$100 Grand for a New Pickup?

[brian64]

Get The F*** Outta Here!

I wouldn't even pay half that for ANY new vehicle. Especially not for the worthless POS EV's.

 

[blackpowderpiper]

I'm with you bro. Count me out!

 

[telescopes]

Vehicle prices are way out of control. There is a corporate desire to keep everyone in debt so that the corporations can keep everyone in control. Prices are irrelevant to them. Or so I am beginning to think.

 

[georged]

Vehicle prices are way out of control. There is a corporate desire to keep everyone in debt so that the corporations can keep everyone in control. Prices are irrelevant to them.

I cannot believe that anyone can be so dark-minded and cynical, Mr Scopes, tele-type, one each.

Humans are kind, loving, generous, fair, warm, compassionate, understanding, good-hearted, and friendly in every way possible and without exception.

Always have been, and always will be.

That's simply how the Universe works.

To suggest that ORGANIZED GROUPS of them deliberately create and use things like monetary indebtedness as a control device is absolutely insane.

 

[captainsousie]

If you think that's bad, try a Hennessy Velociraptor (modified Ford Raptor) that goes for $155,000 and up. There's a 6×6 version of it that goes for around $500,000.

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

Well, with home prices going up the way they are we’ll all be living in our trucks soon enough. So really it’s more like $100k for house. Which is a steal!

 

[FurCoat]

Here is the sticker on a Ford Raptor. To put this into perspective, a 2023 Porsche 911 is $106,000.

 

[skeeter456]

Guy at work just paid $120,000 for a black widow ram….we all make fun of him.

 

[blackpowderpiper]

Here is the sticker on a Ford Raptor. To put this into perspective, a 2023 Porsche 911 is $106,000. View attachment 245090

That makes me feel better about driving my old (and paid for) 2011 Ford F150 around.

 

[macaroni]

Vehicle prices are way out of control. There is a corporate desire to keep everyone in debt so that the corporations can keep everyone in control. Prices are irrelevant to them. Or so I am beginning to think.

ditto

 

[AJL67]

For a truck with crap range, only looks like a truck and is horrible for the environment. Such a deal.

Ford's EV F-150 Lightning Pickup Truck Sucks At Trucking, Critic Says

The F150 Lightning pickup truck from Ford has received glowing praise. But when it comes to towing with the EV pickup, its range becomes a big problem.

futurism.com

 

[brian64]

That makes me feel better about driving my old (and paid for) 2011 Ford F150 around.

My second vehicle is a 2000 Ford Ranger...bought it new...just recently had the transmission rebuilt. Don't drive it much, but when I need a truck for something it gets the job done. No plans to get rid of it any time soon, if ever, given the insanity of everything and the trajectory we're on.

My primary vehicle is a 2016 Ford Fusion...paid off...low mileage, and not even looking for anything else.

If the economy was good and prices were reasonable (and we weren't collectively heading for a cliff) I'd likely consider purchasing something newer...but no freakin' way right now.

I understand there are people who can easily afford luxury vehicles, and that's good for them...no problem. But they are a small percentage of the population. There are many people out there who are struggling to make payments on these super high priced vehicles...bad decision getting into that situation.

 

[anotherbob]

after certain point a high price point is a draw and feature. it can't8be exclusive if middle management can buy one. status is expensive.

 

[FurCoat]

That makes me feel better about driving my old (and paid for) 2011 Ford F150 around.

Shooot, my errand truck in a 1987 Nissan hardbody.

 

[ashdigger]

You can have payments or parts.

I choose paid off and parts

 

[FurCoat]

My second vehicle is a 2000 Ford Ranger...bought it new...just recently had the transmission rebuilt. Don't drive it much, but when I need a truck for something it gets the job done. No plans to get rid of it any time soon, if ever, given the insanity of everything and the trajectory we're on.

My primary vehicle is a 2016 Ford Fusion...paid off...low mileage, and not even looking for anything else.

If the economy was good and prices were reasonable (and we weren't collectively heading for a cliff) I'd likely consider purchasing something newer...but no freakin' way right now.

I understand there are people who can easily afford luxury vehicles, and that's good for them...no problem. But they are a small percentage of the population. There are many people out there who are struggling to make payments on these super high priced vehicles...bad decision getting into that situation.

Same here. I've got a 2010 Fusion Sport. The car runs great so I see no need to replace it. Truth be told, I don't know what I'd replace it with. It's got the 3.5 V6, which I love, and most new sedans have engines smaller than some motorcycles I've owned.

 

[georged]

The next phase of insane greed? A lovely idea known in the industry as "Once the Suckers Buy The Base Car, Rape 'Em In The Ass Forever To Keep It Running and Features Activated."

The future of cars is a subscription nightmare

Most customers hate having to pay recurring fees.

www.theverge.com

 

[ssjones]

We buy a new truck about every 10-12 years. When I say we, I mean my wife. We had two daughters and lived in a mobile home in the early 1980's, for two years (sold it for a profit!). That mobile home was about 25% of the new Chevy truck she bought last year. it's hard to fathom these prices. (they gave her a mint for her old truck, and the service manager bought it from the dealer before we left). So, we're Ok. It's likely the last truck we're buying this decade or so. But, my gravel bicycle cost more than quite a few of our cars back then, so what the hell, I guess I'm old.

 

[blackpowderpiper]

My second vehicle is a 2000 Ford Ranger...bought it new...just recently had the transmission rebuilt. Don't drive it much, but when I need a truck for something it gets the job done. No plans to get rid of it any time soon, if ever, given the insanity of everything and the trajectory we're on.

My primary vehicle is a 2016 Ford Fusion...paid off...low mileage, and not even looking for anything else.

If the economy was good and prices were reasonable (and we weren't collectively heading for a cliff) I'd likely consider purchasing something newer...but no freakin' way right now.

I understand there are people who can easily afford luxury vehicles, and that's good for them...no problem. But they are a small percentage of the population. There are many people out there who are struggling to make payments on these super high priced vehicles...bad decision getting into that situation.

You speak the truth sir. The majority of folks in this country are swimming in debt up to and past their eyeballs.

 

[mawnansmiff]

I wouldn't even pay half that for ANY new vehicle. Especially not for the worthless POS EV's.

I presume the price includes a set of step ladders to actually get into the vehicle .

Regards,

Jay.