SUV prices

It's time to get Mrs. Moto-elect a new whip. And she wants a Tahoe. Man those things are pricy!!

$65 to $75k is what im seeing. Anybody bought a new SUV lately?

Got a Toyota Highlander six years ago. Now with almost 150K miles.
All I've had to do was change the oil every 8-9K miles and just changed the brakes three months ago.

Talk her into a used one, you will save a ton

Maybe consider cadillac XT5 half the price, great car

Yes, bought mine 6 months old with 11K on it. Close to 30% discount vs brand new.

New vehicle prices are nuts, and used isn't much better. We bought a 18 F150 in November, need to buy another and same truck, same miles is nearly 10k more.

The Mrs also needs a new SUV, I've been looking at the GX 460's used, seem to be alot of bang for the buck there. Hopefully they come down sometime this summer.

Check out the rental car sales market. If you compare mileage, vehicle maker, model and various upgrades versus the same apple or orange withe dealership- you may be surprised at what you find. Cheers

We have driven a Toyota for many years and multiple vehicles, the wife wanted a new Tahoe 3 years ago, so we did it,
It’s a nice suv, but I wished we had stayed Toyota, that Highlander in particular.

I bought my wife a used certified GMC Yukon back in 2015. They are pricey, I don’t think I would ever buy one new, used is the way to go.

Wife's suburban stickered at 74k, luckily we paid no where near that much since it was a 20 and the 21's we're coming out. You want the 21? Good luck, hottest SUV out there right now.

I did find better pricing in the Northeast, seem like they were having a harder time moving these vehicles during covid and the lockdown. Having a vehicle shipped was still cheaper than buying local in Texas where everything is stupid priced.

I saw on tv where there are some close to the border, not sure of yr. or condition as they were full of people. maybe could get a deal there.

A new Tahoe passed me a little while ago and thought it was one fine-looking SUV.

I've owned two in the past. the quality has gone straight down hill for years. I will not buy another one....

my son has a 2010 ish, everything in that truck rattles and the dash is all cracked.

killed me to watch him spend all that money on substandard work......

Depends, used prices are through the roof right now. I looked at used Tacomas when I bought my first one. It just did not make sense at the time. Toyotas hold value so well that buying used is not always a good deal if you want low miles.

Full sized SUV's make pickup truck look like a bargain

I believe, the Tesla Cybertruck gets released later this year at a lower price point than the Tahoe.
They will be made in Texas

see link for more details cybertruck

Bought my wife a used SUV about 2 years ago. At that time, the used Lincoln Navigator cost about $3K less than the used Tahoe or Yukon of similar model/mileage.

And the Navigator is a ton better vehicle, IMO.

A real baller would get her a Denali.

I will never pay 75k for a vehicle made in America.

Picked up a used Suburban a month or so back, they don't last long on dealer lots.

That's nothing. The way our Congress has devalued our money, you'll see prices you can't imagine. On everything.

FIFY

Yup. 6 Trillion dollars and counting to fight COVID-19

I hope I never will either. But then again, I'm not buying anything from overseas, so my choices could get limited one day. Look at housing prices. We are looking to put an offer on a house (downsizing) and our realtor thinks it'll go for 110% of asking price. It's like buying a new 1992 Viper.

p.s. - was this confusing enough and way off the original OP's question?

Hoax, a PSA to lose weight and wash your hands would have been sufficient

Yup. People think 90k is low miles.

You could always buy a used douche canoe with 175k miles, 6” lift kit, and a [censored] ton of LED light bars for $87k.

You've been browsing the Texas Motorcars website recently

And you won't be able to drive it round trip DFW to Houston without finding a charging station. If you run out of juice you can't just take your gas can to the nearest station.

Will you take $75K for it?

Thats what I'm thinking

Net Direct bruh.

Bruh... did you not see it has a [censored] ton of LED lights?!

Price is now 90k for asking such a question.

There's a nice Tahoe in the classifieds. you could rebuild it a few times for 60+gs

Can you imagine a budget of $6,000,000,000,000 to spend in a year?

Buy two Chevy Equinox’s and pull one with the other. It will be cheaper

I bought my wife a 1 year old Infinity QX80 in 2019. It had 22k miles on it. Nice vehicle so far, haven’t had any issues and it drives well. Technology package is nice. I paid $45k for it. I think new for the exact same was $65k.

My wife had a 2012 highlander that bit the dust at 158k miles. The new 8-speed they have in the highlander is awful. I tried to convince myself to buy a 2020, but they drove so poorly I couldn't do it. For less than a used highlander, I got a 2017 Acura MDX with 30k miles on it. The car is so freaking nice. I'd at least consider that as a Tahoe alternative if I was you. We paid $25k for ours 3 years old with 30k miles. Leather, all-wheel-drive, 3rd row seating, drives great, and crazy nice interior.

I would not pay that much for a Tahoe.

Yeah , you would figure someone that owns his own racing team would go large.

Even a base truck these days is $35-40K. Just to get a few add-ons it goes up to $55k. And for dang sure don't look at a high end truck. $75K+. Not sure who can buy these today.

