why would you need to sign up for service to buy a car wouldn't it be easier to charge a commission when they buy a car from the auction it is profitable for you but not everybody buys a new car every year and is there financing available for buying a auction car or do you have to have cash
A bad indicator for upcoming car sales is the discounted tools at Lowes and Home Depot aren't moving like they do in most years. People don't have disposable income.
Today I replaced my rear passenger control arm on my '99 Mirage. 30 bucks for the part, and 20 for the torque wrench. Probably $500+ at the mechanic. I probably saved 10 grand over the years replacing parts on my own, thanks to DIY UA-cam. Few months ago I replaced all four struts. My tire shop quoted me $1,600 for the job. My car is worth $1,500 lol. Picked up a spring compressor tool from harbor freight, did the job over a weekend, spent $200 on the struts and a couple tools, and I get to keep the tools.
My mom's Nissan frontier (2006) she bought new lasted 4ever until it rusted out Lyear ( snow state that uses salt & corrosive chemicals vs snow, not sand like PA) & it was base model w/ stick shift - all she wanted was roll down windows & cup holders 😂
The fact you can go to auction, pay for your property, pay your mechanic, pay the fees and taxes, pay yourself, and still sell anything for 2500 bucks is actually crazy.
@@enricopallazzo3244 I don't make car payments. I personally maintain and repair my vehicles. Barring someone totaling one of them, they will still be in excellent shape in another 30 years.
@@Sc-How I know this much about cars, and that is the only thing you will find that you can buy, fix, and sell in that price range is junk that will be a money pit. Sadly, there are people out there whose only option is to buy such junk.
I used to work for a medical transport company. We had a lot of Honda Civics. We kept them until they hit 300,000 miles. We rarely had any major mechanical issues. If you take care of them, they can last a long time!
People might be surprised, if you maintain your car strictly by the book, it will last for decades. My car is 26 years old, still driving daily, 237k miles, and gunning for that antique plate.
I feel like you might be a bit optimistic for tax season. Record consumer / credit card debt and inflation. This might be a tax season where people are just trying to get their heads above water instead of buying cars.
I still don't understand why we even have tax returns. We have a multiple trillion dollar national debt, but because someone who popped out a couple of kids and paid a few grand in taxes somehow magically gets multiple thousands of dollars back. On the same hand someone without kids who paid tens of thousands of dollars still owes. Makes no sense
@@plecoguy big tax returns are because the fool would rather under claim on their w-4 because they dont have the self discipline not to blow every cent of each paycheck so they have no saving. Then they treat tax return as a gift and blow it.
It just seems like, in my experience anyway, the longer old cars hang around on the lot the more oats they're likely to eat. There's something about an old car that's driven every day versus an old car that doesn't get driven. The longer they sit the more work they need starting with a battery. So you gotta turn em.
Brandon, I am coming down there in January to buy one of your cars that will hopefully get me back to New Jersey, last me a year or two, and still look decent enough to pick up a date in. I am 65, and I would rather drive multiple cars over my remaining life, then buying one crappy retirement car and getting stuck with it till deal do us part! Can't wait to see what I will be driving home in.
I need to get ahold of this guy to see if they can source me a 2009-2011 Civic within the next 5 months. I always see at least one in the back ground of his videos. If I can get them to find a good one I will drive a few hours to buy from him.
At a new car dealer ship what I did with the used cars I bought at auction is I added 100 to the total. Then used that money to mark down my hit list of used cars on my lot that were there to long or I bought wrong. I took my top 10 cars every month and moved that money to the ones that were old. So hopefully eventually I would be right in the cars.
I won’t be buying any new car, Now or in the future. I’m recently retired and on a fixed income. In addition, I don’t think this year is going to be a year for big tax returns. I could be wrong but I don’t think a lot of folks are going to be getting big returns.
What is also annoying 2me is that these "brand new" vehicles sitting on the lots for 7-8+months leads to problems , tbf slight not major, & issues yet these dealers won't budge on the new prices ( unless they have to based on the market ) u see rotors rusted , break lines not being optimal ,etc - they would rather eat them instead of giving a deal - idk who tf is buying a 100k truck that doesn't even last 10+ years - EVERYTHING made today is disposable
I work for a major auto manufacturer. I have the option to get a great lease through the company and the vehicle would be registered and insured by the company. It’s still more affordable for me to own two used cars that I keep well maintained.
my son is in an appreticeship program, becoming a mechanic in ontario, canada. used cars here need to be safety certified before they can get a license plate and insurance. a lot of that safety had been left to the discretion of auto shops but in late december, they all got tablets from the province that get plugged in to cars to determine what, if anything, is throwing codes. so now it'll be a lot stricter and more expensive to get a used car on the road. it'll put a lot more consumers on the fence regarding new vs used. reminds me of japan where if your car is older than 5 yrs, rigorous safety checks are frequent and strict and designed to prop up the new car market.
