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First Toyota Land Cruiser At Auction Goes Just Over MSRP, Sign Of Markup Fatigue?

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What appears to be an attempt at flipping a Toyota Land Cruiser brought just $4,631 over MSRP at auction. Regardless, it’s a great example of why buying over MSRP is a bad business decision. After a noteworthy auction on Cars&Bids, the vehicle sold for $83,000, or just $4,631 over MSRP. Its MSRP stood at $78,369.

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Leasing A VW ID.4 For $190 May Make You Rethink That Tesla Model Y

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It’s generally not advisable to put cash down on a lease because GAP insurance will only cover the remaining balance and not the downpayment if the car is totaled or stolen. 4 to lease is the base Standard trim, carrying an MSRP of $39,735 and capped at 10,000 miles per year. Factor in that $999, and leasing an ID.4

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Are electric cars really that much more expensive to insure?

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High insurance costs are often cited as a barrier in electric car adoption in Australia. But are EVs really that much more expensive to insure in 2025? Additionally, there is no finance owed on his personal car, while the excess is set at $1000 and the sum insured is of market value. But is there any truth to it?

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New Car Inventory Growth

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Retailer Profits Take a Hit Retailer profit per unit, including vehicle gross profit and finance/insurance income, is forecasted to be $2,294—down 29% from September 2023. Rising inventory levels drive this decline, with fewer vehicles selling above MSRP. of new vehicles are being sold above MSRP, a drop from 26.1% a year ago.

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First 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Involved In Major Crash

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More: First Toyota Land Cruiser At Auction Goes Just Over MSRP, Sign Of Markup Fatigue? Review: 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Is The 4-Runner For Grown Ups The base MSRP for a 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser First Edition is $74,950. The upper front end has been torn off, exposing the engine internals.

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Subaru Updates 2024 Solterra EV with Faster Charging and New Features, without Price Increase

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Despite these update advancements for the 2024 model year, Subaru has managed to maintain the starting price at $44,995 MSRP, reflecting a commitment to affordability in the rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) market. Solterra Limited ($48,495 MSRP): Building on the Premium trim, the Limited adds a 12.3-inch

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Owning A New Car Becoming A Fantasy For Millions Of Americans Making Under $100K

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For vehicles rolling off the assembly line, the average MSRP is now 30 percent higher than it was before the pandemic. The staggering rate of inflation, growing new car prices, and the shrinking supply of affordable vehicles mean that the dream of owning a vehicle is not an affordable one for the majority of Americans.

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