What's with these car lead times?

[sandyut]

I bought my 2020 Tacoma in late November of 19. Timing couldn't have been better.

good timing. Ive been taking my 4Runner in every 6 months for service and the Toyota dealers lot is empty. the first time i saw this it was shocking. I talked to a sales guy and he said every car that arrives has already been purchased. No stock on hand. I think that started in 2020...

 

[Steve H]

My usual dealership used to have upwards of 100 vehicles. Now they have about 12. All high end $$. Most of what gets to the lot are already sold as well.

 

[bigfurmn]

Also EV doesnt last as long or have as good of range in the cold.

 

[pineywoods]

Automobiles, Tractors, Utility Vehicles, Outboard Motors, Commercial type lawnmowers all have said to be affected by the "chip shortage" Prices on those things seem to have all taken a big hike in price as well. The used prices of these have also gone nuts seems they want what it cost brand new a year or two ago for 5-10 year old stuff with high miles or hours

 

[normanaj]

good timing. Ive been taking my 4Runner in every 6 months for service and the Toyota dealers lot is empty. the first time i saw this it was shocking. I talked to a sales guy and he said every car that arrives has already been purchased. No stock on hand. I think that started in 2020...

There was so much inventory they HAD to show me the truck I wanted.The financing package was a no-brainer and the trade-in value on my 04 sealed it.Timing truly can be everything.

 

[bdawg]

I ordered a Maverick back on Christmas Eve. I called the dealership where I ordered it last week. He told me I'm on page 2 of his 4 pages of orders. He estimates it's going to be another 4 months for it to come in.
This is crazy.
I'm gonna buy a few shares of F stock this week now that I think about it.

 

[Steve H]

I ordered a Maverick back on Christmas Eve. I called the dealership where I ordered it last week. He told me I'm on page 2 of his 4 pages of orders. He estimates it's going to be another 4 months for it to come in.
This is crazy.
I'm gonna buy a few shares of F stock this week now that I think about it.

I won't be the least bit surprised if I don't get mine till spring. Which is fine. One less winter on it. But. I'm already buying goodies for it! LED bulbs for the reverse lights. And a tailgate assist strut for starters.

 

[SmokinAl]

Judy has been after me to get rid of my Mustang & get another truck. We have had trucks all our life, and she wants her truck back. I’m thinking about just buying a used F-150, & she can use that & I can keep my Mustang.
Al

 

[clifish]

Judy has been after me to get rid of my Mustang & get another truck. We have had trucks all our life, and she wants her truck back. I’m thinking about just buying a used F-150, & she can use that & I can keep my Mustang.
Al

Until you see the price of a used F150 currently, you might think otherwise.

 

[sandyut]

Until you see the price of a used F150 currently, you might think otherwise.

Used prices are up about 30% here above blue book. We sold a 8 year old BMW for 30% overblue book last October.

 

[Steve H]

Used prices are up about 30% here above blue book. We sold a 8 year old BMW for 30% overblue book last October.

Just another house of cards. I couldn't believe what they gave me for my trade.

 

[sandyut]

Just another house of cards.

Well said

 

[mowin]

I orderd a 2022 Silverado 3500 may 18th. Picked it up November 24th. I traded a 2019 f350 with 38k miles. My ford stickered for $45,700, I PD $42,500. Dealer gave me $41,500 in trade. They sold it in less then a week. Was listed for $49,900. The only HD's on the lots around my area were regular cabs, or the top of the line models that stickered for 80k+.

 

[Steve H]

I orderd a 2022 Silverado 3500 may 18th. Picked it up November 24th. I traded a 2019 f350 with 38k miles. My ford stickered for $45,700, I PD $42,500. Dealer gave me $41,500 in trade. They sold it in less then a week. Was listed for $49,900. The only HD's on the lots around my area were regular cabs, or the top of the line models that stickered for 80k+.

Yeah, it is crazy. That the dealers will do this with giving you these trade in amounts. And still wait to receive the trade after 4 plus months. Really makes you wonder. I made it clear that when the Maverick showed up. There could be a couple thousand miles on it. Or more. On the Subaru. They weren't concerned. Because they dropped 2000.00 on my trade because of this. That being said. If the car I wanted was on the lot. Then I could have traded for only 3000.00 less then what I paid new.

 

[Brokenhandle]

Dad just traded in the van they had gotten for mom to make it easier for her to get in and out of, she's been gone for almost 2 years, so maybe it was 4 or 5 years old...got what he paid for it. Traded it for a 2021 Dodge Durango...only because they had no 2022s. Have to say, he looks pretty classy driving around in a new vehicle at 86 years old!
We have 3 trucks, a 99 expedition and a 2012 Impala with just over 100,000 miles...think I'll keep these!

Ryan

 

[forktender]

Judy has been after me to get rid of my Mustang & get another truck. We have had trucks all our life, and she wants her truck back. I’m thinking about just buying a used F-150, & she can use that & I can keep my Mustang.
Al

Al, I'd get rid of my wife before I got rid of that car, and I'm not even a Ford guy.

 

[SmokinAl]

Al, I'd get rid of my wife before I got rid of that car, and I'm not even a Ford guy.

I think she is giving you an evil eye!
Al