Guess we won’t be buying a new car after all

[Anonymous]

PP they may be assembled in the US and China but where are all those parts coming from? There will be tariffs on the parts coming in to be assembled in Michigan, Texas, Kansas, and Tennessee.

[Anonymous]

I'm not buying. My car is 12 years old. If I only have to spend one or two thousand a year to keep it running, I'm keeping it.

[Anonymous]

We just replaced both our cars that were 12 and 13 years old. When their that old expensive repairs happen.

[Anonymous]

I got a new car a month ago in case tariffs became real. I guess I’m glad now that I took the risk.

[Anonymous]

There is not a single car on the market that is made of entirely U.S. parts. Nope. All cars will be affected. This won't be popular and he will probably backtrack in a couple of weeks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Tariff does not impact 2025 Models. They are all build or parts and stuff already ordered.

true but all will pay more for these existing cars because those contemplating a purchase will rush out to buy one which will motivate sellers to increase prices. supply and demand

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We just replaced both our cars that were 12 and 13 years old. When their that old expensive repairs happen.

Not really. A good quality automobile is, essentially, infinitely repairable. People replace their cars at 12 or 13 years old because they are out of fashion.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We just replaced both our cars that were 12 and 13 years old. When their that old expensive repairs happen.

Not really. A good quality automobile is, essentially, infinitely repairable. People replace their cars at 12 or 13 years old because they are out of fashion.

Or they are more expensive to repair than the car is worth. It's hard to dump 5-8k into a 20 year old Dodge (not a pickup)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I got a new car a month ago in case tariffs became real. I guess I’m glad now that I took the risk.

Same

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We just replaced both our cars that were 12 and 13 years old. When their that old expensive repairs happen.

Not really. A good quality automobile is, essentially, infinitely repairable. People replace their cars at 12 or 13 years old because they are out of fashion.

Or they are more expensive to repair than the car is worth. It's hard to dump 5-8k into a 20 year old Dodge (not a pickup)

That would be moronic. A 20 year old dodge is probably worth $3k.

[Anonymous]

So my Honda that's made in Alabama will not be hit as hard? I would buy a Sienna also, but I dislike the US brand minivans.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We just replaced both our cars that were 12 and 13 years old. When their that old expensive repairs happen.

Not really. A good quality automobile is, essentially, infinitely repairable. People replace their cars at 12 or 13 years old because they are out of fashion.

Or they are more expensive to repair than the car is worth. It's hard to dump 5-8k into a 20 year old Dodge (not a pickup)

Agreed, but you're starting with a different premise: a bad quality automobile.

My point is that my daily driver '96 Toyota 4Runner has no end in sight with 360,000 miles because I just keep up with the maintenance. There are lots of Toyotas and Hondas with similar stories.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Teslas will remain good values. That’s the point after all.

You really think that’s the goal? This is all about musk trying to get rich?? You’re stupid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PP they may be assembled in the US and China but where are all those parts coming from? There will be tariffs on the parts coming in to be assembled in Michigan, Texas, Kansas, and Tennessee.

Yep, there may be parts from *shhh* Canada.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lots of good deals to be had. Tariffs are not going to affect existing inventory. Get out there soon and you will be fine.

Absolutely tariffs will affect existing inventory. Dealers have to restock. Prices will go up by up to 25% overnight. Demand will increase for used cars, driving those prices higher too.