Do used truck prices jump in mid December?

[CloverKnollFarms]

I'm going to enjoy some of my retirement time at auctions. Maybe I find a deal, maybe not... But at least I'm telling them what I'll pay

My neighbor just bought a set of SSQA pallet forks at auction... Even though he doesn't have a loader, just in case I had a need to borrow some

 

[shooterdon]

Stelantis has a 200 day supply. It is going to get good for buyers…ugly for dealerships and ugly for autoworkers

I hope Trump does not bail out automakers.

They invested billions in EVs few people want.

 

[Hay Dude]

Not yet but it's expected.

OK, well let’s not scream “the sky is falling” until it actually is.
There’s no 25% tariff, just a threat of one unless other issues are addressed.

 

[newbury]

Stelantis has a 200 day supply. It is going to get good for buyers…ugly for dealerships and ugly for autoworkers

I hope Trump does not bail out automakers.

They invested billions in EVs few people want.

When I look at their offerings their prices seem high.
What/where would be a good reliable link to find inventory supply of various trucks?

 

[not2old]

OK, well let’s not scream “the sky is falling” until it actually is.
There’s no 25% tariff, just a threat of one unless other issues are addressed.

Problem with that is our bleeding heart government is too soft on crime for laws to act as a prevention measure. It would also have to be a two way street as most of our illegal guns and drugs come across that border.

 

[jyoutz]

So true. Around here, Dodge/Cummins trucks older than 2007 (pre-emissions) with 200,000 miles on them are selling for essentially what they sold for as when they were new. Some people are willing to pay those outrageous prices for a used vehicle just so they don't have to put up with the problematic new engines that are all loaded down with emissions crap.

I have the last run of the 2500 5.9 Cummins pre-emissions truck. It was made in Spring 2007 and they changed to the 6.7 emissions engines mid summer 2007. A fantastic truck and the maintenance is simple: change oil and filter, and air and fuel filters. Having said that, I used to own a 2013 VW TDI with full emissions and never had any problems with it.

 

[jyoutz]

IMO, it’s probably one of the best times I have ever seen to be a cash buyer, and it will only get better until inflation and interest rates fall to get more financing buyers in the door.

If I secure financing from my credit union and not the auto maker prior to sale, I am in effect a cash buyer to the dealership. Either way they get full payment upon closing the deal.

 

[jyoutz]

Stelantis has a 200 day supply. It is going to get good for buyers…ugly for dealerships and ugly for autoworkers

I hope Trump does not bail out automakers.

They invested billions in EVs few people want.

But the EVs aren’t the vehicles that are unsold on the lots.

 

[newbury]

I used to own a 2013 VW TDI with full emissions and never had any problems with it.

USED to?
Did VW buy it back?
I had a 2009 Sportwagen they bought back. Best darn car I ever had.

 

[jyoutz]

USED to?
Did VW buy it back?
I had a 2009 Sportwagen they bought back. Best darn car I ever had.

Yes they did. I had a Passat and it was the most fun and best driving car ever. VW just made me a buyback offer I couldn’t refuse.