@@UntamedMotors what's sad is a. $58,000 22-24 Toyota Tundra SR5, even after a $6 to $8,000 discount, doesn't even have powered front seats. All the older body style Tundras SR5s at least came with power seats.
Now is not the time to buy - it's still time to wait and drive home the message that consumers will not continue to be taken advantage of by dealerships and car manufacturers.
The same feeling transfers over to the Tundras, Sequoias and Land Cruisers with crappy 6 cyl engines...i'm aghast that people are actually buying them...
The people want affordable cars and automakers used to make them. The bean counters figured out they can make just as much profit selling higher margin, higher price cars. Every automaker is going this route. It's a business at the end of the day, they are not there to actually serve the American people. It's really a shame.
@@user-yn4cn3el5q My 2003 V8 4runner towing capacity is 5000 lbs, the Tacoma 4 banger towing capacity is 6400 lbs and your calling it a Low Stress engine? The figures show otherwise, good day.
I put a downpayment for a hybrid Tacoma 6 months before its release for sale. when i went to the dealers lot to check it out: the rear seat has no legroom considering it’s a midsize 4 door truck, mpg isn’t that good, don’t know why they didn’t just keep the v6 and add the hybrid in it instead of the turbo 4 cyl. for that, i cancelled my purchased and took back my downpayment
Was at my dealer for service on my '18 Tacoma... Couple days before appointment I get a text, email, and call from the dealer saying someone is going to want to speak to me about purchasing my vehicle. I explained I was not interested. Well sure enough a salesman comes over to me anyway and it took me 3 different ways of telling him I just wasn't interested... Meanwhile, the lot is overflowing with new Tacoma's and tundras. Sort of felt bad for the salesman to be that desperate... Didnt feel bad for my wallet tho! Vote with your wallet is the best policy!!!
I just bought a 2015 4Runner SR5 premium 4wd, w/ 100k miles for 24k. Excellent condition inside and out. For my 18 yr old daughter. I still feel better about this buy than buying a new Chevy Trax/Trailblazer for around same price.
Everything on all vehicles runs on electricity and it takes electricity to refine oil, pump and pay for fuel and to run gas stations. Without electricity, cars are a brick.
Of the many reasons to avoid an EV, lack of chargers is the biggest. They're actually quite uncommon from what I've seen. And I've never seen any at lodgings which rules out overnight trips.
They keep telling us the economy is great but most of us know it's not. Long gone are the days of $500 apartments, $1.50 gas and going to the grocery store, filling your shopping cart and walking out under $100... I don't know many people who can afford a $80k truck, even a $30k car is a big stretch for most people.
I agree with the part that what we are told about price for things coming down isn’t happening where I live or you live. But the last time I paid $1.50 per gallon for gas was about 25 years ago
@LK-bz9sk I remember seeing gas at about $1.50 a gallon a few times between 2017 and 2019. Although when I first started driving in the 90s it was $.90 a gallon.
@@MrApplesaucestuff 50k with markups and taxes for a toyota sienna LE here in California. That's out of my budget. But I agree I don't need a 90k truck
Keep up the good work, telling the truth will always outweigh fanboy RU-vidrs. Love how you break things down and back it up through the lens of the camera.
Still there. Just like back in 2000 and9/200,000 recalls for the valves dropping out of their engine. They fixed the problem and they are still legendary just because we live in the Internet age and you guys were still in diapers back in 2009 doesn’t mean that Toyota is gone anywhere in quality.
@@LightstormFX4 OK just out of them lololol. this has happened before with recalls nothing new people who believe everything they read on the Internet 99% of the time they’re completely full of it and don’t understand how manufacturing is done
Not a fan of Biden either but most of this inflation is from the the Trump administration printing nearly 8 trillion in just one term. The only administration that printed more was Obama’s and that was not even 2 trillion more in two terms.
Yeah it was very normal back in 2019 when unemployment was almost 10% and I lost 50k in one month in my 401k.. By the way I've gained all that back and then some since then...
They raised prices chasing those stimulus dollars, high interest rates will make payments way too high in this crisis. Prices went up way too high and my wages went up 9%. Won’t try to afford anything until 0% comes back and prices drop significantly.
@@JohnWalsh2019in five years your entire Chevy has been recycled into soda cans. I have a 2010 Prius and the battery is still fine 14 years later 250k+ miles. What example do you have?
