Inflation Ends the Cheap Vehicle Buying Era!

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6 ай бұрын

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@ChevyDude 6 ай бұрын

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@trueheart1372 6 ай бұрын

Freeze your credit also you live in USA it's huge to protect yourself although the banks supporting zell have been using non top 3 there own credit services witch don't freeze yet

@jasonroberts5746 6 ай бұрын

I used to drive through the parking lots of the senior living facilities looking for cars with for sale signs. You're not going find anything sporty and they will have the mystery dents and dings but they are usually well maintained.

@geraldscott4302 6 ай бұрын

6 months ago, I bought a like new, one owner, 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis from a private seller, for $10,000 cash. It had 36,000 actual miles on it. These are 400,000 mile+ cars if properly maintained and not abused. It came with a stack of maintenance receipts. The only thing I could find wrong (I am a recently retired lifelong mechanic) was that it needed new windshield wipers. You need to stay away from really late model vehicles for two reasons. One, they are complete JUNK, and two, despite that, they are the ones with the crazy high prices.

@boogitybear2283 5 ай бұрын

I have a 2011 Toyota Avalon with over 300k miles. If something ever happens to it, I’m getting a ride like yours! I want the Lincoln Town Car version!

@tropicalautovlog8108 6 ай бұрын

It is getting harder and harder to find a nice accident free vehicle that is clean inside and out, no maintenance lights, for 5k or less. Some high risk vehicles like anything with a Nissan CVT, dodge 2.4L, traverse/enclave and other junks can be bought. But by the time you pay fees and basic reconditioning you won’t make any money. The other issue is, these customers coming in wanting the 5k car, expect a 2014 or newer with 80-120k miles. They won’t buy an 07-11 car. They are actually the pickiest buyers. Way pickier than my 10-15k dollar buyers. So I am at the point where I don’t even talk to those customers. They are high risk, tight financially, and one mechanical problem away from blaming you for losing their job due to having no car.

@SkullysPlace 6 ай бұрын

Stay away from Equinox’s, Kia and Hyundai’s and GMC Acadia or Terrain’s as their engines are ticking time bombs!!

@zachthetrashpandaslayer817 6 ай бұрын

Yes! Friends don't let friends buy anything kia or Hyundai, absolute hot garbage! GM has a lot more engine issues than Chevy Dude lets on too! I'll take my Fords all day over both.

@danfischer518 6 ай бұрын

Traverse also had the 3.6 engine. I would avoid those as well.

@SkullysPlace 6 ай бұрын

@@danfischer518 i knew i forgot one:))

@samsquires2877 6 ай бұрын

The problem is with some of these vehicles is people run them off the manufacturer oil change intervals which is too much in between oil changes. Ive seen better success with these if you change oil every 3k-5k with a quality full synthetic oil (not pennzoil or quakerstate) and a good filter. Now thats not the cure for all these makes and models just some.

@danfischer518 6 ай бұрын

@@SkullysPlace , I had a 2016 Equinox that had the V6. I loved mine, but it had 98k miles on it. From some of the Chevy forums, I knew I was on borrowed time for the engine. I guess I will continue to drive my late husband's 2012 Silverado. It has 67k miles on it. I just hate parking it, as it is an extended cab long bed, I wondered if anyone has heard about the 2L or 1.5L engine that the newer Equinox uses??

@JuniorFan08 6 ай бұрын

For almost 25 years, our Rotary club had an auction. Two of the three local car dealers would donate an older, decent running car or van for us to auction. We would usually sell them for $2500-$3500 each, sometimes more, sometimes less. Of course, Covid put an end to the auction but one dealer did donate a car in 2021 which the club sold on-line for about $4,000. Now, when 12 year old Corollas with 130,000 miles on them are selling for $6,000 or more, the dealers just can't afford to donate to us. The cars just aren't there.

@michaeltutty1540 6 ай бұрын

I just bought a 20 year old, 100,000 mile Carolla for $2,700. Zero work required for a safety certificate.

@chrislemaster2695 6 ай бұрын

II take anything with a Buick 3.8:L 3800 Sears II III N/A or Supercharged on of the best engines GM made. Ask Car wizard,

@jpmiller99 6 ай бұрын

You'll never find anything good for $6,000 from a dealer. Private party. Absolutely. From a dealer that $6,000 car will be $1,000 for the car in $5,000 dealer profit/overhead

@lukewalters9460 6 ай бұрын

How about mechanic shops that also sell used cars on the side? That's how I got my '04 Sable 95k miles for $3k, still driving it a year later with 111k miles. Replaced starter at 107k

@kaydgaming-f4o 6 ай бұрын

a 2006 chevrolet trailblazer the 4.2 are good engines

@TriCountyMotorsEastman 6 ай бұрын

Cars that can bring 6k aren't available for dealers to buy at 1k. The only possible exception is if there is a major issue with the car that ends up a surprisingly cheap fix.

