$82k- edit; for a 4 door Jeep Rubicon

[Beendare]

For those that have not been paying attention to the effects of bad policy and inflation….

EDIT; A buddies wife just paid $82k for a fully loaded Rubicon OTD- ridiculous. Now she can afford it but wow…have the price of these new vehicles gone up or what?

I bought my fully loaded Ram limited with air suspension in 2019 for $48k otd. That same truck now is $75k + around here…then add interest rates have gone way up…...how are young folks going to afford it?

 

[gwtravis]

it sounds like a bad policy cancel-out. that’s a neologism of four words with two in agreement and one consequence that screws us all.

 

[Donk]

Homes, vehicles and interest rates are crazy. I don’t know how people are doing it right now.

 

[Steve300xcw]

how are young folks going to afford it?

Breaking news!!!!!!!!!!! People dont have to buy a new rig!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They can buy used stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[axeforce6]

Did she buy two of them? A loaded limited is around 38k msrp

 

[Sapcut]

Please tell me why...why on God's wonderful earth would any sane human being pay anywhere near $75k for a machine manufactured by one, if not the, worst auto manufacturers on said earth?

 

[Steve300xcw]

Please tell me why...why on God's wonderful earth would any sane human being pay anywhere near $75k for a machine that does not make them money?

Fixed it for ya...

 

[BRTreedogs]

Fixed it for ya...

Do you know it doesn't make her money?

 

[MuleyFever]

…...how are young folks going to afford it?

Why do young folks need to be trying to spend $75k+ on a vehicle? Plenty of other options out there.

 

[Steve300xcw]

Heck, thats anybody. That amount of money for a rig is insane.

 

[Hnthrdr]

Shoot average price of a new car is upper 40k, used stuff is up around 30k. Saw 2019 4 runner sr5 with 45k miles for 38k, not many bargains or deals to be had these days, and no relief in sight as autos go.

 

[tony]

Believe I posted pics of a Dodge TRX on the lot with a sticker of $122,000.00
The Hell Cat inside was cheaper at $92,000.00

I had a damn panic attack buying Ford Ranger with a sticker of $42,000.00, which after trade, cash down and the dealer coming down about $1500.00 my total was around 26ish.

There is the "Jeep Tax" as I've heard it called. The price you pay to drive a Jeep. Ever notice how many Jeep products are on used car lots? A lot around here. When I was looking I really wanted a 6 speed Gladiator, just not the $50 some thousand price tag.

No idea how people afford these crazy car prices. Must the same ones paying over the asking price of a house.

 

[WyoBowhunter21]

It’s a good question. My wife wanted to bump up to an expedition until we started looking at new and then used. We can find used with 30k mikes for $50k. This is insane. Heck every time I take my truck to the dealer they come offering me a cash buyout or tell me I can get into a new one for cheaper payment (there is no payment). I always ask what they have that’s equal to it but new. A new f150 xlt is like $60k! Don’t get me started on houses. The average home prices are insane. I often think about young people starting out getting slapped with a $1800 month apartment and little chance to afford a home. For those that have a home with a low interest rate, you’re basically stuck if you wanted to move. Rant over.

 

[Billy Goat]

They charge those prices, because they can get those prices.


Look at the Raptors, Tremors, Power wagon, whatever package trucks that people pay for.



Generally companies know or figure out what they can and can't sell. Prices are where they are because they can be. Nobody needs those vehicles, they want them.


I'm going to actually need another 1ton truck, prices are stupid.

 

[Ten Bears]

the point the OP is making is that a lot of things, trucks/jeeps/etc in particular have drastically increased in price.

when I bought my first new car when I was in my 20’s people actually congratulated me for being able to make enough money to purchase a new car. the ratio of earnings and what my dollar got wasn’t out of wack like it is now.

even scarier is the disdain people have on here for folks spending and making money. obviously we all should be responsible with our spending but I do feel bad for people just starting out. cost of everything, houses, food, insurance, vehicles, fuel, healthcare, services, are out of control.

 

[PNW bow hunter]

For those that have not been paying attention to the effects of bad policy and inflation….

A buddies wife just paid $82k for a fully loaded Renegade OTD- ridiculous. Now she can afford it but wow…have the price of these new vehicles gone up or what?

I bought my fully loaded Ram limited with air suspension in 2019 for $48k otd. That same truck now is $75k + around here…then add interest rates have gone way up…...how are young folks going to afford it?

Are you sure it was a renegade?

If so she got hooked up like a tow truck!

The renegade is the little suv the size of a Kia soul

The most expensive one is $32k here in Oregon

Something doesn’t smell right here.

 

[chapman8523]

Breaking news!!!!!!!!!!! People dont have to buy a new rig!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They can buy used stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here in Alaska the used stuff is just as bad or worse.

 

[Trr15]

I’ve been shopping for a vehicle for my daughter who turns 16 in a few weeks and I just can’t believe what dealers are asking for used cars. My local Toyota dealer has a 2015 Forerunner TRD with 210k miles priced at $27k. Prices are F’n nuts!

 

[Steve300xcw]

Here in Alaska the used stuff is just as bad or worse.

Been looking at dumping my POS '14 f150 5.0 supercrew.

These are the ones that stand out for a replacement. Sure wont be a $100k truck..

2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 4x4 - cars & trucks - by owner -...

148K miles, 6.0L, Allison automatic transmission, lifted, new tires, custom rims, Alpine stereo w/Bluetooth, new trailer brakes, Snug top slimline, always well maintained oil change every 3K miles,...

medford.craigslist.org

1999 Ford F-250 lariat 4x4 V10 f250 - cars & trucks - by owner -...

Selling a nice f250 Xlt lariat. Has 165k miles 4x4 with v10. Has cd dvd Bluetooth stereo. Keyless entry with all power options. Runs drives great. Factory Ford bedliner. Has some dings and...

medford.craigslist.org

 

[Marbles]

People paying that much for that vehicle are lazy. Put in some effort and don't be too picky and you can have one for MSRP. If I select the most expensive Renegade and add every extra to it, MSRP is still under 40K. She made somebody at the dealership very happy that day.