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Old 08-16-2023, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Rainger99 View Post
$36,000 is an affordable car for people who live in the Villages. I am amazed at how many Teslas I see down here. However, I don't think the Villages is a typical American town. If you get out of the bubble, there is a whole other world out there - much poorer than in the bubble.

I read in the papers last week that most Americans are a $400 unexpected expense away from bankruptcy. In fact, 33% of Americans only have $100 in savings! If you only have $100 in savings, you probably aren't making enough to get a $7,500 tax credit.

Here’s How Much Americans Are Saving in 2023 vs. 2022
I hear you and agree with you. However....the average price for a new car in the US this year is a whopping $48K so all in for $36K is....well....less, right?

After Nearly Two Years, New-Vehicle Transaction Prices Fall Below Sticker Price in March, According to New Data from Kelley Blue Book - Cox Automotive Inc..

I want to know who can afford a pickup truck these days!

Joe