@jacobayon768 6 ай бұрын

I bought my 2014 Hyundai Elantra 98k miles, clean title for $3300 a couple months ago no issues

@falcon02012 6 ай бұрын

For $4900, I recently bought a 2016 Honda Accord with only 75,000 miles on it. nice vehicle that was repossessed.

@user-ny7cs2dx1g 6 ай бұрын

I will not buy a used vehicle. I only buy new and it has a warranty. Heck used cars these days are almost as much as new. When I bought my 2022 Honda CRV EX here in Orlando for $33,000 there were used CRV a few years old selling for $28,000. NO WAY!!

@doug4764 6 ай бұрын

bought for 8k in 2022: 2008 Honda CrV w/70000 miles. runs like a dream. Best “new” vehicle I ever purchased. LOL’d at my ex’s brand-new challenger and all the troubles that POS has had.

@ChevyDude 6 ай бұрын

Show me that bill of sale and clean title!

@doug4764 6 ай бұрын

ok- you’re on; tell me where to send the info. Sitting in the car right now I’ll send you photos as well as the pictures of the documents

@doug4764 6 ай бұрын

Also I live in Miami so you know how expensive that car market is

@davidginsberg1605 6 ай бұрын

auction junk

@doug4764 6 ай бұрын

nope private sale

@uo2230 6 ай бұрын

There are dependable cars for 4-6K. You just need to know what to buy. Older Camry's like 04-10, Corolla early 2000s to 2010 and 05-07 and 08-11 Ford Focus are super reliable. The Focus can be had for 4k or a bit more for a real good car. You just have to look around. The auction and car lots might not be the place to look. Look at CL or other and search owner only o dealer. They exist. Not to pound dealers you and a few others are really good. Even CQA has 4-5k cars that are dependable.

@donniev8181 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, I just looked on Craigslist and found two older Toyota Camrys for under 5k with under 132k miles on them? I think the used car market is tanking and he's trying to hold up the prices as long as he can

@williamegler8771 6 ай бұрын

I bought my most recent commuter car at a garage sale! The former owner had passed away and the family was selling off the contents of her house in the garage sale. It was an almost mint condition Saturn SW2 with 38,000 miles a full-service history and recent tires and brakes. They wanted $3,000 and I offered $2,500 and they took it. That was 4 years ago and I put almost 60,000 virtually trouble-free miles on it.

@jamesrecknor6752 6 ай бұрын

Excellent

@jcman240 6 ай бұрын

Whoa, a Saturn with 100k is virtually unheard of

@ZXX984 6 ай бұрын

This is why I would consider buying a car from you because of your honesty and being very good at customer relations. Just that I live in Florida and you are in Indiana.

@donniev8181 6 ай бұрын

He just said something in this video that has me doubting his honesty a bit, it cost less than a hundred bucks to make and program a new immobilizer key.

@tnotc 6 ай бұрын

Exactly what I was going to say

@donniev8181 6 ай бұрын

@@tnotc I know dude is a former dealership salesman but he has to know that whole $400 key thing is a scam, he has to know! I dont think he quite understands how social media actually works. There are plenty of people on social media who know the actual cost of certain services and they will call out BS when they see it.

@cenewton3221 6 ай бұрын

For 4k-6k car one has to look at older models with higher mileage. Even 150k+ mile vehicles can have everything working and can also be reliable transportation. That's not to say they're in "perfect" condition as you state. But those cars are out there. Notice I said cars, not necessarily trucks/SUVs. They will definitely be more than 4-6 grand if in good condition.

@donniev8181 6 ай бұрын

Yeah I just looked on Craigslist where im at and found a 2001 Toyota Camry with 164K for $2500. The listing says it has all the maintenance reports for the last 10 years. I'm thinking location has a lot to do with what kind of car deals are available.

@chevycmf 6 ай бұрын

Looks like I’ll be wrenching on 2011 sierra forever! Cheaper to keep her !

