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LOL, guess you haven't been paying attention to the car shortages news for a while...
With the ongoing chip shortages, production backlogs, rubber shortages (yes, it's also a thing); new cars are currently almost impossible to get without a factory order and 6-8 month wait. Because of this used car prices have skyrocketed the last two years as it is one of the only reliable ways to get a car quickly if you need one right away. There was some talk that prices were starting to come back down, but I haven't seen it yet.
If you can afford to wait, your best bet is order a car and sit it out...but don't be surprised if your dealer tacks a price adjustment fee on it when it arrives (YMMV). If you aren't prepared to pay it, the next guy through the door undoubtedly will, so bear that in mind. It's a lot more prevalent in the US than Canada, but I've heard of it happening here sporadically as well.
I just read an article indicating car manufacturers will put add ons in the vehicle like sear warmers, heating steering wheel, etc, but then charge you a monthly fee to activate each add on. Unbelievable.
Yeah BMW I think took some flak for installing all the airbags, and charging you for them, but only turning the ones the country its being sold in 'mandate as a requirement'. The rest are monthly payments to enable. Sorry kids ... no airbags for you daddy can't afford them.
But lets not highjack OPs thread.
But lets not highjack OPs thread.
Supply and demand...capitalism at it's "finest"
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