Advance wanted 75 bucks a piece per rotor for a brake job! I went on Ebay & got all 4 with pads included for 120 bucks & free shipping! Had to wait a few days for parts
My 09' Pontiac G6 lasted over 300K miles til she died! I lived in NC btw, and did maintenance regularly. Take care of your cars and it'll take care of you.
What problems will a consumer need to learn to live with for an under $5K car? A reliable oil burner? No A/C? oil leaks? Cabin water intrusion? All those things won't prevent you from getting point A to point B.
The people pushing that nonsense are the ones who will own everything. That concept is basically Medieval Europe where the nobles owned everything and the serifs could be dispossessed and tossed out on a whim. This was a major part of the influx of Europeans into the Americas during Colonialism: the poor family could own their own land, enough of it to be mostly self sufficient, and not have to worry about the local lord kicking them out one day.
Do you buy new? Finance charges and pay interest and high insurance? I don't. I'm driving two vehicles, 17 yrs old and 23 yrs old + a 19-yr old Sportster. All paid for. Insurance costs me less than $800 a year. If I have to pay out $500 a year that's cheaper than a new vehicle's payments.
I'm daily driving a 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage manual coupe that I bought in 2015 for $1,100. 237K miles and counting. People buying new these days are beyond stupid.
@@jamiemcgill67 i bought a 2002 cadi sts with 80k, I sold it to buy a newer model for 800 and I had put 520k miles on it. He is still driving it, I know the guy he said all he has had to do was change tires battery and an alternator. All I every had to do when I owned it was put in a new radiator from a rock that was thrown into it.
@@jamiemcgill67I think you missed the point of their statement. If their car dies today they can go and pay cash for another used one with money to spare from not having to buy a car in the last nine years.
Original owners of a 1997 Honda Accord DX with 222,000 miles, made in Japan of course. This car has been bullet proof. Still own our 2009 Honda CRV 193,000 miles. We will not be buying any new cars soon.
You do the minimum required by your state to sell it and you sell it for less than 5k, I buy the same vehicle and do a complete server, transmission, engine, suspension, tires, ac and heater, radio, windows... Everything on that vehicles , no noises, no pulling ect. Then I price it as 10k-12k and in house finance it.
I know you're not pushing your loc, but that Ford Ranger back there, if it turns and dials...that's a nice find if you're selling it for $5k (even with a little rust). I've seen owner sold trucks 6+ that would make the baby cry.
@Thegoldenchopsticks For the past 3 years, most dealerships sold at or above MSRP...now they are below. Many have 10% or more off MSRP. Tesla, this year, had 3 separate price modifications across all models. Some companies are talking about moving away from dealerships and doing online sales...no more dealerships. 2 of the largest, multi-state dealerships in the US closed down. Nissan, instead of filing bankruptcy, is probably going to be sold to Honda. Stellantis was talking to BYD, in China, about purchasing Ram and Dodge... It already HAS been crashing...people are just not seeing it. I sold all my Stellantis stock almost 16 months ago. It has since crashed.
New cars are the biggest liability, it’s throwing money away, getting in debt on something that loses money. Not an asset. I have done it a few times, lessons learned. Buy used, pay cash, stay out of debt.
I just quit driving at almost 67. I drove my 21 year old truck every day since 2011. I wasn't going to put constant work and money into it. I knew I couldn't afford to ever get a car again.
Ok.... I am in the rust belt! so let me tell you if you get a 4x4 truck with 150k I would pay the 5k AND have you ship it here!!! That is how much a rust free truck is worth to me.... I have two that will need to be replaced or repaired .... and even if repaired it will never be rust free! same would go for a car... especially if you want to keep it... like a convertible... muscle car and so on... I can do everything to repair a vehicle mechanically but not erase the rust!
Do you see that new car dealers are sacrificing quality to get you in a new car sooner and pay 100,000 new truck or suv. Seems like any car before 2007 lasted longer than now
The best time to but a car it not only “towards the end of the year” if you’re pre approved. The best time to buy a new car is literally December 31st.
Depending on who you listen to, since the covid thing used cars went up by about 48%. They have come down by about 25%. Still about 23% higher than before the covid thing. Still too high.
Right you are. As we keep our older car repaired and on the road , and new car prices rise beyond our means, that make used cars the most attractive option. That also means that as demand increases for them, the price increases also . A shortage of quality used cars will always make those cars more expensive.
