Close. Chevy HHR. GM’s take on the PT Cruiser, itself a close second to the list of aged like milk and probably first had Chevy not repeat the same mistake effectively bumping Mopar.

We can sit here an debate why cars should not be $50k. That is irrelevant. The fact is the No 1 selling car around the world in its most popular trim (Long Range Dual Motor) has a starting MSRPs at $49k in the US. Those are the stats regardless of how asinine we think that is.

I think they should put another 107,385 on it, hit the 999,999 counter, tweet it to FoMoCo, and have Ford buy it and give them another one for PR the way Toyota did with the mil-mile Tundra.

Do these 3 count?

Seriously. Ford should have named this the Sport Trac instead of the Maverick.

The Tesla Model Y sold ~$400k in 2023 in the US and 1.2m around the world.

People want space at the $40-$50k price point. If Ford could sell a Maverick EV for $40k, and make an SUV based on the Maverick and sell it for $50k it would have a world beater. ~280-300 miles, AWD, and NACS.

Making a small Honda E will not sell…

While I am a big fan of the 02-06 Avalanche 2500, I’m not sure if I call these a bargain for a 20 year old HD truck. The 8.1 V8 Big Block was easy-ish to work on, but the cheapest one I found started at $9k for a 20 yo HD truck. I think I would have to argue a 2016 -2019 Titan xD could be a better fit. The avalanche…

Which is surprising. The TMY 3rd row is useless. If we compare:
Tesla Model Y - Wheelbase: 113.8"; Length: 187"; Width: 76"
Rivian R2S (based on leaks) - Wheelbase: 115.6"; Length: 185.6; Width 75"
Subaru Ascent - Wheelbase: 113.8"; Length: 197"; Width: 76"
Land Rover Discovery - Wheelbase: 115.1"; Length: 195.1; Width:…

Aerodynamics lean towards the sloping rears, especially so on EVs. So that profile is what I’m eluding to. The Kia EV9 is boxy and spacious and is why it is appealing for those who want more space. I often think Ford should have created an EV Expedition/Navigator based on the Lightning as that is the target…

I do not care so much for the ground clearance as I do for the interior cargo room. The traditionally boxy SUV would help alleviate the cargo issues many have the sloping rear “coupe SUVs” in the market, including the X and Y. I know the Subaru Ascent has a similar wheelbase as the Model Y and people rave about the…

Are similar circa Mercedes AMG S63, Maserati Quattroporte GTS, etc. not in that 40-60% Depreciation curve in ~3-4 years as well?

I think this has more to do with low volume depreciation luxury 4dr saloons. A comparable Range Rover, Cayenne, GLS, etc might not be the same because demand for SUV/CUVs are higher. I’m sure…

Its all relative my dear Watson. PS asinine commentary is meant to be in satire aka tongue and cheek and I think you did get that subtext. Others not so much.

Imagine:
Income being $21,700.
Expenses being $38,200.
New debt = $16,500.
Old debt = $142,710.
And trimmed expenses by $38.50.

The issues is not minivans per se. Its the way they are styled. Remember for years the GM EV1, Nissan Leaf, and first Gen Honda Insight all looked so unattractive. The same can be said for almost every minivan. Fine maybe the Carnival and Pacifica look more “crossover” ish. But people like SUV/CUVs because they look…

Back of the Napkin math:
Ford F150 SuperCrew XLT 4wd 3.5l Ecoboost V6 MSRP = $53k.
Ford F150 SuperCrew XLT 4wd Lightning Standard Range = $55k.
Ford F150 SuperCrew XLT 4wd Lightning Extended Range =$70k.
Ford Expedition XLT 4wd 3.5l Ecoboost V6 MSRP = $65k.
Ford Expedition XLT Max 4wd 3.5l Ecoboost V6 MSRP = $68k.
Lincoln…

If only Ford made another vehicle it could electrify based on the F150 chassis? Maybe a large luxury SUV like a Navigator?

If its about a Tesla Model S, why is there a Tesla Model 3 Pictured. Why not use several Model S oneof several on the interwebs:

And reread the response:

Within a 200 mile radius, I found a Jalop favorite: Acura TL SH-AWD 6sp Manual at an Acura dealership in Indianapolis for $12k: https://www.edmartinacura.com/used-Indianapolis-2012-Acura-TL-Tech+Man-19UUA9E59CA008380

Acura = Reliable. 6sp > 5sp. Torque Vectoring AWD. 300+ HP. 2012 mean no ugly beak of the 2009-2011.

Sav…

Please reread my post. Keyword commerical. From all US auto Sales are about 80% personal, 20% commercial. As I stated in the above all Tesla’s qualify for the $7,500 credit when purchased commercially (IE in a business name...see Tesla’s own site for this information.) You can acquire the same 2023 Model 3 from…