@rayflores4552 6 ай бұрын

It's funny that he uses all these Manheim book etc then when the consumer uses it car sellers say oh no we don't use that

@Jram55 4 ай бұрын

They are all crooks including this guy

@glenshepard6960 6 ай бұрын

The only thing that's holding vehicle prices on the $5,000 to $15,000 price up right now is tax refunds. Once the refunds are gone the market will dry up for awhile except for those who have accidents, repos or have major work to be done with their present vehicle that have no choice but to buy a different vehicle. It's getting harder to get auto loans unless a person has stellar fico scores, guaranteed income and tremendous income to debt ratio for those seeking financing. Should be a decent month or two on sales.

@gimne 6 ай бұрын

It’s going to stay there, interest rates are going down which means people who have been holding off to buy cars will buy and since prices have come down since last year even increases it.

@glenshepard6960 6 ай бұрын

@gimne the rates might go down some later. As I mentioned, they will have to meet the criteria with the bank to get a loan. Plus, it's possibly as much as 30% down payment. Maybe more depending on the loan and the loan institution. The fed could lower rates a couple of times this year, maybe a quarter percent each time. Only time will tell. Used car interest rates are high and depending on the loan institution, the creditworthiness of the borrower, and the length of the loan.

@tropicalautovlog8108 6 ай бұрын

And those who can’t afford large repair bills worth more than their vehicle, which is everyone. Your theory is incorrect, it’s not going to tank as bad as you think. Vehicles 20k and under at least.

@waynefoutz 6 ай бұрын

I just purchased a minivan here in the Orlando area, and not only are they plentiful and cheap, they're sitting on the dealer's lots for MONTHS. I found a Town and Country with low mileage, and in mint condition for $3500. And I can find them all day long. Down side. 17-25 mpg.

@scottfirman 6 ай бұрын

Vans have ALWAYS gone for less concerning market value. That being said, look at the repair costs on a Van. Many mechanics will not even touch one. They are a nightmare to work on.

@MattsRageFitGarage 6 ай бұрын

17-25 MPG for a town and country is a bit of a stretch no matter if its a 3.3, 3.6, 3.8, 4.0. Try 12-17 MPG for every day mixed use and 20-23 on a full to empty tank non stop highway drive. Mixed average 70/30 city highway on mine, my coworkers and my neighbors is around 14.

@dave1956 6 ай бұрын

I recently sold my wife’s 2007 Hyundai Sonata that we bought new. It had 120,000 miles on it and needed absolutely nothing. It was by far the most reliable vehicle that I ever owned. It looked fantastic yet and everything worked. I wanted $5,000 for it and everyone said that I was crazy. I would have trusted this car coast to coast without worry. Finally I found someone who realized what a value it was. The person has had the vehicle for 4 months and said that he felt like he stole it. It just takes the right person.

@donniev8181 6 ай бұрын

That's a good deal, especially on a one owner car.

@willc5512 5 ай бұрын

I could have gotten this same yr car in 2010 from a co worker. Had the v6 & leather everything. But im not into red. Was a beautiful car. I think she was scared of the "engine" issues shed heard about. This car as immaculate but she just didnt wanna take a chance.

@donniev8181 5 ай бұрын

@@willc5512 yeah I can't stand red cars either, they make you stick out like a sore thumb. Plus I've heard they actually raise your insurance rates, don't know if that's still true though.

@SniperPilotX 6 ай бұрын

*holds up OBD2 port tracker* “This is supposed to be plugged in” *throws it back in the glove box*

@ricardo9013 5 ай бұрын

he doesn't own it tho or work for the company so he just left it alone. You can't assume they forgot maybe the put it in the glovebox cause it wasn't working,

@joeythedime1838 6 ай бұрын

I was trying to find a lower mileage car for my son in the in the $18k range. It was near impossible. We wound up going with a new 2024 Subaru base Impreza - our out the door from my local dealer was $23k. With a interest rate from Subaru of 2.9% vs. 9% on the used car the monthly payments on the new car is $323 vs the used car at $270 ($5,000 down at 60 months), for us very much worth the extra $53 a month to have a new car with a warranty.