@@driftx2 I own Toyota's and Honda's both of which are fully N/A 6 cylinder engines. Just because you have a 14yr old Prius I guess means no one else in the world is experiencing battery issues after a few years huh swifty?
Suburu lost me when they CVT in all their vehicles and now Toyota lost me by putting turbo engine in all of their vehicles. It looks like there are now very options which are not powered by turbos or do not have CVT transmissions.
I just got a Toyota Venza as my new company car...its a sleeper and I was pleasantly surprised. Very comfortable drive, avg 40 mpg, smooth and easy to drive. It is still a little pricey though....
@@UntamedMotors I must say this video and your one on the Toyota problems were off the chart. I’m only one subscriber but want to give you feedback. Maybe others will and you will see a pattern. Look I benefit from these videos whether for information or entertainment. Anything I can do so that you continue to bring this content is a win win. Maybe I suggest something that you can benefit from. I don’t follow too many. The content must be great. Yours is. Keep doing what you are doing. It works for me. Take care.
@@UntamedMotors one more thing. I really appreciate you responding. You don’t have to but took the time. Thank you. I’m sure you are busy and like I said I don’t expect any creators to respond. But when they do like you, it makes me feel good. Thank you.
@@UntamedMotors I look at it this way. If I’m enjoying the content this much, at the very least I can provide feedback. I want to encourage more videos. How else can you know if it’s working. Also, I will always be positive or constructive. If any creator post something I’m against I will just unfollow. I hate all these negative people. If you don’t like the content just don’t watch. Don’t want to bother you. I do feel you have a great talent to deliver content. Let’s face it, some people don’t. I couldn’t. It just who I am. Even though I can’t, I can appreciate others who can. You need to do a 2.0 on that hilarious Toyota video. It was classic.
You are correct about the purchase price & low% financing being the 'top buying factor', but any buyer following 'your' advice had better anty-up for an extended warranty. "YOU get what you pay for"
The Toyota venza used to be a poormans Lexus rx350 and are very reliable. What's the drivetrain in it? Did it change to the turbo 4 cyl? The old six was very good.
Great video- I don’t know man - I live in CA Bay Area and the economy seems really good here I just think people don’t want to be over charged for these big SUV’s and so they just aren’t buying 😢
I could use a 1 ton for my small business, but I refuse to buy anything right now. A used 2020 3500 6.7 cummins 4x4 with medium trim for 60k and 140k miles used? NO THANKS!
Hey, just wanted to give some feedback on your channel- Great content- I have watched lot of your videos and have learned somethings about Toyotas- I’ve just bought a 2013 FJ Trail Teams Cement- maybe it was one of your 😂- Stay blessed brother!
I thank God every day that I have got out of my childish ways of always having to have the newest fanciest cars and toys. I paid off all vehicles years early and have zero interest buying anything. We are going all in on the home as well since we owe nothing but that. One think you could start preaching on is how people are leaving expensive states for more country states to save money. We are in Florida, born and raised, and we are looking at Kentucky and Indiana to move to to save money. Progressive just said my car rates are now 925 per month!!! I got a quote for up there at 153 a month, same policy, just different state. By next year it will be over 1k a month... more than my parents ever paid for a home growing up!
I would consider buying the $25k-$30k crossover. The problem that I have is that they are not produced in the USA. We keep buying everything and sending our money out of the country. Vehicles (and other items) not being made in the USA means there are more Americans out of work. The more Americans we put out of work, the less money Americans have to spend. Eventually, Americans will have no money at all. What can we buy that is made in the USA?
My ex bought that exact Maverick that you showed with the steelies on there the MSRP was 20,900 in 2022!! Hybrid was standard, I think now they put that 2.0 turbo as standard. We took that truck with four full adults and the bed loaded up from Phoenix to Utah & back truck got around 29 MPG on the 🛣️going between 70-95 mph no cruise control lol VERY 🪨 feeling 🛻💨 I drive a nice 3rd gen Tacoma 2022 TRD off-road & I'll admit it that Maverick is impressive! 2X The ⛽ mileage as my Tacoma & it has over 500 lb more payload I don't understand how but it sure does 🤔 I've seen it on both🚪stickers Tacoma is 945lbs payload the Maverick is over 1,500 lb!! I put "sumo springs" on the Tacoma because the payload is so wack helps going down washboard roads big time also can pull my trailer without it sagging + can hit the shit out of bumps & don't worry about it, less body roll, also they make your suspension last longer because it's not being used near as much 🤷
@@UntamedMotors Yeah! Everything except trucks and medium to large SUV's that can be used for towing. I'm keeping my old SUV's and car with geared transmissions.