Car prices are already rising at auction here. I’m holding over 200 for late January ish. Watched and commented on your videos for years, there will never be a used car crash when new cars are expensive, and used car inventory is tight. Before covid mnheim Baltimore would sell 30+ Chevy malibus a week. Now less than 10.
It only takes four hrs to sand buff and clear a set of headlights. Does it not attract enough attention? Or is it just a lack of time and employees? I thought having clear instead of cloud. Would make a lot pop more
Glad I bought my 19 Cruze new in late 18. Since I made the fatal mistake of paying for my car with a check and not finance it, I had to pay the full MSRP of $19,999.
Im so blessed to be financially comfortable & retired b4 age 50 & only have 2 years of payments left on my 2021 camry w/41k miles @ 195$ a month - i drive maybe 1-2x a week & thats like total of 10-15 miles , of my sons sentra breaks down in next few years ( ugh cvt transmission) ill give him my Camry & get into a 0$ down lease - no Fn way im going to look @ these trucks that have msrps of 100k just fn insane - i have tremendous empathy for people who still have to work 15-30 years & are forced into needing a vehicle in this insane market , if my son can make his car last & gets a well paying job in his feokd when he geaduates ill keep my camry for 15 more years - only drawback is that living in a snow state the rusting of cars is a problem - when id be down south & see a 2003 maxima im comfused & have to do a double take bcuz that old of a car , no matter how well maintained, wont last in a snow state ( pa maybe bcuz they use sand & not salt or other corrosive chemicals ) bol to all out there
Exactly. All businesses do it. I was a watching a pickup. At this dealership and all of a sudden the price went up on a 2 year old truck that's been sitting and rotting with under a 100 miles on the odometer.When I confronted the salesman he looked like a deer in headlights. This happened on 12/19/2025. 🖕These dealerships
I havent found a decent car for under 4 grand in about 3 yrs. They all have high price tag even those with check engine lights on that wont pass a DMV inspection🤔
I have heard you speak about the new car dealers floor plan costs, but who carries the actual cost of the vehicle? Is it a "consignment" deal with the manufacturers and this is how manufacturers can give incentives?
Brandon, I ran operations for start-up tricounty recycling organization for 7 yrs. Recycling is more needed than ever, and you could qualify as one. Good on ya.
@@wrenchone5003 I am just telling you my experience.. I bought it brand new as a commuter. 2009 Base LS with 5speed stick. Zero options. Rotors, pads, tires, oil and gas. The only minor expense I had was replacing the struts and shocks myself and it was less than $500. It got rear ended twice.. both times I was able to drive away. Both times the car that hit me were totaled. (Kia Sedona minivan and a Mazda 3) Got 28 - 30mpg.. surprisingly roomy when you dropped the back seat. The drivers seat was not very comfortable for long drives.. but damn it did its job and did it well. Yeah with all the rock chips on the front of it, it looked like it had gone through reentry, but it was nimble in traffic. Gave it to my niece and she put another 20K miles on it before her cousin backed into it and totaled it. Mine was in better condition than the one he is selling though.
Wow I've heard those are "junk", but seems like you were on top of maintenance & used common sense driving ( letting it warm up properly etc ) it's comforting knowing a new "cheaper" American car lasted a while 4ya - congrats 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@@notoriousLSGshow I did not worry about warming up. I put it on Mobil 1 5W-30 Synthetic on first oil change and changed the oil every 5K miles myself. Nothing to it. Very simple motor.
Dealers around me have had stocked inventory since late last tax season. I was shopping around tax time and found the inventory skimpy. Then, at the end of tax season, it seemed like everyone got a shipment, and lots have been full since then Specifically used car lots
I have a question. You talk about ur vehicles not have rust so supposedly, you say they last longer. We'll the motor and Trans is what really makes the car run. At 150 or 200 miles, that's a last leg life spand. I could be wrong.
I once bought a car that had a new motor and transmission installed . It was rusty but it ran great. It was a {700 dollars} 1978 Ford Thunderbird with the 302 . I prefer the 351 which I had in another Thunderbird and it was super nice.
NC requires an inspection and no check engine light. Do you just clear the light and it will come back on with in a week of driving it off your lot? Also do you address other codes that don't cause a check engine light?
You can't just clear a light and get it to pass... Cars have to be driven a lot after a reset to set incomplete monitors in the computer before inspection. You can't just trick the inspection computer.
Old Japanese cars were a Solid build. Meant to last for literally forever! But sadly, the newer cars including the Japanese cars aren't built to last long enough
Question about the dodge slashing prices thing. I live in massachusetts I've been looking for a challenger. I can't really find anything in massachusetts or newhampshire I don't care if it's used but if I could find a 2023 with under 20k miles for around 25k where would I look. And I dont want one that was a rental or that's been in an accident flooded or was stolen. Cause that's all I'm seeing. I haven't seen much in the east coast. And I definitely haven't seen prices go down. I would love to trade my 2017 accord in too.
