Are you waiting? Are you buying? Are you doubling down on your current truck? New or used what are your plans?
And who can truly AFFORD these new truck prices?
And who can truly AFFORD these new truck prices?
Who is waiting for truck prices to drop?
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Maybe things are changing. I heard a commercial for the local Dodge/Ram/Jeep place saying the manufacturer notified them that they would be 'getting an increase in allocation'. Interestingly, out of all the truck dealers nearby, this place has by far the most inventory - their lot looks full. Aren't people buying Ram/Jeep vehicles?
edit- BTW, the Kubota place now has so many tractors that, if they get any more, I wouldn't be surprised if they have to start parking them along the side of the street.
edit- BTW, the Kubota place now has so many tractors that, if they get any more, I wouldn't be surprised if they have to start parking them along the side of the street.
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Our small local RAM dealer has 18 trucks on the lot with 6 more in transit. There are two 22's that are discounted $8800 off MSRP and the 23's have varying discounts from between $1500 to $7200 off MSRP so at least things are headed in the right direction.
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In October 1978 I bought a brand new 1979 Chevy K20 Scottsdale with no frills (no power windows/locks, no A/C, rubber floor mats). The only real luxury was a sliding rear window and chrome bumpers. 350 with a 4-speed manual and locking hubs. Out the door with tax just under $7200.00!
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Using an online inflation calculator that works out to $33,222 in todays dollars. That was a decent chunk of change back then.
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Not as big a chunk as it would be today.Using an online inflation calculator that works out to $33,222 in todays dollars. That was a decent chunk of change back then.
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If they built a truck with crank windows and a manual transmission it would probably sell for about the same amount adjusted for inflation.Not as big a chunk as it would be today.
Actually just looked, a new one starts at $36,300 so not too far off and has many more features. But when you go to build and price one the lowest MSRP is $38,300. Standard cab, short bed (80”), 4x4. Their Build & Price doesn’t seem to be iPhone friendly so it’s not working too good.
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In 1996 I ordered a fully loaded gasser Dodge Ram 2500 SLT with every option other than leather and automatic. It even had a NV241 transfer case with PTO.
It stickered at $26,400 before any dealer discounts. If I'd have gotten the diesel I probably would still have that truck. It was only $3500 more at the time IIRC. I think it ended up around $22k on the final paperwork. And kudos to Dodge to producing a personalized Monroney sticker with the title "this vehicle built expressly for...". Gonna be garage art someday.
Anyway, strange to see Stellantis bucking the trend and lowering truck prices and increasing supply. They're a solid #3 in the truck market so I guess they can't be as uppity as the big 2.
I got other ideas but not for this end of the forum.
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I could dig this...
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But not for $74K for a gasser with cloth!
But not for $74K for a gasser with cloth!
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If they were to have made a Power Wagon with a diesel and a 6 speed stick I'd have been in.
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Cheapest 23' RAM you can build is a 1500 Classic Tradesman Regular Cab 8' Box 4x2 for $30,695. If you add 4x4 the cost is $38,750. This truck is no frills with manual locks, manual windows so pretty bare bones by today's standard. You can have it in your choice of white or red though. RAM is currently offering 10% off all Classic trucks so technically it's $34,875 right now with no additional dealer discounts.
Should add that is with the 305HP V6. If you want the V8 HEMI it's $3000 more but worth every penny.
Should add that is with the 305HP V6. If you want the V8 HEMI it's $3000 more but worth every penny.
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That may be a little expensive for the average 150. Most of what I see on the lots around here a the xl st or xlt with the 2.7 motor.
While I don’t see new truck prices going down. I think we’ll see people that don’t need a pickup turn to smaller more affordable vehicles.
While I don’t see new truck prices going down. I think we’ll see people that don’t need a pickup turn to smaller more affordable vehicles.
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New MSRP wont come down but the rebates, incentives, financing, etc will improve if the sales volume slows down.
As long as new trucks are sky high that will keep used prices high too. If there is new inventory sitting on lots then the used price should cool some. Availability right now was a big driver of used prices the last couple years. If you needed a vehicle today then used was your only option. And you paid for that.
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an article I read yesterday said the used prices won't go down much as their is a shortage of 2 million new vehicles in the USA, so the ones that can't afford new will keep the used market higher than it should be.
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My neighbor has that exact truck, beautiful! Now, if it was an option for the 3500, I might have added it. The difference in yearly registration costs are astounding. I paid $139.25 for my 2022 3500, while the 2500s and the 1500s would be in the $600 to $800 range! Welcome to Minnesota, land of the 10,000 taxes! Jevers
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