New Truck

[nra4ever]

I would get online and find what you want on a lot and go there to get it. Some dealers are refusing to accept friends and family plans or B plan sales. In the case of Ford a plant employee he ordered a new bronco and when it was delivered the dealership canceled his order marked the truck up and sold it for way more to someone else. Obviously he is complaining but bottom line no truck for him. If China grabs up Taiwan then it’s checkmate. There will be no chips at all available. Good Luck!

 

[HoughMade]

I wouldn't buy a new vehicle right now. The dealership has zero incentive to bargain. This chip shortage will ease, and the market will be flooded.

No one selling anything, new or used, has any incentive to bargain. I would usually never consider a new vehicle, but with used, non-warranty trucks selling for $10-20k more than they were 18 months ago, new with a warranty and another 400,000 miles left in it may be the smart move at this point...if there is a smart move right now.

 

[Cameramonkey]

No one selling anything, new or used, has any incentive to bargain. I would usually never consider a new vehicle, but with used, non-warranty trucks selling for $10-20k more than they were 18 months ago, new with a warranty and another 400,000 miles left in it may be the smart move at this point...if there is a smart move right now.

Please reference the end of the movie War Games.

The only way to win is to not play.

 

[BE Mike]

Trucks have always been high demand vehicles. I guess you all answered my questions about why the dealer, where I bought my new truck in 2018, now keeps asking me to sell it to them!

 

[HoughMade]

Please reference the end of the movie War Games.

The only way to win is to not play.

Agreed....and that is the strategy I am attempting to employ, but when you need a vehicle, you need a vehicle.

My truck will turn 218,000 miles tomorrow morning and is working great, but if it all goes to hell, the cost of dropping another 5.3L in a chassis where everything has over 200k makes less sense than "overpaying" for a different truck. My most fervent hope is to run the truck until there is some sort of normalization, but best laid plans....

I'm sensing that OP doesn't have the luxury of waiting this out.

 

[cbhausen]

On a omewhat related note, my 2013 Chrysler T&C (252k miles) engine just **** the bed (started tying up and wouldn’t turn over so most likely a main or rod bearing). I’m spending $2k parts and labor to swap to a salvage engine with 137k miles on it. I’ll take my chances with that and try to keep this vehicle alive until my Cybertruck number comes up (probably 2023 or 2024 at this rate). If I pull the plug on the Cybertruck it’s another minivan for me (most likely a Kia Carnival at this point). But yeah, things are nuts right now and I’m hoping to stay out this market until things settle down a bit.

 

[AtTheMurph]

I wouldn't buy a new vehicle right now. The dealership has zero incentive to bargain. This chip shortage will ease, and the market will be flooded.

You know this how exactly? We may well be in a permanent shortage of everything except for "money".

 

[Cameramonkey]

You know this how exactly? We may well be in a permanent shortage of everything except for "money".

And the dealers have already said they are learning from this on how to make less, targeting models, and relying less on the "start high and drop the price and incentivize until we can get rid of it" method they've used for decades.

And if they would just price them reasonably, and knock off the games, I wouldnt mind. I really liked the way Saturn did it.

 

[Jaybird1980]

You know this how exactly? We may well be in a permanent shortage of everything except for "money".

I don't know about permanent, as I always say everything in this world is temporary.

But this shortage could definitely last long enough for them to get the driving a dirty ol truck Penalty Tax added into the cost somewhere.

 

[indyjs]

Eligible Costco members who purchase or lease a select, new Chevrolet model* by Jan. 3, 2022 can receive a member‑only incentive:​

•​ $1,000 on 2021 or 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500 HD, Silverado 3500 HD, Colorado, Tahoe, Suburban, Blazer, Trailblazer, Traverse and Equinox​ •​ Plus, manufacturer incentives for which you may qualify​

 

[Cameramonkey]

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Eligible Costco members who purchase or lease a select, new Chevrolet model* by Jan. 3, 2022 can receive a member‑only incentive:​

​ •​ $1,000 on 2021 or 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500 HD, Silverado 3500 HD, Colorado, Tahoe, Suburban, Blazer, Trailblazer, Traverse and Equinox​ •​ Plus, manufacturer incentives for which you may qualify​

Which they probably arent offering because they dont NEED to. They arent begging people to buy cars like they were 2 years ago. There are more cars than buyers right now, so its a seller's market. If you dont buy because you dont like the price/lack of incentives, there will be another buyer along shortly who is willing desperate.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

"There are more cars than buyers right now, so its a seller's market."

Wouldn't it be just the opposite? There are more buyers than cars. Demand is high and supply is low, so it's a seller's market.

 

[mom45]

I don't know about permanent, as I always say everything in this world is temporary.

But this shortage could definitely last long enough for them to get the driving a dirty ol truck Penalty Tax added into the cost somewhere.

I better start washing my trucks more often. I don't need penalties for driving it dirty.

 

[Jaybird1980]

I better start washing my trucks more often. I don't need penalties for driving it dirty.

The standards are different depending on your area. In our area you probably have a long way to go, but still get them babies washed so they will stick around for a long time. Cole is gonna need something to drive.

 

[mom45]

The standards are different depending on your area. In our area you probably have a long way to go, but still get them babies washed so they will stick around for a long time. Cole is gonna need something to drive.

He's already driving them around the yard. It is probably not good that he knows which key goes in which ignition...and how to turn them. I have some interesting pictures on my trail cameras. He and grandpa have fun while I am at work.

 

[AtTheMurph]

And the dealers have already said they are learning from this on how to make less, targeting models, and relying less on the "start high and drop the price and incentivize until we can get rid of it" method they've used for decades.

And if they would just price them reasonably, and knock off the games, I wouldnt mind. I really liked the way Saturn did it.

If you try to buy a new car right now that is exactly how they do it.

Look at the window sticker price, add 10% and you either buy it at that price or you do not get it. Ask me how I know!