Very informative episode Brandon, I'm from Canada and with the looming effects from American tariffs, could have a major effect on, the auto industry, and Elon Musk having Tesla, could his influence, be a reason for sending the American auto into choas for Elon's Musk gain.
If i knew where you were, i would buy a plane ticket and bring cash...I need a reliable work suv. My last 5 k went into one that can't be fixed and its name is chitty chitty bang bang....shes nearly ready for the scrap yard...
Is there a 'Dealer Obligation' in the US on used cars to fix things that break the day after it leaves the lot? Here in Au it's 3 months or 3000 mi but only for cars with less than 100,000 mi and less than 10 years old. Outside of that it's nothing.
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Is this how we get to the inventory of your lot . I need a car asap ! And don’t have much . I have about 5k to put down on something
Read the reviews about this site
why would you need to sign up for service to buy a car wouldn't it be easier to charge a commission when they buy a car from the auction it is profitable for you but not everybody buys a new car every year and is there financing available for buying a auction car or do you have to have cash
What is your office number?
As my dad used to say……people buying things they don’t need, with money they don’t have
to try to impress people they don't like!
If you get a decent tax return fix up your car and payoff debt and keep an emergency fund.
Return what? 😂😂
This alone would crash all markets. People are just dumb, rather stay broke and look rich.
@@mariejane1567 exactly. Can't agree more. No dept period. House bills and all. Save it all.
TCO - Total cost of ownership goes exponential for a new car owner after 10 years. Do the math. Make a home economic or business decision.
Smart lady.
A bad indicator for upcoming car sales is the discounted tools at Lowes and Home Depot aren't moving like they do in most years. People don't have disposable income.
I spent a little over $500 today at the mechanics on my 2010 F-250 with a 170,000 miles on it. Cheaper than a new one.
Cheaper than one loan payment.
Today I replaced my rear passenger control arm on my '99 Mirage. 30 bucks for the part, and 20 for the torque wrench. Probably $500+ at the mechanic. I probably saved 10 grand over the years replacing parts on my own, thanks to DIY UA-cam.
Few months ago I replaced all four struts. My tire shop quoted me $1,600 for the job. My car is worth $1,500 lol. Picked up a spring compressor tool from harbor freight, did the job over a weekend, spent $200 on the struts and a couple tools, and I get to keep the tools.
@@Spaethon Nice!
@@Spaethon Awesome!
@@Spaethon Great job. Most nowadays are lucky to know how to put gas in their vehicle. I have seen this happen and its not women most of the time.
The less tech my car has, the better.
My mom's Nissan frontier (2006) she bought new lasted 4ever until it rusted out Lyear ( snow state that uses salt & corrosive chemicals vs snow, not sand like PA) & it was base model w/ stick shift - all she wanted was roll down windows & cup holders 😂
The fact you can go to auction, pay for your property, pay your mechanic, pay the fees and taxes, pay yourself, and still sell anything for 2500 bucks is actually crazy.
What is crazy is that he can get the junk heaps to run long enough to sell them.
@ lol someone doesn’t know how to inspect a vehicle or youtube easy repairs. Enjoy your car payments your entire life.
@@enricopallazzo3244 I don't make car payments. I personally maintain and repair my vehicles. Barring someone totaling one of them, they will still be in excellent shape in another 30 years.
@@gaiustacitus4242what’s your experience with purchasing from Brandon’s dealership?
None? Exactly.
@@Sc-How I know this much about cars, and that is the only thing you will find that you can buy, fix, and sell in that price range is junk that will be a money pit. Sadly, there are people out there whose only option is to buy such junk.
I used to work for a medical transport company. We had a lot of Honda Civics. We kept them until they hit 300,000 miles. We rarely had any major mechanical issues. If you take care of them, they can last a long time!
People might be surprised, if you maintain your car strictly by the book, it will last for decades. My car is 26 years old, still driving daily, 237k miles, and gunning for that antique plate.
None of the new cars are made to last unfortunately even if you care for them properly.
@@dailygrinders89Where did you get this information?
@@jamiemcgill67 His ass.
I think it’s wonderful that you provide a dealership with affordable cars, cars have gotten so outrageously expensive.
They jack the price up to cover what they are taking off. So you're still getting screwed.
Black friday for automobiles
We're being priced out of existence.
I feel like you might be a bit optimistic for tax season. Record consumer / credit card debt and inflation. This might be a tax season where people are just trying to get their heads above water instead of buying cars.
