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Republicans Complain That Cars Have Become Too Safe, Say It Must Be Reversed (futurism.com)
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[–] 13 points 11 months ago (3 children)

Good advice, though not really germane to the topic.

Somebody has to buy the new cars for there to be used cars for you to buy, and the price you offer has to be more valuable to them than the car they're selling.

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  • [–] 13 points 11 months ago

    FWIW, A good argument for buying new isn't "look what the dealer's fixing", but rather "I don't want hidden surprises". Private party sales can very much be caveat emptor, and even getting a dealership to stand by their claims can be unprofitable.

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  • [–] 11 points 11 months ago (1 child)

    That's what rich people are for -- to suffer for the benefit of the working class.

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  • [–] 4 points 11 months ago*

    For the high end. Sure.

    And poor, financially illiterate people buy up the low end.

    But who buys the middle?

    Imo that the sweet spot for leases. People who want modern safety/reliability/warranty, and resigned themselves to the fact that they'll always have a car payment if they prioritize these things.

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