Car prices not on dealership Web page

win231 said:
Only final assembly is sometimes completed in the U.S. And only a certain percent of parts are U.S. That info is on the window sticker.
And when I purchase a car, I choose one with a "J" in front of the VIN number. That means everything, including assembly is Japanese.
I wouldn't touch an American-made car; I've been spoiled by real quality & it's not found in American products.
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Maybe that's why the iphone, Nike shoes and similar are made outside the USA. :ROFLMAO:

I just looked at my Monroney sticker souvenir for my car:
Parts content: Japan 75%, US/Canadian 5%
Engine: Japan
Transmission: Japan
Final assembly: Sayama, Saitama, Japan.
 
This is the Worst time in decades to be buying a new car. Until the dealers lots are filled to capacity, the dealers can boost their prices substantially. If a person can keep their existing vehicle running good for a few hundred dollars, they will probably come out ahead in the long run.
The auto industry claims that these shortages are due to a 'chip shortage', yet there are an unlimited number of smart phones and smart TV's, etc., which also use 'Chips' at the stores....so, is this chip shortage being 'manipulated'?
 
@debodun If you're really serious about a new car, keep in mind that with the "shortage" of cars, your used Honda is worth a king's ransom. Don't believe the first figure a dealer says it's worth and maybe not the second or third!

Check Kelly Blue Book, Edmunds, Consumer Reports Car Value Estimator, others.
 
Wow! That's hardly more than the car is worth for "Scrap" value....where the precious metals in the catalytic converter are about the Only thing worth buying. How old is this car....make/model, any body damage, rust, peeling paint, interior falling apart, etc.? If it still runs, and can pass a State inspection, you might be better off living with it until this vehicle shortage begins to wane.
 
Remy said:
I'm not sure what you are wanting to buy. I drive a smaller sedan but my next car will be a subcompact.
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Good for ya, Remy. I too drive a nice Ford focus with 4 cylinders. I have been driving 4 cylinders for decades. If you ask me I don't feel sorry for those guys/gals driving F-350 crew cabs with duel tires on the back to the local grocery store. Let them pay and pay when the gas goes up and up. Me, I'm gonna laugh all the way to the bank because I never fell for that advertising about buying a big, heavy, gas guzzling beast of a truck. It's "Buyer Beware" out there and yes, I was aware.
 
Don M. said:
How old is this car....make/model, any body damage, rust, peeling paint, interior falling apart, etc.?
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2002 Honda Civic LX 4-door sedan. It has some scrapes and dings as any 20 year old vehicle would have. Interior is actually in pretty good condition. It passed inspection, but that was when the mechanic informed me I needed a front axle boot. I can't even find a garage that can get one.

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I just bought a new AWD Buick Enclave. This is only my second Buick that I have purchased. My wife bought a 2012 back in 2012 and she really liked it and after looking at cars for the past month, I decided the Enclave had everything I wanted, although a little more money than what I wanted to spend. Don’t go all bananas on me, but I only buy American “branded” vehicles. (I didn’t say American made because that’s an almost impossibility.)
 
debodun said:
2002 Honda Civic LX 4-door sedan. It has some scrapes and dings as any 20 year old vehicle would have. Interior is actually in pretty good condition. It passed inspection, but tkat when the mechanic informed me I needed a front axle boot. I can't even find a garage that can get one.

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I just checked RockAuto.com. and they, too don't show that part as being available. IF RA doesn't have it, I doubt anyone else would either.
These "boots" are just there to keep dirt, etc., from building up around the suspension/drive train components. If you're not driving on any muddy dirt roads. etc., such a buildup should be minimal. If you did get that area dirty, you could probably clean it up by kneeling down with the garden hose or car wash wand....or taking a short drive during a heavy rain storm.
Bottom line....if the car is still in reasonably good condition...hang on to it a bit longer, until the dealers have more cars to sell. People buying new cars today are paying Way more than necessary.
 
oldman said:
Don’t go all bananas on me, but I only buy American “branded” vehicles. (I didn’t say American made because that’s an almost impossibility.)
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"Brand" is almost meaningless in today's auto market. Many US brands are made in Mexico, or Canada, while several foreign brands are made in the U.S. Awhile back, I was looking at a report of car "origins", and it said that the Most US car, in terms of content and location of manufacturing, is the Toyota Camry. About the Only US vehicles that are still nearly fully US, are the full size pickups.
 
@debodun Pay attention! If RA has the part, either get it yourself or tell the dealer to source it. No need to buy a new car simply to replace the boot. My experience has been that if you provide the part, the mechanic (dealer or independent) will guarantee their work, but won't guarantee the part.

I'm guess that your car has very low mileage. Dealers will stand in line to get their hands on your car, and your dealer may be salivating at the prospect of getting yours, knowing that it's been well maintained. Actually, private buyers would also give their first-born to get it.
 
Every year something needs fixing, then I feel I have to keep it that much longer to get my investment back out of it. If I get enough parts replaced, I will have a new car. ;) Problem now is getting parts.
 
They want you to come in for the price, then high pressure you to get something else at a lot more money. I'm thinking I'd prefer to go through Costco or some third party like Costco for a new car purchase, that way the deal is done before the dealership ever sees you. Just sharing my thoughts :coffee: . Don...
 
I, for one would NOT buy a new car during these times; they are hiking up the prices on vehicles just like everything else.
 
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