I still don't understand why we even have tax returns. We have a multiple trillion dollar national debt, but because someone who popped out a couple of kids and paid a few grand in taxes somehow magically gets multiple thousands of dollars back. On the same hand someone without kids who paid tens of thousands of dollars still owes. Makes no sense
People don’t learn, that income tax check is going on cars, electronics and name brand clothes
@iati6294 Agree, poor people have poor ways.
@@ccrider8483 Some people get f'd by circumstance.
@@plecoguy big tax returns are because the fool would rather under claim on their w-4 because they dont have the self discipline not to blow every cent of each paycheck so they have no saving. Then they treat tax return as a gift and blow it.
Dude thanks for all the Info* but most Importantly your honesty Bro.
all of my cars and trucks have 230K plus miles on them. Cheaper to fix them than replace them.
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It just seems like, in my experience anyway, the longer old cars hang around on the lot the more oats they're likely to eat. There's something about an old car that's driven every day versus an old car that doesn't get driven. The longer they sit the more work they need starting with a battery. So you gotta turn em.
Hey man. Been watching your videos for a while now. Thanks for all the honesty. Good to see honest people are still around.
Brandon, I am coming down there in January to buy one of your cars that will hopefully get me back to New Jersey, last me a year or two, and still look decent enough to pick up a date in. I am 65, and I would rather drive multiple cars over my remaining life, then buying one crappy retirement car and getting stuck with it till deal do us part! Can't wait to see what I will be driving home in.
I need to get ahold of this guy to see if they can source me a 2009-2011 Civic within the next 5 months. I always see at least one in the back ground of his videos. If I can get them to find a good one I will drive a few hours to buy from him.
At a new car dealer ship what I did with the used cars I bought at auction is I added 100 to the total. Then used that money to mark down my hit list of used cars on my lot that were there to long or I bought wrong. I took my top 10 cars every month and moved that money to the ones that were old. So hopefully eventually I would be right in the cars.
I won’t be buying any new car, Now or in the future. I’m recently retired and on a fixed income. In addition, I don’t think this year is going to be a year for big tax returns. I could be wrong but I don’t think a lot of folks are going to be getting big returns.
I will never ever set foot in a new car dealership again…….let them eat cake, and sell their mega estates
I am with you. Dealers are stealers
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Watch out for all the flood damaged cars this year.
Always an interesting and enjoyable description of a world few of us will ever see. Thanks for sharing this!
What is also annoying 2me is that these "brand new" vehicles sitting on the lots for 7-8+months leads to problems , tbf slight not major, & issues yet these dealers won't budge on the new prices ( unless they have to based on the market ) u see rotors rusted , break lines not being optimal ,etc - they would rather eat them instead of giving a deal - idk who tf is buying a 100k truck that doesn't even last 10+ years - EVERYTHING made today is disposable
I work for a major auto manufacturer. I have the option to get a great lease through the company and the vehicle would be registered and insured by the company. It’s still more affordable for me to own two used cars that I keep well maintained.
5000 or less is the sweet spot since repos are skyrocketing and banks are denying loans for 1 out of 5 applicants
my son is in an appreticeship program, becoming a mechanic in ontario, canada. used cars here need to be safety certified before they can get a license plate and insurance. a lot of that safety had been left to the discretion of auto shops but in late december, they all got tablets from the province that get plugged in to cars to determine what, if anything, is throwing codes. so now it'll be a lot stricter and more expensive to get a used car on the road. it'll put a lot more consumers on the fence regarding new vs used. reminds me of japan where if your car is older than 5 yrs, rigorous safety checks are frequent and strict and designed to prop up the new car market.
AutoZone wanted $80.00 for a set of wiper blades. Toyota dealership had them for $40.00 , I was definitely surprised.
Rockauto has them for 5-6 each. I add them onto stuff I am already ordering so no extra shipping.
Advance wanted 75 bucks a piece per rotor for a brake job! I went on Ebay & got all 4 with pads included for 120 bucks & free shipping! Had to wait a few days for parts
@unclefester6033 Exactly, it pays to shop around.
I bought a set of Michelins at the Dollar Store for $4.50 each. Seem to be the real thing too
@@islandaerial3414 The sad thing about shopping 🛒 at the dollar 💵 store is that thanks to Joe Biden nothing is no longer a dollar.
My 09' Pontiac G6 lasted over 300K miles til she died! I lived in NC btw, and did maintenance regularly. Take care of your cars and it'll take care of you.
Thanks for being honest. Far and few!!!
Thanks for your work. the information you provided is very helpful. It is helping me plan for my next car purchase.