@dakotabowes2387 6 ай бұрын

i find cheap vehicle's all the time just picked up a 2009 Toyota tundra 4x4 with a new trans for 3k. the deals are still out there you just need now were to look I only buy cars from privet owners. that's how you get the best deals. if you buy from another dealer it's going to be marked up, they want to make money also. 👍

@jeffreyfreeman4843 6 ай бұрын

Car prices have doubled since 2016. In 2016 I bought a cherry 2003 Infinity G35 with 79 thousand miles. This car cost me 8,300 and I got 130 thousand miles out of it before recently selling it. Just bought a very comparable 2013 Lexus ES350 Florida car with 72 thousand miles. It was 18 grand. There’s no such thing as a decent car under 10 grand anymore unless you can deal with high miles and/or lots of nasty rot and rust.

@donniev8181 6 ай бұрын

I think location has a lot to do with it, plus timing. Used car prices are tanking right now and I think old Mike knows it.

@empirefoundation6328 6 ай бұрын

On that 2014 Ford Escape (like the 2013+ Fusion) there is a class action case concerning their faulty transmissions.

@s99614 6 ай бұрын

Link please! Because I think that you are confused and the class action is on the Focus and Fiesta.

@Josb_Bluebird2143 6 ай бұрын

Never have known Escapes to have transmission problems. They did have engine problems were they were consuming coolant and the only fix was a new short block.

@dave-yeahthatsme3925 6 ай бұрын

@@Josb_Bluebird2143 mine has a transmission problem and the recall for a plastic part that went in the transmission. its the last ford i will ever buy!

@mph5896 6 ай бұрын

@@Josb_Bluebird2143 6f35 isn't the greatest transmission. Torque converter goes and spreads garbage throughout trans. I have rebuilt a couple.

@MilsurpMikeChannel 6 ай бұрын

Laughs in early 2000s Buick grandma cars with the indestructible 3800 Series II engine.

@tgenesis8784 6 ай бұрын

I miss those motors they were so great!

@TheTrenter01 2 ай бұрын

I have a 2014 chevrolet equinox with the v6. Ive had zero issues with it after 4 years of ownership. Its called change your oil every 3k miles and your timing chain wont fail. People lack common sense on vehicle maintenance, i bought my equinox with 40k miles on it. I now have 110,000 and my car doesnt burn any oil.

@badtoro 6 ай бұрын

10yr old equinox? I’d rather have a hot poker in my eyes

@baldisaerodynamic9692 6 ай бұрын

problem with the equinox, is cheap..but not reliable. that thing has about 25k miles left of "reliable" life left. $8k to buy, for basically 2 years of use.

@mhobin12 6 ай бұрын

Prices on used cars are dropping but i think it depends on area. I mean a couple months ago i got a 2014 mustang deluxe trim and has both the pony package and track pack. Has 42k miles for $14,000 here in texas. It also a trade in. Bit here you see s lot of cars between $5-8k in price

@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow 6 ай бұрын

Be careful driving near pedestrians and crowds of innocent bystanders.

@mhobin12 6 ай бұрын

That’s because they turn off the traction / stability. And the car becomes a hand full for those who are inexperienced. I have seen the same thing happen with the nee supra

@donniev8181 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, I just looked on Craigslist and found two older Toyota Camrys for under 5k, both has less than 132k miles on them? Something seems off about his video, he said something that has me doubting his honesty a bit. He has to know that it costs less than a hundred bucks to buy, cut and program a new immobilizer key, yet he stated 400?

@nightdipper5178 6 ай бұрын

Cars are NOT more expensive now, and prices will not decrease. Your money is worth about half of what it was worth just a few years ago. You have NOT seen the worst of it, this is just the tip. Good Luck!

@batsonelectronics 6 ай бұрын

people on the right have said that for 3 years. Food prices are down from 2 years ago, gas is also down almost $1. it may not be great for everyone but it is only 20% higher than it was pre covid, 5 years ago.

@nightdipper5178 6 ай бұрын

@@batsonelectronics " Food prices are down from 2 years ago"???? Thanks for the Laugh! Next time your mom comes down to the basement, to give you her hot pocket, ask her if the Grocery bill has gone down. Someday you will have to buy your own food and pay your own way, good luck!

@batsonelectronics 6 ай бұрын

@@nightdipper5178 ha ha ha. wow such a witty retort. I own my house, paid for in full, in my 50's. maybe you shouldn't be projecting so hard. I buy my own food, have for 35 years. I have a strict budget, food that went way up in 2020 has come back down to slightly above 2019 prices. Milk is around 40c a gallon more than 2019. If you are paying high prices, it is because the store is overcharging.

@nightdipper5178 6 ай бұрын

@@batsonelectronics A guy that supports sleepy Joe, "a president?" that can't remember when he was VP, is absolutely 100% dependant on Government for your well being. Your wearing it right on your sleeve chief.

