Are used car price dirt cheap now?

[PKMAN]

2009 New Car Sales Will Be Very Bad

Because shrewd shoppers like us are taking advantage of the current economic downturn and buying barely used certified luxury nameplates flooding the market with low mileage and excellent condition for less than their brand new common brand’s brethren.

Lexus RX / Toyota Highlander
Acura TL / Honda Accord
Infiniti G35 / Nissan Altima

If you’re in the market for a brand new Toyota, Honda or Nissan, don’t bother! You can now buy the certified luxury version for less…possibly a lot less.

[Coronita]

[quote=donaldduckmoore]Thanks very much for helpful feedbacks. Where do you guys find deals to buy cars these days, online or onsite?

PKMAN, are you serious that a used RH is cheaper than a brand new RAV4? I am new to car search and I really need your help to find that deal.[/quote]

Used. Don’t know. Never have nor will buy used.

New, I posted a way to get good deals via emailing dealers in L.a. Call up dealers in L.a.and ask for fleet sales or internet sales. L.a. Dealers usually do considerably better pricing than s.d.

I second the comment about the rx turn radius, or most toyota’s for that matter. Also when I test drove the rx, the dynamics behaved more like a truck than a crossover cuv. Again the mdx had a much more car handling feel, especially with the new models have a sports package. The X5 rocks, but the sports package on it makes the ride too stiff for an cuv imho. The is suppose to be an M version of the x5.m don’t know why, frankly

[Coronita]

[quote=donaldduckmoore]Thanks very much for helpful feedbacks. Where do you guys find deals to buy cars these days, online or onsite?

PKMAN, are you serious that a used RH is cheaper than a brand new RAV4? I am new to car search and I really need your help to find that deal.[/quote]

Used. Don’t know. Never have nor will buy used.

New, I posted a way to get good deals via emailing dealers in L.a. Call up dealers in L.a.and ask for fleet sales or internet sales. L.a. Dealers usually do considerably better pricing than s.d.

I second the comment about the rx turn radius, or most toyota’s for that matter. Also when I test drove the rx, the dynamics behaved more like a truck than a crossover cuv. Again the mdx had a much more car handling feel, especially with the new models have a sports package. The X5 rocks, but the sports package on it makes the ride too stiff for an cuv imho. The is suppose to be an M version of the x5.m don’t know why, frankly

[Coronita]

[quote=donaldduckmoore]Thanks very much for helpful feedbacks. Where do you guys find deals to buy cars these days, online or onsite?

PKMAN, are you serious that a used RH is cheaper than a brand new RAV4? I am new to car search and I really need your help to find that deal.[/quote]

Used. Don’t know. Never have nor will buy used.

New, I posted a way to get good deals via emailing dealers in L.a. Call up dealers in L.a.and ask for fleet sales or internet sales. L.a. Dealers usually do considerably better pricing than s.d.

I second the comment about the rx turn radius, or most toyota’s for that matter. Also when I test drove the rx, the dynamics behaved more like a truck than a crossover cuv. Again the mdx had a much more car handling feel, especially with the new models have a sports package. The X5 rocks, but the sports package on it makes the ride too stiff for an cuv imho. The is suppose to be an M version of the x5.m don’t know why, frankly

[Coronita]

[quote=donaldduckmoore]Thanks very much for helpful feedbacks. Where do you guys find deals to buy cars these days, online or onsite?

PKMAN, are you serious that a used RH is cheaper than a brand new RAV4? I am new to car search and I really need your help to find that deal.[/quote]

Used. Don’t know. Never have nor will buy used.

New, I posted a way to get good deals via emailing dealers in L.a. Call up dealers in L.a.and ask for fleet sales or internet sales. L.a. Dealers usually do considerably better pricing than s.d.

I second the comment about the rx turn radius, or most toyota’s for that matter. Also when I test drove the rx, the dynamics behaved more like a truck than a crossover cuv. Again the mdx had a much more car handling feel, especially with the new models have a sports package. The X5 rocks, but the sports package on it makes the ride too stiff for an cuv imho. The is suppose to be an M version of the x5.m don’t know why, frankly

[Coronita]

[quote=donaldduckmoore]Thanks very much for helpful feedbacks. Where do you guys find deals to buy cars these days, online or onsite?