What problems will a consumer need to learn to live with for an under $5K car? A reliable oil burner? No A/C? oil leaks? Cabin water intrusion? All those things won't prevent you from getting point A to point B.
Why should I learn to live with a $5K car when I can afford a $10K car?
There's always a beginning to hyperinflation.
This time it probably started with you will own nothing and be happy 🤷♂️ 🤷♀️
The people pushing that nonsense are the ones who will own everything. That concept is basically Medieval Europe where the nobles owned everything and the serifs could be dispossessed and tossed out on a whim. This was a major part of the influx of Europeans into the Americas during Colonialism: the poor family could own their own land, enough of it to be mostly self sufficient, and not have to worry about the local lord kicking them out one day.
Thats their plan, maximum inflation so the rich own everything and everyone else are hunger slaves.
Merry Christmas Mr. & Mrs. CQA!! 🎅🌲
Merry Christmas to you too Greg!
Any well made vehicle will easily go over 200K with basic maintenance. All of mine have.
How exactly you can sell anything worth a crap under 5k baffles me.
You can’t.
Do you buy new? Finance charges and pay interest and high insurance? I don't. I'm driving two vehicles, 17 yrs old and 23 yrs old + a 19-yr old Sportster. All paid for. Insurance costs me less than $800 a year. If I have to pay out $500 a year that's cheaper than a new vehicle's payments.
@@jamiemcgill67Playing Russian Roulette
I'm daily driving a 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage manual coupe that I bought in 2015 for $1,100. 237K miles and counting.
People buying new these days are beyond stupid.
People who think their car with over a quarter million miles is going to last forever are beyond stupid.
Or they aren’t a brokie
Used car prices in US are shockingly low. I wonder why. Anyway, I’d probably never buy a new car with used prices like these.
@@jamiemcgill67 i bought a 2002 cadi sts with 80k, I sold it to buy a newer model for 800 and I had put 520k miles on it. He is still driving it, I know the guy he said all he has had to do was change tires battery and an alternator. All I every had to do when I owned it was put in a new radiator from a rock that was thrown into it.
@@jamiemcgill67I think you missed the point of their statement. If their car dies today they can go and pay cash for another used one with money to spare from not having to buy a car in the last nine years.
What state are you in and what is the name of your dealership?
Buy a used Toyota you'll never regret it. I own 2 a '99 land cruiser & 2005 camry both together for 11k.
Dude I agree. Got a ‘11 RAV4 a couple of months ago and riding it till the wheels fall off.
Love your vids. Keep it up 👍!
Original owners of a 1997 Honda Accord DX with 222,000 miles, made in Japan of course. This car has been bullet proof. Still own our 2009 Honda CRV 193,000 miles. We will not be buying any new cars soon.
You do the minimum required by your state to sell it and you sell it for less than 5k, I buy the same vehicle and do a complete server, transmission, engine, suspension, tires, ac and heater, radio, windows... Everything on that vehicles , no noises, no pulling ect. Then I price it as 10k-12k and in house finance it.
Good Stuff... Very informative
I have bought several new cars, I got my best deals at the end of November.
I know you're not pushing your loc, but that Ford Ranger back there, if it turns and dials...that's a nice find if you're selling it for $5k (even with a little rust). I've seen owner sold trucks 6+ that would make the baby cry.
im broke as hell but you would be the type of person I would trust in buying a used reliable car
So, no crash.
And Scotty kilmer is dead (not).
The car market has been “about to crash” for the last 3 years lol
@Thegoldenchopsticks
For the past 3 years, most dealerships sold at or above MSRP...now they are below. Many have 10% or more off MSRP.
Tesla, this year, had 3 separate price modifications across all models.
Some companies are talking about moving away from dealerships and doing online sales...no more dealerships.
2 of the largest, multi-state dealerships in the US closed down.
Nissan, instead of filing bankruptcy, is probably going to be sold to Honda.
Stellantis was talking to BYD, in China, about purchasing Ram and Dodge...
It already HAS been crashing...people are just not seeing it. I sold all my Stellantis stock almost 16 months ago. It has since crashed.
Tes there’s a crash currently happening
@@michaeljones3765dodge in my area all jeeps and trucks are 12k-14500 off
The what I paid and the auction day videos are my favorite videos from you.
New cars are the biggest liability, it’s throwing money away, getting in debt on something that loses money. Not an asset. I have done it a few times, lessons learned.
Buy used, pay cash, stay out of debt.
Or buy new, pay cash, no debt
I really miss my car. Was halfway paying it off until i got into an accident. Wanted to keep it.
Go to drive time and check out their used cars.I feel sorry for the people getting taken from them.Older 4 door sedans with 180k miles for $18k.Sad.