@MarkTurner-vs7uc 6 ай бұрын

Glad I got a couple of Toyotas.

@timb3925 6 ай бұрын

We got lucky. About 3 years ago.. my daughter picked up a 2009 vibe (matrix) for $3300 with 134k on it and that was close to book on it. A couple gaskets, spark plugs, sensors and a couple short interval change oil changes it runs like a champ.. my son was looking for a car so we tried to find another one and now you can't find one with less than 150000 on it that isn't rusty for less than 6000 (and book shows that) and the matrix is even more. It is amazing how much the prices actually went up. I do realize there were not many cars out there in that lower price range.. but if you were willing to take a more base model you could find one.. now it is much harder to find.

@cousinjohncarstuff4568 6 ай бұрын

I am finding ones at dealers under 8k (Before sales tax and registration fees) Pretty nice ones, too! Full disclosure, 2011-2013 model years. I will have a video of what was bought in the next week or 2..

@trbstang 6 ай бұрын

The only "good" thing about a used Equinox is that because there are soooo many being scrapped due to bad engines, good body parts are easy to find! My 3 local pick a part locations get at least 5 or so a week! 😂 But I can say, our 2013 LTZ with 115k has been very trouble free. Like $200 of repairs. But it DOES burn 2-3 quarts of oil now.

@frankm2145 6 ай бұрын

I got a 15 Mitsubishi mirage with 44.000 on it, $7000. My last Mitsubishi mirage had over 207K , was a great car .

@Have.An.AmicoDay 6 ай бұрын

was it 5 speed or the cvt? They are good cars, but it ONLY has exactly what you need to move around and be comfortable, absolutely nothing else. I got a 23' Ralliart!

@cousinjohncarstuff4568 6 ай бұрын

My 2001 Mirage has 206,000 on it, original engine and trans. Aside from the usual, struts, 02 sensors, timing belt, nothing major. And, it has the famous non working gas gauge! Just refill based on trip odometer.

@frankm2145 6 ай бұрын

CVT 207k changed the fluid every 30.000. filters every 60. If not you won't get much over 100.000

@Have.An.AmicoDay 6 ай бұрын

I've got a dealer telling me I have to pay him 14,500 (plus tax plus shipping) for a 21 ES 5speed with 9000 miles... it looks great in the photos, but it had 2 owners... i think thats too much, whats your opinion @@frankm2145 and @cousinjohncarstuff4568 (I really want a manual, but i cant find anything newer and lower mileage) I think that is higher than most people paid new for the 5speeds.

@chrislemaster2695 6 ай бұрын

My perfect 2004 Buick Par Avenue Ultra with 150;488 actual miles MMR says $5250.00. But you can buy these in the local papaer or Trading Posy for 3500.00 with 85k miles to 150k miles. So I believe everything is still overinflated. I paid 3500.00 for that Park Avenue Ultra 3 1/1/2 years ago with 134520 miles off of private party sale no auctions

@joshecklund9164 6 ай бұрын

Brandon Car questions answered sells all his cars 5,000$ and under. Dont lie to us.

@charliemckellips 6 ай бұрын

So why are dealerships lowballing so much on trade ins? Dealerships aren’t even coming close to kbb trade value which is based on MMR, being Mannheim owns KBB. I question how many of them auction cars actually sell for what their mmr is.

@goranmarjanovic1401 6 ай бұрын

Stop it the prices haven't even gone all the way down yet. There going but there not yet. It's a push for the dealers to move cars and just make a little less. I hope people hold out more should not paying msrp or above

@donniev8181 6 ай бұрын

Yeah I just found two older Toyota Camrys for under 5k on Craigs list.

@mikepeterson8037 5 ай бұрын

That's not going to ever happen just like the prices of groceries are never going down. The whole wait till fall when prices will go down is a dream. Union workers who make cars are never going to take a pay cut and will continue to get 8 hours free money per week. Dealerships make more money selling a $100,000 vehicle than a bunch of old beaters

@kennyb1451 6 ай бұрын

Private party is the only way your gonna get cheap stuff, and even that is a gamble

@leooboyle4375 6 ай бұрын

And the endless games.. on craigslist, fb marketplace.

@michaeltutty1540 6 ай бұрын

I recently bought a car for $2,700. It is a 2004 Toyota Carolla CE. It required exactly $0 to be Safety Certified. Runs perfectly. At this moment in time there are several good cars for sale here in Barrie, Ontario for under $6,000CDN.

