in buying a used car no matter what price it is being sold. Thank you for this service as well as buying and selling used cars to people that can afford to buy a used car for cash at $5K or less. Please keep producing these videos for us consumers buying used cars as our form of transportation with these crazy new car prices.

Content always worth listening to. Thank you Brandon

Prices are crazy. Plan and simple. Dealers have to book the loss if they sell. They don’t want to book the loss so they don’t sell.

Car prices are still high in DFW area.

Be careful... there is a saying in the stock market, when prices drop. "Don't try catching a falling knife."

Car prices have to drop. Otherwise, car dealers have to keep them for good.

The 3.6 L in the Chevy traverse is garbage. Lots of videos with those engines making barely 100,000 miles or less

Been watching you for a while and never had a disagreement on what you have to say. Keep up the good work. I’m from Los Angeles and they are very few car lots that chase cash most of them chase credit..

If both my 20yr old cars weren't paid off, I'd definitely buy one of his cars!👍🏻 His cars are almost new to me😂

The franchise dealers have decided that they will simply file BK with the floor plan lenders repoing the cars.

Spent most of my adult life living on cheap rides like u sell, finally get able for a new one n poof. Right back to needing cheap again and it doesnt exist anymore in NH

It’s awesome that people couldn’t buy those cars and now there’s a middleman jacking up the price

Your little Christmas Tree behind you is growing !

We got over 300K miles out of our '03 Saturn Vue. Don't sleep on a good Saturn.

Small CDJR dealer went belly up in my town.

Some great prices! Older vehicles are easier to repair, and parts can be found at reasonable prices.

Great information as usual. Thanks!

Mf’s gonna learn that ppl aren’t paying crazy ass prices anymore, the consumer sets the market. Dealers can say this car is worth 20,000 but the truth is it’s only worth what someone will pay for it!

Have a 2005 Town and Country /3.8 engine. @170,000 miles no oil burn/no rust (southern car), 20+MPG anywhere. All the luxury OEM doo-dadds still work. Ignorable dash lights incl tire pressure sensors and fuel vapor recovery code (bad cap probably). Tows 3500lb with no problems. My favorite car ever probably.

I love your transparency. I would gladly by from you and this is why you are successful. Sold my car during Covid like a fool when I took a job with a company car and only had parking for two cars. Quit 3 weeks later and have been a 1 car family ever since. It sucks. Would love to find a 2k range beater but can't find anything in the 2-3k range. One nice car is enough for me at this stage. No more keeping up with the Jones.

Waiting patiently for used cars to become more affordable. Wish you were closer - would love to upgrade my Escape.

Thank you Brandon.

Brother I love you videos you have shown me so much for my next purchase

Cars in Miami are expensive

I wish you were closer to me. I will be needing to buy a first vehicle for my 16 year old son soon. I haven't been able to find anything in my price range or any honest dealers around here.

Our local Ford dealership is near our shop so I drive by it everyday. They currently have several f150's with special sales tags in the window with 80 to 100k dollars posted on them. They are one the biggest dealership networks in the country and they have way more trucks than they could possibly sell in a good market in our small town. There are about 50 trucks on the lot and probably more in the back lot.

It's great to hear the prices used are selling for. The strange thing is the old cars I drive just keep running. To be fair I ride an Ebike for in-city transportation, so my cars will get 2-3k a year on them . Great to hear that you are doing good on used cars.

WTH! Yesterday we were on the brink of a total meltdown of the car dealers, CJDR notwithstanding. Now, it's a New Dawn. 🤔

I owned a 2005 pathfinder. There's a class action suit with the transmission. Check the Vin to see if is eligible. Hopefully it was already done. Tell tale sign. It will shutter and not go into 5th gear

November should be a great time to find new or used cars.

Interesting video. Consider showing a picture or short video of a 360 degree view of the vehicle as you are discussing it.

You know it's hard to find a good used car dealer I really wish I knew where your dealership was but I'm narrowing it down

Here in California dealers are still paying high prices :/

I loved my 1995 Saturn SL2. It was great!!

Oh I sold my 99 grand marquis to my local Ford dealer for 2500 bucks two days later they had it on the lot for 6900 ended up selling it for five a week later so again if they’re buying anything high mileage nobody’s looking for anything with over 100,000 miles unless it’s cheap My mercury only had 80,000 miles so that’s why it’s so fast.

@Brandon. Do you have a website with all your cars for sale?

I actually liked the looks of the Saturn SC with the right wheels and trim package they can look good.

It also asked to do it location Brandon if your car dealership was up here in Maryland especially around the sea you would be able to get twice what you’re selling your vehicles for

What I fail to see is why franchise dealers don’t start their own used car lots and sell these vehicles themselves, eliminating the auction and competition from used car dealers like yourself. Used cars usually sell as is so as long as your not selling junk the dealership’s reputation should be fine!

Thanks

Show us one of your bbq places !

Just like hia vodeos. Interesting. He should make a series on how to buy and sell.

It makes sense that you end up buying multiples of the same car if there are multiples at the same auction. If nobody outbid you on the first one, there probably isn't another bidder who values that model as much as you present at the auction.