I just quit driving at almost 67. I drove my 21 year old truck every day since 2011. I wasn't going to put constant work and money into it. I knew I couldn't afford to ever get a car again.
Ok.... I am in the rust belt! so let me tell you if you get a 4x4 truck with 150k I would pay the 5k AND have you ship it here!!! That is how much a rust free truck is worth to me.... I have two that will need to be replaced or repaired .... and even if repaired it will never be rust free! same would go for a car... especially if you want to keep it... like a convertible... muscle car and so on... I can do everything to repair a vehicle mechanically but not erase the rust!
Do you see that new car dealers are sacrificing quality to get you in a new car sooner and pay 100,000 new truck or suv. Seems like any car before 2007 lasted longer than now
The best time to but a car it not only “towards the end of the year” if you’re pre approved. The best time to buy a new car is literally December 31st.
Depending on who you listen to, since the covid thing used cars went up by about 48%. They have come down by about 25%. Still about 23% higher than before the covid thing. Still too high.
Right you are. As we keep our older car repaired and on the road , and new car prices rise beyond our means, that make used cars the most attractive option. That also means that as demand increases for them, the price increases also . A shortage of quality used cars will always make those cars more expensive.
My last car purchase I spent New Year's Eve evening at the car dealership.
Car prices are already rising at auction here. I’m holding over 200 for late January ish.
Watched and commented on your videos for years, there will never be a used car crash when new cars are expensive, and used car inventory is tight. Before covid mnheim Baltimore would sell 30+ Chevy malibus a week. Now less than 10.
200. Holding them as not offering them for sale?
I got two 2006 cars with 130k and 330 respectfully Tundra and oddesy but I do live in Vegas
Been saying this stuff all year nothing is changing
I'm saying used prices are about to go up... Haha I don't think anyone even watches these videos before they comment
Nice title switch
2010 Honda Civic, he paid $1900? Unless that car has 300K miles, that's guaranteed $8-10K at any dealer large or small in the state of MN.
Where is your dealership at in North Carolina? I need a car for my son.
@DrakeButler-x1pwhat makes you think a private seller is honest?
It only takes four hrs to sand buff and clear a set of headlights. Does it not attract enough attention? Or is it just a lack of time and employees? I thought having clear instead of cloud. Would make a lot pop more
Hello Brad, where is your dealership located?
Glad I bought my 19 Cruze new in late 18. Since I made the fatal mistake of paying for my car with a check and not finance it, I had to pay the full MSRP of $19,999.
I worked for a cash only dealer back in the 90s, they bought for 150-400 and sold the
Im so blessed to be financially comfortable & retired b4 age 50 & only have 2 years of payments left on my 2021 camry w/41k miles @ 195$ a month - i drive maybe 1-2x a week & thats like total of 10-15 miles , of my sons sentra breaks down in next few years ( ugh cvt transmission) ill give him my Camry & get into a 0$ down lease - no Fn way im going to look @ these trucks that have msrps of 100k just fn insane - i have tremendous empathy for people who still have to work 15-30 years & are forced into needing a vehicle in this insane market , if my son can make his car last & gets a well paying job in his feokd when he geaduates ill keep my camry for 15 more years - only drawback is that living in a snow state the rusting of cars is a problem - when id be down south & see a 2003 maxima im comfused & have to do a double take bcuz that old of a car , no matter how well maintained, wont last in a snow state ( pa maybe bcuz they use sand & not salt or other corrosive chemicals ) bol to all out there
Exactly. All businesses do it. I was a watching a pickup. At this dealership and all of a sudden the price went up on a 2 year old truck that's been sitting and rotting with under a 100 miles on the odometer.When I confronted the salesman he looked like a deer in headlights. This happened on 12/19/2025. 🖕These dealerships
Are you from the future?
I havent found a decent car for under 4 grand in about 3 yrs. They all have high price tag even those with check engine lights on that wont pass a DMV inspection🤔
alot of wholesale is happening online with nicer vehicles that dealers aren't willing to run through a lane and get lowballed
They really got some shitty vehicles at auction!
I have heard you speak about the new car dealers floor plan costs, but who carries the actual cost of the vehicle? Is it a "consignment" deal with the manufacturers and this is how manufacturers can give incentives?
i’m happy with my 1991 Dodge Stealth R/T AWD AWS!!!! Going to buy an older car next summer!!!!
I will visit soon
What is the name
Of dealership? You are a couple states away, but I wanted to see the details on the Equinox & Subaru. Thank you!😊
Brandon, I ran operations for start-up tricounty recycling organization for 7 yrs. Recycling is more needed than ever, and you could qualify as one. Good on ya.
What?
I like that HHR in the background.. had one as a commuter.. put 160K hard miles on it.. and it was very reliable.