@user-dz7dw1hw3z 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for showing people the reality of everything

@stevejernejcic8638 6 ай бұрын

I bought a 2002 Toyota 4Runner that runs perfectly but has a couple small bruises for 3090.00 yesterday. They are out there if you have time to be picky. It does have 300k miles...or just broken in.

@batsonelectronics 6 ай бұрын

we have 2 nice condition Honda Pilots for $4000 from a little buy here pay here place. 225k and 299k miles, but both are in great condition.

@donniev8181 6 ай бұрын

I literally just opened Craigslist and saw a 01 Camry with 164k for $2600. Seller states the car runs perfectly and also has the last 10yrs worth of maintenance reports. I think the cars are out there, people need to do the work in finding them.

@JobyJoby-iw2wr 6 ай бұрын

Priced Mopar SRT, R/T, 300C and Hellcat cars in my area on Autotrader earlier today. Most were priced at or below MSRP with some exceptions. I bought my 300S new nearly 4 years ago from a dealer in another state, so I've relied on a local dealer for service and warranty work. Sadly, my experiences with the local dealer in question (one of six) has been poor at best, an understatement. I also noticed the dealer in question had all of their Mopar performance cars priced well above MSRP. None of the local dealers have a good reputation for competent service I'm hearing, trying a different dealer at the next opportunity.

@JUST_ONE_ID10T 6 ай бұрын

In 2019 i bought a 2006 mountaineer for 2,500 because of an engine noise. I'm still driving it with the same engine noise. The engine noise must not be too concerning that I was able to put another 50,000 mi on it.

@TATERNUTS1 6 ай бұрын

I had a 2015 equinox lt and it was great for me. I did sell it at 40k miles and trade for a grand cherokee. But I had no problems with mine

@donniev8181 6 ай бұрын

It cost less than a hundred bucks to make and program a new immobilizer key. I just found two older Toyota Camrys for under 5k on Craigs list, one with 132k miles and the other 112k miles.

@leekines2210 6 ай бұрын

I remember before the pandemic it was so easy to find a cheap Miata now they are crazy expensive.

@mikehouser5430 6 ай бұрын

Nice Ridgeline

@JoesGoldenGarage 4 ай бұрын

Ok first one repo! That is the reason for a fresh cut key. No fobs

@ashermaqbool2720 2 ай бұрын

Sir Great Video

@josephkelleher8820 6 ай бұрын

A used car is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Most used cars have not been properly maintained. That I know.

@stevedeleon8775 5 ай бұрын

They are NOT called bumpers Chevy Dude they are called FACIAS no such thing as bumpers anymore the actual BUMPER is the metal beams the FASCIA clips on to ..

@howben3544 5 ай бұрын

Buy Here Pay Here type of Prices

@AndrewsCarWorld 6 ай бұрын

FYI they us an algorithm for the engine noise they let their app listen to the vehicle and it goes through an algorithm. I know ACV does that I’m sure Manheim does the same

@danieldeller3661 6 ай бұрын

That's funny I have a 2017 hyundie tucson made in Korea no issues sense I purchased it.

@GoaWay... 6 ай бұрын

That's odd, i have found plenty of cars for less than $8k. Quite a few nice ones for $6k or less. Some even for under $5k. A lot of those sold in less than 3 days. 😄 I couldn't even get to go see them fast enough. They looked great inside and out. Lot's of Honda civics and accords, and some toyotas for sale as well.

@mrbob19561 6 ай бұрын

By summer 4000 cars coming

@Goodguy20212 6 ай бұрын

You should be able to buy a new Chevy any GM car for 5,000 that's all they worth

@justinscanlon9850 5 ай бұрын

I don’t think that 2015 Camry would need a whole new engine, it could be just something within the engine area like a belt, water pump, or pulley

@aaronbeaulieu6086 6 ай бұрын

Mike, why do you only post every 3 or 4 weeks? Your videos are informative, and I believe people genuinely like and appreciate your content. Please give us a channel update. Always Faithful, Always Forward. Aaron Beaulieu

@natehuber3 6 ай бұрын

The red Chevy Spark next to the Escape would have been under 8k

@robertclubs9908 6 ай бұрын

Awesome show my friend. 😊

@JessicaFright 5 ай бұрын

Let those vehicles sit there and rot. I have a 1988 box chevy caprice with a brand new rebuilt 350 motor in it. It's a brand new car again. I repainted it myself. I'm using this car as my daily driver. I also have a 1987 Ford Bronco.

