The last new car I purchased was 2011 and I was shocked how much they increased. I ended up with a used low mile 2021 Mach-E for half the sticker. I'm hoping to hold out for the Fathom to be my next. I'm expecting 35-39k for a nicely optioned out model.
Eveyone needs to update their views on affordable cars. A 2000 Ranger XLT Extended Cab 4WD SB
$20,250. In today's $$ $39,622.74.
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