PKMAN, are you serious that a used RH is cheaper than a brand new RAV4? I am new to car search and I really need your help to find that deal.[/quote]

Used. Don’t know. Never have nor will buy used.

New, I posted a way to get good deals via emailing dealers in L.a. Call up dealers in L.a.and ask for fleet sales or internet sales. L.a. Dealers usually do considerably better pricing than s.d.

I second the comment about the rx turn radius, or most toyota’s for that matter. Also when I test drove the rx, the dynamics behaved more like a truck than a crossover cuv. Again the mdx had a much more car handling feel, especially with the new models have a sports package. The X5 rocks, but the sports package on it makes the ride too stiff for an cuv imho. The is suppose to be an M version of the x5.m don’t know why, frankly

[Coronita]

[quote=PKMAN]2009 New Car Sales Will Be Very Bad

Because shrewd shoppers like us are taking advantage of the current economic downturn and buying barely used certified luxury nameplates flooding the market with low mileage and excellent condition for less than their brand new common brand’s brethren.

Lexus RX / Toyota Highlander
Acura TL / Honda Accord
Infiniti G35 / Nissan Altima

If you’re in the market for a brand new Toyota, Honda or Nissan, don’t bother! You can now buy the certified luxury version for less…possibly a lot less.[/quote]

Fwiw

G35 is rwd, and not the same platform as the altima or maxima for that matter.

TL and accord don’t share platforms. Completely different cars. Tsx and accord is the more likely comparo.

TL are going to be cheaper because again of the complete redesign.

In fact, I suspect the cars falling in massive value have less to do with the economy and more to do with model redesigns that are happening 09 (2010 model year) many car co are doing this probably to stimulate demand.

[Coronita]

[quote=PKMAN]2009 New Car Sales Will Be Very Bad

Because shrewd shoppers like us are taking advantage of the current economic downturn and buying barely used certified luxury nameplates flooding the market with low mileage and excellent condition for less than their brand new common brand’s brethren.

Lexus RX / Toyota Highlander
Acura TL / Honda Accord
Infiniti G35 / Nissan Altima

If you’re in the market for a brand new Toyota, Honda or Nissan, don’t bother! You can now buy the certified luxury version for less…possibly a lot less.[/quote]

Fwiw

G35 is rwd, and not the same platform as the altima or maxima for that matter.

TL and accord don’t share platforms. Completely different cars. Tsx and accord is the more likely comparo.

TL are going to be cheaper because again of the complete redesign.

In fact, I suspect the cars falling in massive value have less to do with the economy and more to do with model redesigns that are happening 09 (2010 model year) many car co are doing this probably to stimulate demand.

[Coronita]

[quote=PKMAN]2009 New Car Sales Will Be Very Bad

Because shrewd shoppers like us are taking advantage of the current economic downturn and buying barely used certified luxury nameplates flooding the market with low mileage and excellent condition for less than their brand new common brand’s brethren.

Lexus RX / Toyota Highlander
Acura TL / Honda Accord
Infiniti G35 / Nissan Altima

If you’re in the market for a brand new Toyota, Honda or Nissan, don’t bother! You can now buy the certified luxury version for less…possibly a lot less.[/quote]

Fwiw

G35 is rwd, and not the same platform as the altima or maxima for that matter.

TL and accord don’t share platforms. Completely different cars. Tsx and accord is the more likely comparo.

TL are going to be cheaper because again of the complete redesign.

In fact, I suspect the cars falling in massive value have less to do with the economy and more to do with model redesigns that are happening 09 (2010 model year) many car co are doing this probably to stimulate demand.

[Coronita]

[quote=PKMAN]2009 New Car Sales Will Be Very Bad

Because shrewd shoppers like us are taking advantage of the current economic downturn and buying barely used certified luxury nameplates flooding the market with low mileage and excellent condition for less than their brand new common brand’s brethren.

Lexus RX / Toyota Highlander
Acura TL / Honda Accord
Infiniti G35 / Nissan Altima

If you’re in the market for a brand new Toyota, Honda or Nissan, don’t bother! You can now buy the certified luxury version for less…possibly a lot less.[/quote]

Fwiw

G35 is rwd, and not the same platform as the altima or maxima for that matter.