@jimmycline4778 6 ай бұрын

I’ll sell you my 2022 Corolla SE I bought new, in excellent shape, not a ding dent, interior is like new I put seat covers in it the day I bought it, new tires and brakes 20k will take it, has 35k miles you’ll sell it for 26k, I left the USB tags on the glove box! Mobil 1 every 5k miles, lol toyota recommends 10k oil changes! All I want is my b book value!

@batsonelectronics 6 ай бұрын

when you try to make $3000 profit on a lower priced used car, of course you can't sell one for 8K.

@donniev8181 6 ай бұрын

This video is unbelievable to anyone that knows cars! First off, it costs less than a hundred bucks to buy, cut and program a new immobilizer key, he says $400. Then, just out of curiosity I went onto Craigslist and immediately found two older Toyota Camrys for under 5k, one with 132k and the other 112k miles??

@Roadburner426 6 ай бұрын

To your point I got a 2006 GMC Canyon 4X4 that had 112,000 miles for $8,000. It had a lot of issues that they didn’t want to deal with, I put around $5,000 in parts and fixing it myself. Has ran perfectly for the almost 30,000 miles I’ve put on it. Gonna ride it out till the wheels fall off, but yeah finding sub 8,000 vehicles with nothing wrong is an impossibility I feel unless you know someone. Maybe estate sale.

@barrydraper 6 ай бұрын

To find your target vehicle (under $6K, reliable, etc) you might have to look toward something like a Toyota Yaris 1.5L (hatchback or sedan). You can find many that fit the bill, although far from exciting. Those little cars can last nearly for ever.

@Diecastjoe 6 ай бұрын

Yes!!!

@donniev8181 6 ай бұрын

I often see older Corollas for sale where im at that are usually decently priced. Not all, but most are selling for around $5-7K where and seem to be in rather good condition.

@barrydraper 6 ай бұрын

@@donniev8181 The Corolla is actually a nicer ride than the Yaris and also bulletproof reliable. All things being equal, the Yaris is a bit cheaper, more basic.

@burtoncrowell4371 6 ай бұрын

Bid 100.00

@mikepodorski4272 6 ай бұрын

Just for context. In 2013, I bought a 2007 Yukon XL with 90k miles for $11000 from a private seller. It had a torn bumper cover and slight hail damage that was easily fixed with PDR. You couldn't do that for triple that now, even a private seller.

@spencercorey7046 6 ай бұрын

Hmm 2013 Audi a6 3.0t 140k for 5700 OTD. No check engine light. Drove home. Did need valve cover gaskets and engine mounts which I did myself.. far more reliable than any equinox.

@donniev8181 6 ай бұрын

Parts cost a fortune

@alanthomasgramont 5 ай бұрын

I just bought a 2011 Santa Fe limited with 100k miles for $9k. Has it inspected and the dealer did a few fixes and now it runs just great. Will it last 300k miles? Probably not. But for $9k if I get 50k miles out of it I’ll be happy. My last Tuscan has well over 200k miles with very few issues because I do this thing called maintenance.

@laneblount9888 6 ай бұрын

Dave Ramsey needs to watch this. There are no 1-2k cars out there

@batsonelectronics 6 ай бұрын

sure there are, they just don't run :)

@OogaBooga-hc6ks 6 ай бұрын

I got a $1,800 car but it's a complete pile of junk 🤣

@BrianWaller-qe7gr 6 ай бұрын

Usually the rich are least affected by inflation nor pay attention to it. He needs to realize this is the 90’s anymore where you can buy a car for 1500 and have it last 2-4 years

@burtoncrowell4371 6 ай бұрын

Man you can't be picking these used cars apart I mean you know it is what it is if you want a cheap car there's bound to be a few parts that are not included we got to face reality on this deal I know you're a Chevy lover but those things are a problematic POS transmission issues I would stay about as far away from that car as I could

@TinyTein 5 ай бұрын

Yea I’m waiting for Kentucky new cars drop to 20k anything’s used 15k-10k depend on mileage and damage

@TinyTein 5 ай бұрын

I go to the same lot once a month and keep on barging the same cars or truck and one of my buddy did that one dealer sold a brand new truck that was like 80k sold for 20k

@hermanrogers1325 6 ай бұрын

Well I am happy with my 2 old mustang GT

@royperry2859 15 күн бұрын

Are you filming from an auction or dealer back lot?

