I agree wholeheartedly. The prices of new and used vehicles are obscene. What was even worse was seeing 2020 used models with 35k miles asking more than I just paid for a brand new 2023.
The base price of this thing was $51,245. I agree that the $2k for the automatic trans, the $595 paint...
I have read a lot about frame rust on Toyotas, GM, etc. in recent years, and I don't think I've ever seen any sort of conclusion as to why some of these newer vehicles have accelerated rust versus the older models of the same brand.
Maybe with your expertise you could get paid to resolve the...
Picture 3 (1) looks a bit concerning. My opinion is that it's not so much a rust issue as it is a substandard steel issue. A lot of these newer vehicles, irrespective of brand, are rusting much faster than older ones did. It's like the frame is rusting internally even before the paint was...
Right. I cannot stand car dealers. The sleaze level is off the charts. That being said, mine ended up being a good experience and I'd go back to them.
If you have time, and especially if you don't have to get financing through the dealer, I'd just start hitting them all with lowball offers...
I just bought one. Here are the numbers:
2023 Gladiator Rubicon
$46,478 cash price, which included a GPS tracking device for $800 and all dealer fees
MSRP $62,210
25.3% off msrp
I found dealers offering even better deals, but then they were trying to tack on a bunch of stuff after. I decided...
I just purchased a brand new black 2023 Gladiator Rubicon for $46,478 cash. This price includes a GPS tracking device for $800 and all dealer fees. MSRP was $62,210. That is a discount of over 25% off msrp. I have heard some have done even better, but that's the best I found. I did, of course...