I guess all car sellers dont clear the codes when they drop off the vehicles at auction 😅😂 mechanical problems, engine, or transmission will not be set until driven unless its a electrical component.

QUESTION.. can you not take a scanner in or something like Torque app on phone and OBD wireless scanner to plug in pull codes?? great info.. thanks.. PS: 2011 Hyundai Sonata worst car ever. thats when they changed the engine casting and it was a major F up.. friend of mine if former hyundai field engineer in S. CA and he said they saw a LOT of them replaced under warranty with the same crap engine.. 2010 and lower ONLY...

How do you get a dealers license? Id love to go to these auctions plus I already buy and sell a little, only about 5 cars a year though

I not see anything go down yet ...

Some of the Saturn’s had Honda Engines.

My 04 LeSabre keeps going and going and going.

Is now a good time for people to flip cars for profit (entrepreneurs)?

Any Nissan is over priced, even at a dollar. Those Ford's have bad engine problems. I have a 2017 Edge, motor gone at only 70k miles.

What would you offer out of curiosity for a white 2017 Ford Fusion Base model ecoboost with a little over 90k miles. Car gets serviced every 6 mo tha or so. Right side mirror is busted, but car has new battery, brakes, and seasonal tires.

Even with the markup the prices are good. I wonder where his dealership is located.

Todays video in reference to your buy and sell prices of these vehicles was not ticking the box in overall gist of past comments. Especially when as you sopke about the auction fees are additional to the sale ‘ purchase price. So past comments is your average margin is 1200 per vehicle, if you would like to review your maths in your sell pricing on todays 21 vehicles I think you will agree your closer to a 900 - 1000 margin.

Had a 99 Cherokee. Literally fell apart around 2005

Is there any time of the year you don't talk about "tax time"?

I don’t think you should move with The Market if you got a good deal on the vehicle that’s your opportunity to make a bit more

Buyer fee. Sounds like nitrogen to me

from a numerical analysis point of view, the key is getting price data very quickly why wouldn't you use the wholesale market to get the rapid estimate of the "real" retail price

im sad that i didnt know about this channels long time ago..

Can you jack the vehicle up and run threw the gears on the lot?

Buy a few cars and let us know what you fixed before selling.

I need a code reader that reads the ABS system. I have a wheel speed sensor that is bad but not sure which wheel it is

I want a new car but don't need it. I'm "middle aged LOL" and I probably will NEVER buy new again. Why? Because I don't believe trucks and cars will never be 15-20K new again. So used it is for me. And even NOW used is getting stupid and will continue to drive my beater until I'm FORCED to buy another beater. 🙂

I’m going to ask you to predict the future. I want to purchase a Lexus LX 570 sometime in September. I want at least a 2016. Do “we” think the prices will be lower by then? I’m paying cash. That SUV is just expensive period. I’m prepared to pay for quality but I just wonder if I should wait.

Is there any extra info on that pathfinder my grandparents are looking for one?

Car prices rose 30% and the prices may drop 10% from the pandemic high?

Prices are not dropping on the lots

The prices he paid for are crazy cheap. Those dealers are definitely desperate to get rid of them.

Where is your car place to buy from you

I plan to buy a car when mine is paid off next month.shoukd I wait until december?

Where is your location. Looking for SUV ? 🚙 I am in N Chicago

Buy low. Sell high(er). Stay in business.

I have a 2013 Ford F150X.L.T crew cab 2 wheel drive 5.0, with 36000 miles on it.What do you think it's worth

You really are the canary in the coal mine for us in Alaska! Our market mirrors the lower 48, it just takes a while for it to go to us.

Why would car sales go up during "tax time"? Don't people have less money as they just had to pay their taxes?

The reason why Nissan Pathfinders are cheap is because anybody with half a brain knows that after the 2002 model year they all have lousy, imploding transmissions.

I’ve completed business with carvana and it was so easy! No drama on trade in. Gave me double what the dealer was offering. On the buy side it was even easier. No last minute drama on the closing

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Here in a California , I just bought last week a 2015 Altima in very very nice condition, it was a repo in mid April, guy bought it at auction and sold on Craigslist I was the first guy that saw it and called he said. I got it for 4k 120k miles, and my 2014 altima was recently totaled with almost 330k miles. This is my 7th Altima since 1993, never ever ever had issues with nissan, I love those cars

Make your blog more interesting by actually showing what you buy and sell. I am not a dealer, but I have bought from auto auctions for 30 years. Cars across the board are way too high.

The Acadia and Traverse are terrible vehicles, lots of problems, they are on every mechanics do Not buy list!

I thought he bought a 2021 for 1,300! 😂

Veracruz: SUV with 3rd row. V6 FWD or AWD. Exterior nothing special, inside can be nice. Scored well on crash tests. A little small for the class it competed with. Not a head turner. The budget minded soccer mom?

Blackjack on a 21 car(d) charley!!!

the problem with his commentary is that NC is a small segmented market. Let him try that 3000 s&&& in Arizona. good luck!

Sounds like yoyo prices.

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i just started my used dealership in CA san diego

Back in the day you could get crap cars for under 2000 dollars My roommate bought Honda civic for 600 bucks Those days are over which is why I have 4000 dollars in e-bikes