@jeromepinkusjr.2251 6 ай бұрын

Got a sweet 2012tahoe withv128 k for 18 grand bad hub bearing couldve killed us but its a great truck

@mrbob19561 6 ай бұрын

Equinox with ecotech are up at 120000

@scottfirman 6 ай бұрын

Do not kid yourself. It is the buyer that determines the market, not the seller. That and the loan companies. If dealers are selling cars higher than a bank will finance, then that dealer will eather be sitting on their vehicles ,losing money or have to drop the price. The money grab at the dealer is done. People cannot even afford the car loans they have now. Expect to see an influx of junk, beat up Repos no one will buy, and banks demanding more for these vehicles to recoop their loses. As a buyer, you know these vehicles will glut the auctions. No one is going to buy them.

@goranmarjanovic1401 6 ай бұрын

Sorry that car isn't 5000 to me it's not 5000 for anyone

@rickderoehn2630 6 ай бұрын

You can probably get one for 8k, but it's gonna be private sale and it may have some scratches and dents and not the greatest looking paint

@28cthedestroyer 6 ай бұрын

No equinox is a good car 😂😂, or any American car after 2010

@s99614 6 ай бұрын

If that Escape is the S trim with the 2.5L engine, then it's a good vehicle that won't have engine issues.

@mph5896 6 ай бұрын

Yup, 2.5 is a great engine. 6f35 transmission though is not that great. It’s prob a 120-150k trans

@TheSlugger76 6 ай бұрын

Chevy I would pay 3,500 to 4,500 lot of work. Are the prices going back to before Covid?

@caseyfoster7948 6 ай бұрын

So, I have a 2013 Chevy Impala loaded out white tan interior with zero issues at almost 82,000 miles. What’s the “frontline” value of that car? Because I feel like you’d try to get it for 5-6 and sell it for 10-11

@jpp757 6 ай бұрын

I think that dealers will be forced to come back down on their prices over time. Prices will likely never go all the way back down to pre-pandemic prices, but they still have a ways to come back down yet. That old saying that prices go up like a rocket and down like a feather. We have certainly passed the up like a rocket phase, and are slowly coming back down to earth now. It’ll take time, and the tax season will certainly skew numbers. But in my opinion we’ve still got a ways to come down.

@trixie9867 6 ай бұрын

need aura to protect you

@royk164 6 ай бұрын

$400 for a key ? Markup ripoff

@donniev8181 6 ай бұрын

That's what I thought, you can buy, cut and program a new immobilizer key for less than a hundred bucks. I tried to comment this to him twice thinking he had made an honest mistake and both times my comment was erased?

@18_rabbit 6 ай бұрын

u using blackbook or? as a consumer i will only trust the blackbook price

@ChevyDude 6 ай бұрын

Please trade your cars to me then!!!! Black book has some of the lowest values.

@andrewazzariti 6 ай бұрын

Buy more honda ridgelines, they are great vehicles!

@larrygibson8219 6 ай бұрын

I just got a Chrysler 200 with 82k miles for less than 6k 🤷

@MR3DDev 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for being the voice of reason while all the other used car KZfaqrs are still screaming that a price crash is coming.

@Tedzepplin 6 ай бұрын

I'm completely off-topic, but as a person in the body repair industry, you calling the fender a quarter panel (twice!) is triggering lol😂

@dslynx 6 ай бұрын

Being that you sell cars, and me being a car guy, for some reason, every time you call a bumper cover a bumper, it annoys me.

@erich84502ify 5 ай бұрын

Mine had 345k mi

@m.mickeypayne9811 6 ай бұрын

If you buy any equinox, just don't drive it 24/7 or you will need a new engine every few years.

@anthonyromayo9255 5 ай бұрын

Greedy dealers did this to the market, junk is way overpriced

@bird2114 6 ай бұрын

Facebook marketplace has tons of used cars for cheap

@donniev8181 6 ай бұрын

I just looked and there are tons of good used cars for under 5k on Craigs list in my area? I'm beginning to wonder about just how honest this guy is. He said something in this video that kinda makes me doubt his sincerity, he has to know you can buy and program a new immobilizer key for less than a hundred bucks but he says 400 in this video.

@WingsofRedemption 6 ай бұрын

@@donniev8181 People want a factory key and the factory price is probably around 400 bucks. If you're dropping 10 grand and get handed a quik key to your car youll be skeptical of buying.