Prices of new pickup trucks.

[davesl708]

I no longer have a dog in the fight but can't help wonder how the young contractors, construction workers and other related job workers are going to afford to keep and maintain trucks for work.

The prices of new trucks are far more than what I paid for my first house. I bought a Chevy C10 new in 1978 and it cost me $3,200.

The new price of 1/2 trucks are 20 times that much.

 

[oldpilgrim]

Why do you think you see so many leasing offers on TV.

How many times do you see the sales price mentioned? If it was mentioned, people would run away screaming.

 

[davesl708]

Yes but leasing is not a bargain. The terms are ridiculous and don't go over the mileage limit.

I guess it will be cheaper to buy an old truck and spend $10k on fixing it up.

 

[Jstpssng]

There was a long discussion about this, earlier this year.http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/related-topics/337949-who-can-afford-new-truck.html

Having said that, try buying a house for what you paid back then.

 

[Rustyiron]

It's nuts!
You can't find a "work truck" on the lot, or one without a pimpmobile look and a dashboard that looks like a "game boy".

 

[Terry1040]

Prices of all new vehicles, tractors, etc are out of line. But, that is the way it is. In 1975, I purchased a new GMC pickup. The next time that I purchased a new pickup was April 2015. 40 years later ! Why buy new when used will do !

 

[Green Power]

Prices of all new vehicles, tractors, etc are out of line. But, that is the way it is. In 1975, I purchased a new GMC pickup. The next time that I purchased a new pickup was April 2015. 40 years later ! Why buy new when used will do !

The prices of used are crazy too.

 

[kenmac]

these prices can't continue.. Remember what happened to the housing market. ?? The vehicle market will be next

 

[chad22]

Yeah prices of new trucks are insane. Definitely out of my reach at the moment.

I drive a 92 Chevy Silverado 1500 1/2 ton that I hope will last me for awhile yet. Though I have a feeling it's gonna get to where the cost of fixing isn't worth it soon.

Though I may be able to keep it for driving around town for a few miles here and there. But any further I need a more reliable truck.

Plus I need to get a bigger one that will haul more anyway.

The truck I buy will definitely be another used one. I don't care if it looks good. It just needs to get me from point A to Point B.

Right now my truck is down due to something shorting out the battery and melting the neg battery cable.

Gonna have to look at it once the ice clears out and the weather warms up a bit.

 

[om21braz]

these prices can't continue.. Remember what happened to the housing market. ?? The vehicle market will be next

I heard on the news within the past few days that auto loan totals have now surpassed one trillion dollars. It may well be next.

 

[check]

Like I said, we are just not seeing that kind of thing here in Toronto. Pickups are still in the 30 K range for a nicely equipped truck.

 

[Bird]

Like I said, we are just not seeing that kind of thing here in Toronto. Pickups are still in the 30 K range for a nicely equipped truck.

I actually had no intention of buying a (new to me) truck because the prices had gone so high, but last week I bought a 2015 Ford F150 crew cab that has everything I'd ever want, plus some when I was surprised to see that the original window sticker from last year was only $42k and it was a demo to which they had added the Line-X spray in bed liner. It had 10k miles on the clock, but sure looked new except for a little tire wear, and was priced at $32k. I expect it to be the last vehicle I ever buy, but of course I know my expectations don't always hold true.:laughing:

 

[mjarrels]

Just last week, I saw an add in the newspaper for a "used" F350 crew cab, asking price $48,500 and the truck had high miles on it!

mark

 

[motownbrowne]

I heard on the news within the past few days that auto loan totals have now surpassed one trillion dollars. It may well be next.

I heard the words "sub-prime" and "toxic" mentioned on the radio in reference to auto loans on the radio the other day.

 

[kenmac]

I heard the words "sub-prime" and "toxic" mentioned on the radio in reference to auto loans on the radio the other day.

Well, just like the home melt down.. They are putting people in these new vehicles that just can't afford them..
Sad part is.. the people signing on the line should know they can't afford it

 

[gsganzer]

I actually had no intention of buying a (new to me) truck because the prices had gone so high, but last week I bought a 2015 Ford F150 crew cab that has everything I'd ever want, plus some when I was surprised to see that the original window sticker from last year was only $42k and it was a demo to which they had added the Line-X spray in bed liner. It had 10k miles on the clock, but sure looked new except for a little tire wear, and was priced at $32k. I expect it to be the last vehicle I ever buy, but of course I know my expectations don't always hold true.:laughing:

Shellie and I bought a new 2014 F150 FX4 crew with ecoboost last year. I nearly grabbed my chest when I saw the prices of new trucks. My previous new truck I bought right after college, a '89 Chevy K2500 regular cab, for a whooping $13,000.

 

[4570Man]

I just bought a 2000 Chevy 1500 with 219,000 miles for $1500, and thought I got a deal. The prices of used vehicles are also ridiculous.

 

[Terry1040]

I just bought a 2000 Chevy 1500 with 219,000 miles for $1500, and thought I got a deal. The prices of used vehicles are also ridiculous.

I think that you did get a good deal ! Merry Christmas

 

[mjarrels]

Cash for clunkers ruined the used market!

mark

 

[ultrarunner]

In 1975 I was making a $1.65 an hour... the minimum wage here is now $12.55 an hour.

A friend bought a new Ford F150 XL reg cab down Salinas way under 30k... it's a farming area...

The minute you add 4wd and/or super or crew the price jumps.

The 1970 C10 I owned with 350 V8 with auto... no power steering, radio, etc... it had COIL rear springs and really couldn't carry much or tow much... traded if for a used 1974 C10 with 350V8, A/C, auto and power steering and rear leaf springs... what a difference... everything was better EXCEPT it didn't have the power of my 1970...

Next was a 1978 Ford F100 with 4WD and it was gutless... had to go into low range to pull the trailer up my driveway... also wandered a lot going down the road...

Next was a 1991 Silverado with a 350V8 and it has been a great truck and still have it!!!

I've never paid more than $3,000 for a pickup... all have been used... did pay $7500 for my G20 Van in 1990 when it was 5 years old and still have this one too...