Wife has the MDX, nice car/suv. I would buy another without hesitation.

Look at a comparably equipped SUV to the same truck then tack on another $10k

Bought a new GMC Yukon XL in October 2018. Worst handling and performing vehicle I've ever set behind the wheel of. The quality was miserable. It was bought to replace a 2004 Yukon XL that we'd bought new in 2003. The only reason we were in the market was our 2004 got totaled. The 04 had 200k miles, changed brakes at 164K, (They were worn less than 1/2) replaced a knock sensor and fuel pump at 188K. Other than tires and service we never spent a penny on it. Best vehicle I've ever owned. The 2018 was the worst I've owned. Traded the 18 Yukon on a 2019 4WD Denali crew cab truck and it's been flawless in 26K.

The Yukon and Denali are the same other then some minor cosmetics

Buy her a new Chevy truck. They give you a bicycle so you never have to walk.

You are correct in stating that the Denali is simply a trim package.The difference is the Denali/Sierra is a truck not the SUV. It is loaded the same as the Denali SUV but about 15K less.

Wife has had an MDX for ten years and my mom has had an RDX for six.
Excellent vehicles.

Would also look at the Subaru Forester and Outback

That transmission might've been included in a service bulletin to replace. I noticed the shudder on our 4runner and started digging, till I found this, and had to purchase it. The dealership was zero help until I printed the whole thing off and brought it up there. I don't know what'd happen if you didn't replace it.

I would get my wife one of those GMC Yukon AT4's

I’m not paying that for an SUV, truck, boat, trailer house, etc. That’s ridiculous. I would start with a moped, and negotiate up from there. You’re starting too high. If it works out, you end up having to buy a used Corolla at most. Maybe a Camry if things go south.

Hanner Chevrolet has a suburban for $53K listed right now

i'm looking too, I've found that used low mileage is the way to go. They seem to depreciate about $10k a year.

Whether it’s a car or a boat or any significant purchase really, I buy new. I feel like if I let someone else eat the depreciation I’m robbing myself of the true ownership experience.

I know I know. But I'm not a teenager anymore and the thought of what someone else has done to a vehicle always bugs me. Also afraid of getting one of those hurricane cars they re-badge, serial number, etc.

You wanna black one?..selling this one in June.

I'm referring to the Toyota-designed 8-speed that went into the Camry/Corolla around 2017 if I recall and made it's way into the Highlander in 2018 I think? I don't think it's rated for a 4Runner load and it wasn't around in 2010-2012. It's fine in the camry - my mom has a 2017 camry with it and it drives great. But under the load of a highlander, it gets very, very lurchy and not smooth on gear shifts. Look at any highlander forum and you'll see numerous complaints on it in the newer models.

Wtf is this, new guy?!?

They may be Pricey but I bet it would make her Happy Happy!! I am Hoping a Tahoe will be my next Vehicle!! But I Love my Explorer right now got it from Texas Motorcars about 3 years ago and now has 102,000 miles and still going!!

Toyota RAV4. Paid $24,500 out the door! Got a nice deal. I usually buy Ford but the dealer I have gone to over the years did not want to deal. First Toyota I have ever bought. So far it's been great.



Side Note: Complete bumper to bumper warranty for the full life of the loan!

We have had nothing but Toyota’s for the last 20 years or so except for a couple of Acuras. We are about ready to change and have been interested in the new gen Acura MDX. Looks like a nice car at a reasonable price point. I just know it will be a Toyota or Honda product again.

I don't think most people drive a round trip that far without stopping for something. Plus it's about 480 miles, half the new vehicles couldn't make that trip without stopping to refuel.

I know you never know about the oil change history with any used car.

I rent from Enterprise for months at a time and never spend my time with oil changes.

This!!!

I bought a new Tundra with 0% financing because used prices were too high!

Go price you a new Jeep Grand Wagoneer.... The wife want's one and I told her she'd have to get a job. So we are sticking with the paid for GX right now.

If you're looking pre-owned, I know a guy...

About 6 months ago I kept getting these offers from GM for my truck at a certain price. Yesterday I received the same offer but at $7k more..lol

It takes less than 10 minutes to fill up with gas, how long does it take to recharge the batteries?

We had a 2018 Tahoe on the lot for the last 30 days for $48000

Just sold at auction this morning for $49,000

It's going to get worse before it gets better.

You will get zero discount on them for the foreseeable future. Dealers have very few due to chip shortages.
Arlington plant is producing but dealers are so empty it’s gonna take 18 months to restore supply.
I haul out of plant auto transport .

Might check out a 2021 X3.

Parking in your living room has kept it really clean.

We did. But I have to be able to shove this beast in the back. And have seating for 3 girls. And Mrs. Moto-elect

Wife had an X5. Incredibly fun and best handling SUV I’ve ever driven. But, at around 150K all these little quirky non drive chain issues started happening. Good resale value, but be prepared for maintenance of weird quirky minor electrical and other minor non drive chain issues around 150K.

That and you have to find a charging station. I guess pretty soon they will start showing up on the blue highway signs.