Interesting video on what we all know is going on with automobiles

[FireFlyFishing]

This video is a bit long, but worth the watch IMO. I recently needed a new daily driver and ended up buying a used 22 Tacoma Off Road with 37K miles. No way I was going to buy new. Here's why:

Here's a pic of my new ride!

 

[cajun]

My next truck is going to be a 90's chevy. I think I can redo the whole truck including an LS motor for less than a new truck.

 

[PopNFresh]

the loss of value our dollars are suffering is a huge factor in this as well, we keep running the printers and can't figure out why our dollars buy less and less.....

 

[cajun]

the loss of value our dollars are suffering is a huge factor in this as well, we keep running the printers and can't figure out why our dollars buy less and less.....

Bingo.

 

[FireFlyFishing]

This guy in the video also explains how the car companies keeping adding tech crap on the vehicle…that you don't need but you will pay a premium whether you want it or not. This forces you to finance the vehicle which is where they make their money.

 

[PopNFresh]

seems like all car commercials are these days is what radio services they have and whether or not they have a heated steering wheel. no real mechanical information, just how many cup holders and cameras.

used to at least discuss mechanical features. I guess if you're neutering the expensive parts and putting in smaller motors all you really have left to advertise is the churched up parts.