There is nothing left on the line of credit on their homes today, not even for a cheeseburger, much less for a super overpriced vehicle or jewel with wheels.
First of all you're wrong those aren't affordable. Second waits a few more months until the new cheaper compact trucks come out that are well under $20,000 those are the cars that you want to buy basic and get the job done.
Compared to the national average new vehicle sale price, these are all well below that -so although debatable person to person, these are affordable compared to the $47500 average.
It's funny that you say trucks are being discounted. I've decided to go with the new Ford Ranger Raptor. I've called, emailed several dealers here in NJ. Some willing to sell at MSRP, some want to add a $5k dealer markups. Truck is selling well and Ford can't keep up with the demand right now. Factory orders are taking 8 to 13 months for delivery time.
Was surprised by I like the Forester. The white looked good also. It would be one I would consider if I had fewer kids. Overall, things just seem so out of whack. The vehicles people want are priced out of sight now. I run an engineering firm, and I can't justify paying 60k for a new F150 any more. Just doesn't make financial sense.
Here’s the thing, for the Ford Expedition or any vehicle, you don’t need the top of the line. Why pay $90k for a Ford Expedition when you can get one of the lower trims for less money. We have a special needs child and will need to switch to an accessibility based minivan. Just to get a basic Toyota Sienna that’s been modified will cost $94k. Now that is absolutely insane but we know the benefits of having. I get it, as a people, we like nice things but at what cost? I hate how the car market is making it challenging for people to buy vehicles but we also have to be willing to play the game and really stay below the budget of what we’re paying. Just my thoughts.
7/15/24 - This vid is appreciated Yes, price cut on new, newer vehicles However, long term maintenance Is a bigger consideration for me EV and small engine turbo Any brand Just not worth the disposability after 36,000 warranty Considering maintenance the next 60,000mi to 100,000mi + To maintain over 6yrs to more + Yes affordability Now Price cut + low % rate These EV and small engine turbo attractive deal CAFE / Manufacture / Dealership Drives the market and consumer consumption I get it ... The future of vehicles Just junk quality engine, transmission, Fit finish So yea the future is bright with rose color lens on Remains me of the market crashes of 1990s housing subprime loans 2007 financial market crash 2020 COVID pandemic Ain't the future brilliant ... Not !!!
Why would i buy now vs waiting for early release 2025 models to show up in a couple months and drive prices down further? 90k for for expedition is ridiculous. Could Benz SUV or land river range river for that money before covid taught dealerships and factories they could jack prices up by unreasonable amounts.😊
I would say people are finally waking up and not buying these overpriced, reliability prone vehicles. It makes perfect sense that people would go with the smaller vehicles because of affordability in this current economic climate. I own ( I do not owe any payments on it) a 2016 WRX Limited with a CVT transmission that runs great I plan on keeping it for as long as it will last. I do my own oil changes, tire rotations, filter changes for the most part, and it runs great and has been a great daily commuter. With all the economic factors you mentioned in this presentation, it makes perfect logical sense that are people are choosing smaller vehicles that may fit their needs.
We have a perfect storm here. We have entered a second era of malaise where even Toyota quality has fallen. Couple this with high inflation and here we are. BTW, EV sales are up worldwide by over 20%. We are a fringe market until better EV offerings are available.
hey man, I’m looking to get into this as a side hustle during college.. I’m just wondering how profit if actually made, I don’t see how to make money when you have to “reinvest” profits to buy the next?
Toyota keeps shooting themselves in the foot regarding customer needs. I told the 2 local Toyota dealerships I wanted to purchase a Toyota Camry LE front wheel drive. Toyota rarely sends these dealerships Front wheel drive cars. The few front wheel drive cars the dealerships come with mostly a black exterior color one that I would never buy.
The Chevy Trax/Buick Encore has 3-cylinder Turbo engines, the same as the Bronco Sports. I like the looks of the Trax, but no thanks! I doubt the longevity of a 3-cylinder Turbo!
*I have been going showroom to showroom for the last one month, new cars are poorly built and overpriced. To top it all I have had horrible experiences with sales teams. The only memorable visit and test drive was a Tesla and that also because there are no humans in sales at Tesla - all robots & Ai*
I test drove the 2024 Crosstrek, 2024 Outback, and 2025 Forester yesterday. Hated the CVTs. Not bad at low speed but wind out super fast and kill power during heavy throttle.