Tough little lunch box.
Those are some of the biggest pos you could buy
@@wrenchone5003 I am just telling you my experience..
I bought it brand new as a commuter. 2009 Base LS with 5speed stick. Zero options.
Rotors, pads, tires, oil and gas. The only minor expense I had was replacing the struts and shocks myself and it was less than $500.
It got rear ended twice.. both times I was able to drive away. Both times the car that hit me were totaled. (Kia Sedona minivan and a Mazda 3)
Got 28 - 30mpg.. surprisingly roomy when you dropped the back seat.
The drivers seat was not very comfortable for long drives.. but damn it did its job and did it well.
Yeah with all the rock chips on the front of it, it looked like it had gone through reentry, but it was nimble in traffic.
Gave it to my niece and she put another 20K miles on it before her cousin backed into it and totaled it.
Mine was in better condition than the one he is selling though.
Wow I've heard those are "junk", but seems like you were on top of maintenance & used common sense driving ( letting it warm up properly etc ) it's comforting knowing a new "cheaper" American car lasted a while 4ya - congrats 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@@notoriousLSGshow I did not worry about warming up.
I put it on Mobil 1 5W-30 Synthetic on first oil change and changed the oil every 5K miles myself.
Nothing to it.
Very simple motor.
Is that a 2010 Civic EX-L? I have the same one in silver I might want to buy yours too.
That's actually a good turnover rate you have. Some new cars and newer used cars are well over 365 days on the lot....
Makes me wonder....
Dealers around me have had stocked inventory since late last tax season. I was shopping around tax time and found the inventory skimpy. Then, at the end of tax season, it seemed like everyone got a shipment, and lots have been full since then
Specifically used car lots
I have a question. You talk about ur vehicles not have rust so supposedly, you say they last longer. We'll the motor and Trans is what really makes the car run. At 150 or 200 miles, that's a last leg life spand. I could be wrong.
Not for a Honda or Toyota. A Ford, Chevy or Dodge maybe🤔
I once bought a car that had a new motor and transmission installed . It was rusty but it ran great. It was a {700 dollars} 1978 Ford Thunderbird with the 302 . I prefer the 351 which I had in another Thunderbird and it was super nice.
NC requires an inspection and no check engine light. Do you just clear the light and it will come back on with in a week of driving it off your lot? Also do you address other codes that don't cause a check engine light?
You can't just clear a light and get it to pass... Cars have to be driven a lot after a reset to set incomplete monitors in the computer before inspection. You can't just trick the inspection computer.
Where are you located in NC (city)? I would love to see your dealership. Very informative video.
Old Japanese cars were a Solid build. Meant to last for literally forever! But sadly, the newer cars including the Japanese cars aren't built to last long enough
Doing God's work Brandon, as always!
So when did that God become concerned about car sales?
Question about the dodge slashing prices thing. I live in massachusetts I've been looking for a challenger. I can't really find anything in massachusetts or newhampshire I don't care if it's used but if I could find a 2023 with under 20k miles for around 25k where would I look. And I dont want one that was a rental or that's been in an accident flooded or was stolen. Cause that's all I'm seeing. I haven't seen much in the east coast. And I definitely haven't seen prices go down. I would love to trade my 2017 accord in too.
Very informative episode Brandon, I'm from Canada and with the looming effects from American tariffs, could have a major effect on, the auto industry, and Elon Musk having Tesla, could his influence, be a reason for sending the American auto into choas for Elon's Musk gain.
I thought used car dealers tried to reduce inventory around January 1 to reduce the property taxes they pay on inventory.
If i knew where you were, i would buy a plane ticket and bring cash...I need a reliable work suv. My last 5 k went into one that can't be fixed and its name is chitty chitty bang bang....shes nearly ready for the scrap yard...
This year is over and nothing special going on!
I'm seeing prices come down, but not much. Couple grand off a $65k truck isn't much of an incentive. I'll continue to wait it out and stack $$$.
I don’t think it’s gonna happen like that this year
Please , put the link for your car lot... thanks
so how many miles are on those trucks? 200k?
Do you every see any classic cars? Im going to get rid of my 1991 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo
please what is your website, check you about section and could not find it
Youve said many many times even recorded that you should not buy a vehilce by chirstmas time but after
Do u have a website to see the cars you have for sale
Do you ever haggle or are your prices in stone?
Is there a 'Dealer Obligation' in the US on used cars to fix things that break the day after it leaves the lot? Here in Au it's 3 months or 3000 mi but only for cars with less than 100,000 mi and less than 10 years old. Outside of that it's nothing.
Unless noted otherwise used vehicles are sold as is.