Am I crazy or is this the worst time ever to buy a vehicle?

[JustinL]

Tesla model 3 Sr+ is done for the year too.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Damn I was just getting to the point of maybe considering a early E63s and now I bet used prices are going to rocket.

[rage2]

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It seems like some knew this was coming, as prices on G63s and GLS Maybachs jumped over the last week... Surely just the tip of the iceberg.

And that’s on top of the huge msrp jump as well this year. This isn’t even a delay, it’s straight up cancellation for the whole model year.

[rage2]

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Damn I was just getting to the point of maybe considering a early E63s and now I bet used prices are going to rocket.

Older cars still fine. For now. This is all the ballers that swap cars frequently so only affecting new cars. For now.

[Team_Mclaren]

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Older cars still fine. For now. This is all the ballers like me that swap cars frequently so only affecting new cars. For now.

ftfy

[rage2]

Please, I can’t afford a 63 haha. Only fake AMGs here.

[ExtraSlow]

Still a bad time to buy vehicles. CNN article on why.
https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/19/busin...rge/index.html

[rx7boi]

No biggie. People will just continue to focus on monthly payments and extend their loans lol.

[2002civic]

It's bad. We have spark plugs, roof rails, tranny fluid, brake rotors, air filters and everything in between on back order right now. Some new cars are coming with one key because of a shortage and the owner will get the second when production is better.

[lilmira]

yeah, apparently some 22 Audi cars will come with 1 key fob and spare key only until they are available. Phone box option is on short supply as well.

[rx7boi]

How are prospective clients handling this news? Have they been taking it in stride or do some of them act petulant and demand free shit because of this global issue?

I mean, I think I know the answer but it's fun to hear stories lol.

[riander5]

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Older cars still fine. For now. This is all the ballers that swap cars frequently so only affecting new cars. For now.

2015 / 2016 e63s seem expensive to me. How do i find out their prices before this year is the question.....

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How are prospective clients handling this news? Have they been taking it in stride or do some of them act petulant and demand free shit because of this global issue?

I mean, I think I know the answer but it's fun to hear stories lol.

AMG guys are either buying way over MSRP for 21s, or swearing off Mercedes completely. They’re in for a rude awakening if they think it’s any better anywhere else right now.

[bjstare]

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2015 / 2016 e63s seem expensive to me. How do i find out their prices before this year is the question.....

Look up all the sales on bringatrailer to give you a trend line, adjust down to compensate for auction hype, adjust for currency/Canadian market based on current list prices of cars available on both sides of the border, that’ll get you some idea.

[riander5]

Appears non wagons arent rare enough to warrant listings on BaT, or I am just using the site wrong. Regardless, the wagon versions havent gone up in price, but they certainly havent dropped as they age either

[2002civic]

nm

[vengie]

There is a vehicle at a dealership I wanted to pick up two weeks ago.
They wouldn't budge on price (~$200 off was their max) so I said I am good and here is my price.

Fast forward they have since contacted me twice to see if I've changed my mind, to which I have replied "Not unless you would take my price".

This latest time they essentially called me crazy and the vehicle is rare and sought after, blah blah blah and to stop wasting their time... Remember, they have been contacting and pestering me and its been sitting there for two weeks...

For reference, my price was $1800 off the all in of the price they wanted.

Even at the price I was willing to pay i'd say its SLIGHTLY overpriced, but can live with that.

[rx7boi]

Just mind games.

If you gave in, it's a win for them.

If you didn't give in, they're still not losing alot by holding out for a buyer since it's only been 2 weeks (plus however long it's been sitting on the lot)

What's the vehicle worth and is it brand new?

[Xtrema]

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-58266794

The world's biggest carmaker had planned to make almost 900,000 cars next month, but has now reduced that to 540,000 vehicles.

[vengie]

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Just mind games.

If you gave in, it's a win for them.

If you didn't give in, they're still not losing alot by holding out for a buyer since it's only been 2 weeks (plus however long it's been sitting on the lot)

What's the vehicle worth and is it brand new?

Used car ~$18k

Daily driver replacement.