is it a really stupid or really good time to buy a car?

[Anonymous]

am having this decision thrust upon me by an unexpected engine problem. I hate my Outback anyhow, but don't want to stupidly buy a new car if this is the worst time ever.

also: Kia or Pathfinder?

[Anonymous]

Nissan is having corporate trouble. Maybe you'd get a deal on the Pathfinder.

Look at reliability data for the two models. Whatever is available. Pick the more reliable one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:am having this decision thrust upon me by an unexpected engine problem. I hate my Outback anyhow, but don't want to stupidly buy a new car if this is the worst time ever.

also: Kia or Pathfinder?

Corolla Cross

[Anonymous]

If you need a car, buy one. If the trade war escalates, you will pay more the longer you wait because current inventory will cost more to replace.

[Anonymous]

Of course you can a car now, OP. Just stick to reliable, low-maintenance ones. They tend to be less "fun", of course.

[Anonymous]

If you need a car, get a car.

[Anonymous]

I would buy one before tariffs kick in, so asap.

[Anonymous]

Mazda- CX5 or CX50.

[Anonymous]

Tesla's are going for bargain prices because they are not moving - some car dealerships are refusing to take them anymore. Not a fan of Elon, but trade ins will not benefit him.

[Anonymous]

Mazda was running a .9% APR on CX5 last month. Some dealers might still be doing the deal.

[Anonymous]

But before April. My Subaru dealer is increasing prices by $3k on most vehicles starting in April. They said they had their busiest Saturday in dealer history last weekend.

There are good deals on used EV’s.

[Anonymous]

We’re having same discussion. Buy car now, before tariffs? Or wait because no one will buy a car later and dealer supply will increase, maybe causing them to want to get rid of inventory?

No clue what is best course.

[Anonymous]

People will always need cars. So, you can wait, but if tarrifs take place, it will cost you more. Used cars will become more expensive.

[Anonymous]

Buy now. There's so much job uncertainty that people are putting off big purchases and vehicles are sitting on the lot.

I'm helping an elderly relative buy a Toyota compact SUV and the dealer is currently offering $500 off right on their website. THe days of dealer markup are over.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Buy now. There's so much job uncertainty that people are putting off big purchases and vehicles are sitting on the lot.

I'm helping an elderly relative buy a Toyota compact SUV and the dealer is currently offering $500 off right on their website. THe days of dealer markup are over.

You might be able to do better than $500 off MSRP. Not sure which Toyota you’re looking at but check Edmunds TMV price for the one you want. A quick check on RAV4 shows you should pay more than a $1k off MSRP easy.