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Anonymous10/18/25, 11:14No.28677047
is lot rot real? at what point is it ok to buy a "new" car that was sitting for over 1 year?
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Anon10/18/25, 11:23No.28677055
>at what point is it ok to buy a "new" car that was sitting for over 1 year?
when the stealership knocks off $$$$ from the price
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Anon10/18/25, 11:41No.28677068
My dad's last car had a $20k markdown for being the test drive and maintenance loaner car. It drove great and he only sold it because they offered him a good trade for it. A good car is good, it doesn't matter how long it's parked; especially at a place that can and will fix any issues it develops.
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Anon10/18/25, 11:50No.28677075
i bought my current car (an S550) after it sat on a lot in northern Michigan for 8 monthsmy wife bought her current car (a jeep cherokee) which was a dealership loaner car. manufactured in 2019, purchased in 2021, only 2k miles on the clockneither has given us any issues, but it’s highly dependent on what you’re buying and how it was stored. sitting on a showroom or in a garage is way better than out in the elements
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Anon10/18/25, 12:00No.28677083
let's say you buy a car that sat for 2 years and you buy it. the moment you drive away your car is already 2 years old and you take an equity hit from buying a "new" car. seems to me you should always buy a new one except the dealer gives you a discount that is equal to the depreciation.
but then I read that rarely happens
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Anon10/18/25, 14:02No.28677180
Depends on the car and the deal you are getting but most of the time it's better to get a used car off Marketplace.
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Anon10/19/25, 01:53No.28678178
it's not,back when society was still somewhat rational and sane they offered you big discounts for such vehicles,now they expect you to pay MSRP for a 2023 model they might as well give you a swift kick in the balls while they're at it
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Anon10/19/25, 02:15No.28678194
From a sales perspective, absolutely
If you're talking about mechanical issues, just have them replace the tires, gas, and oil and you're good
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Anon10/19/25, 09:52No.28678682
grok tells me I should demand up to 20%. I wonder if that is possible