RAM & Jeep Dealer SHOCKS Truck Buyers, CEO Drops Huge News! 

you still calling them Dodge 14 years after they become RAM trucks? Do you say Datsun when you mean Nissan to?

These prices are definitely getting out of control. Something has to give.

@@MotorFeed They are completely out of control already. Need 50% price cuts.

I learned a long time ago, a few whales spending huge amount cash, out weighs the many small fish needed spending cash for the same profit.

Mostly 10 year loans. Just another form of slavery!

Folks are getting them super long loan terms. They actually can't justify it but do it anyway. I personally have a good friend of mine who just bought a Roush F150 and I know for a fact he just should not have got that truck. I make more money than him and no way in hell would ever buy something like that.

I'd like to see the same for HOUSE prices, too, as the housing and auto markets are VERY similar. But more importantly (for me), I need to see interest rates come down, because as long as they stay high, mortgage interests keep me from being a buyer vs, a renter. And of course, if buying a vehicle, higher rates mean higher pay'ts each month (same as overpriced/inflated mortgage pay'ts). As for vehicles -- since this is a car channel and not real estate (!) -- I got current Daily Driver (and ONLY vehicle) new back in April 2021, and at a pretty decent deal (AND financing)...couldn't get anywhere near that price or interest rate today. Hoping by late 2025/early 2026, things in BOTH markets will at least become more affordable (like both were 2-3 years ago). I'm in TX now, but would like to go back to CO and buy a property...IF things improve there. And, my Jeep Gladiator (Rubicon) is more at home in CO than TX. ;-) -- BR

I remember when I got my brand new 2016 caravan rt for $29k. I thought that was expensive. Lol Now the new Chrysler Pacifica is $50k! I guess I'll be keeping my caravan until the wheels fall off.

Bought my '17 F150 xlt 4x4 5.0 V8 in late 17 as a "leftover." To get it off the lot the dealer took 10k off the msrp and threw in a bedliner, all-weather floor mats, etc. Unfortunately guys... I think those days are over. 😔

@@jerryjeromehawkins1712 I wouldn't be too pessimistic, as I DO think things will come down a good deal in the next 1-2 years. Besides, as the saying goes, "It's not over until the fat lady sings," yes? Haven't seen (or heard) her lately... -- BR

@@billredding2000 I hear you Bill... right, we have to be optimistic here. Just the fact that vehicles are piling up on dealership lots tells us that something has to give sooner rather than later.

for real. That's why I still have my JK.

That’s what I’m doing. Both my cars are around 10 years arms 125k miles but I’ve done all the maintenance to keep them running and driving like new. Worth dumping $5k into the old paid off cars right now.

Crooks

Bad part is you won’t ride it out. When prices go up….they never come back down. Yes my dad has a receipt for his ‘64 gto convertible for $3650. Even today…the cheapest body on frame 4x4 “pickup” is the Nissan frontier. Now even they start at over $30k! It’s just crazy. I’m stuck at looking at used ones and happy to find the $30k mark….used!

Ride what out, price will stay high, looks at cost of houses in the 60’s vs now gas food etc it all goes up

There junk too..buy the Toyota

​@@josephpuzzo1 if Toyota makes a vehicle in which you can take off the doors and roof and make it cheaper than the Jeep... Sales would shoot through the roof, Jeep sales would plummet. That's all they need to do, I feel like this is obvious yet no one does it.

​@@Joesire New Ford Bronco does it.

Damn gladiator at launch Should have been $26,000 for a base two-door, 30 for a four-door maybe 36 for reasonably optioned 1 I'm sure you could get over 40k with all the bells and whistles but if anybody thinks that shit's worth anything more than that they are on some absolute crack

​@@2015_Rubicnnhe said cheaper than not twice the price

That's because the price increases have nothing to do with improved product. They're selling the same stuff for a higher price because they can. And there's obviously plenty of idiots out there still paying up else the market wouldn't be sustained, even if it's not at it's pinnacle anymore.