TL and accord don’t share platforms. Completely different cars. Tsx and accord is the more likely comparo.

TL are going to be cheaper because again of the complete redesign.

In fact, I suspect the cars falling in massive value have less to do with the economy and more to do with model redesigns that are happening 09 (2010 model year) many car co are doing this probably to stimulate demand.

[Coronita]

[quote=PKMAN]2009 New Car Sales Will Be Very Bad

Because shrewd shoppers like us are taking advantage of the current economic downturn and buying barely used certified luxury nameplates flooding the market with low mileage and excellent condition for less than their brand new common brand’s brethren.

Lexus RX / Toyota Highlander
Acura TL / Honda Accord
Infiniti G35 / Nissan Altima

If you’re in the market for a brand new Toyota, Honda or Nissan, don’t bother! You can now buy the certified luxury version for less…possibly a lot less.[/quote]

Fwiw

G35 is rwd, and not the same platform as the altima or maxima for that matter.

TL and accord don’t share platforms. Completely different cars. Tsx and accord is the more likely comparo.

TL are going to be cheaper because again of the complete redesign.

In fact, I suspect the cars falling in massive value have less to do with the economy and more to do with model redesigns that are happening 09 (2010 model year) many car co are doing this probably to stimulate demand.

[PKMAN]

Indeed, G35 is rear-drive thus different platform as Altima. I made the wrong connection on that one.

However TL and Accord is based on the same platform. The same Accord platform also spun RL, MDX, Pilot and Odyssey. TSX is Accord in Europe and Japan it was deemed too small for the US market thus became TSX. I suspect TSX is based on the Civic platform, as the dimensions are similar and interior spaciousness, when I test-drove it, is downright identical (Civic owner for 6+ years).

In my case, I actually want the older Acuras, as I can’t stand the stupid grin-face of the new TL/RL/TSX. I’m a big Honda/Acura supporter but if this is to be the future direction of all Acura, then I’ll have to look elsewhere.

[PKMAN]

Indeed, G35 is rear-drive thus different platform as Altima. I made the wrong connection on that one.

However TL and Accord is based on the same platform. The same Accord platform also spun RL, MDX, Pilot and Odyssey. TSX is Accord in Europe and Japan it was deemed too small for the US market thus became TSX. I suspect TSX is based on the Civic platform, as the dimensions are similar and interior spaciousness, when I test-drove it, is downright identical (Civic owner for 6+ years).

In my case, I actually want the older Acuras, as I can’t stand the stupid grin-face of the new TL/RL/TSX. I’m a big Honda/Acura supporter but if this is to be the future direction of all Acura, then I’ll have to look elsewhere.

[PKMAN]

Indeed, G35 is rear-drive thus different platform as Altima. I made the wrong connection on that one.

However TL and Accord is based on the same platform. The same Accord platform also spun RL, MDX, Pilot and Odyssey. TSX is Accord in Europe and Japan it was deemed too small for the US market thus became TSX. I suspect TSX is based on the Civic platform, as the dimensions are similar and interior spaciousness, when I test-drove it, is downright identical (Civic owner for 6+ years).

In my case, I actually want the older Acuras, as I can’t stand the stupid grin-face of the new TL/RL/TSX. I’m a big Honda/Acura supporter but if this is to be the future direction of all Acura, then I’ll have to look elsewhere.

[PKMAN]

Indeed, G35 is rear-drive thus different platform as Altima. I made the wrong connection on that one.

However TL and Accord is based on the same platform. The same Accord platform also spun RL, MDX, Pilot and Odyssey. TSX is Accord in Europe and Japan it was deemed too small for the US market thus became TSX. I suspect TSX is based on the Civic platform, as the dimensions are similar and interior spaciousness, when I test-drove it, is downright identical (Civic owner for 6+ years).

In my case, I actually want the older Acuras, as I can’t stand the stupid grin-face of the new TL/RL/TSX. I’m a big Honda/Acura supporter but if this is to be the future direction of all Acura, then I’ll have to look elsewhere.

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