![]() |
#15 |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Front Range, CO
Posts: 2,072
|
As ridiculously expensive as SUVs, trucks and sports cars are right now, many are done with it and buying basic cars instead, which are really good. Quiet, comfortable and efficient. Not everyone wants a truck or a sports car for sitting in traffic. I just bought an Elantra N and had absolutely no alternative from Ford or GM. IDK WTF they were thinking when they stopped selling regular cars. The average vehicle is now nearing $50k!
__________________
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#16 | |
![]() Drives: 2023 2SS 1LE Camaro Join Date: Aug 2023
Location: ON
Posts: 20
|
Quote:
There no reason a pickup truck should cost 90k. When I bought my Silverado in 20 its base price was $54k CAD, now the same exact truck is high 60's. RST trim levels went from 60's to almost 90 and then they wonder why we have record levels of stock sitting in lots that no one is buying. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#17 | |
![]() Drives: 2016 Black 1SS, M6, NPP, Mag Ride Join Date: Nov 2023
Location: Houston
Posts: 155
|
Quote:
I expect more cars to be made like this when the manufacturers realize their profit margin is less on these vehicles, but they can sell so many of them it more than makes up for it. Not to mention the amount of time because of interest rates and high prices these overpriced vehicles are sitting on dealer lots and not selling. It's like the housing market. People are checking out and waiting for a downturn and tired of being robbed. I think for the regular consumer who needs a point A to point B vehicle the tide is turning, and it's a good thing. As muscle car and sports car enthusiasts, which I am one, not so much. Last edited by Texas1ss; 01-16-2025 at 01:40 PM. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#18 | |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Front Range, CO
Posts: 2,072
|
Quote:
__________________
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#19 | |
![]() Drives: 2016 Black 1SS, M6, NPP, Mag Ride Join Date: Nov 2023
Location: Houston
Posts: 155
|
Quote:
Now, if we're talking about a truck with a bed, I get it. Not with the mini-SUVs and cars, though. Pretty dang similar except for looks and ride height. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#20 | |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Johnstown, PA
Posts: 3,474
|
Quote:
__________________
2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR2014 1SS 1LE NPP RECARO SIM-SOLD1995 Z28 M6 GSC PGM-SOLD1975 NOVA COUPE 300HP 350 TH350 FLASH RED-SOLD
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#21 |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: central florida
Posts: 4,982
|
my wifes 2018 civic coupe is actually a relatively quick and good handling car.i cant see spending more than 25k on something thats going to take a chance on being totalled by some idiot not paying attention to where they are going.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#22 | |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Front Range, CO
Posts: 2,072
|
Quote:
However, Honda dealers suck. All of them with no exceptions in my area. IDK who is willing to pay a $4k ADM or $3k + stupid insurance or whatever they sell with the car. You can get an Acura "Integra" with M6 without ADM, but now it's a $39.2k Civic Si with more options I don't need. The Elantra N ended up being just a bit more than a Civic Si with ADM, but the car is more a Type-R competitor and is surprisingly good for the money, I could barely believe it. Not only that, but it's as track-ready from the factory as a 1LE Camaro. It even has an eDiff with 3 settings, adaptive shocks with 3 settings, and a PDK-level DCT. You can custom configure 2 custom settings. It's like a Korean Camaro, but also a great daily driver, unlike Camaros, lol. ![]()
__________________
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#23 |
![]() Drives: ‘23 SS1LE Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Oregon
Posts: 305
|
Chevy just axed their last sedan but they’re going to build two different coupes?
All-new Mustang has no competition and is still a flop. Mary sees this as well as we do. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#24 |
![]() Drives: 2016 Black 1SS, M6, NPP, Mag Ride Join Date: Nov 2023
Location: Houston
Posts: 155
|
Quote:
But I just needed reliable transportation and a daily that looked good without breaking the bank while I save up for another house. Plus, the Trax, at least to me, is sporty looking and punches higher than its price in that category of vehicle. The big three need more vehicles that won't break the bank for the average consumer. Especially seeing what China has planned for the future and depending how all that pans out politically. If not, they might be in a world of hurt in the next few years. I hope they succeed. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#25 |
![]() Drives: 2014 Ford F-350 Join Date: Sep 2023
Location: Kansas
Posts: 72
|
Quote:
The Elantra N is a no joke badass car. My dad just bought a regular 2025 Elantra. Just over $18,000 out the door. Heck of a car for not much money.
__________________
2024 Red Hot 2SS 1LE w/BCD, PDR
2014 F-350 Crew Cab Cassis Cab Dually 6.2L w/4.30 2014 Hyundai Elantra GT 1995 Buick Roadmaster Estate |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#26 |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Earth
Posts: 4,339
|
You know Dodge has the ICE Hurricane Charger coming back, right? Not maybe, it will be on lots soon.
Now all the sudden all of you are IF NO V8 IT IS TRASH! How many here would take a Buick GN? Turbo V6? Stoking the fire ![]()
__________________
<Insert Cars You Own Here>
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#27 |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Drives: 1970 chevelle Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Central NH
Posts: 1,429
|
Quote:
__________________
On Order 2018 ZL1 1LE Garnet Red Tint Coat Metallic
MY Car 2015 Z06 Z07 Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic Dads Car 2013 ZL1 vin 963 Crystal Red Tint Coat/Black Wheels Exposed Carbon Fiber Insert 6 Spd Manual |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#28 | |
Retired from GM
Drives: 2017 Camaro Fifty SS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Detroit
Posts: 5,653
|
Quote:
New York (CNN) — General Motors reported much stronger than expected third-quarter earnings and gave an outlook that puts it on the path for record earnings in 2024 – just a year after a costly strike by members of the United Auto Workers union. The company reported it earned an adjusted profit $3.4 billion in the third quarter, up from $3.2 billion for the year ago period, which was impacted by the first two weeks of the strike that lasted more than six weeks. Adjusted earnings for the first nine months of the year reached $9.9 billion. Revenue rose more than 10% to $48.8 billion, topping forecasts by nearly $800 million and rising far faster than the 5% increase in the number of vehicles it sold. That means GM is selling cars at higher average prices this year than it was in 2023. Its average transaction price in North America reached nearly $50,000. T1XX SUV has not been cancelled. It’s a cash cow for Pete’s sake. There are likely some delays. That’s par for the course in the auto industry. Continuing the current truck and utilities for a year or lest won’t bankrupt the company.
__________________
2017 CAMARO FIFTY SS CONVERTIBLE
A8 | MRC | NPP | Nav | HUD | GM Performance CAI | Tony Mamo LT1 V2 Ported TB | Kooks 1-7/8” LT Headers | FlexFuel Tune | Thinkware Q800 Pro front and rear dash cam | Charcoal Tint for Taillights and 3rd Brakelight | Orange and Carbon Fiber Bowties | 1LE Wheels in Gunmetal Gray | Carbon Fiber Interior Overlays | Novistretch bra and mirror covers | Tow hitch for bicycle rack | |
|
![]() |
![]() |
|
|
Post Reply
|
Thread Tools | |
|
|