Same engine as a 2011 grand caravan , ( there a good engine though) and they are still as rust prone as ever

Yea it’s insane in Ohio where I am from they have jeep gladiator Mojave $65000 no spray in bed liner no floor mates head liner no trail bed no blue tooth speaker no outfitter switches and then don’t get me started on the Bronco’s their fair market adjustment prices now

It seems like every rip-off bad deal in the world has been completely figured out by the scumbags who control everything, and that the only price that hasn’t skyrocketed like a ballistic missile is YOUR SALARY, which is virtually the same as it was in 1993.

Because they know people will pay 1200x what it cost to make that part to have that option.

I'll match that and do you one better. I bought a 2008 Ram 4500 4X4 Cummins Reg. Cab 6-speed manual for $36K + $8,500 dump body/hoist/tool boxes for a total of $44,500. I can't even imagine what a Ram 4500/5500 dump truck goes for now. Probably north of $120,000!

Similarly, I bought a brand new 2015 F250 lariat with every single option and a dealer installed 6” lift plus wheels/tires and a bed liner and tinted windows and a 6.7 PSD for 68k. That’s what half tons cost now.

Deals are out there you just gotta hunt. I got a 2022 bighorn 4 miles 75k msrp for 62k otd, sport,Cummins, 4x4 5th wheel prep, factory ram air suspension in the rear. 8.4 screen

@@johnregal5098 that was 15 years ago! Do you make the same salary as 15 years ago? IF so find a new career, In 1988 I bought….

Seriously. I'll just take a G Wagon over that.

G wagon much smaller than Grand Wagoneer

Funny thing is they're selling like hot cakes. There's only 1 left in my area. Lol

@@jacure123 I guess for those with the means they’re a good status symbol and a nice toy! I’ve only seen one new Ford Expedition as well around town.

@@jacure123 Sure they’re 😂 you must live in Beverly Hills live in quarters as a Butler to witness these insane times.

Well said! Theyve been predicting an autoloan crisis similar to the 08 mortgage crisis for a long time now. As usual youll see everyone crying for a bailout and zero personal responsability for dumb decision making. Its the way things are in america today.

Banks are pulling out of the auto loan business. You need a high credit score to be considered for a loan.

Yes sir it’ll soon be 10year and 50 year mortgages 🤣

That’s actually a good point. The highest was 48 months and you quickly realized you couldn’t afford it

Good point.

amen

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@@TheAllMightyGodofCod looks like it turned out good if bud light is selling for less than $10 for a 24pk lol

@@bkdrcn6962 ?????????????????

@@TheAllMightyGodofCod budlight was actually paying people to drink that trans juice 🤣

Very nice!

Well done my friend that's the same philosophy that I have

I wish I was alive back then, it’s truly sad I can hardly afford to buy a older truck working 40 hours a week.

Let alone a new one

That would be $15K in today's dollars.

Things are going to get rough after Summer.

I think dealers bagged all the dopes in the last two years and now the're screwed.

@@MotorFeed what happens after summer?

@@JackMehoff-iq5he The effects of higher interest rates will start to be realized. Mass layoffs coupled with people deep underwater on assets they really couldn't afford will bring financial pain to a lot of people. The ripple effect will spread throughout the economy.

People are buying, 84 months financing is now available.

so, if they want $50,000 for a new ride, tell them the old one is worth $30,000? sounds like a fun idea. besides, most new vehicles today cost no more than $12,000-$15,000 each to manufacture.

I gotta try that this year lmfao

Lowest 3rd gen raptor I’ve seen is 8k over sticker.

Don't waste your money

Ford doesn't give A plan prices to their employees on limited production vehicles. Why do you think you're going to get a discount?

Yes, it is the Biden socialism trying to destroy the U.S. as we have known our country.

Not if people don't buy. Lay offs in various fields have been laying off since last year. It's starting to hit more parts of the economy. So I'm guessing sales will be really dropping off by end of year and beginning of next year.

@@ManiacalManiac True! I've survived my 3rd set of layoffs since December. I'm actively looking just in case. Not even a single bite yet. 😔

Lolololol. Nope. Won't happen

Thats what GM and Ford are doing as well, getting the well selling vehicles to pay for electric vehicles

Plenty here in Boise for 35k.

I'll just have to make more money to buy the fun Gas cars I guess. EV's make sense for commuting. Other than that, they are boring and have no soul.

Why would they risk going out of business and make Tesla successful!??

@@MotorFeed what EVs have you driven? This seems like a generic “EVe have no soul” kind of reaction. Tesla Model 3 dual motor is a great and fun sporty sedan.

Agenda 2030.....nothing but climate fascism but I digress.

They also are adding so much technology that they're becoming unreliable making people questioning even owning a gas vehicle. Pushing you towards electric It's all scam. They are destroying the combustion engine with technology and expensive repairs these cars that they don't last at all

Problem is that we did come together and wanted all the connectivity stuff, all the safety stuff since we can't watch where we're going now. We wanted more luxury, more power, more features. These prices are the result. But if you think it's bad now, just wait until the bill for all out electrification hits.

The poorest people are the ones buying new cars

I would love to do this but I got a problem,, my car frame is rusted completely out,, not repairable,, I need a car

@@rickl7024just don’t buy it from a dealer. Get a used car in fair condition you can ride for a few years until these prices come back to normal

We couldn't come together to stay home for 2 weeks in 2020, so no way in hell would that work.

Couldnt agree more. Theyre a chore to drive and reliability sux. I tell people a jeep is fun till you own one. Unless you are an offroader dont get a wrangler. 99% of the buyers arent.

A wise idea. Take good care of your vehicle and it'll last you a long time.

I know a guy who just paid 45k for a 2020 1500 bighorn crewcab v8 with the backout package. Thats what they were selling for new in 2020.

I don't get it though. Like, everywhere you go there are lots full of new trucks that sit for months on end and don't sell because of the high prices. Why are they offering full new price for a trade in when they can't sell what they got? So they can let the used truck you just traded in sit and not sell because it's overpriced? Is this just some sort of game to show inventory movement? Like hey look we sold 5 trucks this month, but we took 5 used trucks on trade and overpaid for them..

@@red5standingby419 im sure theres a tax incentive somewhere. Like they can writeoff the interest on those sitting trucks they cant sell.

And interest rates are rising daily.

you're completely ignoring all the people who need to make a stop off at points C, D, E or occasionally G.

If buyers unite and stop going to dealers with insane markups, they'll end up with a lot full of dusty new vehicles.

@tradde11 rich people don't care about the markups, they'll pay it just to have their toy right away

@tradde11 yeah lol my numb brain ain't working right today 🤣

There's so many trim levels of the Wrangler that the Rubicon sits at the top trim so it's now the most expensive by a mile. I got a 2023 Willy's sport in sarge green with recon package for 47k.

Same here.

The house allways wins

Dont forget, a few Wranglers still have manual crank windows and manual non-powered locks and they still cost around $35,000

@@wranglerlife4ever42 Yup, insanity.

A new manual base sport gladiator in 2021 could be ordered for 35k out the door including the interest paid on the loan in that price. In 2020, i saw a few sell for 29k out the door (price doesnt include loan interest). They're now like 42k for the same truck lol. And they still haven't fixed the clutch issues. People are stupid if they're paying these prices at the current interest rates.

Damn I wish I lived in NC!

To be fair, dodge and ram have been shit for years. I had an 03 ram and a 17 avenger and they both had so many electrical problems.

You can blame the AA minority filled unions for that.

Bullshit.

College is a scam. Go to work and do what others won't. Life isn't hard , problem is people are pussies spoiled and soft.

Bingo.

Why do you need to "update"?

@@kirkpalmer1709 I have the classic two problems at once going on... all my vehicles have gotten long in the tooth to handle the family visit road trips....and I need to add a vehicle due to a driving daughter. Not moving on it right now.... waiting in hopes of things getting beter.

Jeep went to trash after tj

Might as well just buy 3!!!

@@MotorFeed -- Well, when I win the lottery. Although by then the price of a truck will take all the winnings.........

I bet they price went up months after that customer ordered them, and they found something used for a better price.

RAM has a stop sale on some 2022 2500s. There's a recall and parts are delayed, they can't sell them until they get the recall work completed on them

Ram has holds on many diesels do recalls and no parts to fix them.

Word, homie don't play dat game, pushing 250K yo!

@@fredwilliams8898 Ok now..In english??

Fuck it...at that point lease it. They do all the maintenance and warranty it. Also, if your a person who turns in your vehicles often...why not

You're right. I didn't see any other customers wandering around that area.